Press Accessories

Air Motion Systems Will Launch ‘Bullet-Proof’ P3 UV on World Stage at drupa 2008
April 24, 2008

ARVADA, CO—April 24, 2008—Air Motion Systems (AMS), a leading North American manufacturer of high performance UV curing systems, IR/Thermal Air drying systems and related accessories for the printing industry, will introduce its third-generation P3 UV system to the global market at drupa 2008. The P3 marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transition to UV printing taking place in the graphic arts industry. At Graph Expo 2007, the P3 system was the only technology in the UV Coating and Curing category to earn a coveted “Worth-A-Look” award in the independent “Must See ‘Ems” recognition program sponsored by the North American Graphic Arts Show Company

NELA Exhibits at Drupa 2008
April 22, 2008

OAKDALE, MN/LAHR, GERMANY—April 22, 2008—For drupa 2008, NELA has chosen the motto „Pre-press to Press Automation“. The company which headquarter is based in Germany will present a complete range of products which close the gap between CtP-room and press while ensuring absolute quality control. During live demonstrations on NELA’s booth, Drupa visitors will experience that total automation of the pre-press area has truly become reality: imaged, punched and bent plates are delivered at the right time directly to the right press cylinder. Paper waste, delays caused by wrongly mounted printing plates and problems to adjust color register on press are eliminated. Peak production

Pemco’s Flexible Folio-size Sheeter Converts a Wide Range of Materials
April 10, 2008

HAMBURG/DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—April 10, 2008—Pemco, the specialist for folio-size sheeting, and a member of the Körber PaperLink Group, will showcase an SHM 1450 DR (dual rotary) at drupa 2008 in Hall 11 at stand B62/C62. The specification of the SHM 1450 DR sheeter on display has proved to be particularly popular with printers for “In-house” sheeting of their paper and carton board requirements and to service their printing presses “on demand” in keeping with JIT production philosophy. The SHM range of high precision sheeters from Pemco provides great flexibility. “In addition to traditional paper and board products, the SHM 1450 DR can sheet a broad

Baldwin Demonstrates Leadership as a Manufacturer of Press Controls, Accessories
April 10, 2008

SHELTON, CT—April 10, 2008—Baldwin Technology Co., Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer of press controls and accessories, will be setting some innovative trends at drupa, where it will be presenting its current extensive product portfolio as well as new technical developments. These will include systems for the sheet-fed, commercial-web, newspaper and semi-commercial sectors. A wide range of Baldwin equipment can also be seen in operation on many key press manufacturers’ stands throughout the exhibition. Baldwin’s systems lead the industry in their ability to improve print quality, plus press productivity and efficiency, while ensuring they have the least impact possible on the environment

AVT and GMI Will Demonstrate Comprehensive Process Control Solutions for Printers
April 8, 2008

HOD HASHARON, ISRAEL—April 8, 2008—Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) and its subsidiary Graphic Microsystems Inc. (GMI) will be launching new solutions for a variety of printing applications as part of their joint presence at drupa in Hall 3, Stand F69. New solutions include the AVT PrintVision/Orion automatic inspection solution for folding carton single package applications; the innovative AVT AconPro solution for advanced press control; the GMI ColorQuick II with new capabilities and pre-press connections for heat-set web printers; Microcolor III remote ink control solution for narrow web applications; the ColorQuick N color control solution for the newspaper market, and other solutions that address new market

Fuller Grafix Announces Spring Open House On April 16-17
March 25, 2008

WOOD DALE, IL—March 25, 2008—Fuller Grafix, Inc. will be demonstrating the latest in printing, binding and mailing equipment during a Spring Open House event at its demonstration and training center in Wood Dale, Illinois on April 16 and 17 from 10 AM to 6 PM. The latest equipment and technology from the following manufacturers will be on display and available for demonstration: Sakurai presses; Hamada presses; Standard Horizon binding systems and folders; FMA UV coaters; Rena mailing and tabbing systems; Micron paper cutters; Preferred Packaging shrink wrapping systems and more. “Following the success of our Printing and Coating seminars last August we

Draabe Introduces New Double Function Humidification System at Drupa
March 17, 2008

HAMBURG, GERMANY—March 17, 2008—Draabe, the world’s leading manufacturer of humidification systems, will be introducing a new double-function humidification system at Drupa, the industry’s premier printing show in Düsseldorf, Germany, scheduled for May 29 to June 11. Draabe will display the new system in Hall 16, Stand 16D43. Draabe’s DuoPur, the completely new air humidification system designed for rooms with low humidity requirements, is particularly geared towards the economic and technical requirements in the digital printing sector, CTP areas and small printing establishments. The system includes a new multifunctional water treatment system, a new generation of high-pressure atomizer and a digital control, all offered

technotrans to Highlight Three Themes at Drupa—Efficiency, Stability and Sustainability
February 29, 2008

SASSENBERG/GERMANY—February 2008—technotrans AG, one of the leading system suppliers for offset printing will be highlighting three main themes at the world’s largest exhibition for the printing industry: efficient processes, stable production and environmentally sound printing. One of the highlights of the technotrans’ stand at this year’s trade fair is the first ever presentation of the entire product range of blanket cleaning systems. In addition, the low-energy combination unit for dampening solution circulation and ink unit temperature control will be demonstrated. Cloth and brush-based series of cleaning systems With the contex product range, technotrans offers for the first time its comprehensive range of

Fujifilm Dimatix Targets Drupa to Introduce Ink-jet Solutions
February 14, 2008

Santa Clara, CA—February 14, 2008—Fujifilm Dimatix, Inc., the world’s leading supplier of piezoelectric ink-jet printheads for industrial applications, will use Drupa 2008 for its first major appearance on the international print industry scene since Spectra, Inc. was renamed Dimatix in 2005 and subsequently acquired by Fujifilm Corp. Under the banner “Fujifilm Dimatix - Building Businesses One Drop at a Time”, the company will prominently display and demonstrate the latest capabilities of its industry-leading piezoelectric drop-on-demand ink-jet technology at Messe Düsseldorf, in Hall 8b, stand B03. Billed as the world’s leading exhibition for the printing industry, Drupa is expected to draw an international audience of

GRAFIX Strengthens Its Product Line and Acquires ConTemp Gmbh
September 12, 2007

STUTTGART, GERMANY—September 12th, 2007—The German based GRAFIX GmbH announces the acquisition of ConTemp GmbH, a leading manufacturer of chilling and fountain solution systems. ConTemp has been producing a high quality product for sheetfed offset presses for the last 10 years. Until now GRAFIX has offered anti-offset spraying systems including powder extraction and drying systems. Drying systems include UV, IR and hot air. “The acquisition of ConTemp strengthens GRAFIX as a whole provider for the printing industry.” says GRAFIX CEO Hans-Georg Platsch. GRAFIX LP located in Chicago, Illinois, is part of the large GRAFIX worldwide service net and offers a 24/7