PI's 45th ANNIVERSARY -- From Art To Science

An article published in 1988 noted that graphic arts machinery manufacturing was moving out of the United States. The web press marketplace, in particular, was undergoing a transformation as the segment struggled. And yet, MAN Roland reported it was now targeting the U.S. web press market and seeking to open its first North American facility. At the same time, the article noted that in the past year AM International had sold its web press business to Heidelberg, Rockwell had acquired Hantscho and APV Holdings took over Baker Perkins.