Agfa Company Description
Agfa-Gevaert is all about image. The company makes and markets imaging systems for printing, graphic arts, motion picture, and medical imaging processes. Agfa's Graphic unit makes prepress film and printing plates, industrial inkjet printers and related supplies. It also provides workflow automation, proofing, and digital printing software. Agfa's HealthCare unit offers films, chemicals, software, and printers used in digital radiography and other medical applications. The company's Materials division supplies sound recording and print film to the motion picture market, as well as microfilm and technology used in aerial photography, thermal printing, ID cards, circuit board production, and displays.
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