GRAPH EXPO & CONVERTING EXPO 2003--Sheetfed and Web Offset

Also newsworthy was KBA's announcement of its new dual-finish printing process using hybrid inks. The in-line coating application allows printers to print a job that features both silk matte and gloss elements, and print it on a five-color press fitted with a single coater plus delivery extension.

Under the banner "Success Spoken Here," MAN Roland's exhibit featured virtual visits to a variety of facilities that have expanded their operations with Roland presses. The press manufacturer tallied up significant press sales, including one for the new Roland 900 XXL extra-wide sheetfed press that premiered at the show. Strine Printing, in York, PA, made history by purchasing the world's first 900 XXL system to be equipped with an in-line coater. The 73? press was also the first 900 XXL to be sold in North America. It delivers 328 percent more printable area than a conventional 40? machine and 22 percent more than a 64? press. Also shown was a printing unit from a LITHOMAN IV web press. The press features web widths up to 81?, formats of 32, 48 and 72 pages, and speeds up to 2,800 fpm.