Special Drupa Coverage — Manufacturers Press Ahead

Komori Corp. made a surprise announcement during the show about its plan to invest Yen 10 billion to expand its flagship Tsukuba factory in Tsukuba City, Japan. According to company officials, the facility will double in size to become the world's largest press manufacturing facility.

This investment comes, in part, to anticipated demand for its new Lithrone SX40 (LSX40) short-run press platform. Capable of speeds to 18,000 sph and accommodating a 41? sheet size, the six-color LSX40 with coater enables a 50 percent reduction in makeready times. This is partly due to new KHS-AI "advanced intelligence" sheetfed technology, as well as a faster, fully automatic plate changing system. All inking functions, and air and register presets, are controlled with the touch of a button.