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Ryobi and Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co. Announce Development of 'Next Generation' 6-up Liquid Toner Sheetfed Digital Printing PressTOKYO --(Business Wire)-- Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co., Ltd. and Ryobi Ltd. have jointly developed a 6-up, 29-inch liquid toner-based digital printing press. It is the world's first digital sheetfed press in its class capable of B2-size printing at up to 8,000 sheets per hour. Ryobi Ltd. and Miyakoshi Printing Machinery Co, both of Tokyo, to introduce 'next generation' 6-up, 29-inch liquid toner sheetfed digital printing press at drupa 2012, Dusseldorf, Germany, May 3-16 (Photo: Business Wire) The new press will be exhibited as a pre-market model at the Miyakoshi booth (Hall 9, Stand A04) at drupa 2012, the world's largest international print industry trade fair, to be held May 3-16 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Ferrostaal markets and sells RYOBI® printing equipment in the U.S. and Canada. "This 'next generation' printing press is a significant milestone in Ryobi's 68-year commitment to innovation and the success of printers worldwide," said John Torrey, president of Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America. Digital printing technology has been attracting wide interest for its ability to handle short-run variable data printing with short lead times, and a variety of digital presses are already on the market. But traditional offset printing technology still offers many advantages over digital printing, including higher printing quality, lower running costs, faster printing speeds and the ability to handle long-run jobs. This has led to strong demand for a new type of press that combines the strengths of both technologies. Responding to that need, Miyakoshi and Ryobi jointly developed a new type of digital press that enables high-speed printing on media as large as B2 size with quality comparable to that of an offset press. The new press combines the 1,200 dpi high resolution and ultrafine particle liquid toner electrophotographic technology Miyakoshi demonstrated on a Web press at drupa 2008 with the high-speed sheet feed technology Ryobi has perfected for its sheetfed offset presses. Through offset transfer of ultrafine particle liquid toner from a photosensitive drum to the media, this new digital press is able to offer high printing quality comparable to offset printing. Although recent advances have been made in commercial inkjet printing quality, this high level of quality is not yet achieved with an inkjet system. In addition to short-run printing applications such as catalogs, posters and packages, the new B2-size liquid toner-based digital printing press is also ideal for high-quality, large-size variable printing. Based on the response it receives at drupa 2012, preparations will move toward its market release. Specifications of the pre-market model to be exhibited at drupa are as follows:
About Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions North America Ferrostaal helps commercial, in-plant and package printers in the U.S. and Canada make their businesses stronger, more innovative and more sustainable. The company provides printing equipment, custom financing, quick-dispatch service and overnight parts availability through a large network of local and regional graphics equipment dealers. Ferrostaal tailors its offer to each printer's specific business needs. With more than a half-century of experience working with printers worldwide, Ferrostaal is independent, entrepreneurial and expert in the business of print, publishing and packaging. Ferrostaal markets and distributes the RYOBI 1050, 920, 750/780, 520, 3304 and 3302 series presses, Ryobi's market-leading LED-UV curing technology and its inline casting-foiling system for package and security printing. For additional information about Ferrostaal or Ryobi presses, contact Ferrostaal at 281-741-6700, email [email protected] or visit www.ferrostaal.us. Ferrostaal GmbH is a company of MPC Industries GmbH under the umbrella MPC Group of Hamburg, Germany. About Ryobi Ryobi Ltd., Tokyo, is a diversified manufacturer and leading OEM with operations on three continents and sales in more than 170 countries. Ryobi is a major supplier of precision die-casting products for the world's top automakers. It is also a leading manufacturer and innovator serving the printing, telecommunications, electronics and construction industries. Ryobi trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (5851:Tokyo). Ryobi is one of the world's largest manufacturers of advanced sheetfed offset printing presses, hardware, software and related peripherals. Its high-speed, fully automated, 2- to 8-up multicolor presses are respected for their superior print quality, low total cost of ownership, operating ease and efficiency, environmental responsibility and high reliability. For information, visit ryobi-group.co.jp/en Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50224738&lang=en
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