SMALL-FORMAT PRESSES -- Small, But Powerful

Although some trends are forcing printers to look at smaller format presses, that does not mean they are willing to sacrifice any of the niceties they have become accustom to having on larger format units.

"While shorter run lengths continue to drive demand for smaller size presses, customers continue to demand that the smaller sizes have all the same automation features as the 40˝ presses to cut the impact of more makereadies per shift brought on with the shorter runs," contends Bob McKinney, director of marketing for KBA North America.