Agfa said it signed a contract with Spain’s El Pais for three high-speed, violet Polaris computer-to-plate units and N91v digital plates. Each CTP line includes Arkitex NewsDrive and pre-inking automation software, plate processing and punch bending equipment. Including the two-year service contract, the deal is valued at $1.5 million.

El Pais cited quality and reliability in choosing Agfa, the vendor said.

 “As we reviewed our technology and vendor options, Agfa Graphics offered the best answers to our needs for integrated production solutions,” said Marga Espino, production director for El Pais.

Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, El Pais is a member of the Grupo Prisa media consortium. The newspaper publishes eight national editions for Spain with an average readership of 454,000. The newspaper is also published in Madrid, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Belgium.