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A PRINT firm has invested £700,000 in new manufacturing systems at its Leeds plant to help meet global demand for its latest innovation.
Agfa UK's plant in Seacroft has developed "next generation" printing technology with environmental and energy saving benefits.
And it says it is working round the clock to meet worldwide demand for the greener process.
Site manager Graham Cooper described it as a massive step forward for printers and the environment.
He said: "It makes for reliable hassle-free plate making for the printer with much lower impact on the environment than conventional chemically developed CTP plates."
Developed by Agfa with initial production in Germany, the introduction of the new products required over 300,000 investment to modify the two Seacroft production lines and a further 400,000 sum in high definition scanning technology to enhance quality checking during the production process.
These projects were handled by in-house Agfa engineers with the installation contracts handed to Dewsbury-based Chem Resist and Leeds Based H&C Moore.
The semi-finished plates travel from Leeds to Agfa France for completion and the two plants co-operate closely on production schedules.
Mr Cooper added: "We have over 90 highly productive staff here in Leeds, making a significant proportion of the group's and therefore the world's litho plates.
"By continuing to manage best practices at all times, we plan to continue contributing significantly to global growth."
The investment in Leeds – the largest centre for print and publishing outside London – was welcomed by Leeds City Council.
Paul Stephens, Leeds City Council's chief economic services officer, said: "Businesses will face increasing pressure over the next few years to minimise the environmental impact of their activities.
"But, as the experience of Agfa's Leeds plant demonstrates, there are major opportunities to be had for companies that respond to these challenges proactively, with innovative and forward-thinking solutions."
Agfa Graphics employs 4,700 people worldwide.
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