Equipment manufacturers

Kodak has exceeded its Drupa target for Prosper inkjet press sales, with six deals sealed at the show by Tuesday, including a press bound for the UK.

Xerox (8b-A62) has sold the prototype of the new Direct to Object Inkjet Printer it is showing at Drupa.

Konica Minolta has sold its first AccurioJet KM-1 UV B2 digital presses, to two US companies at Drupa. The machine had its commercial launch at the show.

MGI Digital Graphic Technology (5-D21) has called Drupa 2016 its “best ever” after seeing sales reach the “high double digits”.

Presstek (15-D59) has launched a range of products at Drupa, including platesetters and plates.

Indian web press makers are reporting a high-volume of enquiries at Drupa, mainly for book applications.

Elitron is showing its Kombo TAV-R large-format automated cutting system for the first time at Drupa (6-D42).

Heidelberg has posted strong end of year results and looks to continue its growth strategy with its updated portfolio and through planned acquisitions in the services sector, the company said.

Digital cutter manufacturer Zünd (9-C05) has used Drupa to show and launch its new D3 digital cutter, marking an improvement on its S3 cutter, according to Zünd product manager Roman Hasler.

German manufacturer Rowe (4-B38) is presenting a prototype from its new ColorPress series of wide-format printers.