Revolution in Ghana's printing industry

A new technology which is capable of producing press-ready aluminum plates without the use of chemical processing has been introduced into the Ghanaian printing industry.

This is the first time such a technology, which is called Inkjet Computer-to-Plate system, is being introduced into the African continent by New Image Transfer Technology (NITT) in partnership with Technova, AGFA and Epson.

TechNova is India's image transfer manufacturing giant. The company offers a full range of world-class and best-in-value imaging products for offset, digital and screen printing, signage & digital photography, business graphics, textile, engineering and architecture drawings.

The Chief Executive Officer of NITT, Kwame Blay, told journalists and stakeholders of the printing industry in Accra last Friday that the inkjet Computer-to-Plate system is an innovative technology that sets new standards in the cost, flexibility and speed of offset printing for small to medium format printing.

“With the introduction of an inkjet Computer-to-Plate system, Ghana's commercial printing industry has finally been provided with an opportunity to compete on the global market in printing quality and technology,” he stated.

He assured that a total imaging solution, technical know-how and support systems have been planned for those in the local industry who will purchase the technology.

“State of the art printing systems, PosiJet, PoliJet and MetiJet printing plates, chemicals, films and Inkjet media have been developed to guarantee a comprehensive and complete solution for the Ghanaian market,” Mr Blay added.

Technova executives namely Mr Dilip Paul and Vinayak Rane were among the dignitaries that attended the successful launch of the new technology.