A. Maciel Printing credits KODAK PRINERGY EVO workflow system as “The Best” they’ve found in the industry

A. Maciel Printing’s (left to right) Alfonso Maciel Sr., Owner and General Manager; Alfonso Maciel Jr., IT Manager; and Monica Maciel, Manager; count on KODAK THERMAL DIRECT non process printing plates to support the company’s environmentally friendly commitment.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct.16—Since founding A. Maciel Printing in 1984 with his wife, Monica, Alfonso Maciel has always placed a premium on running an environmentally friendly company. After all, he and his wife had both grown up in and around businesses run by their parents and they expected their children to do the same around the San Francisco print shop they owned. The Maciels wanted a company that was Earth and kid friendly—and it turned out being green was good for business, too.

“We wanted our operation to be as clean and safe as possible. It was a decision we made from the start and it turned out to be very good for business,” said Maciel. A. Maciel Printing was a “green printing pioneer,” he added, becoming early an adopter of recycled paper and soy based inks. The company also worked to find energy efficient presses and alternatives to high volatility solvents. In keeping with this environmental consciousness, Maciel selected KODAK THERMAL DIRECT non process printing plates.

“The chemistry free plates from Kodak perform great and fit perfectly with our environmental philosophy,” said Maciel, who has been joined in the business by his son, Alfonso Jr. The company does most of its work for nonprofits in the area and the pro Earth stance has attracted business from customers such as the Rainforest Action Network, American Land Conservancy, Greenpeace, ForestEthics and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.

The KODAK THERMAL DIRECT non process plate features a traditional grained and anodized aluminum substrate, creating a true “drop in” plate product with the familiar look and feel of a pre sensitized aluminum plate. Based on fourth generation thermal technology, the THERMAL DIRECT non process plate completely eliminates the need for a processor and chemistry, which saves time and produces more consistent results. In addition, THERMAL DIRECT non process plates are compatible with all popular thermal computer to plate (CTP) imagers and a wide range of inks and fountain solutions.

In addition to the plates, A. Maciel Printing also recently purchased a KODAK PRINERGY EVO workflow system, KODAK MAGNUS CTP platesetter and KODAK MATCHPRINT inkjet proofing solution.

“The PRINERGY EVO workflow system is the best we’ve found being offered in the print industry. It saves us a lot of operator time because of the automated imposition and trapping features. We’re more satisfied by the day using the PRINERGY system,” said Maciel.

KODAK PRINERGY workflow systems are modular and scalable PDF and JDF-based workflow solutions for commercial and publication printers, inplants and tradeshops. They deliver intelligent automation, optimized production management, advanced KODAK STACCATO screening and SPOTLESS printing solutions, and flexible integration options for unprecedented speed, quality and control in production. The latest release PRINERGY 3.1 workflow systems feature Rules-Based Automation and Layered PDF Versioning, JDF-based integration to centralize and automate traditional and digital print workflows, and technology enhancements to support complex PDF workflows with exceptional accuracy and predictability.

KODAK products are backed by KODAK Service and Support, Kodak’s worldwide service organization. Named Best Support Organization at the 2006 International Business Awards, KODAK Service and Support includes more than 3,000 professionals in 120 countries. These professionals are fully qualified to help customers control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.

About Eastman Kodak Company

Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 billion in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using KODAK solutions for prepress, conventional and digital printing and document imaging; Creative Professionals rely on KODAK technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading Healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprise. More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.

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