Web Offset is Keeping Pace

Similar to other package printing technologies, web offset presses are also picking up on the benefits from shaftless drive technologies. Michael Aumann, vice president of sales and marketing for Brandtjen and Kluge, Inc. says that his company has strengthened its position in the short- and medium-run markets with the introduction of new shaftless technology on its offset/UV flexo web press systems. "The addition of the shaftless press technology increases the flexibility of the press, produces higher quality printing and reduces makeready times," states Aumann. "Each print tower can now be controlled independently and the operator is provided with a constant point of reference, zero point, and return point when running or setting up."