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Get the best price for your aluminum offset printing plates

Curious about the current price for offset printing plates? Krommenhoek Metals is the place to go. Whether you want to drop off individual printing plates, entire pallets, or larger batches from the print shop, we always offer a fair, up-to-date, and competitive price per kilogram. Thanks to our transparent approach, you’ll know exactly where you stand right away. And that’s a relief.

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Aluminum offset printing plates

Aluminum offset printing plates are primarily generated by printing and graphic arts companies. During the production process, new plates are regularly used for various printing jobs.

When a printing job is completed or when the plate becomes worn out, it is replaced. The used plates are then collected and sent for recycling.

By collecting aluminum offset plates separately, the material can be efficiently recycled and reused as a raw material.

Examples of aluminum offset printing plates

  • Offset printing plates from printing companies
  • Aluminum printing plates from the graphic arts industry
  • Used offset plates
  • Aluminum printing plates
  • Remnant Lots of Offset Plates

Aluminum Offset Printing Plates Price

Aluminum offset printing plates are used in offset printing. This printing technique is widely used around the world in the production of newspapers, magazines, brochures, and other printed materials. In offset printing, the image is transferred to an aluminum plate, after which the ink is transferred to the paper via a printing cylinder.

During the printing process, the printing plate wears out over time or is replaced when a new print job begins. As a result, frequently used offset plates become available that are suitable for recycling.

The value of aluminum offset printing plates is primarily determined by the price of aluminum on the London Metal Exchange (LME). In addition, factors such as purity and any impurities play a role in determining the scrap value.

Product Features of Aluminum Offset Printing Plates

Offset printing plates are made primarily of aluminum and feature a thin coating required for the printing process. This coating ensures that the print image can be applied accurately.

Because the sheets are made largely of aluminum, they can be easily recycled after use. To ensure efficient processing, it is important that the sheets be free of large contaminants such as paper, plastic, or other materials.

After collection, the aluminum sheets are melted down so that the material can be reused to make new aluminum products.

Returning offset printing plates? Here's how it works

You can quickly turn in your offset printing plates at Krommenhoek Metals. You’ll receive a fair daily rate; we’ll weigh your plates in your presence, and you’ll be paid immediately—either in cash or via bank transfer.

Individual sheets, full pallets, or larger batches from printing companies: we accept all types and recycle them in an environmentally friendly way. For regular printing waste streams, we arrange a container service at your business location. Stop by our drop-off center in Rotterdam or the Westland. No appointment necessary.

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