Meredith-Webb Signs Contract for a Second KBA Large-Format Press

“Meredith-Webb committed to KBA to expand our current 64” press capacity with the new Rapida 162a 7-unit plus coater UV press. We expect the same service and support from KBA as we move forward with the vision started in 1952 by our founder, George T. Webb, Jr.”

Led by his sons, Travers and Kelly, Meredith-Webb continues to grow. The main headquarters approached 200,000 square feet for its plant and warehouse operation at the end of 2012.

A key component of the new Rapida 162a is its UV capability, says Webb. “It is essential to offer UV to your customers and it will add to our capabilities in large format,” he says. “UV is used for protection, innovation, and to provide textured coatings and dimension. It provides flexibility to our customers and gives us an innovative technique. Our existing customers and new clientele demand high levels of innovation and print quality and our KBA presses are instrumental in responding to those demands.”

The 95-employee firm has proudly earned the chain-of-custody certifications endorsed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) as part of the company’s commitment to achieve its environmental initiatives. Meredith-Webb also earned the G7 Master qualification, the “seal of approval” from the IDEAlliance as a G7 Master Printer, which proves that the firm possesses the technology and tools to consistently deliver the highest quality printing in the world, based on the most stringent international standards.

About KBA
KBA North America is located in Dallas, Texas and a member of the KBA Group. Established almost 200 years ago in Wuerzburg, Germany, Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) is the oldest and second largest press manufacturer worldwide. KBA's banner, 'People & Print', reflects its dual focus as a leading innovator for print entrepreneurs. The group's product range is the broadest in the industry; its portfolio includes commercial and newspaper web presses, sheetfed offset presses in all format classes, inkjet systems and presses, special presses for banknotes, securities, metal-decorating, smart cards and discs.

Source: KBA.