Ralf Sammeck

Mark Michelson is the Editor-in-Chief of Printing ImpressionsServing in this role since 1985, Michelson is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com

In separate phone conversations last Thursday with KBA’s Ralf Sammeck, followed by a conference call with Xerox’s Robert Stabler and John DiVincenzo, I got a better understanding of how the new "KBA VariJET 106 Powered by Xerox" cut-sheet inkjet press is being positioned for the digital folding carton market. From my perspective, this joint KBA/Xerox hybrid press development is a great example of how the traditional analog and digital printing press worlds are converging.

DALLAS—Holger Garbrecht, KBA North America's president and CEO, will be stepping down effective Aug. 31 and is returning to Germany for what the press manufacturer termed family reasons. The company expects to name a new North American chief executive within the next several weeks.

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