NEWSPAPER PRESSES -- Creating Commercial Niches

A gearless, oil-free printing unit with a dedicated AC drive for each cylinder offers ideal conditions for flying plate changes and later integration into computer-to-press systems, according to KBA. With an eight-high tower (height approximately 7m), flying imprint changes during 4:4 production are more cost-efficient than ever before. The tower glides apart to afford easy access for maintenance tasks. KBA officials believe that eventually the Cortina will offer an ecological alterative in the market.