Agfa-Gevaert Japan Wins Nippon Export Award 2009
The Belgian Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan is pleased to announce that the Nippon Export Award 2009 was given to Agfa-Gevaert Japan. Every two years the Nippon Export Award goes to the company demonstrating the greatest success in importing, exporting, or distributing products or services with Japan from Belgium or Luxembourg.
“Agfa Gevaert Japan was selected for the Nippon Export award because it was definitely the strongest contender, exceeding the criteria set by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Japan,” said Fabrice Tilot, President of The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan. “Agfa Gevaert Japan has been very successful in turning around the company and change their product offer. They now compete with major Japanese manufacturers, thanks to a unique and eco-friendly product. The members of the jury were impressed by the product development specific for Japan, the impressive growth figures and the huge potential for further expansion.”
“Since its introduction in 2004, Agfa Graphics has been very successful with ThermoFuse technology and :Azura plate," says Stefaan Vanhooren, President van Agfa Graphics. "We are proud to say that 80% of all users of the chemistry free plates in the world have chosen for Agfa Graphics. 150 printers with :Azura in Japan confirm that success. :Azura really is the standard for chemistry free plates despite many attempts from other local suppliers to offer similar solutions.”“Ecology is high on the industry wish list in Japan," says Hiroyuki Matsuishi, President of Agfa Graphics Japan. "Agfa Gevaert Japan is proud to be rewarded for the :Azura technology and our strong presence in the Japanese market."
The 2009 Nippon Export Award ceremony was held on December 14, 2009 at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Tokyo, Japan.
