Chemistry-free CTP: Madison Gas and Electric

The shop uses Presstek Anthem Pro plates, which require only water.

“We have to run a little more fountain on the plate, but it hasn’t been a problem, just something we had to get used to,” Hrubes notes.

The plates are working quite well for the plant, which is not a very high-volume user, according to Hrubes. “We don’t burn through plates like some other shops,” he points out. “We might do 30 or 40 one week, but then may not touch plates the following week.”