Pursuing ambitious goals with compact newspaper technology

Bavaria’s second KBA Commander CT destined for Straubing

Following a major contract from New York's Daily News for a compact and highly automated Commander CT, KBA has received an order from Bavarian newspaper group Straubinger Tagblatt / Landshuter Zeitung for a 64-page press line that will come on stream in stages, replacing a KBA Express delivered in 1990 and extended in 1997. more...

KBA Complete GmbH

Lode Vlayen appointed new managing director

Independent German networking consultancy KBA Complete in Radebeul, near Dresden, has appointed Lode Vlayen (49) managing director to succeed Roland Kastner, who died unexpectedly on 18 June. The appointment is effective from 1 July.more...

KBA Commander and Comet SC AT Zhejiang Daily News Group

Gold-medal performance and quality

With the Olympic games in Beijing just a few weeks away, medal-winning performances have already begun. In Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, two KBA newspaper presses that rolled punctually into action at Zhejiang Daily News Group in February and March have surpassed all expectations in terms of quality and performance. more...

Lande-Langenbach Group reaffirms faith in innovative KBA technology

Swiss print provider Langenbach in Schafisheim, near Lenzburg, is one of the country's leading producers of quality corrugated displays and packaging for the consumer goods industry. Predominantly an offset operation, alongside packaging blanks and display cartons Langenbach also makes beautifully finished folding cartons, counter stands and attractive presentation systems.more...

Roland Kastner †

Roland Kastner (50), managing director of KBA Complete, an independent consultancy established by Koenig & Bauer and Hiflex shortly before Drupa, died suddenly and unexpectedly on 18 June. more...