The Ultimate in Press Technology - Ipex
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People & Pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Ultimate</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Press</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Sheetfed offset/web offset/newspaper/directory/security/metal-decorat<strong>in</strong>g/<br />
card presses and <strong>in</strong>dustrial cod<strong>in</strong>g systems
KBA Group<br />
KBA Group headquarters <strong>in</strong> Würzburg<br />
KBA is one of the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
manufacturers of pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g presses. <strong>The</strong><br />
parent company, Koenig & Bauer AG,<br />
employs 5,000 people at production plants<br />
<strong>in</strong> Würzburg, Frankenthal, Radebeul and<br />
Trennfeld.<br />
With our exceptionally broad product range<br />
and unique level of competence <strong>in</strong> many<br />
sectors we provide <strong>in</strong>novative, customeroriented<br />
technology. In 2009 the 7,000<br />
employees <strong>in</strong> our core operations generated<br />
sales of more than €1bn.<br />
We have three ma<strong>in</strong> facilities:<br />
KBA Würzburg with its branch factory <strong>in</strong><br />
Trennfeld is one of the top <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
suppliers of newspaper, commercial and<br />
special presses <strong>in</strong> a range of configurations<br />
and performance classes and for diverse<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g processes.<br />
Our wide range of folders for web presses<br />
is developed and manufactured by KBA<br />
Frankenthal, which also makes rollers for all<br />
KBA sheetfed and web presses.<br />
Our sheetfed offset specialist, KBA Radebeul<br />
near Dresden, is the world market leader <strong>in</strong><br />
large format and an eng<strong>in</strong>e of <strong>in</strong>novation<br />
<strong>in</strong> process technology. Its small- to<br />
superlarge-format Rapida presses def<strong>in</strong>e<br />
the benchmark <strong>in</strong> commercial, book and<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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KBA banner<br />
People & Pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
When our founders <strong>in</strong>vented the first<br />
mechanical pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g press 196 years<br />
ago <strong>in</strong> 1814 they established a tradition<br />
of ongo<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>novation and customer<br />
orientation that we have upheld to this day.<br />
And s<strong>in</strong>ce the company’s creation <strong>in</strong> 1817<br />
Koenig & Bauer has been a pre-em<strong>in</strong>ent<br />
provider to the graphic arts <strong>in</strong>dustry,<br />
unit<strong>in</strong>g people and technology the world<br />
over. Our banner, People & Pr<strong>in</strong>t, underscores<br />
our bus<strong>in</strong>ess philosophy of susta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
success founded on long-term customer<br />
loyalty.<br />
KBA-GIORI is the world’s lead<strong>in</strong>g vendor of<br />
technology for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g banknotes and<br />
other security products. KBA-Mödl<strong>in</strong>g, which<br />
has approx. 700 employees, is also active<br />
<strong>in</strong> this sector as well as manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
subassemblies for sheetfed offset presses.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 110 employees at KBA North America offer<br />
KBA sheetfed and web press customers<br />
a complete range of services embrac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment plann<strong>in</strong>g, sales and after-sales<br />
care.<br />
KBA-Metronic employs around 300 people<br />
and produces UV offset systems for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
CDs, CDRs, DVDs and plastic cards plus ID<br />
systems (<strong>in</strong>kjet, laser etc) for <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
applications.<br />
KBA-MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t is the global market leader for<br />
metal-decorat<strong>in</strong>g presses.<br />
Our Czech subsidiary KBA-Grafitec employs<br />
around 300 people and builds small-format<br />
Rapida and Performa multicolour sheetfed<br />
offset presses.<br />
We are represented by subsidiaries or<br />
longstand<strong>in</strong>g agencies on every cont<strong>in</strong>ent<br />
and <strong>in</strong> countless countries the world over.<br />
This customer proximity allows us to offer<br />
a comprehensive yet <strong>in</strong>dividual service.<br />
Our customer centre <strong>in</strong> Radebeul near Dresden<br />
Koenig & Bauer Aktiengesellschaft (KBA)<br />
Facilities: Würzburg, Frankenthal, Radebeul, Trennfeld<br />
KBA Frankenthal<br />
KBA-Mödl<strong>in</strong>g AG<br />
Mödl<strong>in</strong>g/Austria<br />
Production, sales and service<br />
KBA-Italia S.p.A.<br />
Milan/Italy<br />
Sales and service<br />
Holland Graphic Occasions B.V.<br />
Wier<strong>in</strong>gerwerf/Netherlands<br />
Secondhand presses<br />
KBA North America Inc.<br />
Dallas, Texas/USA<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.<br />
Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia and S<strong>in</strong>gapore<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g Mach<strong>in</strong>ery<br />
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd./Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA-Metronic AG<br />
Veitshöchheim/Germany<br />
UV offset and cod<strong>in</strong>g systems<br />
KBA-MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t GmbH<br />
Stuttgart/Germany<br />
Metal-decorat<strong>in</strong>g presses<br />
KBA-Grafitec s.r.o.<br />
Dobruška/Czech Republic<br />
Small format sheetfed presses<br />
KBA (UK) Ltd.<br />
Watford/UK<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA-FRANCE SAS<br />
Tremblay-en-France/France<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA Australasia Pty. Ltd.<br />
Campbelltown/Australia<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA (HK) Co. Ltd.<br />
Hong Kong/Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA RUS OOO<br />
Moscow/Russia<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA-GIORI S.A.<br />
Lausanne/Switzerland<br />
Sales and service<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>t Assist AG<br />
Höri/Switzerland<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA NORDIC A/S<br />
Herlev/Denmark;<br />
Mölndal/Sweden<br />
and Tuusula/F<strong>in</strong>land<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA-Polska Sp. z o.o.<br />
Warsaw/Poland<br />
Sales and service<br />
KBA Leas<strong>in</strong>g GmbH<br />
Bad Homburg/Germany<br />
Leas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
KBA Complete GmbH<br />
Radebeul/Germany<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>tshop network<strong>in</strong>g<br />
KBA-Metronic <strong>in</strong> Veitshöchheim near Würzburg<br />
Consolidated group 2009: €1.050bn sales, 6,969 employees<br />
Koenig & Bauer group (KBA) affiliates<br />
and sharehold<strong>in</strong>gs 2009<br />
KBA-Grafitec <strong>in</strong> Dobruška, Czech Republic<br />
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Corporate philosophy<br />
Corporate philosophy<br />
Commitments and responsibilities<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are sound reasons for our success,<br />
not least the guid<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ciples laid out<br />
below.<br />
Our customers govern our activities<br />
Customer satisfaction is our <strong>in</strong>spiration<br />
and our benchmark – a benchmark we<br />
seek to atta<strong>in</strong> through flexibility and an<br />
open outlook <strong>in</strong> every sphere of corporate<br />
activity. We have a responsibility towards<br />
our customers and direct all our efforts and<br />
ga<strong>in</strong>s towards address<strong>in</strong>g their demands<br />
with speed and competence.<br />
Our workforce is our greatest asset<br />
We owe our success to our employees, who<br />
are highly motivated, creative and loyal.<br />
And above all highly skilled. Excellent basic<br />
and further tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, good career prospects<br />
and the wellbe<strong>in</strong>g of our staff are matters<br />
close to our heart. Our management<br />
philosophy is founded on team spirit<br />
coupled with a high degree of personal<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiative: this is the source of our speed<br />
and competence.<br />
Our <strong>in</strong>novations secure our future<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce 1817 the name Koenig & Bauer has<br />
been synonymous with technical advances<br />
<strong>in</strong> press eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>The</strong> key to our<br />
success is ongo<strong>in</strong>g research and our speed<br />
<strong>in</strong> translat<strong>in</strong>g the ideas of today <strong>in</strong>to the<br />
technology of tomorrow.<br />
Our commitment is to quality<br />
For our customers, the superior quality of<br />
our products is a guarantee of reliability,<br />
productivity and cost efficiency. Cutt<strong>in</strong>gedge<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g methods, carefully<br />
selected sub-suppliers and the dedication<br />
of our staff ensure that every process and<br />
product is of the highest quality.<br />
Our responsibility is to the community<br />
KBA is one of the oldest mach<strong>in</strong>e<br />
manufacturers <strong>in</strong> Germany and a pioneer<br />
of social welfare policies <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
We are aware of our responsibilities and<br />
are actively engaged <strong>in</strong> environmental<br />
conservation. We also keenly promote<br />
economic, social and cultural development<br />
<strong>in</strong> the regions where there are KBA<br />
facilities.<br />
Superbly tra<strong>in</strong>ed staff<br />
Ongo<strong>in</strong>g research and development<br />
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Sheetfed offset / B3 to B2<br />
Innovation drive <strong>in</strong> sheetfed offset<br />
New approaches <strong>in</strong> small and half-format<br />
Our production plant <strong>in</strong> Radebeul, near<br />
Dresden, is a major pioneer of sheetfed<br />
offset technology, offer<strong>in</strong>g commercial,<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g and book pr<strong>in</strong>ters worldwide<br />
the most advanced range of medium- and<br />
large-format presses on the market. Proven<br />
and <strong>in</strong>novative pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
systems for a wide choice of applications<br />
are its key strengths, along with climateand<br />
resource-friendly processes. This<br />
is what has put KBA at the forefront of<br />
sheetfed offset <strong>in</strong>novation.<br />
KBA-Metronic’s Genius 52UV<br />
<strong>The</strong> Genius 52UV compact B3 press<br />
manufactured by KBA-Metronic is a highly<br />
profitable production tool. Available as a<br />
four- or five-colour version, it addresses<br />
the market for short to medium runs and<br />
offers a raft of benefits: simple one-man<br />
operation, extensive automation, highspeed<br />
job changes, impressive quality<br />
and low start-up waste. A UV capability,<br />
optional coater and choice of delivery<br />
extensions make the Genius 52UV a real<br />
all-round talent. It is used the world over<br />
to pr<strong>in</strong>t plastic film, paper and cartonboard<br />
up to a thickness of 0.8mm (0.03<strong>in</strong>).<br />
KBA-Grafitec’s Rapida 66 and 75<br />
<strong>The</strong> new SRA2 Rapida 66 and upgraded B2<br />
Rapida 75 built by our Czech subsidiary<br />
KBA-Grafitec offer outstand<strong>in</strong>g value<br />
for money. <strong>The</strong>y are ideal for small-scale<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>ters but can also be found at bigger<br />
operations. <strong>The</strong> Rapida 75 features doublesize<br />
impression cyl<strong>in</strong>ders and transfer<br />
drums, automatically convertible tripledrum<br />
perfect<strong>in</strong>g, semi-automatic plate<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g, a coat<strong>in</strong>g capability and<br />
cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge console technology. It<br />
comb<strong>in</strong>es a compact footpr<strong>in</strong>t with low<br />
energy consumption.<br />
Compact, functional and cost-effective: KBA-Metronic’s Genius 52UV with dryer and delivery extension for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g plastic<br />
Small- and half-format presses<br />
Genius 52UV<br />
360 x 520 mm / 14 x 20.5 <strong>in</strong><br />
4 or 5 colours<br />
8,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 75<br />
520 x 750 mm / 20.5 x 29.5 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours<br />
16,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 66<br />
485 x 660 mm / 19 x 26 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 5 colours<br />
10,000 sph max.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rapida 75 has a compact footpr<strong>in</strong>t and low energy consumption<br />
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Sheetfed offset / B1<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rapida 106’s 18,000sph output<br />
and extensive automation def<strong>in</strong>e the<br />
benchmark <strong>in</strong> medium format<br />
Rapida 106 and Rapida 105<br />
Trailblazer <strong>in</strong> medium format<br />
Rapida 106<br />
Configurable with up to sixteen pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
coat<strong>in</strong>g and dry<strong>in</strong>g units, and capable<br />
of handl<strong>in</strong>g a wide range of stock from<br />
lightweight paper to corrugated board,<br />
our new 18,000sph Rapida 106 def<strong>in</strong>es the<br />
performance and quality benchmarks <strong>in</strong><br />
medium format. DriveTronic SIS sidelay-free<br />
<strong>in</strong>feed for faster makeready, DriveTronic SPC<br />
dedicated plate-cyl<strong>in</strong>der drives, our new<br />
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Fly<strong>in</strong>g JobChange and an extensive choice<br />
of <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g equipment are just a<br />
few of the sophisticated options available.<br />
Other features <strong>in</strong>clude cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge control<br />
technology with JDF capability, automated<br />
coat<strong>in</strong>g forme change and nonstop<br />
facilities at the feeder and delivery. Quality<br />
assurance and documentation embrac<strong>in</strong>g<br />
QualiTronic <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e sheet <strong>in</strong>spection systems<br />
and System Brunner’s Instrument Flight ®<br />
closed-loop grey balance measurement and<br />
colour control represent the state of the art<br />
<strong>in</strong> this format.<br />
Rapida 105<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rapida 105 is the ideal choice<br />
for pr<strong>in</strong>ters who do not require the<br />
Rapida 106’s extensive automation but<br />
nonetheless demand a high level of<br />
flexibility and performance at a fair price.
Medium-format presses<br />
KBA Rapida 106<br />
740 x 1,060 mm / 29 x 41.75 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 16 units<br />
18,000 sph max. straight<br />
15,000 sph max. perfect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
KBA Rapida 105<br />
720 (740) x 1,050 mm /<br />
28.34 (29.31) x 41.34 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 6 colours<br />
15,000 sph max.<br />
(16,500 sph with speed-enhancement<br />
package)<br />
Rapida 105: a robust, well-proven workhorse that is popular the world over<br />
A maximum rated output of 16,500sph<br />
(with speed-enhancement package) and<br />
a wide range of optional extras such as<br />
<strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g or colour measurement<br />
and control are features appreciated<br />
by commercial and packag<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>in</strong>ters<br />
worldwide.<br />
10-colour Rapida 106 with reel-to-sheet feeder for five-colour perfect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
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Sheetfed offset / LF to VLF<br />
Unbeatable on performance, flexibility and cost efficiency: large-format KBA sheetfed offset presses<br />
40 years<br />
Market leader <strong>in</strong> large formats<br />
S<strong>in</strong>ce we launched our large-format<br />
Rapidas at Drupa 1995 we have shipped<br />
more than 1,000 presses with over 6,000<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g units. And there’s more to come.<br />
At Drupa 2008 we underscored our global<br />
market leadership with a str<strong>in</strong>g of further<br />
<strong>in</strong>novations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g commercial-quality<br />
four-colour perfect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> large formats up<br />
to 1,200 x 1,620mm (47.24 x 63.75<strong>in</strong>).<br />
Rapida 130-162a<br />
<strong>The</strong> Rapida 130 and Rapida 142 have a<br />
maximum rated output of 15,000 sheets<br />
per hour, the Rapida 162 14,000 and<br />
the Rapida 162a 13,000. High-speed job<br />
changes with simultaneous sequenc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
make them more productive than any other<br />
presses <strong>in</strong> their format. Optional extras<br />
such as a lightweight stock capability or<br />
reel-to-sheet feeder expand the range<br />
Large- and superlarge-format presses<br />
KBA Rapida 130<br />
910 x 1,300 mm / 35.82 x 51.18 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours*<br />
15,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 130a<br />
965 x 1,300 mm / 38 x 51.18 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours*<br />
15,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 142<br />
1,020 x 1,420 mm / 40.18 x 56 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours*<br />
15,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 162<br />
1,120 x 1,620 mm / 44 x 63.75 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours*<br />
14,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 162a<br />
1,200 x 1,620 mm / 47.24 x 63.75 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 8 colours*<br />
13,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 185<br />
1,300 x 1,850 mm / 51.18 x 72.83 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 6 colours*<br />
11,000 sph max.<br />
KBA Rapida 205<br />
1,510 x 2,050 mm / 59.4 x 80.7 <strong>in</strong><br />
2 to 6 colours*<br />
9,000 sph max.<br />
Additional features upon request<br />
*more as option<br />
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Our Rapida 185 and Rapida 205 have<br />
redrawn the map <strong>in</strong> VLF<br />
of applications possible. For many years<br />
we have been the only vendor worldwide<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g large-format perfector presses.<br />
Superlarge Rapida 185 and 205<br />
Our Rapida 185 and Rapida 205 represent<br />
the forefront of technology <strong>in</strong> superlarge<br />
formats. <strong>The</strong>y are also the longest litho press<br />
l<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> the world, with configurations of<br />
up to twelve pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, coat<strong>in</strong>g and dry<strong>in</strong>g<br />
units. With a maximum hourly output of<br />
11,000 and 9,000 sheets respectively,<br />
extensive automation, fast makereadies and<br />
customised configurations, our VLF Rapidas<br />
offer pr<strong>in</strong>ters of posters, po<strong>in</strong>t-of-sale<br />
displays, packag<strong>in</strong>g and books new options<br />
for mov<strong>in</strong>g ahead of the competition.<br />
Inl<strong>in</strong>e f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g saves time and money<br />
Inl<strong>in</strong>e f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a s<strong>in</strong>gle pass<br />
dramatically reduces labour <strong>in</strong>put and<br />
wait<strong>in</strong>g time by elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g the need for<br />
additional kit, work sequences and storage<br />
space. This enhances productivity and<br />
efficiency. As the leader <strong>in</strong> this field we<br />
offer a wide choice of options.<br />
Automated pile logistics<br />
Nonstop facilities at the feeder and delivery<br />
can be <strong>in</strong>terl<strong>in</strong>ked to streaml<strong>in</strong>e pile<br />
logistics and support automated substrate<br />
logistics. Our customised offer<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
RFID transponder systems.<br />
Integrated workflow<br />
All our Rapidas can be embedded <strong>in</strong> a<br />
universal JDF workflow from job reception<br />
to delivery. A new consult<strong>in</strong>g company, KBA<br />
Complete, provides expert advice on every<br />
aspect of pr<strong>in</strong>tshop network<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
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Workflow<br />
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KBA Complete<br />
Customised workflows, expert advice<br />
<strong>The</strong> challenges of the future demand<br />
<strong>in</strong>novative services and products supported<br />
by optimised, networked production<br />
workflows. KBA Complete offers customised<br />
solutions for enhanc<strong>in</strong>g the efficiency and<br />
transparency of your bus<strong>in</strong>ess processes.<br />
A strong partner<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is always room for improvement <strong>in</strong><br />
the production flow. As an <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
consultancy KBA Complete boasts a<br />
formidable level of expertise <strong>in</strong> process<br />
analysis and optimisation from which<br />
you can reap the benefits. All job-related<br />
processes are benchmarked aga<strong>in</strong>st your<br />
needs, enabl<strong>in</strong>g you to exploit previously<br />
untapped potential.<br />
Information at a glance<br />
Management <strong>in</strong>formation systems (MIS)<br />
play a major role <strong>in</strong> enhanc<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
standardis<strong>in</strong>g workflows on a susta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
basis. KBA Complete favours Hiflex MIS<br />
for JDF workflows.<br />
LogoTronic Professional is a production<br />
management system that can be used<br />
either on its own or <strong>in</strong> conjunction with<br />
MIS. It creates a direct l<strong>in</strong>k between the<br />
press and MIS and also furnishes a realtime<br />
overview of press utilisation and<br />
production processes.<br />
KBA Complete is also a specialist <strong>in</strong> paperand<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t-related process management,<br />
web to pr<strong>in</strong>t, RFID and e-bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Success is our goal<br />
KBA delivers susta<strong>in</strong>able benefits based<br />
on countless years of experience, a<br />
high degree of expertise and competent<br />
partners. Streaml<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g all your production<br />
processes is essential to your success – and<br />
KBA Complete assumes full responsibility,<br />
fulfill<strong>in</strong>g its promise that “We make your<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess more profitable!”<br />
Stitch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Delivery and<br />
dispatch<br />
Materials and<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ished products<br />
Pre-press<br />
Customer<br />
Schedul<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
production data<br />
acquisition<br />
Agency<br />
Fold<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Hiflex MIS<br />
Internet<br />
Sales<br />
Provider<br />
Cutt<strong>in</strong>g/trimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Account<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>tshop organisation with KBA Complete<br />
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Quality web presses<br />
<strong>The</strong> smart choice for commercials<br />
KBA is a lead<strong>in</strong>g supplier of commercial<br />
web offset presses. Alongside new products<br />
our well-established Compacta presses<br />
<strong>in</strong>corporate sophisticated technology and a<br />
raft of options for 16 to 80 pages.<br />
Compacta 215<br />
Back <strong>in</strong> 1997 our 16pp Compacta 215 was<br />
the first press <strong>in</strong> the world to feature<br />
DriveTronic dedicated shaftless drives.<br />
More than 150 <strong>in</strong>stallations are <strong>in</strong> daily<br />
operation around the world.<br />
Compacta 318<br />
A shaftless press featur<strong>in</strong>g m<strong>in</strong>igaps on the<br />
blanket cyl<strong>in</strong>ders, the Compacta 318 has a<br />
maximum rated output of 70,000 24pp<br />
A4 copies per hour and is eng<strong>in</strong>eered for<br />
long pr<strong>in</strong>t runs.<br />
Compacta 408 and 418<br />
Two 32pp web presses for short- and longgra<strong>in</strong><br />
products respectively offer a wide<br />
choice of special features. A 40pp version of<br />
the Compacta 418 is also available.<br />
KBA is an eng<strong>in</strong>e of <strong>in</strong>novation <strong>in</strong> folder<br />
and superstructure technology. DriveTronic<br />
dedicated electronics and shaftless drives<br />
are standard features on all Compacta<br />
presses, while EasyTronic cuts makeready<br />
times and reduces waste dur<strong>in</strong>g press<br />
start-up and run-down. LogoTronic networks<br />
the press fleet with pre-press and<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istrative departments with<strong>in</strong> a JDF<br />
workflow.<br />
C16<br />
16pp presses still represent a sizeable<br />
section of the market and <strong>in</strong> 2009 we<br />
developed a new, highly automated<br />
model <strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g numerous unique<br />
and <strong>in</strong>novative features. Called the C16,<br />
it is available <strong>in</strong> two performance classes,<br />
55,000 or 65,000cph. In a sector where<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t runs are rapidly dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g, the<br />
C16’s fast makeready, low waste levels and<br />
extensive automation address the need for<br />
enhanced efficiency.<br />
Compacta 217<br />
<strong>The</strong> Compacta 217 launched at Drupa 2004<br />
has a maximum rated output of 70,000<br />
copies per hour and is the ideal tool for<br />
medium- to long-run production.<br />
KBA C16: a versatile 16pp web press with a raft of new features<br />
C48 SG<br />
In 2010 we launched the C48 SG, a 48pp<br />
high-performance short-gra<strong>in</strong> press<br />
which, like the C16, <strong>in</strong>corporates an array<br />
of <strong>in</strong>novative features. For example, the<br />
RollerTronic automatic roller bear<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
unique to KBA web presses help reduce<br />
wear and tear on the <strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g rollers and thus<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance <strong>in</strong>put.<br />
Compacta 618 and 818<br />
Our Compacta 618 and Compacta 818,<br />
which are upgraded on an ongo<strong>in</strong>g basis,<br />
are available as 48pp, 64pp, 72pp or 80pp<br />
models. <strong>The</strong>y can be configured with a<br />
standard p<strong>in</strong> folder or with our unique<br />
variable-format V5 gripper folder.<br />
Web offset presses for commercials,<br />
newspapers and books<br />
KBA Compacta 215*<br />
16 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
50,000 cph max.<br />
KBA C16*<br />
16 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
65,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 217*<br />
16 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
70,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 318*<br />
24 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
70,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 408*<br />
32 pages short gra<strong>in</strong><br />
60,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 418*<br />
32 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
40 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
45,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 618*<br />
48 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
45,000 cph max.<br />
KBA C48 SG*<br />
48 pages short gra<strong>in</strong><br />
60,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Compacta 818*<br />
64 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
72 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
80 pages long gra<strong>in</strong><br />
45,000 cph max.<br />
*choice of cyl<strong>in</strong>der circumferences and special<br />
features available upon request<br />
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Commercial web offset<br />
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From the <strong>in</strong>ventor of the pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g press<br />
Cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge technology for newspapers and semi-commercials<br />
<strong>The</strong> name Koenig & Bauer has been<br />
synonymous with technological pioneer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> newspaper pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g s<strong>in</strong>ce 1817. Today we<br />
are the undisputed leader <strong>in</strong> this market<br />
sector, offer<strong>in</strong>g an extensive range of<br />
highly sophisticated and <strong>in</strong>novative presses<br />
like the Cort<strong>in</strong>a and Commander CT.<br />
Commander 4/1<br />
Our popular Commander 4/1 is a highperformance<br />
press available with all the<br />
standard cut-offs for the non-collect<br />
production of newspapers and semicommercials.<br />
It has a maximum rated<br />
output of 90,000cph and maximum web<br />
width of 1,680mm (66.14<strong>in</strong>).<br />
Commander 4/2<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commander 4/2 is a first-class press<br />
with a maximum rated output of 90,000cph.<br />
It is <strong>in</strong> operation at prom<strong>in</strong>ent newspaper<br />
publish<strong>in</strong>g houses the world over.<br />
Commander CT: compact and highly automated<br />
Commander 6/2<br />
For high-volume and/or high-pag<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
products (48 broadsheet pages or more)<br />
our flagship Commander is also available<br />
with a maximum web width of 2,400mm<br />
(94.5<strong>in</strong>).<br />
Commander CT 4/2 and 6/2<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commander CT is the wet offset<br />
counterpart to our waterless Cort<strong>in</strong>a and<br />
is based on the same compact platform.<br />
<strong>The</strong> 90,000cph Commander CT boasts<br />
extensive automation and a raft of unique<br />
features address<strong>in</strong>g the needs of highvolume<br />
newspaper pr<strong>in</strong>ters. A Commander<br />
6/2, for example, was the press of choice<br />
for the Daily News <strong>in</strong> New York, while<br />
Transcont<strong>in</strong>ental <strong>in</strong> Canada opted for<br />
a heatset version of the 4/2 model for<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g semi-commercials.<br />
Colora 4/2<br />
A cost-effective, modular press for<br />
full-colour newspapers, the Colora has a<br />
maximum rated output of 75,000cph and<br />
is configured as towers of H-type pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
units. Increas<strong>in</strong>gly, heatset facilities are<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g specified to allow semi-commercial<br />
production.<br />
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Newspapers and semi-commercials<br />
Commander 4/1, 4/2 and 6/2: world-class offset presses for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g newspapers and semi-commercials<br />
Prisma 4/1<br />
<strong>The</strong> Prisma comb<strong>in</strong>es the versatility of<br />
a one-around press (two-page jumps,<br />
variable signature layout) with the high<br />
output of a four-across press. It primarily<br />
targets newspaper publish<strong>in</strong>g houses<br />
where collect-run production is not a<br />
specification.<br />
Comet 2/2<br />
This two-across, two-around 8pp tower<br />
press is specifically eng<strong>in</strong>eered for small<br />
to medium newspaper publish<strong>in</strong>g houses<br />
and contract pr<strong>in</strong>ters. More and more of<br />
our Comets are be<strong>in</strong>g fitted with a heatset<br />
package.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ent 2/1<br />
A two-across, one-around tower press<br />
for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g colour newspapers and<br />
semi-commercials, the Cont<strong>in</strong>ent has a<br />
maximum rated output of 75,000cph and<br />
is an effective tool for pr<strong>in</strong>tshops where<br />
flexibility is key to market success.<br />
We also offer a wide choice of heavy-duty<br />
folders, plus Pastol<strong>in</strong>e and Pastomat<br />
reelstands for different performance levels.<br />
Optional extras <strong>in</strong>clude two automated<br />
logistics systems – Patras for reels and<br />
PlateTrans for plates.<br />
Newspaper presses<br />
KBA Cont<strong>in</strong>ent 2/1<br />
Two-across, one-around<br />
75,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Comet 2/2<br />
Two-across, two-around<br />
75,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Prisma 4/1<br />
Four-across, one-around<br />
80,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Commander 4/1<br />
Four-across, one-around<br />
90,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Colora 4/2<br />
Four-across, two-around<br />
75,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Commander 4/2, 6/2<br />
Four- or six-across, two-around<br />
90,000 cph max.<br />
KBA Commander CT 4/2 und 6/2<br />
Four- or six-across, two-around<br />
90,000 cph max.<br />
All presses feature DriveTronic<br />
shaftless drives.<br />
A broad range of folders, reelstands and<br />
reel-handl<strong>in</strong>g systems is also available.<br />
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Newspapers and semi-commercials<br />
KBA Cort<strong>in</strong>a<br />
Redef<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g standardised quality production<br />
Cort<strong>in</strong>a 4/1, 4/2, 6/2<br />
Our waterless, gearless Cort<strong>in</strong>a is KBA’s<br />
revolutionary contribution to colour<br />
newspaper production <strong>in</strong> the 21st century.<br />
It pr<strong>in</strong>ts newspapers and semi-commercials<br />
to high quality standards. Its compact<br />
footpr<strong>in</strong>t and low-rise towers mean the<br />
Cort<strong>in</strong>a can be <strong>in</strong>stalled <strong>in</strong> standard<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrial build<strong>in</strong>gs and requires less<br />
mann<strong>in</strong>g, which cuts capital <strong>in</strong>vestment<br />
and overhead costs. <strong>The</strong> absence of <strong>in</strong>k keys<br />
and dampen<strong>in</strong>g reduces operator workload<br />
and m<strong>in</strong>imises waste while deliver<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
superb four-colour image with a 60lpc<br />
(150lpi) screen. <strong>The</strong> <strong>in</strong>k mist typically<br />
associated with wet offset simply cannot<br />
occur with the environmentally friendly<br />
Cort<strong>in</strong>a.<br />
Waterless newspaper offset presses<br />
KBA Cort<strong>in</strong>a 4/1, 4/2, 6/2<br />
Waterless, keyless<br />
Four-across, one-around<br />
Four-across, two-around<br />
Six-across, two-around<br />
4/1: 86,000 cph max.<br />
4/2 and 6/2: 45,000 cph max.<br />
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Cort<strong>in</strong>as at the Badische Zeitung <strong>in</strong> Freiburg (left) and at de Persgroep’s Eco Pr<strong>in</strong>t Center <strong>in</strong> Belgium (above)<br />
Coldset and heatset production on the Cort<strong>in</strong>a with no change of <strong>in</strong>k reduces pressroom emissions<br />
Whether 4/1, 4/2 or 6/2, the Cort<strong>in</strong>a is not<br />
only exceptionally efficient but also userand<br />
ma<strong>in</strong>tenance-friendly. Its w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
features <strong>in</strong>clude PlateTronic automatic plate<br />
chang<strong>in</strong>g, NipTronic remotely adjustable<br />
cyl<strong>in</strong>der bear<strong>in</strong>gs and a four-high tower<br />
that splits down the centre at the touch of a<br />
button (StepIn).<br />
Coldset and heatset with the same <strong>in</strong>ks<br />
<strong>The</strong> major technological benefits delivered<br />
by the Cort<strong>in</strong>a are clear: coldset and<br />
heatset copies can be pr<strong>in</strong>ted us<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
same <strong>in</strong>k, with no time-consum<strong>in</strong>g changes<br />
necessary, and hybrid coldset/heatset<br />
copies on different types of stock can be<br />
guided over the same former. What is more<br />
there is no fan-out, even on wide webs.<br />
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Niche applications<br />
Automated plate logistics systems with<br />
PlateTrans for a compact Cort<strong>in</strong>a press l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Special presses for niche applications<br />
From metal decorat<strong>in</strong>g to security pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>The</strong> ultimate <strong>in</strong> press technology – this<br />
claim extends to specialised systems for<br />
niche markets, automated logistics and<br />
other <strong>in</strong>dividual applications.<br />
Metal decorat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>The</strong> market and technology leader <strong>in</strong> this<br />
sector, KBA MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t converts largeformat<br />
Rapida units <strong>in</strong>to specialised presses<br />
for high-quality pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g on alum<strong>in</strong>ium and<br />
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coated steel sheets. <strong>The</strong>y can be configured<br />
with <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e coaters and a variety of optional<br />
features. KBA MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t also specialises <strong>in</strong><br />
air-filtration systems.<br />
Directory offset<br />
KBA is a lead<strong>in</strong>g producer of specialised<br />
shaftless offset presses for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
multicolour directories. In straight mode<br />
they can deliver up to 90,000 full-colour<br />
signatures an hour on lightweight stock.<br />
More recently, <strong>in</strong>l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>stallations have<br />
begun to take over from the previously<br />
favoured tower presses.<br />
Patras and PlateTrans<br />
Paper logistics, from reel reception and<br />
storage to load<strong>in</strong>g and stub removal, can be<br />
automated by embedd<strong>in</strong>g KBA reelstands<br />
<strong>in</strong> our Patras reel-handl<strong>in</strong>g system
KBA-GIORI is the global market leader <strong>in</strong> banknote<br />
and security pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
High-tech Compacta directory press<br />
KBA MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t’s cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge Metalstar2<br />
metal-decorat<strong>in</strong>g press<br />
<strong>in</strong>corporat<strong>in</strong>g automatic splice preparation.<br />
Plate logistics can be automated with<br />
PlateTrans.<br />
UV offset and cod<strong>in</strong>g systems<br />
Acquir<strong>in</strong>g Metronic has enabled us to<br />
expand <strong>in</strong>to the market for <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
cod<strong>in</strong>g systems (<strong>in</strong>kjet, laser, hot stamp<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
thermal transfer) and UV offset for pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
CDs, CDRs, DVDs and plastic cards.<br />
Banknote and security pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g<br />
KBA first started build<strong>in</strong>g security presses<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1952. All development, sales and<br />
service activities are conducted by a Swiss<br />
subsidiary, KBA-GIORI <strong>in</strong> Lausanne, which<br />
we acquired <strong>in</strong> 2001 and whose presses<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t over 90 per cent of all banknotes<br />
worldwide. <strong>The</strong> company’s unparalleled<br />
process competence at all stages of<br />
banknote and security production embraces<br />
sophisticated electronic quality control<br />
systems.<br />
KBA-Metronic’s UV offset press, the Premius, can pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
electronic data storage media<br />
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KBA: <strong>The</strong> <strong>Ultimate</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Press</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Technical and design modifications may be carried out without<br />
prior notice. For additional <strong>in</strong>formation please contact the<br />
follow<strong>in</strong>g addresses:<br />
Newspaper, commercial, web offset and special presses:<br />
Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg Facility<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g/Sales, Postfach 60 60<br />
97010 Würzburg, Germany<br />
Tel: (+49) 931 909-0<br />
Fax: (+49) 0931 909-4101<br />
Web: www.kba.com<br />
E-mail: kba-wuerzburg@kba.com<br />
Sheetfed offset presses:<br />
Koenig & Bauer AG, Radebeul Facility near Dresden<br />
Sales/Service, Postfach 02 01 64<br />
01439 Radebeul, Germany<br />
Tel: (+49) 351 833-0<br />
Fax: (+49) 351 833-1001<br />
Web: www.kba.com<br />
E-mail: kba-radebeul@kba.com<br />
Metal-decorat<strong>in</strong>g presses:<br />
KBA MetalPr<strong>in</strong>t GmbH<br />
Wernerstr. 119-129<br />
70435 Stuttgart, Germany<br />
Tel: (+49) 711 8201-0<br />
Fax: (+49) 711 8201-670<br />
Web: www.kba-metalpr<strong>in</strong>t.com<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@kba-metalpr<strong>in</strong>t.de<br />
Small-format sheetfed offset presses:<br />
KBA-Grafitec s.r.o.<br />
Opočenská 83<br />
51819 Dobruška, Czech Republic<br />
Tel: (+420) 494 672111<br />
Fax: (+420) 494 672201<br />
Web: www.kba-grafitec.cz<br />
E-mail: office@kba-grafitec.cz<br />
UV offset presses and <strong>in</strong>dustrial cod<strong>in</strong>g systems:<br />
KBA-Metronic AG<br />
Benzstr. 11<br />
97209 Veitshöchheim, Germany<br />
Tel: (+49) 931 9085-0,<br />
Fax: (+49) 931 9085-100<br />
Web: www.kba-metronic.com<br />
E-mail: <strong>in</strong>fo@kba-metronic.com<br />
05/2010-e. Pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong> Germany<br />
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