Kodak signs agreement with MacDermid Printing Solutions

Kodak is expanding its package printing solutions portfolio to include digital flexographic plates, giving customers access to a full line of integrated prepress solutions from a single provider that includes workflow, proofing, digital plate imaging and printing plates.

In an agreement announced at the FFTA Info FLEX Show in Montreal, Canada, Kodak will offer MacDermid Printing Solutions’ Digital Must, Digital Rave and Digital Epic printing plates to customers worldwide.

‘To grow revenue and increase profit, package printers are looking for consistent, stable, repeatable print that delivers high impact results on the store shelf,’ said Vic Stalam, director of market segments and vice president, packaging products, Kodak’s graphic communications group. ‘This agreement with MacDermid will make it easier for our customers to access a complete digital solution including workflow, proofing, imaging and plates to exceed expectations.’

‘Our flexographic printing plates have enjoyed much success in North America and Europe helping package printers improve quality, reduce turnaround time and exceed customer expectations,’ said Daniel H. Leever, CEO, MacDermid. ‘This agreement with Kodak is important to MacDermid because it expands our reach and ability to help packaging customers around the world.’