Premier Beswick to distribute Synaps®, Agfa's synthetic paper, in the United Kingdom
Mortsel, Belgium – April 1, 2010
Agfa-Gevaert announced that Premier Beswick (UK) will distribute Synaps®, Agfa’s high-quality synthetic paper, in the United Kingdom markets.
Synaps®, which is based on a modified polyester base, distinguishes itself from existing competitive media thanks to its high quality and excellent printability. Synaps® can be used with standard offset inks. Its fast drying time also allows for the quick turnaround times that printers strive for. As the new synthetic paper can be used with standard inks, it can be used on all offset printing presses, as well as UV inkjet printers.
Synaps® was developed in-house starting from an innovative and patented manufacturing process. A special ink-receiving layer not only provides a unique printability, but also gives it the distinct look and feel of a luxury paper.
Synaps® is available in a range of 5 weights suitable for a wide variety of applications that have high demands on material robustness or applications that otherwise benefit from the distinct nature of Synaps®. It can even be used in harsh outdoor environments since it is also resistant to water, tearing, and UV light.
"Agfa's expertise and know-how in the manufacturing of polyester film bases and in coating processes has allowed us to develop a new material that is easy-to-print, with superb image quality and a high-class look and feel. Synaps® will also offer a durability equal to or better than any other synthetic paper on the market today,” said Luc Delagay, President Agfa Materials.
About the Agfa-Gevaert Group
The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world’s leading imaging and information technology companies. The Agfa-Gevaert Group develops, manufactures and markets analogue and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), the healthcare sector (Agfa HealthCare) and film related products and specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials). The Agfa-Gevaert Group has its headquarters in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries throughout the world. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 3,032 million Euro in 2008. For more information on Agfa, visit
About Premier Paper Group and Premier Beswick
The Premier Paper Group the UK's leading independent paper distributors, serving customers through five distinctive specialist divisions, each with the skills to succeed within their market sectors. The group comprises of 4 Regional areas, 15 Branch Sales Offices and 5 Specialist Divisions. The company has its head office in Birmingham and operates throughout the UK.
Premier Beswick is the merchanting division of the Premier Paper Group and incorporates both Premier Paper and Beswick Paper.
Premier Beswick sells products primarily from stock to local businesses offering a guaranteed next day delivery as standard and a same day service in some areas. Over 15,000 tonnes across 5,500 product items are held throughout the company for same day or next day delivery.
Contact:
Agfa-Gevaert
Ian Webb,
Synaps Marketing & Application Manager
T +44 (0)1630 661729
F +44 (0)1630 661729
Premier Beswick
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