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Kodak announces the launch of new Kodak Sonora UltraXR Process Free Plates in EAMER

Wednesday 06. May 2026 - These new plates will replace SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers Process Free Plates in the EAMER region (Europe, Africa, and the Middle East), and SONORA XTRA-2 and XTRA-2 for Newspapers production in Europe will be discontinued.

SONORA UltraXR Plates expand the SONORA Ultra portfolio already available in EAMER. They offer exceptionally high print run stability along with superior image contrast, which is up to 4x stronger than competitive products. In addition, the new plates provide 5x better white light exposure tolerance and image stability lasting up to 6 weeks when stored in the dark. SONORA UltraXR Plates are rated for up to 400,000 impressions with heatset/coldset web presses, 250,000 impressions with sheetfed presses, and 115,000 impressions for UV-ink applications.

SONORA UltraXR Plates will be manufactured at Kodak’s state-of-the-art facility in Osterode, Germany. Manufacturing in the heart of Europe ensures prompt and reliable delivery of high-quality plates to Kodak customers throughout EAMER while minimizing carbon emissions associated with transportation.

“Kodak has invested millions in R&D to foster continuous innovation and provide the highestperforming processfree plates available on the market. SONORA UltraXR Plates are the latest product of these efforts, from which sheetfed and web offset printers in EAMER can now benefit. And best of all, our print customers receive these further improved plates at no additional cost,” commented Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kodak.