Komori America Corp. announced today that effective immediately, it has reorganized its U.S. service organization to provide greater levels of customer satisfaction. The service administration functions will be centralized in its Rolling Meadows, IL headquarters.
KBA North America, a global press manufacturer, has developed a completely unique system to efficiently and economically reach its customers. The company is announcing a new webcam demonstration, training, and application testing program for its current customers and future customers. This new program, available only from KBA, allows printers to sit in the comfort of their office and view a KBA press demonstration in the KBA Customer Care Center in Vermont or experience their very own applications being printed on a KBA press.
LOWELL, MA—DS Graphics has installed the first Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 press in the United States equipped with a perfecting device (XL 105-P). The 10-color press features Prinect Inpress Control for measuring and controlling color and register on the fly. The press is already producing one million two-sided impressions per week for DS Graphics.
MONTREAL—Quebecor World has been awarded substantial new print volume from US Weekly, a celebrity and entertainment title published by Wenner Media. Under the agreement, Quebecor World will print almost 20 percent more volume, giving it a majority of the magazine's share. Most of the increased volume will be produced at its Dallas facility. Earlier this year, Quebecor World notched a multi-year pact with Wenner, becoming the exclusive printer for such titles as Rolling Stone and Men's Journal.
KENNESAW, GA—November 19, 2008—DS Graphics of Lowell, Mass., has installed the first Speedmaster XL 105 press with a perfecting device (XL 105-P) in the U.S. shortly before the press made its official North American debut at Graph Expo in October. The 10-color press, which features Prinect Inpress Control for measuring and controlling color and register on the fly, already is producing one million two-sided impressions per week for DS Graphics.
Edison Litho & Printing, one of the largest large-format litho printers in the Northeast, held a successful and informative seminar in which nearly 100 attendees learned about Edison’s large format capabilities.
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL—Stephan Carter, who ushered in the Lithrone S sheetfed press era and drove significant growth of market share across all product lines at Komori America, is leaving his role of president and COO, effective Nov. 30. He will be replaced by Kazuyoshi "Kosh" Miyao, the current executive vice president of marketing and product development.
JERSEY CITY, NJ—The senior executives at Pace Press have joined DG3 North America in senior sales roles, including Jack Mangiciarina, president and CEO. In order to better serve the customer bases of both entities, DG3 has acquired four new presses, including an eight-color sheetfed press with inline UV coating and a seven-color heatset web press.
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY—11/06/2008—In the first six months of financial year 2008/2009 (April 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008), Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) matched the previous year's incoming orders thanks to the industry trade show drupa in May 2008.
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL—November 4, 2008—Komori Corp. announced that Stephan Carter, president and COO of Komori America Corp., will be leaving Komori America effective November 30, 2008. “While I will miss my association with Komori, I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead,” says Carter. During his seven year tenure at Komori America, Carter effectively launched the Komori Lithrone S series and drove significant growth of market share across all product lines.
