pre drupa press release

PRESS RELEASE
St. Gallen, 20 February 2008
Steinemann Technology presents itself at drupa as the market and
technological leader in high-end finishing
Innovations further enhance the flexibility of Steinemann's high-performance
machines / SYRIUS W and HIBIS 104 live in practical operation / Company
emphasises its special competence in high-end finishing
The Graphic Division of Steinemann Technology AG, St. Gallen / Switzer-
land, will be presenting a number of innovations at this year's drupa,
underlining its competence as the world's leading manufacturer of solu-
tions and systems for high-end print finishing. Among other things, the
company will be giving live demonstrations of two high-performance
systems at work on its exhibition stand (Hall 3, Stand D32): the latest
version of its innovative SYRIUS W high-speed laminating machine and
its unique HIBIS 104 rotary screen and flexo printing machine. In short:
Steinemann will be showing visitors to drupa 2008 the state of the art in
premium-quality finishing.
With its SYRIUS W high-speed laminating machine and the LOTUS SF (Sol-
vent-Free), Steinemann now covers all three laminating methods – SF, water-
based and thermal – and thus every demand on high-performance lamination.
Offering optimum operator convenience, the latest version of the SYRIUS W
gives freedom of choice between the water-based and thermal lamination
processes, at the same time being characterised by the highest degree of
automation worldwide and uncompromising process reliability. Additional fea-
tures are the world-famous, patented Steinemann Hot Knife technology for
sheet cutting, as well as very short changeover and makeready times. Follow-
ing successful conclusion of extensive field tests, Steinemann will soon be
starting to ship production machines. With the LOTUS SF, on the other hand,
Steinemann Technology AG
Susanne Cremer
Marketing & Communication
T +41-71-313-5307
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Steinemann offers a solvent-free and thus ecologically operating laminating
system that boasts particularly favourable production costs per sheet. New on
the LOTUS SF is that this system can now also process laminating films
based on polyethylene and thus food packagings (in direct contact with foods).
The high-performance varnishing of print products is the second key topic to
be addressed by Steinmann at drupa 2008. In this context, the company will
emphasise that, as the inventor of UV varnishing technology, it has now been
the market and technological leader in this sector for 30 years. Steinemann
will be underlining this claim by presenting several innovations for its globally
unique HIBIS 104 high-speed machine. It integrates screen and flexo printing
in a single system, thus offering a perfect combination of top quality and flexi-
bility with maximum reliability and cost-efficiency. For one thing, the company
is once again expanding the range of applications for the HIBIS 104 by intro-
ducing the 'High-Gloss Flexo Unit'. For another, Steinemann will be presenting
the HIBIS 104 with even greater accuracy at drupa 2008. In the field of screen
technology, Steinemann will moreover be enlarging the range of possible spe-
cial effects by offering new versions of the multiply reusable HIBIScreen.
"If printers and finishers want to exploit the fascinating potential of the market
for high-end print finishing, they need to be able to act more flexibly than ever
before – and that in combination with top-class quality, productivity and cost-
efficiency. At this year's drupa, we will be emphasising that our comprehensive
range of products and solutions, our decades of competence and experience,
and our global presence make us the ideal partner on the manufacturer side
for customers operating in the finishing sector. And we want to stress that, as
the market and technological leader, we make a decisive contribution to ad-
vancing developments in high-end finishing," says Jürg Spittler, Vice President
of Steinemann Technology AG and Director of the Graphic Division, summing
up the company's commitment at drupa 2008.
((Caption))
The drupa exhibition stand of the Graphic Division of Steinemann Technology
AG from St. Gallen/Switzerland.

About Steinemann Technology AG
Made in Switzerland, successful worldwide. Steinemann Technology AG is
an innovative, globally operating company with headquarters in St. Gallen,
Switzerland, and subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, Brazil and the USA. With its
varnishing and laminating machines for the graphic arts industry, the Graphic
Division of Steinemann Technology is known worldwide as a leading manufac-
turer of systems and solutions for the print finishing industry. In addition, the
Steinemann Sanding Division with its innovative sanding systems is the
worldwide market leader in the panel industry. In these exciting markets, the
leader in technology offers its customers technically and economically ground-
breaking systems, solutions and services – from machines for maximum pro-
ductivity, all the way to reliable maintenance and spare parts services.
Further information for editorial staff:
Steinemann Technology AG
Susanne Cremer
Marketing & Communication
Schoretshuebstrasse 24 / POB 461
CH-9015 St. Gallen-Winkeln
Switzerland
Phone: +41 71 313 5307
Fax: +41 71 313 5454
Mobile: +41 79 255 6663
E-mail: s.cremer@steinemann.com
Redaktionsbüro Maruschzik
Am Hümerich 12
D-53343 Wachtberg
Germany
Phone: +49 228 858261
Fax: +49 228 348124
E-mail: j.maruschzik@netcologne.de