Toray Graphics in the Czech Republic, a leading
manufacturer of waterless offset plate technology, today reported that Arets
Graphics a Czech-based supplier of high-quality, proven consumables for the
printing industry, is distributing Toray IMPRIMA waterless offset plates in the
Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company was founded in 1993 and has been
partnering with Toray for about seven years.
“We were very impressed with the Toray plates at
Drupa 2012,” said Alexander Kuklovský, Managing Director at Arets Graphics. “I
have been familiar with Toray since the 1980s, when I was in university, and
have been following developments since then. I believe IMPRIMA plates take
waterless technology to the next level in terms of quality. They are ideal for
the production of labels for luxury products such as wines and cosmetics where
quality is essential. And, of course, they offer benefits to newspaper
printers, especially for the growing number of local publications that are
looking for higher quality and more color while keeping costs in line. I am
also pleased that these plates are being manufactured here in the Czech
Republic, making it faster and easier for me to acquire inventory without the
need to keep excessive stock on hand. IMPRIMA plates are a terrific solution
for waterless offset printers who are looking for market differentiation and
the new applications these plates enable, such as labels, security cards,
newspapers and of course all high quality prints.”
Toray waterless plates are negative working,
non-ablative, thermal plates that utilize traditional printing presses equipped
with ink temperature control systems to effectively print on paper, plastics
and other substrates without dampening solutions.
Arets Graphics partners with UK-based Classic
Colours in addition to its close relationship with Toray in the Czech Republic.
“Between the two companies, we have access to the best waterless offset
experts, helping us to both gain new customers and educate existing customers
about the benefits of waterless. In addition to the environmental and quality
benefits, waterless printing brings more ease of use to offset printing. In my
experience, 90% of all problems in offset printing are caused by the water used
in traditional fountain solutions and finding the right fountain solution for
your particular application. Sometimes these issues can take months to resolve.
With waterless, those issues go away.”
“We are pleased to be extending our relationship
with Arets Graphics, a long-term partner and reliable supplier to the
industry,” added Mr. Mitsunori Hayashi, Sales General Manager, of Toray. “By
adding Toray IMPRIMA plates to the mix, Arets will be able to expand its market
reach in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We also appreciate all of their
efforts in helping to educate the market on the benefits of waterless offset
printing.”
