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OPINION: Conventional answer to a developing future.(selling used printing equipment to Africa)(Brief Article)
I was asked the other day whether there was an irony in my company supplying the most modern CTCP (computer-to-conventional-plate) systems as well as secondhand imagesetters to Africa.
These are extremes in technology I accept. But I happen to believe that CTCP will eventually kick thermal and visible light, not into touch, but into the shadows. Conventional plates, which are proven and travel across climatic extremes, still make sense. Volumes exist so prices remain competitive.
Adoption of the technology will position go-ahead companies well, but Africa is a continent of extremes and clearly conventional still has a long way to go. Those adopting the latest 'computer-to' technologies on this continent need to be supplied by companies like ours which can give the technical and training support to take this step forward.
What are the implications for the UK readers? Firstly, that it is always wise to keep an eye on developing economies - if labour is cheap and companies are ...
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- Research and Markets: Printing Equipment - Portfolio Analysis Available Now.
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