Drupa

Screen has unveiled the world's largest platesetter, the PlateRite Ultima 48000, capable of imaging plates for 96pp large-format web presses.

Heidelberg has reinforced its entry into the packaging market, showcasing a range of products in its pre-Drupa press conference.

Duplo has unveiled a raft of new kit it will showcase at this year's Drupa, including the launch of its new mid-range DBM-350/T bookletmaker and the DSF-5000 High Speed Dynamic Document Sheet Feeder.

KAS Paper Systems will launch its Mailwrap polywrapper system and showcase the new Crease Matic Auto50 card creaser at this year's Drupa.

HP has developed a raft of new equipment aimed at the graphic arts market, in a bid to tap into the multibillion pound shift from analogue to digital printing.

Senior Heidelberg executives have said that Drupa will showcase a company in transformation that is growing closer to its customers as it announced more new launches for the trade fair.

Print finishing manufacturer GBC Commercial Laminating Solutions Group is to exhibit its latest thermal laminating solutions for commercial, on-demand and wide-format finishing at Drupa.

Goss International will use Drupa to exhibit a range of equipment, including the new 96pp Sunday 5000 web press.

Komori has revealed that it will use Drupa as a launch pad for a range of new presses including the six-colour Lithrone SX629 with in-line cold foiling, UV coating, embossing and optional die-cutting.

Masterwork Graphics has claimed a world first with a machine that can die-cut, foil stamp and strip in one process, set to be premiered at Drupa.

Kodak will use Drupa to release the new Colorflow software solution, which provides integrated colour control across all devices.

Leading German press manufacturers and print finance houses have said the current stringent lending climate, compounded by the stronger euro, could put a strain on UK buyers at Drupa.