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Agfa Graphics Expands Duratex™ and Agfa Media Relations Graphix™ Wide Format Inkjet Media Deborah Hutcheson Director of Marketing Lines Agfa Graphics Offers greater value and selection of high-quality media 800-540-2432 x8574646 [email protected] conveniently under one roof Jeff Lewis Group M Inc Elmwood Park, NJ – April 23, 2014 – Agfa Graphics North America is 845-535-3453 [email protected] expanding its Duratex and Graphix media lines to solidify its position as www.agfapress.com the largest supplier of flexible and rigid substrates to the graphics communications industry.

The lines include value selections in banner, backlit, adhesive backed, rigid and textile media. The Duratex brand serves UV, latex and solvent markets while the Graphix brand designates aqueous media. Everything from the Duratex and Graphix line can be seen at the Agfa Graphics booth (#1736) at Sign Expo, which runs April 24th through the 26th, and is being held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

“Our objective is to provide quality products at competitive price points,” states Larry Salomon, Vice President of Wide Format for Agfa Graphics North America. “With these new introductions, we are growing our offerings across the solvent, latex, UV, dye-sub and aqueous inkjet markets. More importantly, customers appreciate the value of our national wide format specialists who know Duratex and Graphix inside and out and whose counsel produces high quality print on what we supply. This expertise sets us apart and makes our customers successful.”

Agfa Graphics offers an assortment of Duratex and Graphix wide format media solutions that are high performance, durable and offer customers an average savings of thirty percent. PSPs looking to grow their business know they can rely on Duratex and Graphix for applications ranging from indoor and outdoor signage, trade show and pop-up displays, art reproduction, textile and repositionable wall paper, backlits and many POP displays.

Agfa Graphics Expands Duratex™ and Graphix™ Wide Format Inkjet Media Lines 1/4 All new media and substrates from Agfa Graphics are rigorously quality- Agfa Media Relations tested on UV, latex, solvent or aqueous inkjet printers. The company’s Deborah Hutcheson expansive portfolio of wide format media is available coast-to-coast with Director of Marketing Agfa Graphics most locations served within 1 to 3 business days. 800-540-2432 x8574646 [email protected] The Duratex line expansion includes textile introductions that are 100%

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845-535-3453 Duratex Wall Fabric -- ideal for temporary wall graphics, Duratex [email protected] www.agfapress.com Wall Fabric is easy to apply and remove without leaving adhesive residue. This 7mil matte white polyester wall fabric has a clear, low-tack wall adhesive supplied on a 90# stay flat liner.

 Duratex Flag -- a soft, tear-proof and transparent fabric ideal for flags, feather flags and banners.

 Duratex Stretch -- designed for expandable soft signage, table throws and framing systems, Duratex Stretch is a non- transparent, soft, crease-free and highly elastic media.

 Duratex Display – a non-transparent, soft and crease-resistant fabric, Duratex Display is designed for frame systems, banners, banner stands and table throws.

Rigid

Duratex Alumaboard – a highly durable aluminum substrate with a rigid polyethylene core. At half the weight of traditional aluminum, Alumaboard is ideal for two-sided, permanent, graphic displays and can be drilled, cut, sheared, routed and bent.

Banner/Film

Duratex Composite PVC/PET Gray Back Film -- a non-curling, totally opaque and super-smooth media for high-resolution printing. No lamination is necessary.

Duratex 7oz Black Back Banner -- a super-lightweight, tear- resistant and fire-retardant substrate that can be used as a frontlit banner. The black back keeps light from shining through. Available in gloss and matte finishes.

Agfa Graphics Expands Duratex™ and Graphix™ Wide Format Inkjet Media Lines 2/4 Duratex 11oz Scrim Vinyl Banner -- a super-lightweight yet strong Agfa Media Relations substrate compatible with most wide format digital printers. This Deborah Hutcheson tear-resistant film can be used as a frontlit banner and will Director of Marketing Agfa Graphics withstand all types of outdoor environments. 800-540-2432 x8574646 [email protected] “Our Graphix line offers value options for print service providers Jeff Lewis needing aqueous solutions. New Graphix Repositionable Wall Fabric is Group M Inc 100% woven polyester fabric with a removable and repositionable 845-535-3453 [email protected] adhesive that is perfect for multiple surface applications. PSPs can www.agfapress.com expand their offerings and create vibrant wall murals, window POP displays or surface graphic displays,” adds Salomon.

These and other Agfa Graphics products and services will be featured in booth #1736 at the ISA International Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida. For more information or free passes to the show, visit www.agfapitman.com.

About Agfa The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading companies in imaging and information technology. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analog and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), for the healthcare sector (Agfa Healthcare), and for specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials). Agfa is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries around the globe. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 3,091 million Euros in 2012. Please visit us at http://www.agfa.com.

About Agfa Graphics Agfa Graphics offers integrated prepress solutions to the printing industry. These solutions comprise consumables, hardware, software and services for production workflow, project and color management. Agfa Graphics is a worldwide leader with its computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems for commercial and packaging printing and the newspaper publishing markets. Agfa Graphics is rapidly developing its position in the new segments of industrial inkjet with comprehensive solutions for various applications such as documents, posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion

Agfa Graphics Expands Duratex™ and Graphix™ Wide Format Inkjet Media Lines 3/4 technology has provided the expertise required for developing a Agfa Media Relations complete assortment of high-quality inks. Please visit us at Deborah Hutcheson http://www.agfagraphics.com. Director of Marketing Agfa Graphics About Pitman, an Agfa Company 800-540-2432 x8574646 [email protected] Pitman, an Agfa Graphics company, collaborates with world class

Jeff Lewis manufacturers to provide a diverse offering of the most advanced Group M Inc solutions for the prepress, pressroom, wide format, newspaper, 845-535-3453 [email protected] packaging and commercial printing industries. www.agfapress.com Pitman reinforces its customer-focused approach by providing the market with an unmatched distribution network, expert specialists, and unparalleled service excellence. Together, Agfa Graphics and Pitman deliver integrated and complete solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the graphic communications industry, enabling businesses to produce powerful messages and be more profitable. Please visit us at: www.agfapitman.com.

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