Punch Graphix Prepress Germany and MacDermid Printing Solutions reach marketing deal for newspaper flexo basysPrint UV-Setters.
MacDermid Printing Solutions, the world's leading supplier of photopolymer plates for flexographic newspaper printing, will now be a distributor of basysPrint UV-Setters for the newspaper flexo market.
Wim Deblauwe, CEO of Punch Graphix International, explains, “basysPrint UV-Setters have been a success with offset printers for the better part of a decade. Our UV exposure systems have been an ideal fit for metal
decorating and screen printing as well. We have now developed the F series of basysPrint UV-Setters to meet the growing demand for CtP solutions in the emerging newspaper flexo market. With MacDermid, we have found an outstanding partner for the distribution of our CtP systems. The company has long-standing
relationships with flexo newspapers and has achieved high market penetration. Through the expansion of its product portfolio with basysPrint UV-Setters, MacDermid is able to provide an optimal digital exposure solution for newspaper flexo plates and can further strengthen its position as market leader in this field. We are looking forward to a very successful partnership.”
Gerald Hall, President Newspaper Plates, MacDermid Printing Solutions, states, “The introduction of the F series basysPrint UV-Setter marks an important milestone in newpaper flexo printing. The basysPrint system
is based on a mature and proven offset CtP technology and will be an ideal fit across many segments of the market. Users will also benefit from the new relationship between Punch Graphix and MacDermid in the fields of distribution and service.”

About MacDermid
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, MacDermid, Incorporated is a leading worldwide manufacturer of specialty chemical processes for the metal and plastic finishing, electronics and graphic arts industries with operating facilities in 20 countries. The Corporation employs nearly 2,500 worldwide. The MacDermid Printing Solutions division develops and manufactures specially formulated photopolymer printing plates, rubber- and polymer-based offset blankets, and wide format inkjet printers. These products enable customers to print high quality graphics on everything from paper cups to aluminum cans, from labels to boxes and banners, and from books to newspapers.
Further information For further information please contact Mr. TJ Hauser, phone-no.: +1 207 423 0157, eMail: thauser@macdermid.com

About Punch Graphix
Punch Graphix provides innovative, competitive and environmental friendly imaging and printing solutions for the global graphics industry. Under the basysPrint brand, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers CTP systems for flexoand offset markets. Under the Xeikon brand name, Punch Graphix designs, develops and delivers high-end digital colour printing systems, software and consumables for the commercial, document printing and industrial markets. With a clearminded focus on R&D, Punch Graphix is solely dedicated to customer satisfaction and aims to deliver cost-effective graphic excellence that goes beyond all expectations.

Further information
For further information please contact Mrs. Gesche Mensing, phone-no.: +49 160 96919265, eMail: gesche.mensing@punchgraphix.com