ACROSS the nation

ROCKFORD—The Rockford Register Star has selected Ferag for its gripper conveyor needs to complement a KBA Colora press as part of its production facility upgrade scheduled to be completed in April 2006.

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Davenport—The Brandt Co. recently installed a four-color Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102 perfector with coater and access control, and a six-color Speedmaster CD 74 with coater, extended delivery and image control. With the recent installations, the formerly half-size shop has increased its capabilities to include larger formats.