LARGE-FORMAT SHEETFED PRESSES -- Printing to Perfection

KBA currently markets the Rapida 130 (51˝), Rapida 142 (56˝) and Rapida 162 (64˝) press models, but it plans to make a bid for MAN Roland's title. The manufacturer will debut the new Rapida 185 and 205 super-large sheetfed presses at Drupa 2004, according to its vice president of marketing. At 81˝, the 205 model will be the largest sheetfed offset press ever built, Frank claims. The Rapida 185 will offer a 72˝ format. Both models are targeted for large poster work, book printing, packaging and long-run commercial applications.