DuPont Advanced Printing Introduces New Cyrel? EASY EPC for Corrugated Printing

Wilmington, Delaware – DuPont Advanced Printing (DuPont) today announced the launch of the newest addition to the DuPont™ Cyrel® EASY plate platform, DuPont™ Cyrel® EASY EPC. Cyrel® EASY EPC is a soft digital plate with a built-in flat top dot developed especially for the post-print corrugated printers.    “We’re excited to extend our Cyrel® EASY plate portfolio to include Cyrel® EASY EPC for corrugated tradeshops and printers. Customers are simplifying their plate making workflow and seeing improved print results, particularly, a reduction in fluting,” said Bob Hannum, corrugated segment manager– North America, DuPont Advanced Printing. Cyrel® EASY EPC delivers the highest quality image reproduction while minimizing the fluting effect when printing on a wide variety of corrugated boards. Key features that benefit corrugated printers include:

• Simplified workflow that results in higher consistency;
• Excellent ink transfer with superior printing uniformity;
• High exposure resolution that yields better quality reproduction;
• Less make-ready time that improves press productivity.

“With DuPont™ Cyrel® EASY EPC plates, we are seeing a simplified, seamless integration into our current plateroom workflow and excellent print performance,” Jack Fulton, vice president, sales, Printron. DuPont™ Cyrel® EASY plates simplify the prepress process with built-in flat top digital dots, resulting in increased productivity and consistency.  This is part of an on-going effort by DuPont to improve quality, sustainability and productivity for flexographic printing.  DuPont Advanced Printing brings together leading technologies and products for printing and package printing.  DuPont™ Cyrel® is one of the world’s leading flexographic plate-making systems in digital and conventional formats, including the new Cyrel® EASY photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST plates and processing equipment.  DuPont™ Izon® provides anti-counterfeit solutions and document security systems to corporate and government entities.  DuPont™ Artistri® offers high-quality inks for consumer, commercial, office inkjet and textile printing applications.  For more information, visit http://cyrel.com/na; http://authentication.dupont.com; http://artistri.dupont.com. DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802.  The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment.  For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com. #   #   #