CtP Thermal-Paper CtP-Thermal-Paper offset plates is drawing on years of experiences in CtP polyester offset plate and paper-based technologies, as well as thermo graphic paper , Mitsubishi Thermal-Paper offset plates use a patented thermal fusing technology to create a high-contrast image on the plate without chemical development, wash-off or ablation. Requiring absolutely no chemicals, toner or ink ribbon, CtP-Thermal-Paper offset plates are both easy and less costly to maintain. Environmentally friendly, the system produces no waste except for the plate itself.

Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. is pleased to announce that its Thermal Digiplate recently been awarded the 2009 Distinguished Technology Award presented by the Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology. The Distinguished Technology Award recognizes a technology that made extraordinary contribution to the development of printing. Thermal Digiplate had already been awarded a "Gold" Clione Mark ranking by the Environment Pollution Prevention Printing Association (E3PA) in Japan. This rank is only given to printing plates that are recognized as the most ecological in the industry.