NEWSPAPER PRESSES -- Creating Commercial Niches

Another interesting printing innovation that is slated for production this year is the Cortina press, available from KBA North America's Web Press Div. The compact Cortina is waterless, keyless and gearless. Series production is scheduled for 2002. A height of only 3.4m for a four-high tower makes for easier handling, reduces capital investment costs and supports distribute-then-print scenarios. Waterless, keyless inking units minimize waste, eliminate fanout and promote a uniform print quality with little or no manual intervention.