Agfa N95 plates

[hatchs]

Is anyone aware of alternative suppliers for Agfa's (Eco3) N95 web plates? We run on a modified chem-free processor using violet gum.
Thanks in advance.

 

[prepressdork]

Although I don't have an answer, are they discontinuing the N95 plate?

 

[hatchs]

Although I don't have an answer, are they discontinuing the N95 plate?

Not that I am aware of, just exploring supply options.

 

[Hagar_uk]

I think it depends where you are based, in a lot of regions, both Fuji and Kodak have left the commercial violet market Agfa and Eco 3 were going to do the same, but in the end, ended production of the Azura VI plates for commercial use, moving customers to the newspaper n95 plates. The only other option has been to upgrade to thermal with thermal CTP systems.

Not sure if IBF plates are still going they were a brand of violet plate from Brazil, which had limited impact. But longer term look at going thermal, more choice, You don't want to be the state where you suddenly get told, no more plates for your CTP

 

[Shawn007bis]

We're using IBF DOP plates we get the from Grafsolve out of Chicago. Looks like they sell a violet plate also called Eco VSP.

 

[hatchs]

I think it depends where you are based, in a lot of regions, both Fuji and Kodak have left the commercial violet market Agfa and Eco 3 were going to do the same, but in the end, ended production of the Azura VI plates for commercial use, moving customers to the newspaper n95 plates. The only other option has been to upgrade to thermal with thermal CTP systems.

Not sure if IBF plates are still going they were a brand of violet plate from Brazil, which had limited impact. But longer term look at going thermal, more choice, You don't want to be the state where you suddenly get told, no more plates for your CTP

Good info thanks for your reply.