WOA 04 -- Getting a Jump On Drupa 2004

PI: Do you expect Drupa to be a showcase for innovations that could spark a new round of investments in web offset units?

CARLSON: Yes. Drupa always showcases new innovations and gets people excited about technology changes. Our industry has been struggling with overcapacity, so most people have not been thinking much about new equipment. Drupa may change that. Even for those who don't attend, Drupa brings equipment into the forefront. Because of that, positive interest and momentum will likely build for manufacturers, but it will be tempered by other industry issues.