Komori Debuts LS40 Press

In providing overall financials for Komori America's Japanese parent, Carter admitted the last fiscal year has been a difficult one. He referred to a business climate of weak press sales, reduced operating margins, high inventories and even press repossessions.

Carter noted that Komori is responding to these business conditions by developing strategic alliances, by maintaining "open architecture" platforms and by increasing efficiency throughout its operations. He mentioned, as examples, key Komori business partners such as GE Capital (press financing), Printcafe (links to job management systems), X-Rite (color measurement) and Creo (digital imaging).