Equipment manufacturers

Drupa 2016 exhibitors seem to have summed up the show in two words: “exceeded expectations”.

HP has announced double digit sales of its HP Indigo 30000 Digital Presses for folding carton applications.

Swiss finishing specialist Steinemann (1-B18) has used Drupa and a strategic partnership with Heidelberg to expand its Dmax range of inkjet varnishing machines.

Mohn Media Mohndruck has placed an order with Manroland Web Systems for a new 96-page rotary web press for its Gütersloh, Germany site.

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.