Small- & Medium-Format Sheetfeds — Armed To Compete

But the most notable trend affecting small-format presses continues to be the need for completely automated equipment and features, says Don Bence, vice president, Sakurai USA.

“Short runs with slimmer margins and tight turn times are the norm,” Bence states. “The only way printers are able to be profitable in this environment is to have time- and labor-saving features on their equipment.”