drupa 2012: Offsetting Digital’s Advance
Also, the new Rapida 76 is capable of speeds to 18,000 sph (15,000 sph perfecting); the Genius 52 UV is now available with optional envelope feeder and split-color printing capability; and the new Varius 80 waterless UV offset rollfed press is suited for flexible packaging.
"While overall attendance from North American printers was below the previous drupa figures, we were busy all day long and even through dinner with decision makers looking to continue their investment in new KBA technology," reported Mark Hischar, president and CEO of KBA North America. "KBA exhibited nine operating presses, each with breakthrough technology."
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