Offset Printing - Sheet-Fed

manroland Closes Factory, Reduces Staff
January 23, 2009

WESTMONT, IL—With customers delaying purchasing decisions due to the weak economy, manroland made a strategic decision to eliminate some redundant manufacturing processes in Germany. The press manufacturer's supervisory board agreed to trim 515 jobs in indirect functions in the Sheetfed Press Business sector in Offenbach, Germany, and 110 jobs in indirect functions in the Web Press Business sector in Augsburg, Germany, for 2009 and 2010.

Komori America Realigns Service Organization
January 23, 2009

Komori America Corp. announced today that effective immediately, it has reorganized its U.S. service organization to provide greater levels of customer satisfaction. The service administration functions will be centralized in its Rolling Meadows, IL headquarters.

KBA Introduces Web-based Demonstration and Training Program
December 16, 2008

KBA North America, a global press manufacturer, has developed a completely unique system to efficiently and economically reach its customers. The company is announcing a new webcam demonstration, training, and application testing program for its current customers and future customers. This new program, available only from KBA, allows printers to sit in the comfort of their office and view a KBA press demonstration in the KBA Customer Care Center in Vermont or experience their very own applications being printed on a KBA press.

DS Graphics Garners Landmark Perfector
November 21, 2008

LOWELL, MA—DS Graphics has installed the first Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 press in the United States equipped with a perfecting device (XL 105-P). The 10-color press features Prinect Inpress Control for measuring and controlling color and register on the fly. The press is already producing one million two-sided impressions per week for DS Graphics.

Quebecor World Awarded More Work
November 21, 2008

MONTREAL—Quebecor World has been awarded substantial new print volume from US Weekly, a celebrity and entertainment title published by Wenner Media. Under the agreement, Quebecor World will print almost 20 percent more volume, giving it a majority of the magazine's share. Most of the increased volume will be produced at its Dallas facility. Earlier this year, Quebecor World notched a multi-year pact with Wenner, becoming the exclusive printer for such titles as Rolling Stone and Men's Journal.

DS Graphics Installs First Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 Perfector in U.S.
November 19, 2008

KENNESAW, GA—November 19, 2008—DS Graphics of Lowell, Mass., has installed the first Speedmaster XL 105 press with a perfecting device (XL 105-P) in the U.S. shortly before the press made its official North American debut at Graph Expo in October. The 10-color press, which features Prinect Inpress Control for measuring and controlling color and register on the fly, already is producing one million two-sided impressions per week for DS Graphics.

Carter Stepping Down from Komori America Helm
November 7, 2008

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL—Stephan Carter, who ushered in the Lithrone S sheetfed press era and drove significant growth of market share across all product lines at Komori America, is leaving his role of president and COO, effective Nov. 30. He will be replaced by Kazuyoshi "Kosh" Miyao, the current executive vice president of marketing and product development.

DG3 Welcomes Former Pace Press Execs
November 7, 2008

JERSEY CITY, NJ—The senior executives at Pace Press have joined DG3 North America in senior sales roles, including Jack Mangiciarina, president and CEO. In order to better serve the customer bases of both entities, DG3 has acquired four new presses, including an eight-color sheetfed press with inline UV coating and a seven-color heatset web press.

Heidelberg Presents Final Half-Yearly Figures
November 6, 2008

HEIDELBERG, GERMANY—11/06/2008—In the first six months of financial year 2008/2009 (April 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008), Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) matched the previous year's incoming orders thanks to the industry trade show drupa in May 2008.