Cobalt CTP Systems Will Be Out in Full Force at
Graph Expo 2002

Live Demonstrations of the 30mW Cobalt CTP and more

Montreal, Canada -- October 4th, 2002 -- Escher-Grad Technologies Inc.'s revolutionary line of Cobalt violet laser-diode CTP Systems will be out in full force at Graph Expo 2002 in Chicago, October 6th to 9th. Lastra America/Western Lithotech will be running live demonstrations of the 30mW Cobalt-8 with their DiamondPlate LV-1 photopolymer metal plate, (Booth # 3848). The Cobalt-4 will be also be featured on the Xpedx booth with Very Large news from Escher-Grad on the jumbo screen, (Booth #4824) and Genesis Equipment Marketing will host an all-Cobalt booth with both Cobalt-4 and Cobalt-8 models on display, (Booth # 5139). After hours on Tuesday, October 8th Escher-Grad will co-host the PrintPlanet Mingle to be held at the Hyatt McCormick across from the convention center.

Cobalt is simply the most advanced CTP system delivering quality, reliability and speed without compromise. At $89,995 for the Cobalt-8 and $49,995 for the Cobalt-4, users can enjoy all the benefits of CTP at a lower cost than an imagesetter.

Launched in 1999, the Cobalt-8 was the world's first violet 8-up platesetter and laid the ground-work for violet CTP. Now with two plate technologies from four major industry suppliers and others quickly joining the violet consumables market, violet CTP is fast becoming the industry standard.

Established in 1986, Montreal-based Escher-Grad Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures and markets advanced, high-resolution imaging systems delivering superior speed and quality at a revolutionary price point. A strong commitment to aggressive levels of R & D ensures the technological leadership position that results in superior imaging systems. In keeping with its mission to become the world's leading independent manufacture of violet CTP systems, Escher-Grad continues on a course of carefully planned growth. All products are backed by local, Escher-Grad certified, sales and support organizations present in more than 60 countries around the world.

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