New Sonora UltraXR process free plates for EAMER

Print Solutions

Kodak has introduced the latest innovation in its portfolio of process free plates with the Sonora UltraXR. These new plates will replace Sonora Xtra-2 and Xtra-2 for newspaper process free plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), which will be discontinued.

Sonora UltraXR plates offer exceptionally high print run stability along with superior image contrast, which is up to four times stronger than competitive products. In addition, the new plates provide five times better white light exposure tolerance and image stability lasting up to six weeks when stored in the dark.

Sonora UltraXR plates are rated for up to 400,000 impressions with heatset/coldset web presses, 250,000 impressions with sheetfed presses, and 115,000 impressions for UV ink applications.

They will be manufactured at Kodak's facility in Osterode, Germany. Manufacturing in the heart of Europe ensures prompt and reliable delivery of high quality plates to customers throughout EAMER while minimising carbon emissions associated with transportation.

‘Kodak has invested millions in research and development to foster continuous innovation and provide the highest performing process free plates available on the market. Sonora UltraXR plates are the latest product of these efforts, from which sheetfed and web offset printers in EAMER can now benefit. And best of all, our print customers receive these further improved plates at no additional cost,’ commented Jim Continenza, executive chairman and chief executive officer.