RYE, NY - Mitsubishi Imaging (MC) Inc. and Purup-Eskofot have signed an agreement appointing Mitsubishi Imaging the North American Master Distributor for Purup-Eskofot's small offset line of digital platesetters. Mitsubishi Imaging has been distributing Purup-Eskofot's DPX System and DPX Genesis platesetting systems since 1997 under a non-exclusive agreement. This new agreement gives Mitsubishi Imaging the distribution rights to these two systems, as well as Purup-Eskofot's DPX5080 and Dotmate 7500 platesetting systems. Joe Blauer, Purup-Eskofot's North American Vice President of Sales, said, "Our new arrangement with Mitsubishi Imaging gets our products to the end-user by way of an efficient and technically capable channel. The real benefit is to the dealer and end-user, who now have the best image-to-plate hardware solution, highest quality consumables, and best support structure for computer-to-polyester plate in the industry." Atsushi Bando, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Imaging, believes "this agreement will benefit customers of both companies and provide current and future distribution channels better service and support in the transition to polyester- and paper-plate applications." About Purup-Eskofot Purup-Eskofot is a leading supplier of imaging solutions and equipment to the worldwide market. Based in Denmark, the company's product line includes CTP platesetters for polyester-, paper- and aluminum-based plates; imagesetters; RIPS; scanners, and output management software. For more information about Purup-Eskofot please visit www.purup-eskofot.com. About Mitsubishi Imaging Mitsubishi Imaging is the leading supplier of Silver Halide CTP polyester- and paper-based printing plates in North and South America. The company's product line offers printers total workflow solutions, including a full line of digital and analog platesetters, proofing solutions, color management tools, imposition software and inkjet papers. For more information about Mitsubishi Imaging, please call (800) 765-9384 or visit www.mitsubishiimaging.com.