KBA North America

Claus Bolza-Schünemann, KBA Group president and CEO, delivered the keynote speech Paperboard Packaging Council’s fall conference, presenting an international outlook on the industry with management tips and personal philosophy.

News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items from Mark Andy Inc, Heidelberg, Rollem International, Flint Group, Distinct Packabilities, ASL Print FX

PRINT 13 and CPP EXPO had a successful five-day run in McCormick Place. "Two common themes seemed to be repeated by attendees and exhibitors alike at the show this year," reported Ralph Nappi, president of the Graphic Arts Show Company. "First, a sense of optimism existed that has not been evidenced in our industry for a few years; the second was the surprising number of deals that were inked at the show."

News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items Luminer Converting Group, Walter G. Anderson, Inc., Harper Corporation of America, Boutwell, Owens & Co., Bobst, Heidelberg, Altana, Henkel, Gallus, Inc, DuPont Packaging Graphics, The Provident Group and Pamarco Technologies LLC.

Folding carton manufacturer Walter G. Anderson has installed its second 57" KBA Rapida 145 press. The company praises the press's print consistency and high speed.

A new six-color, 41˝ KBA Rapida 105 press with UV has been added at Imagine! Print Solutions in Minneapolis. "Our print buyer customers, like everyone else, are looking for higher quality and faster throughput, and we can offer these things in combination with the new KBA press," said Bob Lothenbach, founder and president.

Folding carton manufacturer Malnove has added a new seven-color, 57˝ KBA Rapida 145 sheetfed press at its Omaha, NE, facility. The press is equipped with a host of automation features including, the KBA SIS Sensoric sidelay-free Infeed, board version, DensiTronic Professional Closed Loop Spectrophotometry, Auto Register, LogoTronic Professional, CleanTronic Synchro, and a high-speed package for a maximum speed of 17,000 sph.

A recent episode of "Manufacturing Marvels" on the FOX Business Network highlights Huston Patterson’s KBA packaging technology and unique customer service. The segment was shot on location at Huston Patterson’s 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Decatur, IL, and shows the firm’s KBA sheetfed presses in action.

News on suppliers to the packaging printing industry, including items on Avery Dennison Corp., Creative Labels Inc. and Epson, Lotus Labels and Xeikon, Grafix Equipment and Mark Andy.

Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) has announced a price increase of 2.5 percent for its sheetfed offset presses with effect from April 15, 2013. This step is viewed as part of KBA's extensive program of measures supporting stronger and sustainable profitability across all fields of business.