Koenig & Bauer to Highlight Profitability, Efficiency, and Automation

Demonstrating its strong commitment to all market segments, Koenig & Bauer will be beckoning visitors to its dynamic Booth 1221 in the North Hall of McCormick Place for PRINT 19. Visitors will be able to experience all new press technology, which provides the highest productivity and print quality, the fastest makeready, and lightning fast press speeds at 20,000 sph. Koenig & Bauer is proud to lead the way of successful press manufacturers that will participate in the print industry’s most comprehensive and longest running event. PRINT 19, scheduled for Oct. 3-5 in Chicago, brings together the leaders of the printing industry from across the U.S. and more than 80 countries.

“We’re eager to meet and greet attendees at PRINT 19,” says Mark Hischar, president and CEO of Koenig & Bauer (US). “There is a lot to learn and see about our unique and broad line of technology, no matter what part of the market you serve, whether you need our broad line of popular Rapida sheetfed presses or our RotaJET digital printing systems. Our leadership in the sheetfed offset commercial market will be front and center at this premier event for the entire community of printing and graphic professionals – from creatives to executives, production specialists to sales and marketing teams. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to engage with all levels of printers, learn about specific needs and challenges, and partner with customers on this annual stage. Our booth will be the central active hotspot to discuss how we can partner with your business. Plus PRINT 19 will be an excellent springboard toward Koenig & Bauer’s participation at drupa 2020.”

Chris Travis (right), director of technology at Koeng & Bauer (US), will be demonstrating the new Rapida LiveApp.

With a strong renowned reputation as a leading print press provider, Koenig & Bauer (US) is proud to be part of the Koenig & Bauer group. The firm reported a robust profitable year posting a double-digit increase in order intake in the first quarter year-over year. This strong growth, which exceeded the industry average, was underpinned by significantly more orders for services and for folding carton, direct glass, and security printing presses. Revenue exceeded the previous year's figure by 6.2%. Contract signings are exceeding expectations.

On hand will be a live demonstration of Koenig & Bauer award-winning Rapida LiveApp, the first of its kind in the industry, which was chosen as a winner of the 2018 InterTech Technology Award. The Rapida LiveApp offers dual functionality. On the one hand, press operators can start or stop their Rapida sheetfed offset press from a mobile location, adjust settings and perform operational tasks as well as obtain information on press status and print jobs. The maintenance manager displays a list of pending maintenance tasks and simplifies these tasks by providing relevant instructions and videos. Successful maintenance can be confirmed and commented upon interactively.

This past year, the firm has expanded its reach into new post-press products including the formation of Koenig & Bauer Duran and its popular Omega line of folder-gluer products. This new introduction complements its popular Iberica flatbed diecutter line to offer a complete line of printing and processing of folding boxes from a single source.

Visitors are urged to relax at its comfortable booth and enjoy a cold beer and traditional German brats while learning more about its industry-leading holistic customer service program led by its dedicated proactive expert service team. See how Koenig & Bauer is expanding its lead in the service area with its award-winning Augmented Reality-DataGlass Remote Support system — a truly revolutionary new product. It provides Koenig & Bauer remote maintenance specialists with the ability to experience, in real time, what a customer’s technical team can see and hear.

Source: Koenig & Bauer (US)

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