Hearst Purchases New KBA Web Press for Albany Newspaper

The press replaces a letterpress machine that has been in operation since the newspaper moved into its Colonie, NY, headquarters in August 1970.

About KBA
Established almost 195 years ago in Wuerzburg, Germany, Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA), the parent of the KBA group, is the oldest and second-largest press manufacturer worldwide. KBA’s banner, ‘People & Print,’ reflects its dual focus as a driver of innovation for print entrepreneurs. The group’s product range is the broadest in the industry, imparting a unique level of expertise and exceptional competence in mastering technological challenges. The product portfolio includes commercial and newspaper web presses, sheetfed offset presses in all format classes, special presses for books, inserts, banknotes, securities, metal-decorating, smart cards, CDs and DVDs, a digital inkjet press to be launched at Drupa 2012 plus inkjet and laser coding systems.