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> ABB Industrie AG (8.701)

Geschäftsgebiet DruckereienPostfach, CH-5401 Baden-Dättwil

http://www.abb.com/printing

applies its years of experience withMPS Production Management Systems tothe integration of all systems involved innewspaper production. These include: �MPS Edition: for the coordinated planningof all printed products. � Integration ofplate production systems (platemaking,scanning, soft proofing) to synchronise thework and data flow between the prepress,press and the plate production systems. �Provision of management and control sys-tems for the roll supply and its integrationwith the press systems. � Integration withmailroom systems. � MPS Inform: informa-tion system for process optimisation, in-voicing and maintenance support. � ABBwill present its newly developed MPS RollHandling. This system includes a logisticsystem for the planning, transport and

The IFRA99 Expo will take place atthe RAI in Amsterdam, the Nether-lands, from Monday, 11 October, toThursday, 14 October 1999, from10.00 to 18.00 daily (10.00 to16.00 Thursday). The names of theexhibitors - with their stand num-bers in parenthesis - and theproducts which they will be show-ing are printed on this and thefollowing pages. Those exhibitorswith an arrow are showing prod-ucts for the first time at IFRA.An up-to-date catalogue and hallplan indicating where theexhibitors are located will beavailable in the conference hall.Comprehensive information aboutthe exhibitors and the Expo isavailable at Ifra's web site:www.ifra.com.

tracking of paper rolls, from the warehousevia roll stripping and paste preparation sta-tions, intermediate storage up to the reel-stand, for the return of rest rolls and wasteremoval. Each roll is scanned at the entryof the warehouse or at the stripping stationand tracked throughout the entire processuntil it is used. Rest rolls, returned to inter-mediate storage, are also tracked. The lo-gistic system also monitors the storagetime of prepared rolls in intermediate stor-age. If the storage time of such rolls ex-ceeds a certain value, the rolls are returnedto the paste preparation again. � In addi-tion, ABB presents for the first time theentirely revised version of MPS ControlConsole 750. This new press control deskprovides enhanced graphic displays underWindows NT, whereas the proven function-ality and the clear operation concept fromthe previous version are maintained. � Asfor shaftless printing presses, ABB offersthe drive control system MPS Press Control

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760, which allows the use of drive productsfrom different vendors. This system hasbeen sold for 1300 printing couples, ofwhich 768 are already in operation.

> AdDIRECT.Com (10.205)

2 Brighton St

USA-Cambridge, MA 02478

(formerly Advertising Communica-tions International) will demonstrate to ad-vertisers and agencies the capability to de-liver display ads reliably to any newspaperin the world via AdDIRECT.Com�s Internetclearing house. � AdDIRECT.Com providesappropriate software at no charge to bothhigh and low volume senders and re-ceivers. Senders incur a small per ad serv-ice charge regardless of destination. All de-liveries are automatically confirmed. Speedof deliveries and confirmation varies withthe speed of the Internet connections atboth ends but is typically a matter of a fewminutes.

Adobe Systems Benelux BV (11.350)

PO Box 2 27 50

NL-1100 DG Amsterdam Z.O.

builds software solutions for web andprint publishing. Its graphic design, imag-ing, dynamic media, and authoring toolsenable customers to create, publish and de-liver visually rich content for various typesof media. Adobe products are used by weband graphic designers, professional pub-lishers, document-intensive organisations,business users, and consumers. � The com-pany will preview: Adobe InDesign 1.0,Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Adobe PressReady1.0 and Adobe Acrobat 4.0.

Affeldt Verpackungs- (8.929)

maschinen GmbHAltendeich 14,

D-25335 Neuendorf

will show: � the AVN BV 60 Duplexautomatic wrapping and strapping machinefor film-wrapping and tying, combined inone machine with an installed length of1250 mm. � AVN RA 31 top sheet applica-tor for top sheet feeding, with varying bun-dle heights. � AVN TV06 bundle distribu-tion system for combining and distributingbundles from a maximum of three to onelines, or vice versa. � TVA 98 delivery routemanagement for evacuation systems. �Featured also will be conveying and con-trol equipment. >

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AFP � (11.120)

Agence France-Presse ParisBP 20, F-75061 Paris Cedex 02

is an international news agencythat covers all areas of world news, withrepresentation in 165 countries, 2000 cor-respondents worldwide and a completeservice in six languages. It provides infor-mation in real time for the media (printedpress, radio, television) and the multimediasectors throughout the world. AFP productsinclude: � The text service (with 10,000bulletins daily) which provides general andspecialised news services in the French,English, Spanish, Portuguese, German andArabic languages. � An English-languagebusiness news service, AFX news. Theseservices are accessible via satellite usingthe AFP Micro software or intranet, on theInternet (AFP Direct) and via e-mail (AFP àla Carte). � Multimedia offerings include arange of new services for web publishers,including �Internet wires� on world news,sports, people and more. Sports offeringson the Internet include photos with cap-tions in French, English and Spanish. TheAFP Olympic Games service combines on-line sports results with access to a databaseupdated in real time covering the history ofthe Games. � Photo offerings include theImageForum server, which allows 24-houraccess to the international photo servicevia the Internet and holds more than250,000 images (photos with captions andinformation graphics) covering all areas ofworld news. This server is fed 500 addi-tional documents daily. � Informationgraphics are created by AFP in French,English, German, Spanish and Arabic.These graphics are distributed via satelliteand can be accessed on the MAC or PC. �Technology offerings include AMIS (AFPMultimedia Information Server), an inter-active satellite receiving terminal that dis-tributes text, photos, and informationgraphics accessible via an intranet serverrunning under Windows NT. AFP also mar-kets editorial text systems, developed incooperation with leading companies, andits photo archive system.

> Agfa-Gevaert (8.501)

Septestraat 27, B-2640 Mortsel

http://www.agfa.com

will show a wide range of �best-in-class� components and how they are inte-grated in newspaper prepress production

solutions. Agfa�s integrated solutions com-prise: input scanners and digital cameras,automatic image processing software,workflow and colour management soft-ware, RIPs, imagesetters and platesetters,digital and analogue proofing systems,processors and chemicals, films, plates andproofing consumables. New showings atIFRA99 are: e-photo CL50 digital camera;IntelliTune 4.0 image processing software;new release and new components of In-telliNet workflow management software(Planner, Annotator, KeySet, VisionProof);a new range of imagesetter; integratedAgfaline 20/30/40 online processors; AgfaPolaris platesetters; new Apogee RIPs forimagesetters, platesetters, proofers; theAgfaJet Sherpa proof printer for news-papers; and the Agfa Apogee PDF-basedworkflow system.

> aii � Autologic (8.601)

Information InternationalAlban Park, Hatfield Rd

GB-St. Albans,Herts AL4 0JJ

http://www.autoiii.com

will feature the APS-3850CTP/Eplatesetter for the first time. This is the new�economy� model. Another version, theAPS-3850CTP Wide, delivers up to 200broadsheets per hour and also outputspanorama plates from a 400-plate supplycassette. The �original� APS-3850CTP hasbeen installed in a number of newspapersthroughout Europe following its launch atIFRA last year. All models feature automat-ic interleaf paper removal. � Also on showwill be the new APS-3850/SST Wide im-agesetter, delivering up to 150 broadsheetpages per hour at 1000 dots/in. Maximumimage area is 660 mm x 1778 mm. � Tohandle workflow issues, Autologic offersAPS-Plateroom Manager, a goal-basedsoftware for automatically tracking outputat the print site of the correct number ofduplicate plates required for each edition.The SoftProof module allows incomingdigital pages to be previewed in the ab-sence of film and the Plate Editor optionautomates the addition/removal of pagefurniture and ads. New at IFRA99 is the InkPreSet module, which calculates ink densi-ty values for the press. PDF is now a sup-ported input format, together with Post-Script, EPS, DCS and TIFF. At-a-glancevisual displays and remote clients ensureeasy monitoring of status throughout the

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production cycle for operators and supervi-sors alike. � Autologic�s APS-RIP is nowPostScript 3 compatible, offering enhancedspot colour support, memory managementand handling of embedded ICC profiles andAdobe�s Job Ticket Format. Together withAutologic�s Output Manager and APSCOMtransmission systems, the APS-RIP pro-vides for automated workflow of PDF,PostScript and TIFF 6.0 input at both localand remote sites. APS-PagePair pairs bothcomposite and bitmap input. AccordingAutologic, its systems can connect to morethan 30 output devices from a wide varietyof third-party manufacturers.

> AILINK SL VISUALize SL (10.011)

Pedro Heredia, 17 2º, E-28028 Madrid

http://www.ailink.es

will feature: � live reception of text,photos and graphics from agencies, alsopages; their automatic classification and

indexing of production databases; visuali-sation and searching by specialisedbrowsers or intranet solutions; remoteprinting solutions, visually controlled andwith total PostScript verification and opti-misation; automatic distribution and dis-patching of final pages, PostScript andadvertising, using all means of communi-cation. According to the company, allproducts are modular and allow full inte-gration, either for Macintosh or WindowsPlatforms.

AirLoc Schrepfer AG (8.351)

Postfach, CH-8700 Küsnacht/Zurich

http://www.airloc-schrepfer.com

The company�s activities include: �Engineering service, competent, profes-sional vibration engineering know-how. �Worldwide experience over more than 45years. � Modern stationary and mobilemeasuring equipment. � Frequency analy-

sis, proper frequency determination, levelmeasurements. Production programme:� AirLoc/BiLoc vibration isolation pads.� AirLoc jacmounts. � AirLoc wedge-mounts for precision levelling. � AirLocfoundation isolations for rotary printingpresses. � AirLoc/BiLoc slab isolations onexisting ceilings.

Akzo Nobel Inks AB (8.841)

PO Box 10 03, S-231 25 Trelleborg

http://www.aninks.com

presents their new range of MultiPurpose Inks (MPI) designed for high-qual-ity printing on a broad range of papers andapplications from normal newsprint tomagazine and supplement production. Ac-cording to Akzo Nobel, the MPI series fea-tures low page-to-page set-off, excellentrub-off and high contrast needed to printmagazine and supplement products onimproved news grades. This has been


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achieved without sacrificing the stabilityand runnability needed to run normalnewspaper production. The combination ofhigh-print process stability with low set-offand high ink-setting speed makes the MPIseries easy to use with the multitude of pa-per grades printed in coldset.

alfa Integrierte Systeme (8.851)

GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 30 04 70, D-63091 Rodgau

http://www.alfa.de

(See alfa Media Partner GmbH.)

> alfa Media Partner GmbH (8.851)

Postfach 30 02 69, D-63089 Rodgau

http://www.alfa.de

will feature: � alfa Sport, the newsports results program, can be used fornearly all types of sports events and offersa comfortable graphic user interface. Theresults tables can be processed in HTMLformat for publishing on the Web. � alfaMediaArchiv is used for data storage,searching and extracting in an internalcorporate database. All text, image andpage formats can be processed. Otherplanned formats are ads, video and audiodata and more. Data access is via the alfaproduction system or a standard Webbrowser. Extensive interfaces are availablefor the integration of other manufacturers�systems. � alfa Online Ad Publishing offersthe possibility to process classified ad andstandard ads for the Internet in an auto-matic and structured operation. The adscan be researched in the Internet via cus-tomer-defined selection criteria and masks.Customers can also record their ads them-selves directly in the Internet and transmitthem to the publishing house. � Presentedalso will be the alfa editorial system (alfaRS plus), alfa advertising system (alfa ASplus and alfa ad make-up), alfa AM admanagement, alfa VM publishing manage-ment, alfa Mosaic image management sys-tem, alfa InternetManager, alfa PictureDeskand alfa production control.

> Alta Vista/Zip2 Corp (11.525)

444 Castro St, Ste 101

USA-Mountain View, CA 94041

http://www.zip2.com

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on the Internet. Using Homebase by AltaVista/Zip2, a leading Internet personalisedlocal portal service, interactive divisions ofleading news organisations can combinepopular portal features such as search,community, and e-commerce with their lo-cal content in a single web site.

Amal AB (9.331)

PO Box 9, S-662 21 Åmål

http://www.amal-ab.se

and its sister company Enkel in USA,both companies in the Baldwin TechnologyGroup, manufacture automatic splicers forthe graphic industry all over the world. Theclose and intensive collaboration in ourR&D departments in Sweden and the USAenables us to use and combine Americanand European techniques, experience andknow-how. Designing machines in modulesmakes it possible for the splicers to be cus-tomised according to printing press per-formance and specifications and suppliedin versions to fit both commercial andnewspaper printing presses. The Amalproduct program comprises slitter re-winders, automatic rewinders, reelstands,air expanding reel shafts and chucks, in-feeds, register splicers and butt splicers.Latest splicer technology will be on dis-play: � The new Amal AR80 Berry, an au-tomatic splicer, compatible with require-ments for a modern newspaper press, bothsingle- and double wide. The technical ad-vantages of these machines include: coreacceleration of the new reel; individual reelholders, providing easy and fast change-over to a new roll width; the ability for tworolls of different widths to simultaneously

be in the splicer, facilitating very rapidchange of roll size; the ability to be fittedwith different systems for roll loading,from manual to automatic; shaftless un-winding, to avoid having to lift heavy reelshafts; and a design for much safer opera-tor working environment. The roll in its in-side position is entirely shielded by themachine.

AMK � Arnold Müller (8.891)

GmbH & Co. KGGaußstr. 37-39, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck

will feature: � AMKasyn, the modulardigital drive and control system that allowsprecise, dynamic and flexible control of allmoving press components. AMKasyn con-sists of synchronous and asynchronousthree-phase a.c. motors and control mod-ules in the power range of up to 50 kW.The motors offer a high power efficiencyand can be supplied with liquid coolinginto the top performance range for optimalenergy management. Extension modules,such as programmable control and digitalinputs and outputs, as well as various com-munication interfaces, can be integrateddirectly into the drive system. Softwarefunction modules permit tasks such as po-sitioning, electronic gears, synchronouscontrol, drive clocking, etc. to be carriedout. Depending on the application con-cerned, for the synchronisation of printingcouples, draw rollers, folders, windingunits, autopasters, rotary punching ma-chines, size-cutters, etc., digital compactconverters and modular drive controls areavailable. With the modular drive system,up to eight drives can be run on one d.c.

intermediate circuit, permitting afavourable energy efficiency on the d.c.level. � Serial interfaces and bus systems,such as Sercos, Arcnet, Profibus-DP, Inter-bus-S and CAN allow connection to high-er-level control systems. Parametrisation isPC-supported or can be realised via inter-faces. Extensive diagnostic functions facili-tate setting up and supervision when inoperation.

> Anygraaf Oy (10.131)

PO Box 12, FIN-01621 Vantaa

http://www.anygraaf.fi

will present two new products,AProfit advertising system and Doris32plug-in for Adobe InDesign. � AProfit is anadvertising system for newspapers andmagazines. It is fully integrated with Any-graaf�s other products, especially Doris32,and editorial page planning system. Themain modules in AProfit are customermanagement, ad order management, pric-ing, invoicing, reporting & statistics, mar-keting and web functionality. Customermanagement includes customer informa-tion whereas ad order management con-tains booking to multiple editions, ad sta-tus controlling and connection to produc-tion tools. Booked ads are listed also inDoris32, from where ad production canopen or create the material for the ad. Pric-ing is made with a separate module and itincludes e.g. discounts or prices of repeatedads, prices for booking ads to different edi-tions, customer prices or discounts depend-ing on the customer contracts, etc. Invoic-ing contains checklists, crediting, invoiceprinting, accounting statistics, connectionto financial system and invoice archive.Web functionality includes ad booking, adlistings and proof sending through web. InDoris 32 the same tool is used for manag-ing articles, images and pages. A separateapplication is used for e.g. the followingtasks: definition of both logical, or pro-posed final product, and physical newspa-per, tracking of ad volumes, ad placement,status tracking etc. Both Quark XTensionand Doris32 plug-in for Adobe InDesignare available. The XTension and Plug-inare used for the following tasks: assigningarticle dummies directly from the page toeditors, providing previews for editors,printing tracking etc. Planner is a tool fornewspaper planning, management andproduction tracking. With Planner it is


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possible to handle multiple products, selectpress machine configurations, use auto-matic or manual placement of ads, makeeditorial area reservations, assign jobs toeditors and track article status. Plannertracks ad status, too, reports booking/mate-rial size conflicts, missing material, colourconflicts and placement conflicts. Plannerallows changing pages on the fly. Planneris completely integrated to QuarkXPress. Auser can plan with Planner, create thepages with QuarkXPress and track the pro-duction status with Planner. � IProfit is asystem for selling images and also otherdocuments. Selling is also possible throughInternet. IProfit includes the followingfunctions: document management, cus-tomer management, sales management, in-voicing, document usage and history, sta-tistics, reports and Internet overview.

Apple Computer Europe (11.210)

12, av. d�Océanie

F-91956 Les Ulis Cedex, ZA

http://www.apple.com/fr

will feature the latest solutions fornewsrooms information access, colourmanaged image and advertising workflows,workflow automation and customisation,fully digital prepress and multiple mediapublishing. � Latest information from ourspecialists on technologies such as MacOS,ColorSync and AppleScript and how news-paper and magazines are successfully im-plementing these technologies in their pro-duction workflows will be available. Appleis committed to its original mission � tobring the best personal computing productsand support to students, educators, design-ers, scientists, engineers, business personsand consumers in over 140 countriesaround the world.

Artesia Technologies (11.460)

1375 Piccard Dr, Ste 250

USA-Rockville, MD 20850

http://www.artesiatech.com

will show: � TEAMS, an open, digitalasset management software framework forcapturing, managing, dynamically packag-ing and distributing digital content, includ-ing text, documents, photos, graphics, au-dio and video, across all traditional and in-teractive media. TEAMS, the foundationdigital asset management technology fromwhich specific business applications arelaunched, is positioned to become a key

strategic technology for information-intensive businesses.

The Associated Press (11.540)

50 Rockefeller Plaza

USA-New York, NY 10020

http://www.ap.org

will feature the full range of its inter-national news, photos, graphics, photoarchive and online multimedia services forthe newspaper and publishing industry.Staff will be available to discuss all editori-al and technical aspects of these servicesand how they currently serve newspapersand other subscribers around the world. �The AP Photo Archive via Internet has ex-perienced impressive growth international-ly in the past year. � AP�s premier multi-media service, The WIRE, merges AP�s var-ied services � text, photos, graphics, audioand video � online in a visual format.

> Atécé Graphic Products (9.471)

PO Box 49

NL-1910 AA Uitgeest

is a manufacturer of press chemicals,which include: � Tencacid fountain solu-tion additives with or without alcohol re-duction, � and Atécé washing agents. �Atécé also converts all types of blanketsand has facilities for cutting, barring andpunching, and providing Phoenix blanketsfor modern, multicolour news printingpresses. � Atécé also provides Sauer rubberrollers with special qualities for currentnews ink types and special dampeningroller coverings for alcohol reduction. �GTO is a recently acquired trade companyresponsible for the sales of various ma-chines, systems and spare parts in the pressand mailroom area.

> Atex Media Solutions Inc (11.340)

15 Crosby Dr, USA-Bedford, MA 01730

http://www.atex.com

introduces: � its new editorial system,Omnex, which manages news content forall products simultaneously. Omnex allowsa user to create, edit and mark-up contentonce regardless of its number or type ofuses. Whether content is for one of 50zones of a newspaper, magazine, the Inter-net, or TV, Omnex can collect, process,manage, market, and distribute content forall those products simultaneously. � AtexMedia Solutions will also feature Prestige,an editorial solution that provides integrat-

ed and structured workflow. Highlights in-clude web browser editorial tracking; totalintegration between QuarkXPress and Mi-crosoft Word; and layout, text-driven orcommand-line-driven pagination. � Alsoon display will be the latest Enterprise ad-vertising solutions, including solutions forInternet advertising, for ad booking andsearching via the web, as well as remoteadvertising capabilities and sales force au-tomation tools. � Architect, the advertisinglayout solution for Windows NT and Clas-sified Pagination (also for Microsoft Win-dows NT) will also be demonstrated.

Autonomy Europe NV SA (11.254)

Excelsiorlaan 28-30

B-1930 Zaventem

offers software knowledge manage-ment, new media publishing and e-com-merce solutions. � Autonomy�s solutionsfor knowledge management automaticallycross-reference, hyperlink, categorise andsummarise information. � Autonomy�s newmedia solutions feature an auto-suggestfacility that automatically generates hyper-text links or related documents. User pro-filing and information personalisationallow publishers to target advertising, pro-motions and products to specific audiences.� Autonomy�s e-commerce solutions re-portedly deliver fast and accurate feedback,allowing determination of a customer�sprofile by matching his buying habits andinterests.

> Axxor Informatique (10.501)

39, rue de Courcelles, F-75008 Paris

http://www.axxor.com

is a supplier of prepress software andsystems for newspapers, magazines andother online and offline published media.Developed by the Canadian Cenosis com-pany, the four products presented by AxxorInformatique are designed to satisfy thepractical needs of publishers for the pro-duction of printed and electronic editions.Axxor Informatique claims that theseproducts constitute solutions that are ascomplete and powerful as large-scale com-puting systems, but at considerably lowerprices because they are open and modularand are based on two key concepts: sharinginformation in real time for all users, andthe systematic introduction of automaticproduction functions. � CenoWeb for thegeneration of Web sites allows fast, secure,


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organised and low-cost publishing on theInternet. This system not only convertstexts to HTML but also permits total sitemanagement and editorial selection direct-ly from QuarkXPress to increase produc-tivity. � CenoText, an integrated editorialsystem that until now has not been avail-able on the European market, is based on anew newspaper production concept. Thissystem, based on distributed architecture,permits progressive information processingand storage, data sharing and remote datasharing, and allows a more exact visu-alisation of the process steps and elementsin newspaper production. � CenoPub is aproduct for control and tracking of adproduction. Its digital workflow manage-ment intends a safe and structured datacontrol and production tracking. � Ceno-Ad is a product for the recording, man-aging and automatic page make-up ofclassified ads.

2B-Präzisionstechnik GmbH (9.531)

für Druck und IndustrieTadinger Str. 3, D-85659 Forstern

specialises in the development andmanufacture of quality high-precisionequipment for the printing industry. Manyleading press manufacturers use the com-pany�s plate bending and punching ma-chines with their presses. The company hasbeen EN ISO 9001-certified since 1996. ICP(Image Controlled Positioning) technology

was developed for computer-to-plate andconventional plate imagers. The automaticinline punching and bending machines us-ing this technology carry out in-registerplate punching and bending by the visualrecording of burned-in register marks. Thisprocess is used with modern CTP imagersin which punching can by done only afterimaging. Because the company has its owndesign, construction and assembly depart-ment, it can usually realise special cus-tomer specifications. � The products are asfollows: printing plate and film punches,inline plate punching machines with regis-ter mark recognition, automatic platepunches, plate bending machines, automat-ic inline plate bending machines, completeplate processing systems and register sys-tems. � 2B offers consulting, planning,sales and service.

B&L Parenthèses (10.011)

270, av. de la République

F-59110 La Madeleine

http://www.phrasea.com

Information not available at the timeof going to press.

Baldwin-Grafotec GmbH (9.331)

Postfach 41 01 25, D-86068 Augsburg

http://www.baldwintech.com

offers compact units supplying spraydampening units with continuously micro-filtered and cooled fountain solution. These

Baldwin units optimise economy and effi-ciency of the spray damping process innewspaper offset printing by fully auto-matic circulation, metering of additives,filtration, refrigeration and increasing thenecessary pressure of the fountain solution.

Baldwin Web Controls (9.331)

1051 N Main St, USA-Lombard, IL 60148


Banctec BV (11.263)

Buikslotermeerplein 418

NL-1025WP Amsterdam

http://www.banctec.nl

is a leading technology solutionsprovider and consultant for scanning, im-age technology, workflow, information re-trieval and archiving. Banctec pioneeredpayment processing in the financial world,and now the company specialises in inte-grated document management, informationretrieval and electronic commerce.� Banctec offers a high calibre of expertiseand a partnership approach to deliver mis-sion-critical systems to improve efficiencyand enhance customer service. � At IFRA99we will show solutions based on informa-tion retrieval and advanced workflowsolutions.

Wilh. Barenschee KG (8.931)

Postfach 13 07, D-21303 Lüneburg

will show: � the VSAK 240 video reg-ister, punch and edge-bending machinethat is designed for connection to digitalplatemaking systems. Reportedly, exactplate positioning is ensured by two CCDcameras and a triaxial vacuum positioningtable, and up to 300 plates per hour can beprocessed with a high degree of precision.Optional register correction and anti-fan-out programs are also offered.

Baseview International BV (10.511)

Willemsplein 34-1, NL-6811 KC Arnhem

http://www.baseview-intl.com

has been developing electronic pub-lishing systems since the �70s. In 1986, weinstalled the first completely Macintosh-based publishing system at a daily newspa-per. Today, a version of that system is stillin operation. Baseview systems are in-stalled at more than 2600 locations world-wide, serving newspapers with as few asone workstation or as many as 200. Our


Punching area of the fully automatic punching machine with ICP (Image Control Positioning) from 2B.

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international headquarters are located inHolland. � At IFRA99, Baseview will debutProductionManagerPro, a production man-agement system for advertisements, andwill show its cooperation with Adobe�s In-Design. On Monday, the first day of the ex-hibition, Baseview will organise a specialday for Benelux newspapers.

BASF Drucksysteme GmbH (9.491)

Postfach, D-70466 Stuttgart

http://www.basf-drucksysteme.de

In dialogue and in cooperation withthe printing industry, BASF Drucksystemeworks continually to further improve itscoldset printing inks and adapt them to thecurrent requirements of the newspaper in-dustry. The clear trend towards more colourin the newspaper is accompanied by theoptimisation of fast-setting and highly pig-mented ink series. The trend towards theuse of increasingly lightweight newsprint

also continues apace. The demand nowmade on printing ink is to minimise thetroublesome strike-through of low-viscosi-ty ink components. BASF has dedicated itsknow-how to develop the new Newsking323 Ultrafastsetting newsinks. This seriesof high-pigment inks shows optimal strike-through behaviour even when used to printproducts with a high full-colour content onlightweight paper. In addition, it offers ex-cellent ink drying qualities. � With Hydro-fast 9005, BASF Drucksysteme offers foun-tain solution additives designed especiallyto satisfy different customer specifications.

> Baumüller Anlagen (8.281)

Systemtechnik GmbH & Co.Ostendstr. 84, D-90482 Nuremberg

http://www.baumueller.com

will show: � an Ifra First, BaumüllerM-Drive, an individual axle controller thatmoves high-precision direct drives with a

dynamic response. Faster and more power-ful electronic components, in conjunctionwith new types of sensor systems and eval-uations, reportedly help achieve a visiblyimproved printing quality. With M-Drive,the controller recognises disturbances, loadsurges or irregularities in the processedmaterial earlier on than traditional sys-tems. Thus any potential disturbance is de-tected before it can fully develop. � Alsoshown for the first time at IFRA99 will bethe 3.0 version of the Baumüller remotemaintenance and diagnostic system. Baudis3.0 collects important data of the drive sys-tem and evaluates it for early detection ofany potential mechanical and electricalproblems. All controller settings and mes-sages can be analysed and parametrisedonline by the manufacturer or service engi-neer located in Nuremberg, Germany. �Sync-Drive is the Baumüller software seriesfor management and control of entire press


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drives, from unwinding to the printingunits and folders, up to the drive systemsfor the complete handling of the finishedprinted products. Increased functionalityfor the press as a whole is the objective ofthe ongoing expansion of this software.Other features offered by Baumüller drivesolutions include total energy managementby recycling of motor heat as process heatfor printing.

Beck & Pollitzer (9.511)

Engineering LtdBurnham Rd, GB-Dartford, Kent DA1 5BD

is a rotary press installation and relo-cation specialist with more than 500 instal-lation projects to its credit in the U.K. and44 other countries worldwide. According toBeck & Pollitzer, the company provides abroad range of engineering services andcurrently operates the largest range of fullypowered rail-mounted press installationgantries of 25, 35 and 50 tonnes capacityto facilitate �en bloc� press erection. Theseare supplemented by 30- and 50-tonne �liftand carry� installation trucks and 100-,400-, 600- and 1000-tonne hydraulic sys-tems. The company will highlight recentpress installation projects undertaken inthe U.K., Europe and overseas. Staff will beavailable to discuss press installations, dis-mantling and relocation, handling meth-ods, rigging techniques and installationproject planning. The company is ISO 9001accredited.

Beijersbergen & Partners BV (9.521)

PO Box 25 39, NL-1200 GB Amersfoort

(See DS Druckerei-Service GmbH.)

Berth Maschinenbau (11.130)

GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 13 80, D-35069 Gladenbach

will show: � an automatic offset plateprocessing line, consisting of a transferstation from a CTP system; an ACM 150plate cutter for separating two-page-spreads to single pages; an OPB inlineautomatic plate punching and bending ma-chine that works with optoelectronic regis-ter mark recognition and positioning forin-register plate punching and bending;and a sorting station. Special software per-forms register corrections for fan-out com-pensation. The sorting station is equippedwith a bar code reader, which allows auto-matic plate sorting by printing couple or


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edition. The system is designed for an out-put of 300 plates per hour. � Berth alsoplans and produces customised plate trans-porting systems with corner transformersor turning stations. � Semi-automatic ver-sions of the automatic equipment are alsooffered, as are blanket washing systemsand washing agent filters for all regularprinting presses.

> BEST GmbH (11.100)

Magdeburger Str. 27

D-47800 Krefeld

http://www.best-online.de

will show several examples of appli-cations from the area of digital proofing

with ink-jet and laser printers. � Used inconjunction with the BESTColor software-RIP, simple ink-jet printers can reportedlybecome sophisticated proofing systems.This will be presented at IFRA99 with ex-amples from the newspaper and magazineindustry. � Special highlights will be theCanon BJC8500 that prints to normal pro-duction paper, and a Fujitsu laser printerthat can print newspaper proofs at the rateof seven A3+ pages per minute in fullcolour. � Expo visitors can obtain printedexamples with corresponding references onthe stand.

> Betz Druckmaschinen- (8.945)

technik GmbHAm Obereichholz 4

D-97828 Marktheidenfeld

http://www.betz.de

will present the following products: �the ColorMix computer-controlled ink mix-ing system: for the automatic mixing ofspecial colours. � ColorRest: for automaticink leftovers recycling. Inks are collected ina 300 kg container, filtered, agitated andadded in given quantities to black ink. �Ink supply systems: for sheet-fed, web andnewspaper offset presses with ink levelcontrol, consumption recording, inkpumps, tank systems and ink supply sys-tems. � ColorTrans: ink pumps for trans-porting offset ink from containers fromsmall up to tank systems. � ColorPro: BLSink leveller system for the automatic fillingof ink fountains and job-related recordingof ink consumption. � Ink agitators: elec-trically driven ink agitators for sheet-fedoffset, web, commercial and newspaperpresses, suitable for all ink viscosities. �Cartridge pressing device: pneumatic press-ing device for 2 kg ink cartridges for theautomatic filling of ink fountains on sheet-fed offset presses. � UV pump ColorTrans:electric ink pump for the automatic trans-porting of UV inks.

> BINUSCAN (9.071)

International Sales Division4, av. Prince Héréditaire Albert

MC-98000 Monaco

http://www.binuscan.com

develops and markets a line of inno-vative software tools, focusing on stream-lining prepress production and maximisingdigital image quality. BINUSCAN softwareproducts are used on all five continents by

prepress professionals including news-papers and magazines. BINUSCAN is head-quartered in the Principality of Monacoand maintains an office in New York.BINUSCAN products are sold worldwidethrough an international network ofdistributors.

> BIS Rolls BV (9.091)

PO Box 263

NL-2350 AG Leiderdorp

http://www.loglines.nl/bis

Since the introduction in 1991, BISRolls has delivered various designs ofcarbon-fibre rollers for testing purpose indifferent manufacturers� printing presses.Although the results have been promising,the printing industry was hesitant to makeuse of the special properties that carbon-fibre composite materials offer. After along time of delivering just test rollers,however, the break-through now seems tohave come. The newspaper printing housewhich ran tests since 1991 with the veryfirst �BIS Rolls� light-weight compositeinking and dampening rollers was Pers-combinatie in Amsterdam. Based on theirexperience over so many years, Perscombi-natie decided to have their new COLOR-MAN press, presently under construction,equipped completely with rubber-coveredcarbon-fibre inking and dampening rollers.BIS Rolls offer various roller designs forthe newspaper industry, with the propersurface finish required for typical printingapplications.

bmd (8.957)

Belpbergstrasse 12

CH-3125 Toffen/Berne

will exhibit for the first time at anIfra Expo on the rotoclean stand. bmd, es-tablished since 1994, has gained a reputa-tion for control and drive technology atmany newspaper operations. It will featurethe following activities at the Expo: � up-grading and modernising of existing presscontrols; � improving the paper travel fromthe autopaster to the folder by providingconsultancy, carrying out adjustments orthe corresponding retrofitting of drawrollers; � controls development for specialdevices (i.e. Gimaco roller lock androtoclean blanket washing system); � mod-ernising and/or recommissioning thecontrols of second-hand presses; � and dis-cussion of customer needs. >


Dampening roller from BIS Rolls.

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BN-Tapes GmbH (9.031)

Postfach 12 64, D-71556 Sulzbach/Murr

will present product numbers BN107007 for newspaper printing and BN107500 for magazine printing. The productnumbers refer to a new type of splicingtape system for flying reel change. Theclaimed advantages of this system are asfollows: time savings due to simplifiedhandling by application of just one cross-strip across the reel without attaching ad-ditional labels for closing the outer layer,greater splice safety due to reduction in thenumber of errors during splice preparation,system-integrated waste ejector, reducedwaste � due to equipment � and no nega-tive influence of the splice rate due to theperforated, stamped-in predeterminedbreaking points of conventional labels.

> Felix Böttcher GmbH & Co. (8.071)

Postfach 41 01 80, D-50861 Cologne

will highlight new products devel-oped for newspaper printing. � The compa-ny will provide information about convert-ible rollers for printing two-page spreads;brush rollers as paster rollers for flying reelchange; highly-dynamic inking roller coat-ings designed to reduce ink misting espe-cially at high press speeds; washing agentsfor cleaning printing blankets that are noteasily volatilised; rollers and machine com-ponents; and new no-pack printing blan-kets.

Boston Tapes SpA (9.031)

Via Settembrini 60

I-20020 Lainate/Milano

(See BN-Tapes GmbH.)

> db Industrieberatung Buhl (9.481)

Entwicklungs- + Service GmbHPostfach 12 70, D-86358 Gersthofen

http://www.dbi-buhl.com

will show its blanket conditioningand cleaning system (ABC-3) for rotarypresses. With this system, it is possible tospray the washing agent/water emulsionon to the blanket during production andhave the running web remove the softeneddirt particles. In this way, the blanketcylinder is kept clean longer, and long runsare possible without a genuine washing cy-cle. At the end of production, additionalcleaning can be done with a rotating spiralbrush, thereby achieving a really cleanblanket cylinder. � dbi will also show aguide roller cleaning roller that can beused, for example, to clean so-calledhedgehog rollers during the productionrun. � Finally, dbi will provide informationabout used presses and accessories, withspecial emphasis on the quality of thereconditioned presses and equipment.

> Buhrs-Zaandam BV (8.631)

PO Box 92, NL-1500 EB Zaandam

http://www.buhrs.com

is an operating company of the BuhrsGroup, a group of companies engaged inthe development, production, sales andservice of printed media distribution sys-tems. Buhrs-Zaandam BV specialises inpoly and paper wrapping systems, address-ing systems and in- and onserting systems;other member companies include Buhrs-ITM GmbH in Germany (specialising in en-velope inserting systems and folding sys-tems for newspapers) and Buhrs-Media

Craft AS in Norway (specialising in com-missioning and return systems for distri-bution of printed media to retailers). Salesand technical service companies are locat-ed in France, Germany, the United King-dom, USA, Japan and Malaysia.

Canto Software AG (11.260)

Alt-Moabit 59-60, D-10555 Berlin

http://www.canto.com

will feature: � Cumulus, an AssetManagement solution for creative publish-ing, and corporate communications profes-sionals. Cumulus 5 possesses enhancementssuch as an open catalogue interface, AssetStore manager, customisable categoryfields, customisable interfaces and cus-tomisable previews. Cumulus 5 is availablein three editions: Single User, Workgroupand Enterprise; and includes optional com-ponents such as Cumulus 5 Browsers, Cu-mulus 5 Web Publisher, Cumulus VAULTand Cumulus 5 Connect. Cumulus supportsa wide range of platforms. Server supportincludes Macintosh, Windows NT, Unix(Solaris, Irix) and Mac OS X, and expandsto include Linux in Cumulus 5. Client sup-port includes Mac, Windows 95/98 and NT.Canto technical service distributors and in-dependent systems integrators can providecustomisable tightly integrated workflowsolutions for any business environment.

Cascade Systems Ltd (11.460)

5th Fl, 40 MarshWall

GB-Docklands, London E14 9TP

http://www.cascadenet.com

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paper industry: � ADXChange, a web-based application that provides a centralpoint for receiving and distributing digitalad information. According to Cascade, itcan take ads from any digital source androute them automatically through a pre-defined set of actions. ADXChange con-verts the file format of the ad to a PDF andthen provides low-resolution files to theimposition program or layout station(whichever is applicable). The user is guid-ed through a step-by-step preflightingprocess to eliminate potential errors. Thisresults in a quicker production cycle andmeans that the user never has to touch ormove the hi-res file until final output. �PhotoTrak, provides new levels of controlover the process of allocating and manag-ing photographic and editorial art assign-ments. The user can track assignmentsfrom creation through to completion and

can produce detailed reports as required.The associated metadata fields can beamended at any stage and upon comple-tion, the job is indexed and archived. Thisprovides a significant advance over themethod of manually entering metadatainto IPTC headers to ensure correct archiv-ing.

> CATS Computer & (8.948)

Audio-Technical Systems ABSveavagen 166, 12th Fl

S-113 46 Stockholm

http://www.cats.se

will feature: � Lynx NT: an Inter-net/intranet-based mailroom control sys-tem for Windows NT that according to themanufacturer increases the product life cy-cle of the control system and the computerto meet with the product life cycle of themachinery. Consequently, the costs formaintenance and manpower can be kept ata minimum. Lynx NT can be connected toany machinery and/or subsystems. � SIMS:printing plant monitoring system based onInternet/intranet-connectivity for WindowsNT. It supports IFRAtrack; connects to anythird-party database, as well as any count-er or status signal. � CATS specialises inFerag and WAMAC equipment.

CCI Europe (10.111)

Øster Parkvej 9 - 13

DK-8270 Højbjerg Aarhus

http://www.ccieurope.com

will present: � CCI NewsDesk, thecross-media editorial system that integratesthe various editorial functions into one co-herent solution including basic functions,such as text entry, editing and layout aswell as advanced table handling and Inter-net functions. The demonstration covers alarge set of editorial scenarios and illus-trates the workflow of the different editori-al users. � CCI AdDesk, a cross-media ad-vertising solution which integrates the totaladvertising selling, production and track-ing workflow into a complete, efficient ad-vertising and business information system.The CCI AdDesk product line is divided intotwo systems: CCI AdDesk Sales & Ad Man-agement and CCI AdDesk Production. Thedemonstration of CCI AdDesk Sales & AdManagement will cover features such as adorder entry for all kinds of ads, dynamicprice calculation, customer module presen-tation and extensive sales force automa-

tion. The demonstration of CCI AdDeskProduction will show the system�s capabili-ty of handling all production aspects ofany kind of classified and retail ads andextensive ad tracking functions and WYSI-WYG pagination of classified pages.

Cedu Graphics (8.939)

Vlielandseweg 24A , NL-2641 KC Pijnacker

(See Day International GmbH.)

> Centillion (11.203)

Digital Systems Inc333 North Alabama St, Ste 300

USA-Indianapolis, IN 46204

will feature: � JOB Publishing Data-base, a web-based system that allowsarchiving and instant access to articles andphotographs. The system is integrated withthe production process and handles com-ponents such as support for project data-bases, distribution, wire services and long-term archiving. The user-friendly interfaceand sophisticated search functions providejournalists and editors with an effectivetool to locate articles and images, even invery large databases. JOB is used by news-paper publishers throughout Europe andAustralia. � Destiny, a web-based digitalasset management system used worldwideby marketing, advertising and creativeservices professionals. Destiny enables bothremote and on-site users to store, share, re-trieve, manage and distribute all popularfile formats, including images, photos, text,audio and video files. The system features apowerful archive and retrieval functionthat provides quick access to files. Compa-nies use Destiny to centralise their digitalassets and files and work online with re-mote sales offices, distribution centres, re-search facilities, affiliates, advertisingagencies, printers and publishers world-wide.

> Chess Dax (9.391)

PO Box 50 21, NL-2000 CA Haarlem

http://www.smartdax.com

introduces: � the smartDax and theslimDax, digital online archiving systemsbased on CD and DVD for archiving illus-trations, video images, films and photos,whether or not combined with text and au-dio strings. The smartDax can contain 700CD (455 Gb) or DVD discs. The slimDax isavailable in a 100 disc and 200 disc ver-sion. The smartDax and slimDax are net-


An interface from Centillion�s digital asset manage-ment system, Destiny 4.0.

smartDax is the digital online archiving systemfrom Chess Dax.

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work attached. � The Daxfs managementsoftware is available for NT, UNIX and Ap-ple environments (or mixed). Its flexibilityand huge capacity make smartDax an idealdigital archiving system for the graphics,publishing and other industries.

> Cipe (11.550)

41, rue Greneta, F-75002 Paris

specialises in systems integration andinformation management. The companydevelops applications for the creation,management and utilisation of online in-formation, based on Internet/intranet tech-nologies. Cipe has developed prepress solu-tions for the following titles: Le Point, LeMonde, A-jour, Groupe Test, L�Humanité,Le Figaro and others. In Amsterdam, thecompany will highlight two new develop-ments and services: � Cipe images.com, aprofessional solution for the hosting, distri-bution, consultation and import of low andhigh-resolution images via Internet andISDN links; and � Management functions�from the paper to the web,� processing in-formation on paper for feeding Internet/in-tranet-based document databases.

Hermann Clauberg (9.761)

GmbH & Co. MaschinenfabrikPostfach 48 03 05, D-12253 Berlin

http://www.clauberg.zeig.de

has a programme of products andservices as follows: � manufacture of com-

plete rotary printing presses according tocustomer specifications in all desired for-mats, from one to eight plates per cylinder.The main drive is built with a shaftlessdesign. The control console runs underWindows NT. All stages of automation areobtainable. U, Y, H and four-high towerprinting unit configurations are available.� Expansion of existing installations by theaddition of new aggregates for increasingpage count and for greater colour capaci-ties, without altering the control configura-tion of the existing presses. � Production ofspecial rotary presses for printing newspa-per-type objects, such as telephone directo-ries, novels, operating manuals, etc. Thesolution for short print runs: flying pro-duction changeover combined with flyingplate change to help lower costs.

CMC Srl (8.935)

Via E. Kant, 28 � Zona Ind. le Cerbara

I-06011 Città di Castello (PG)

will feature: � RITMICA SH-30/E, anelectronic film-wrapping machine fornewspapers or magazines with a height upto 30 mm. Brushless motors drive this elec-tronic version, giving a completely inde-pendent control from the mechanical feed-ing section. General features include: elec-tronic control panel for controlling andmanaging the line, driven by PLC; inde-pendent operative functions; external un-winder with expansion blocks; longitudinal

sealer with electronic thermoregulator (forvery precise temperature setting); crosssealing by means of a sealing bar, movedby a special mechanical cam; electronicthermostat for precise temperature setting;product length numerically pre-set fromthe control panel; automatic sealing/copyregistration; quick change of formats; pre-arrangement for mechanical and electronicaccessories; and maximum mechanicalspeed of 15,000 copies/hour. The configu-ration of the machine shown will include:autoloader for automatic loading of news-papers into the feeder; double-drum feederfor newspapers for a reliable and betterfeeding control; rotary drum feeders for thefeeding of inserts; film-wrapping section;and exit collecting conveyor.

Coates Lorilleux SA (9.251)

Le Diamant, 16 Rue de la République

F-92800 Puteaux

As a manufacturer of coldset andflexo inks to the newspaper industry in Eu-rope, Coates Lorilleux supplies top-qualitymineral and vegetable oil-based inks. Ac-cording to the company, by collaboratingand offering extensive technical support,they build long-term partnerships withtheir customers.

CoDesCo Design und (11.403)

Datensysteme GmbHIm Hegen 11, D-22113 Oststeinbek

http://www.codesco.com

will show complete systems for edito-rial departments, ad management and pro-duction, asset management as well as solu-tions for the automated production of TVprogramme magazines. � Based on the QPSeditorial system, CoDesCo has developed acomplete newspaper production system, in-cluding product planning and agency con-nection. � Administration, production andmake-up of display and classified ads canbe integrated via the Copan advertisingand publishing system. Copan is a manage-ment and production system for ads (dis-play or classified) or inserts that workswith all SQL databases and makes availablea direct production interface to QuarkX-Press or QPS. � In addition, CoDesCo willpresent the new Quark Digital ManagementSystem (DMS) asset management system.This highly-developed Oracle-based systemcan be used to manage an unlimited num-ber of text data files, images, and other


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digital resources. Quark DMS features ascaleable architecture and user-friendly in-terface. Within the system, QuarkXPressdocuments can be reduced into individualcomponents for unlimited repeated use inprinted form, on CD-ROM or in the Web. �CoDesCo has developed the ex TV Managersystem for the automatic production of TVprogramme pages. Using dummy pages,specimen documents can be produced andtheir variable parts, such as pagination,date, etc., automatically updated for eachnew edition by the ex TV XTension. Thedummy is then split into single or multipleproduction pages by the ex Plan2PageXTension. The ex AutoImport XTensionmanages the automatic import of text andimage data into the programme columns.This import is carried out in the XML for-mat and takes into account informationsuch as sender ID, start times, titles, etc.XML tags are automatically converted intotypography, and the XML structures are re-tained. Several persons can access a pagesimultaneously and independently. Basicinformation, such as start, end and dura-tion of a film, can be input using the exShowView XTension. The system then au-tomatically generates the ShowView VCRprogramming number and updates the in-formation on the review pages.

> COM.BOX � (11.135)

WINET GmbH & Co. KGPotsdamer Str. 96

D-10785 Berlin

http://www.combox.de

is a media computing centre that wasestablished in 1985 and currently supplies122 newsrooms with texts and images frommore than 1500 freelance correspondentsworldwide, transmitted directly into the ed-itorial system of the newspaper concerned.Com.Box, in cooperation with the firm ofNacamar, now offers a complete range ofrelated services in the Internet sector. Thisyear, Com.Box will present the DAKO 2000and Com.Box-Fotofinder. � DAKO 2000 is acombined receiving and distribution sys-tem for all incoming and outgoing servicesof a newspaper. Access and administrationare carried out via a web browser, whichenables the editor to conduct researchaimed at incoming data of all agencies. �Shown as a new product will be theCom.Box-Fotofinder: the image databasewhich is also a professional image shop in

the Internet and a solution provider forcontent and archive management.Com.Box claims to be the first in Europe tooffer interested parties its images on anopen image search platform. At the webaddress www.fotofinder.de the user findsspecialised information, topic proposals,news and a user-specific search conceptdeveloped by newspaper professionals tomake efficient use of the user�s time. In ad-dition, Com.Box-Fotofinder offers an entirerange of digital services to facilitate work-ing with content from the Internet, includ-ing outsourcing of archives, convertingimage data and IPTC support.

> communi@ction (10.191)

Electronic & MarketingServices GmbH & Co. KG

Schleusenstr. 17

D-60327 Frankfurt am Main

http://www.communiaction.com

and Siems & Partner offer integratedmarketing services for publishers and sup-pliers from a single source. communi-@ction specialises in communication con-sultancy and classical advertising, pressand public relations, print products, onlinecommunication, event organisation andpresentations at exhibitions. Siems & Part-ner creates environments for dynamic cor-porate presentations. The company focuseson branch offices, customer and servicesectors, conference centres, showrooms,customer forums and exhibitions andevents. The advantages offered to the cus-tomer by these two cooperating companiesinclude utilisation of existing specialisedknowledge: As communi@ction and Siems& Partner have worked together with nu-merous companies in the newspaper indus-try for many years at the Ifra Expo, logicalsynergies develop. There is no longer aneed for coordination between specialisedagencies, and there are fewer communica-tion interfaces. In addition, there is trans-parent budgeting and accounting from asingle source, instead of complicated con-trolling of numerous individual budgetsand suppliers. The reference project atIFRA99 is the completely new Ifra Expopresentation. In addition, the communica-tion experts will be responsible for sixother corporate presentations at IFRA99.Featured on the stand will be examples ofprojects carried out for the industry. Everyafternoon from 16.00 during IFRA99, an

informal gathering of industry market spe-cialists will be held on the stand.

> Compass Informatik (11.520)

und Consulting GmbHFritz-Kohl-Str. 24, D-55122 Mainz

will show: � Journal, a standard me-dia solution that can be adapted to suit theindividual requirements of different opera-tions. Its basic concept is process controland pre-recording, and it covers commer-cial and technical processes from editorialand web marketing, job recording to ac-counting, address and subscription market-ing to distribution logistics, advertisingsystem processing to distributed produc-tion, product planning and page make-upto Computer-to-Plate and media databaseto AD server technology for the Internet.

> Compose System (10.571)

(Europe) LtdBridge St

GB-Walton-on-Thames, Sy KT12 1BT

http://www.compose.com.uk

is a Harlequin �Scriptworks� licenseeand will exhibit its NetFlow System. � Thesystem is configured to produce hard copy,black and white and full colour proofs, foreditorial, advertising and production re-quirements. NetFlow uses standard PC NTIntel platforms for RIPping and networkcontroller servers. Similar PCs are used asprint stations for queuing prior to output.100 Base/T networking is used for high-speed transfer of RIPped files to the printstations. Also on show will be: � variousproofers, such as black and white A3 600dots/in laser printers for producing pagepairing proofs, full-colour inkjet plottersfor broadsheet page proofing in full colourup to 600 dot/in. New A3 colour printersproducing up to 1440 dots/in can be usedfor high quality advertising customerspresentation proofs for ad sales. � High-speed colour copiers can be connected toNetFlow for digital proofing and short-runprinting requirements. Booklets can also beproduced as mini magazine or advertisinginsert sections of up to 32 pages A3 withbleed and duplexing facilities based onspecific copiers. � A single centralised RIPor a dual RIP set-up can be configuredwith FM screening for enhanced outputfrom colour plotters and printers. Addition-ally, Trapping Software can be added withsoft preview. This will indicate potential


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problems areas and assist in overcomingproblems. � Colour management facilitiesincluding online densitometer support andICC profiles generation will be demonstrat-ed with colour emulation for in-house andremote press applications. � Compose Net-Flow with colour management facilities isdesigned for handling newspaper and mag-azine group with material originating atone location and with production at singleor multiple contract printing sites. � Com-pose will exhibit a new black and whitelaser printer for high-speed output; thisprinter also has duplex facilities. A newfull-colour laser printer is also to be intro-duced, and a high-speed, high-resolutionplotter for single broadsheet page proofing,as well as page-pairing for this broadsheetapplication. � Compose will be using thelatest version of Harlequin �Scriptworks�Version 5 Level 3 PostScript interpreter. �DoubleExpress, a new RIP application, willenable two devices to be driven from oneRIP simultaneously using NetFlow printqueue software.

> Corporate Interactive AG (11.403)

Göttinger Chaussee 115

D-30459 Hannover

COIN Corporate Interactive is a soft-ware house that is active in the UnitedStates and Europe, where it specialises inadapting the technical features and con-tents of business processes and their inte-gration into web businesses. The companydevelops and markets the transaction-oriented interact! software and has focusedespecially on the publishing industry, con-tent providing, e-commerce, finances andinsurance. The interact!/publish versionmakes available to the publishing industryall necessary tools for the production andpublication of online titles, in addition to

offering integration of e-commerce func-tionalities. Administration of customersand internal users, statistical reach controlas well as a powerful management of ad-vertising workplaces and banners comple-ment the interact!/publish solution. Dragand Drop and simple-to-operate assistantsensure user-friendliness. Thus CorporateInteractive satisfies the specifications ofsimple operation, profit-orientation, trans-action capability, and cross-functional, ex-tensive web applications. Version 2.5 of theinteract! software is now available for bothWindows NT and for the Unix-based Linuxand Sun Solaris systems. In addition, thenew version offers a further improved, ap-plication-friendly user interface and a highlevel of flexibility for all types of products.Thus, besides the simple production andmanagement of web applications, it is nowalso possible to realise additional develop-ments in HTML and JavaScript withoutHTML know-how.

Crestwood Trading AB (9.791)

Stoerydsvägen 6, S-573 42 Tranås

http://www.crestwood.se


Cross Graphics Ltd (9.611)

2 The Old School House, George St

GB-Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 5HJ

http://www.demon.co.uk/crossg

The company�s Hurst brand of fullyautomatic flying pasters for single widthnewspaper presses are available in variousreel sizes and speed ratings. Hurst will sup-ply auto pasters from 1065 mm (42 inches)to 1270 mm (50 inches) reel diametre witha speed rating up to 70,000 copies perhour. In addition, Hurst will also supplydriven roller assemblies, turner bars andbay windows. Cross Graphics has 21 yearsin the business of supplying used webpresses to the global market. Cross Graph-ics also offers consulting and valuationservices to the web printing industry, aswell as offering complete turnkey solutionsvia business associates.

> CSC Ploenzke AG (10.351)

Geschäftsstelle MedienRheinstr. 31, D-65185Wiesbaden

is the German-language subsidiary ofComputer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in ElSegundo, U.S.A., an independent IT consul-

tancy and service company. CSC Ploenzkeoffers applied information technologyservices and solutions, from strategy up torealisation. The Media Division of CSCPloenzke acts as a consultancy partner forall operations in the media industry. Therange of consultancy services offered isaimed equally at print, electronic and newmedia. The service elements are orientedclosely towards the core business of thecustomers in the publishing and media en-vironment: � Advertising and distribution:implementation of the SAP solution forpublishing operations (IS-M) including or-ganisational consultancy and integrationinto commercial systems (personnel andaccounting) as well as technical systems(dispatch control), ad production or make-up. � New Media: consultancy, selectionand implementation of systems for cross-media publishing and media management.� Strategic positioning/customer relationsmanagement: re-positioning of the pub-lishing operation based on customer dataanalysis, utilising new customer potentialsby direct marketing methods, e.g. mailingsor call centres. � Newsroom: businessprocess optimisation (GPO) and softwareselection. � Production: content manage-ment, business process optimisation (GPO)and software selection. � General: optimi-sation of IT structures, system integrationand outsourcing.

> Cybergraphic (10.051)

015 Coppergate House, 16 Brune St

GB-London E1 7NJ

http://www.cybergraphic.com

is a division of Geac Publishing Sys-tems and a global provider of enterprise-wide publishing system technology. Cy-bergraphic will showcase its Genera Pub-lishing System and highlight new initia-tives and Internet publishing at IFRA99.Cybergraphic�s editorial and advertisingsystem solutions incorporate its powerfulGenera Relational Database, designed toaddress the multiple media challenge fac-ing the publishing industry. � Cybergraph-ic�s editorial offering is based upon Cy-berNews for journalists and CyberPage andLayout Xpert for editors. � For advertisingneeds, Cybergraphic offers Cyber$ell dis-play and classified ad selling application,Executive Report Server for executiveinformation and reporting andCyberCla$$Page for classified pagination.


interact!/publish, the e-commerce software from Cor-porate Interactive.

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� Our Internet publishing products includeCyber$ell.web, CyberNews.web and Cyber-Bid. � New system features on display willinclude edition building, a wire servicebureau system (WireStream) and a displayad production management module.

OY Cyklop AB (9.271)

Laippatie 11

FIN-00810 Helsinki

(See SMB Schwede MaschinenbauGmbH.)

Cyklop International GmbH (9.271)

Postfach 50 12 20

D-50972 Cologne


Cyklop (9.271)

TransportverpakkingenB. Franklinstraat 5

NL-8013 NC Zwolle


> Data Engineering Ltd (11.265)

Sorvaajankatu 13, FIN-00810 Helsinki

http://www.data-oy.fi

will introduce its WebSpector systemfor newspaper quality control. The Web-Spector system monitors the running webover the whole web width. It alerts theprinter to faulty pages and removes them ifneeded. WebSpector�s reporting systemprovides the service personnel and man-agement with valuable information on theproduction and press performance. WhenWebSpector is interfaced with the Pagevi-sion system, the faulty page can be shownon the Pagevision monitor. Also on show:� the latest version of the F-PAR pre-set-ting system. F-PAR calculates the ink cov-erage values per ink screw direct from thedigital information and sends these valuesto the press control system. F-PAR receivesdigital page information from all majorRIPs, page transmission systems and plateor film recorders. The digital informationcan be in uncompressed, compressed or inCIP3 fromat. F-PAR 5.0 provides many new

features such as tracking files, visual iden-tification of unknown separations, storingfiles, manual control of the press controltransmission etc. � Pagevision 5.0: a cali-brated softproofing and production track-ing system which is a good tool for ensur-ing production quality and time schedules.Pagevision can be used to monitor produc-tion of editorial and advertising depart-ments, and for monitor proofing at theprinting plant. � Web Browser: a web ap-plication for Pagevision 5.0. Web Browserallows the user to follow and control pagesor advertisement production from theuser�s own workstation. The productioncan be viewed anywhere, required that thecustomer has access to a standard browserlinked to the Internet or Intranet. � DataEngineering also has interface products toall common RIPs, film or plate setters, pagetransmission systems and presses. Industrystandards such as CIP3 and IFRAtrack arealso supported. Visitors will also be in-formed on the NPS plate and FR film scan-ners.


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> Datox SA (10.691)

62, bd. Davout, F-75020 Paris

http://www.datox.fr

will focus attention on its networkconcept. The Datox TRIO products coverthree different types of functions: the TRIOserver, the TRIO services and TRIO clients.They are designed for five different pre-press areas: � for administration, the GPSpagination system; � for advertising, theBASGA ad management system; � for edi-torial, AGENCES news bulletin receivingand processing, JEDIT (article editing andformatting), image database, text databaseand JMEP (page assembly and make-up); �for other services, archives, informationgraphics, message-switching and sportsand stock exchange results; and � for dis-tribution, GESSOR (page management andoutput, by CTP or on the Web). These vari-ous components are independent and canbe added to existing systems. The networkconcept allows Datox to enter allianceswith business partners. All the technologiesare based on market standards, such asSun, Verity and Sybase, and all data ex-changes are in standard formats used onthe Internet such as Adobe PDF, XML,HTML and JAVA.

Day International GmbH (8.939)

Auchtertstr. 8, D-72770 Reutlingen

will present various NewsPrinterblankets: � The dayGraphica 8899NewsPrinter offset printing blanket is pop-ular in the no-pack newspaper marketworldwide. By eliminating the need for un-derpacking, the 8899 reportedly offers thenewspaper press operator easier, fasterblanket changes while maintaining consis-tent gauge control throughout the entirepress. � The dayGraphica 8897 NewsPrinterprinting blanket is designed to achieve bet-ter print quality for newspapers. It providesconsistently greater pressure at the printingnip, which can improve ink transfer to thepaper and produce more vibrant coloursand crisp, clear headlines.

debis Systemhaus Medien GmbHHauptstr. 130, D-77652 Offenburg

http://www.debis.de

offers complete IT services, from con-sultancy (Plan) and software implementa-tion (Build), up to the operation of applica-tion systems, networks and desktops (Run).The joint venture of Burda Systems and

debis Systemhaus combines solid publish-ing know-how with comprehensive IT ser-vice competence. The emphasis at the Expowill be on integrated solutions for sales, adprocessing and commercial applications innewspaper and magazine publishing.

debis/Diebold (P2)

Frankfurter Str. 27, D-65760 Eschborn

The business unit �Media & Publish-ing Industries" of the management andtechnology consulting group Diebold, asubsidiary of debis (services by Daimler-Chrysler), targets all types of publishinghouses, printers and related suppliers. Theirservices include strategy development,business planning, market and competitoranalysis, technology evaluation, businessprocess re-engineering, change manage-ment and coaching of co-operations. �Within this service range the company fo-cuses on digital technologies (Internet,POD, integrated publishing systems, digitalTV, new reading devices, etc.) and their re-spective impacts on current and futurebusinesses, strategies, organisation/proces-ses and marketing. In this environment thecompany has been working for mediumand large-scale media and related compa-nies in more than15 countries. � They re-cently developed a study which provides apragmatic and easy-to-understand strategicInternet approach for publishers, revealingmany new business models for the web andexemplifying their core success factors.

> Delta Information (11.510)

Systems GmbHMax-Planck-Str. 9, D-63303 Dreieich

will show the following products: �Sprint Editorial Desktop, a new develop-ment, combines all the functions of an edi-torial system under a common interface. Inaddition to agency texts, images, articlesand pages, other documents such as Word,Excel or Internet files can be opened andprocessed at all times. Sprint EditorialDesktop is a component of a modern edito-rial system that enables editors to producecomplete pages, including all page ele-ments, without the aid of technical assis-tants. The system supports the operation ofoutside offices via WAN/LAN links andspecial program functions. The programruns on the Windows NT 4.0 (Windows2000 in the near future) and Windows 98operating systems. The Sprint system is

equipped with a WYSIWYG editor withTruetype display and concept selectionmode that allows the editor to select type-face, size and line width. � Sprint EditorialLayout, a new development, simplifies theproduction and maintenance of editorialtypographical standards in conjunctionwith a typographical database where rulesand regulations for all publishing productscan be stored. With the aid of the layoutprogram, any desired number of articlecomponents can be produced and stored ina structured manner in standard browsers.� Sprint Production, a further developmentwith new functions, is a series of programsfor integrating the editorial system into theproduction departments. The connection tothe PPI-PlanPag page planning system hasbeen improved. � Sprint Archiv, a furtherdevelopment, permits the archiving oflarge numbers of images in conjunctionwith SQL databases. Archiving is done via


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the IPTC header data and an additionalthesaurus. � Sprint Website, a further de-velopment, offers new functions for thetransfer of text and images into an onlineproduct as well as the connection of othermanufacturers� systems. � Sprint Adlatus, afurther development, is an SQL database-supported ad management and productionsystem with special features for regionalnewspapers. It offers a flexible organisa-tion and interface design and permits theproduction of classified ads, standard adsand certain personal announcement typeads at the time of ad-taking. � Sprint Sport3.40, a further development, is a sports re-sults program for team sports. The programis system-independent, i.e. it can producecodes for any desired editorial and make-up systems. Besides functional extensions,new formats for other manufacturers� edi-torial systems are now also available. Data-base access by the editorial departmentsand the automatic transport of finished re-sults tables via the WAN/LAN have alsobeen improved. The stored data can nowalso be used to produce two and three-dimensional graphic displays. The transferof the results and tables to Web pages canbe carried out automatically.

> DENEX (9.741)

Systems Technology ABSolkraftsvägen 31, S-135 70 Stockholm

http://www.denex.se

will introduce: � DENEX PageTrack,which tracks production flow for everypage from when the editor sends the pageto production until the last plate arrives atthe press. The system presents an overview

with information about edition, number ofpages, colour, planned and actual time andmore. In addition, PageTrack has an �earlywarning� feature to help production per-sonnel avoid late press starts. � DENEXPostPress, a production information systemfor offline inserting for newspaper produc-tion or saddle stitchers and binders formagazines production. PostPress is a mod-ular program, adaptable to any modernmailroom or finishing room. � The DENEXstandard range of products includes: �DENEX InfoTrack, a concept which in-cludes all the DENEX Production TrackingSystems integrated with e.g. a MPS systemand a business system. � DENEX ReelTrackIII, which keeps track of the reels from thepapermill to the reelstand. It gives full con-trol of all newsprint ordered, received,stored or consumed. � DENEX ReelTrack IIILight, a version with simplified data inputfor customers with a small quantity ofnewsprint. � DENEX CopyTrack II, whichkeeps track of copies from folder to loadingdock. Used for totalising, tracking and re-porting of production statistics. � DENEXCopyTrack II Light, a standardised versionwith the most common functionality in-cluded for one and two folder installations.It is a standard software package that willbe delivered �out-of-the-box.� � DENEXCostTrack, a cost estimation and job cost-ing software. Reports are generated fromall these systems and they are adjusted tothe need of information at different levelsin the organisation. By using the informa-tion from all these systems the organisa-tion achieves a complete information flow,which benefits all levels. � DENEX InfoSite,

a solution to display and distribute produc-tion information as web pages, usingstandard web browsers. � DENEX LaserCopySensors MICRO, a microprocessorcontrolled counter for all counting applica-tions. � DENEX Laser CopySensors EdgeDetector, a sensor optimised for edge-de-tection that is very effective in take-up sta-tions and ink-jet position. � DENEX LaserCopySensors PRO, for demanding stackerapplications and programmable to optimisethe functionality in stackers. � DENEXCopySensors GRIPPER LED, designed forcount on gripper conveyors, which directlyreplaces mechanical finger sensors.

DESC AS (11.137)

PO Box 8760, Youngstorget

N-0028 Oslo

will feature: � DESC Manager, ahighly flexible, multi-platform system forfast and efficient management of ads innewspapers, magazines, catalogues andother publications. The system includesfunctionality for handling line ads, displayads and classified ads. The modules in thesystem cover areas including booking,planning, production, invoicing, statistics,sales support and WWW integration. Thedifferent logical modules (PC or Mac) areconnected by one or several SQL-databasesin a network. This database co-ordinates allad data continuously in the DESC Managersystem. The system has built-in sophisti-cated functionality for handling differentmodels of cross-selling. We have developedseveral secondary modules for providingDESC Manager with maximum flexibility.With these modules we are able to con-


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figure a solution for a newspaper of anysize, customised for customer needs, mak-ing DESC Manager a highly flexible admanagement and ad production system.

> Devlin Electronics Ltd (10.301)

Unit D1, GraftonWay

GB-Basingstoke, Hants RG22 6HZ

manufactures a comprehensive rangeof prepress keyboards. These include thelatest USB version for the Mac/PC whichoffers the user a familiar layout but with40 additional keys for �short cuts.� Thecomplete range is manufactured with eitherhigh quality solid state or mechanicswitches, for greater durability than stan-dard PC/Mac keyboards. Devlin can alsocustomise the keytop layout for each indi-vidual department within a newspaper,allowing full advantage of the extra keypositions offered.

> DGM c/o Gutenberg (9.551)

Printing Press Co2830 Habersham Rd

USA-Atlanta, GA 30305

will display: � its 1035 jaw folder, aswell as � its 435-3 four-high tower.

Diebold/debis (P2)

Frankfurter Str. 27, D-65760 Eschborn

The business unit �Media & Publish-ing Industries" of the management andtechnology consulting group Diebold, asubsidiary of debis (services by Daimler-Chrysler), targets all types of publishinghouses, printers and related suppliers. Theirservices include strategy development,business planning, market and competitor

analysis, technology evaluation, businessprocess re-engineering, change manage-ment and coaching of co-operations. �Within this service range the company fo-cuses on digital technologies (Internet,POD, integrated publishing systems, digitalTV, new reading devices, etc.) and their re-spective impacts on current and futurebusinesses, strategies, organisation/proces-ses and marketing. In this environment thecompany has been working for mediumand large-scale media and related compa-nies in more than 15 countries. � They re-cently developed a study which provides apragmatic and easy-to-understand strategicInternet approach for publishers, revealingmany new business models for the web andexemplifying their core success factors.

Digital Collections (11.325)

Verlagsgesellschaft mbHHammerbrook Str. 93, D-20097 Hamburg

http://www.digicol.com

will show: � DC4, a multimedia assetmanagement and archive system for text,images, complete pages, audio/video andagencies. Standard technologies include:Oracle DB, Oracle ConText, Web-Clients,intranet, Internet and extranet. Thescaleable client-server technology can linkto different editorial systems. DC4 is com-patible with UNIX, Windows, Windows NT,Apple Macintosh, HTML, SGML/XML andDTD. It features an integrated image pro-duction and editing system with croppingfunction, online distribution, colour man-agement, IPTC, NITF, import and export ca-pabilities; and semi-automated, database-supported dynamic online production with

service-oriented design and agency func-tions, integrated into the prepress stage.

Digital Technology (11.140)

International (DTI)1180 N Mountain Springs Pkwy

USA-Springville, UT 84663

http://www.dtint.com

features products including: � thedatabase-centred NewsSpeed publishingsystem, which incorporates Adobe InDesigninto its core architecture. This all new suiteof applications includes fully integrated so-lutions for page planning and budgeting,text editing, display and classified advertis-ing production, complete pagination, im-age management, archiving, Internet pub-lishing and database-managed full-pageoutput to negative or CTP.

dpa � Deutsche (11.315)

Presse-Agentur GmbHMittelweg 38

D-20148 Hamburg

will show the latest version of thedpa Medien Server (MeS) with its applica-tions for image, graphic and online servic-es. More than 200 units have already beeninstalled at dpa customer operations. �Demonstrations will be given also of thedpa-Online and dpa-Online-Light services.These two modular services, which can betailored to match the Web presentations ofdpa customers, were developed especiallyfor media presentations. In the dpa-Onlineservice, customers can stipulate sorting bykeywords and other characteristics, where-as with dpa-Online Light the dpa-Onlineeditorial department in Hamburg does the


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editorial classification. dpa-Online offers the popular �Web &Lab� section in which news and background reports from thefields of computers, online services, science, space travel, andmedicine are presented. � Featured also will be the newdpa/AFX business and financial news services. � Demonstra-tions will be given of the multiple research and image process-ing possibilities offered by the dpa image database. � Also re-presented on the dpa stand will be news aktuell, with its ots(original text service) and obs (original image service) products.

> Druck Chemie (11.270)

Route de Bretten

F-68780 Soppe le Bas

will present a new generation of fountain solution addi-tives (WasserTop NP) with unique �multi-metal� corrosion in-hibitors.

Druck-Medien-Verlag GmbH (P8)

Anton-Schmidt-Str. 5, D-71332Waiblingen

Information not available at the time of going to press.

DS Chemport (Australia) Pty Ltd (9.521)

41 Jesica Rd, AUS- Campbellfield, VIC 3061


DS Chemport (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (9.521)

Taman Perindustrian Teknologi Tinggi Subang

MAL-40200 Sha Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan


DS Druckerei-Service GmbH (9.521)

Siemensstr. 46, D-72766 Reutlingen

will present mature products for newspaper printing, in-cluding: � fountain solution additives, washing and cleaningagents and glues for automatic binding. The DS programme ofwashing and cleaning agents comprises products that are free ofaromatic compounds, anti-corrosive and water-mixable. TheRotowash washing agent series and the Acedin Web and News-fount fountain solution additives have been very well receivedby the market.

DS Druckerei-Service (9.521)

Slovenska s.r.o.Stachanovská, SK-821 05 Bratislava


DS Ibérica 1955 Srl (9.521)

Provenza 360, E-08037 Barcelona


DS Industrial Developments s.r.o. (9.521)

Na Svihance 3, CZ-120 00 Prague


DS NORDIC AB (9.521)

Centralvägen 8, S-141 46 Huddinge



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DS NORDIC Graafinen OY (9.521)

Itälahdenkatu 20

FIN-00210 Helsinki


EAE Ewert Ahrensburg (8.933)

Electronic GmbHPostfach 14 50

D-22904 Ahrensburg

http://www.eae.com

will show a complete overview of control, automation, lo-gistic and management systems for total production integrationat printing and publishing operations: � OPS 1 process level:Control (control and management systems for shaftless rotarypresses, as well as control and management systems for retrofitinstallations); RMS (paper reel management, a stand-alone reeldata recording system); and MaFlow (automated material flowmanagement for paper reels and finishing). � OPS 2 automationsystems: Plate (for printing form control, tracking and logging,from conventional to CTP); Print 4 (a new Windows NT versionfor production planning, control, tracking and pre-setting of arotary press); IDS/IMS: (for production planning, control andtracking in the mailroom, especially for Ferag mailrooms); andMCS (for production planning, control and tracking in the mail-room, especially for Müller Martini mailrooms). � OPS 3 print-ing plant control system: PPMS (for central data recording, pro-duction tracking, material and performance recording withinterfaces to material management and control); and LMS (amodular maintenance system for planning, control, evaluationand optimisation in all areas of the printing plant).

> ECRM Ltd (11.320)

3 Century Court, Tolpits Lane

GB-Watford, Herts WD1 8RS

http://www.ecrm.com

will unveil two new products, intended to provide en-hanced speed and productivity for newspapers. � The StingRay6300 HS is an enhanced version of the large format StingRay6300 imagesetter. It has been designed to meet high-speed out-put requirements of film separations and paper galleys fornewspaper applications, as well as produce high quality outputfor commercial printing. It is capable of output up to 635 mmwide in ten resolutions from 1000 to 2540 dots/in. For broad-sheet formats the StingRay 6300 HS produces a page every 45seconds. � ECRM is also introducing its latest CTP platesetter,specifically designed with enhanced speed. The new CTP systemoffers a wide range of plate sizes and resolutions, to provideplates for work in newspaper and contract printing environ-ments, including supplements and advertising inserts. � In addi-tion to its new products, ECRM is showing the Marlin 2500 HS,which images up to 461 mm wide formats, ideal for the produc-tion of single broadsheet pages. It uses Holotek imaging tech-nology for production speeds that match the requirements forsingle-width presses. Its cut-to-size feature allows easy integra-tion with automatic platemakers. ECRM is also visible on anumber of associated stands at IFRA99, including KPG, K&FGraphics and Fuji. >

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> Elaplan Buchholz (10.291)

GmbH & Co.Postfach 87, D-24215 Schönberg

http://www.elaplan.de

will show its Prepress To Print work-flow, covering consulting and project plan-ning for the production process, from pageproduction up to release for printing: �MultiLink Adapter: provides expansion ofexisting exposure lines or their incorpora-tion into CTF/CTP workflow systems by theintegration of RIPs, recorders and scannersof all leading manufacturers. � MultiLinkServer: provides management of com-pressed page data for production controlbetween the publishing house and theprinting plant (internal and external). � In-telliNet Server: provides server-orientedproduction management between prepressand print. � PrintFax: provides multi-func-tional page transmission and productioncontrol between publishing houses andprinting plants. � RIP IP 3000: provideshigh-power RIP Level 3 for connecting ex-

isting or new imagesetters as integrationcomponents. � Softproof PageVision: pro-vides production-simulated visualisation ofRIPped or scanned pages as overview or assingle page or forme. � RIP IP AD: providesLevel 3 RIP for preparing EPS or DCS Post-Script ads or entire pages and their trans-mission to OPI systems, or MultiLink/-IntelliNet. � Ink presetting systems: providedigital press-specific ink key presetting viaall press control systems. � PageTrackAdapter: provides production control be-tween OPI process and platemaking in in-teractive operation with global productioncontrol systems. � MultiControl: providesmulti-functional system tracking and re-mote management for the Prepress To Printproduction process.

EL-KO snc di (8.947)

Würslin Manfred & Co.Via alla Spiaggia 7/a, I-23900 Lecco

features: � Elcolora, an automaticlow-pressure ink feed system for sheetfed

and web offset machines. � EL-KO claimsthis system provides reliable, clean, ecolog-ical, silent and low-cost ink distribution,with: � normal water pipes and valve fit-tings; hydraulic pumps for drums and con-tainers; up to 80 ink fountains; integratedorder-related ink measurements, for everyink fountain; drum and container restquantity calculations, with display; per-fectly correct level control settings fromremote control desk; no ink fountainsoverflows; and minimum maintenance.

> Enator Media Systems AB (10.671)

PO Box 66 06, S-113 84 Stockholm

http://www.enator.se

includes the MPress product line. TheMPress systems (Press Advertising, MPressEditorial & Production and MPress Circula-tion, the sales and distribution system) canbe installed as a single system, or as acomplete integrated workflow chain, fromplanning advertising sales, to full pagemakeup and CTP output, to the distributed


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newspaper in the subscriber�s mailbox.MPress is based on QuarkXPress and utilis-es standard products such as Microsoft Of-fice and Citrix MetaFrame. � Launched forthe first time at IFRA99 is the new MPressintegration with Adobe InDesign. MPressruns on both Mac and Windows clients, ora mix of the two, and uses NT or UNIXservers to run the Oracle database. Use ofInternet/intranet technology is possible.Highlights at IFRA99 will include: �MPress and Adobe InDesign: Enator nowhas two typographical engines for our cus-tomers to choose from, QuarkXPress andInDesign. � Online Graphic Display ofBooked Ads on specific pages, with sugges-tions for alternative dates or alternativepages for booking. � PDF-ARCHIVE onlinefor ads, which reportedly makes ad re-trieval easy, is a resource for e-mailingproofs to customers and is now integratedwith MPress Advertising. � MPress with anIntegrated Database for Ads and Pages: Theads, dummy and editorial pages are han-dled by the SQL database for flexibility andspeed. � MPress with Global Access: CitrixMetaFrame technology enables all MPressfunctionality to be utilised through Inter-net/Intranet. Booking and sale of ads canbe completed via browser at the customersite. � MPress Deadline Tracking: Produc-tion monitoring and overview on a full-page level. All elements (ads, editorial text,images, graphics) are monitored online; in-dividual deadline schemes and tracking ofplates and sequential pages are possible.The system also includes production fol-low-up. � MPress Layout Driven Editorial:a new editorial system with the possibility

for layout-driven editorial work, includingwrite-to-fit functionality. � MPress Extend-ed IFRAtrack Support: IFRAtrack integra-tion and support.

Baldwin Enkel Corp (9.331)

PO Box 29 02

USA-Rockford, IL 61132-2902

is located in the U.S.A.; BaldwinEnkel and its sister company Amal AB inSweden, both in the Baldwin TechnologyGroup, manufacture automatic splicers forthe graphic industry. We make some 450splicers a year for printing presses all overthe world. On the European market Bald-win Enkel is represented by Amal AB.

> Ergotrans BV (9.595)

PO Box 21 65, NL-7302 EN Apeldoorn

http://www.ergotrans.com

specialises in internal transport sys-tems for goods and documents, such as in-dustrial parts, printing plates, publicationsand document files. The company willshow its complete product range coveringprinting plate conveyor systems, for trans-port between the plate room and the press-es, and document handling systems tooptimise the plant and/or press hall flow. �Ergotrans claims that the product Rallypostis an effective solution to the problem oflogistics.

Eurografica (8.251)

Systemplanungs-GmbHSebastianstr. 29h, D-86153 Augsburg

http://www.eurografica.com

will provide information about pro-ducing production and efficiency analyses;

planning production systems; planningprinting operations; and process optimisa-tion.

Eurographic Press (P10)

Riedstr. 25, D-73760 Ostfildern

http://www.publish.de

Eurographic Press is the cooperationoffice for the following European printingand publishing trade magazines: DeutscherDrucker, Caractère, De Grafiske Fag, DoPapel, Viscom, Graficus, NouvellesGraphiques, Grafisk Forum, Graphicus,Irish Printer, Painomaailma, Papier&Druck,Printing World and Grafisk Inside.

EuroPublish Software GmbH (10.131)

Malenter Weg 1, D-22846 Norderstedt

(see Anygraaf Oy.)

FAG-VRG SA (8.111)

5, rue de la Vigie, CH-1003 Lausanne

http://www.fag.ch

will present its quality control sys-tems, including the new FAG VIPVIEW so-lution of universal calibration for PCs andMacs which allows the chromatic calibra-tion of a user�s screen. Other highlights in-clude: � measuring devices for the analysisof dot area in percentage and lines perinch/mm on transparent flexoplates; �measuring units which combine spec-trophotometer and densitometers; � a newgeneration of reflection densitometers forthe printing quality control; spectral meas-uring unit of the new generation having allthe functions, plus VIPCOLOR Softwarethat allows a simple and optimal presenta-tion; � low-cost spectral measuring unit,


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specially designed for the graphic arts industry; � black andwhite transmission measuring units and densitometers, some inpocket size; � measuring units for the quality control of offsetplates; � statistic program software for printing machines forthe attainment of the ISO 9000 certificate. � new computer-aided densitometric colour measuring and control system;hand-scanning devices for calibration and fine tuning of digitalcopying and digital printing systems; � proofing press with in-terchangeable rubber rollers for colour changes with FAG elec-tronic inking control system CPIC20; � ink-fountain remotecontrol system for offset printing machines. � a PostScriptserver working on Windows NT for driving ink-jet large formatprinter.

Ferag AG Förder- und (8.801)

VerarbeitungssystemePostfach 331, Zürichstr. 74, CH-8340 Hinwil

will offer visitors to the Expo discussions on all aspects ofmodern newspaper production. Possibilities exist to optimiseprocesses in industrial finishing, including managing largenumbers of preprints and inserts as well as managing bundleproduction. Though both areas have different requirements inthe production process, the causes of challenges are the same,namely a growing regionalisation of the reader markets and therelated increasing number of inserts to be processed during theproduction of an edition. Logistical know-how and the abilityto manage bundle production under difficult conditions are pre-requisites for meeting these challenges. Ferag will put emphasison new solutions for these two vital areas of newspaper produc-tion at its presentation at IFRA99.

> FMC Corporation (UK) Ltd (9.171)

Material Handling SystemsDiv (Europe)

Unit 3C, Harcourt Way

GB-Leicester LE3 2WP

experts in the newsprint industry and known for supply-ing turnkey reel handling systems, FMC is displaying its latestLaser Guided Vehicle for transporting newspaper reels andwaste containers. Visitors are invited to discuss their needs withtechnical staff who will advise how FMC procucts can benefitproduction processes and improve profitability.

FORA (9.521)

Forniture radiologiche SrlVia A.B. Nobel, 11/A, I-43100 Parma


FotoWare AS (11.150)

Lille Grensen 5, N-0159 Oslo

http://www.fotoware.com

delivers a complete range of software products for large-scale image archiving, web publishing and e-commerce, colourmanagement and image production automation. � A preview ofFotoWeb2000 will be shown this year. The FotoWare productsare based on industry standard platforms and technologies, likeWindows NT, ICC Profiles and full text indexing engines.


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> Fuji Photo Film (11.440)

(Europe) GmbHPostfach 27 01 31, D-40524 Düsseldorf

http://www.fujifilm.de

will concentrate on CTP in newspa-pers and feature the following products onits stand: � the new AIR-120 newspaperplate imager (with a performance of up to112 plates per hour in 330 x 559 mm for-mat with 1000 dot/in output resolution)and � the LP-NN photopolymer plate de-veloped by Fujifilm especially for use atnewspaper operations. � The company alsooffers electronic systems and consumablesfor newspaper production. � Fujifilm has acomplete product programme, rangingfrom image recording with digital cameras(MX-2900) or powerful scanners (C-550Lanovia with C-dot SP for digitisingscreened films) to output to film and plateand digital proofing. � On show will alsobe the latest RIP generations (CelebraNTV3.0, HQ-RIP) with support from Post-

Script 3 and PDF as well as plate processors(FLP 835).

> Funkinform GmbH (10.251)

Industriestr. 6

D-76275 Ettlingen-Oberweier

http://www.funkinform.de

will show the Dialog publishing sys-tem. To date, more than 30 publishinghouses in Germany, Austria and Belgiumhave installed the Dialog system. Thishighly integrated system concept is basedon client/server architecture, using the re-lational databases of different manufactur-ers (Oracle, MS-SQL, etc.). On the serverside, Windows NT or Unix operating sys-tems can be used; Windows NT and WIN95 dominate as client operating systems.The system covers all functional and or-ganisational requirements of a modernnewspaper publishing operation. It isscaleable and adaptable to different work-flow specifications. The system consists of

the following modules that will be present-ed �live� on the stand: � Dialog productionplanning and production control: All rele-vant objects, such as pages, page elements,dummy pages, page headers, completeproducts with main and sub-editions, dum-my newspapers with different section con-figurations and colour positioning possibil-ities are managed and made available forfast and safe planning, colour conflictavoidance and production tracking. � Dia-log editorial system with modules foragency text and image, sports tables, stockquotations and fees, permits the total pro-duction of newspapers practically withoutany typesetting commands. � Dialog edito-rial/online with solutions for the automatictransfer (in SGML, XML and HTML for-mats) of articles and images to the Internet.� Dialog ad order management for pricecalculation, booking, ad production andmake-up, with additional integrated mod-ules for invoicing and credit note manage-


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ment, agent commission calculation, insertmanagement and accounting, and a busi-ness accounting interface. � Dialog datawarehouse permits fast and user-friendlyproduction of individual analyses, statisticsand marketing control elements. � DialogInternet ad booking, to book ads via theInternet. � Dialog distribution for subscrip-tion management and accounting, carriermanagement and control, carrier account-ing, and retail and wholesale, supply anddistribution marketing. � Dialog publica-tion archive for texts, images and graphics.� In addition, Dialog logo management,Dialog document integrator and the Dialogpublishing manager offer flexible tools forthe integration of DTP standard software(QuarkXPress, Photoshop, etc.).

FutureTense, Inc (10.101)

43 Nagog Park

USA-Acton, MA 01720

http://www.futuretense.com

will present: � the latest version ofIPS Xcelerate, 2.0, designed to supporte-business objectives of organisations withcontent-rich websites. Xcelerate is a Webpublishing system that now offers featuresincluding advanced search capabilities, re-vision control and workflow management.Specialising in sophisticated content man-agement and delivery, Xcelerate also re-portedly provides high-performance andstreamlined site production, automaticpublishing, flexible design, and ease of useand deployment. Xcelerate is completelyscalable and comes with a pre-designeddatabase schema, a library of pagetemplates and comprehensive editorial

services. � IPS AdOnTime. Built on thepowerful IPS platform, AdOnTime is a clas-sified remote ad entry product intended totake full advantage of the Internet. Newthis year is AdOnTime�s ability to handleimages. AdOnTime enables large contractadvertisers to establish a direct two-waylink to a newspaper�s classified ad systemvia the web. Advertisers can key in adcopy, format their ads and track them viathe Internet.

Gämmerler AG (8.211)

Leitenstr. 26

D-82538 Geretsried-Gelting

http://www.gammerler.gm

this systems supplier for print finish-ing in the offset, gravure and newspapersectors will be represented by an informa-tion stand, on which the KL513/2 two-chamber compensating stacker developedespecially for the newspaper industry willbe featured. This stacker, which is used forhigh printing speeds for thick products orsmall bundles, guarantees maximum bun-dle quality by automatic switching fromone stacking chamber to another withoutstopping or compressing the productstream. It doubles the stacking performanceby exactly dividing the product stream be-tween the two chambers. Operated in con-junction with a HM500 handling system,the two-chamber compensating stacker canbe used for automatic palletising. The com-pany�s range of products covers rotary cut-ting machines, overhead conveying sys-tems, bundling systems with automaticpalletising systems, compensating stackersand palettising robots.

Geac Publishing Systems (10.051)

3707 W Cherry St, USA-Tampa, FL 33607

http://www.geac.com

(See Cybergraphic.)

> GiAG (11.170)

Hochstr. 26, D-32051 Herford

http://www.giag.com

is a technology and system housespecialising in multimedia information,database and archive management systems.GiAG develops individual, future- andworkflow-oriented concepts and solutionsfor many leading media and industry cus-tomers. GiAG will display: � GiAG Xi-PrintSolution i-print: IPR (Image Pattern Recog-nition) is a development that offers thepossibility to search for images within adatabase by forms, textures and colours.This can be done in conjunction with ver-bal attributes within the database. The im-age vectors are produced at the time of theautomatic image entry into the database,allowing fast and efficient searching. � An-other highlight at IFRA99 will be automaticagency input with IPTC support. The data-base makes available the agency (dpa andAP) texts and images for retrieval. Besidesthe general attributes from the file system,the IPTC headers are offered as additionalsearch criteria in the database. � Emphasiswill be put also on i-print archive systems,i.e. the use of HSM customised to suit spe-cial publishing conditions, such as printsupport for HSM-managed data, and com-pilation of large data volumes. � i-printAsset-Management features format-neutralstoring of all original data. Database-supported retrieval of all multimedia datain more than 300 formats with automaticindexing is supported. Supported platformsinclude Mac, Windows and Java. � i-printproduction management provides data-base-supported job management withclient capability within the database andthe possibility for automated tracking ofindividual jobs.

> Goss Graphic Systems Ltd (8.411)

Greenbank St, GB-Preston, Lancs PR1 7LA

http://www.gossgraphic.com

will be presenting its full range ofnewspaper press systems. Goss is a majorplayer in the European and the worldwidenewspaper press markets. Focusing on itsnew initiatives in total project manage-ment, Goss serves as a prime contractor


The KL 513/2 compensating stacker with two chambers from Gämmerler.

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and press system integrator for large andsmall newspaper businesses throughoutEurope. � Goss products include Goss Col-orliner, Newsliner, Universal and Commu-nity presses. � The Goss Universal productrange now covers the single width newspa-per and semi-commercial market from45,000 to 70,000 copies per hour. It fea-tures both one-around and two-aroundversions and covers coldset and heatset ap-plications with both four-high and hori-zontal web formats. � The Goss Colorliner80 press system features an 80,000 copiesper hour maximum speed, shaftless drivesand a 2:5:5 jaw folder. Options availableinclude direct pre-setting from RIP, au-tomation alternatives throughout the pressand a choice of inking systems includingthe innovative ColorFlow keyless inker sys-tem (which is also now offered on the Uni-versal 70 press). � Goss offers new presses,project management, extensions, refurbish-ments, enhancements including inker,folder and reelstand upgrades, press audits,

service engineers, parts, training, adviceand assistance backed by comprehensiveservice and support.

> Grafikontrol SpA (9.311)

Controlli Grafici e IndustrialiVia Abano, 10

I-20131 Milan

will present: � CR20-W/O, equipmentfor automatic longitudinal and transversalcolour register control for web offset andnewspaper presses. � CR8-LT, equipmentfor automatic longitudinal and transversalribbon register control for rotogravurepresses.

Grafikus Systemy (9.521)

Graficzne Sp. z.o.o.ul. Panska 97, PL-00-834Warsaw


Grafimedia Oy (11.265)

PO Box 28, FIN-00441 Helsinki

(See Metsi Oy.)

> Grafiskt Team (8.958)

International ABPO Box 95, S-571 21 Nässjö

has customers that include news-papers, semi-commercial and commercialprinting houses. Grafiskt Team Internation-al AB manufactures and sells a wide rangeof products: � the SPEEDSPRAY 125 damp-ening system with an optional combinedblanket cleaning system; � the SPEED-CLEAN 125 blanket wash system; and �punching and bending systems includingthe smart punch bender machine, whichpunches and bends the plate in the samemachine for CTP; semi-automatic platepunch and bending equipment; a speedlock-up system, which is a slot platelock-up system for OEM and retrofit; andregister pins/bars.

Grafitec Web Ltd (8.915)

Tom Dando Close, Normanton Ind Est

GB-Normanton, Wakefield WF6 1TP

http://www.grafitec-web.com

the company�s offering includes usedand refurbished presses, add-on units ormailroom equipment. Grafitec Web has acatalogue available listing stock machines.The company is an approved dealer byGoss Graphic Systems for rebuilt single-and double-circumference presses.

Grafitek International (9.051)

3620-21 Netaji Subhash Marg

IND-New Delhi 110002


IE Graphic Engineering (8.491)

München GmbHPaul-Gerhardt-Allee 50

D-81245 Munich

is a team of experts specialising inplanning global investments in the printingindustry. IE Graphic Engineering produceseconomic efficiency analyses and preparesalternative concepts to serve as a basis forsite selection. The company offers a modu-lar range of services to provide an objec-tive choice of production techniques, draw-ing-up of contracts and specifications,support of planning and realisation stagesand acceptance testing. IE Graphic Engi-neering plans the integration of theproduction technique into new buildingsor building conversions that may be re-quired as a result. Printing engineers and


The Goss Colorliner 80 at Sentinel Color Print, part of the Northcliffe Newspapers Group in the UK.

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architects cooperate in construction/opera-tion planning. Realisation of constructionprojects is carried out with cost, scheduleand quality guarantees and therefore guar-anteed maximum costs. IE Graphic Engi-neering works exclusively for the printingindustry and is currently conducting pro-jects involving the use of the latest printingand finishing techniques.

Graphic Field Services BV (8.951)

King Press EuropeKlokhoek 12

NL-3833 GX Leusden

http://www.gfs.nl

will demonstrate for the first time ata European show: � the two types of four-high module printing units from the KingPress Corporation. Both static towers areequipped with Smith Spray DampeningSystem and the EPG ink remote controlsystem.

Graphic Products BV (9.591)

PO Box 21 93

NL-2002 CD Haarlem

plans to exhibit: � the OLEC doubledrawer exposure system, Fuji Offsetplates,Fuji HUNT press chemicals and the Delta-graph NAUTILUS environmentally-safewater recycling system.

Graphic Web Systems BV (8.271)

PO Box 322, NL-5480 AH Schijndel

is located in Schijndel, the Nether-lands, and is a supplier of used web offsetprinting equipment. Besides equipment,GWS also supplies modifications, upgrades,complete overhauls and reconfigurations ofcomplete installations. GWS is also theEuropean distributor of the Perretta ink re-mote control system, which can be fitted tocoldset, heatset and sheetfed presses. Ateam of experts will be on the stand toprovide further information.

Graphics Microsystems NV (8.291)

Vuurberg 18, B-1831 Machelen (Diegem)

http://www.gmicolor.com

are specialists in digital ink controlfor all types of presses (new and retrofit)and closed-loop colour control and willdemonstrate the latest version of theMicrocolor remote ink control system incombination with efficient ink presettingfor newspaper applications. The GMI CIP3Interpreter with the Colornet II server makeit possible to preset the ink fountains basedon CIP3 Print Production Format. This sys-tem can also be combined with imposition-ing software modules. Microcolor ink foun-tains can be interfaced with many types ofpress management systems. � The Color-Quick on-web colour measurement systemcan control colour quality on web pressesin closed-loop. This system decreasescolour make-ready time and waste bymeasuring very small colour bars of 2 mm.


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Closed-loop interfaces with various brandsof press controls are available.

> GretagMacbeth AG (9.731)

Althardstrasse 70

CH-8105 Regensdorf/Zurich

http://www.gretagmacbeth.ch

is a manufacturer of total colourmanagement systems. Its wide-rangingprogramme of products for the newspaperindustry is oriented towards users world-wide. � ProfileMaker version 3.0 is Gretag-Macbeth�s highlight at IFRA99. The soft-ware generates high-precision, ICC-com-patible colour profiles for scanners, digitalcameras, monitors and various output de-vices. New workflow tools allow the inte-gration of colour profiles into individualwork processes.

Haindl Papier (8.731)

GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 10 17 49

D-86007 Augsburg

http://www.haindl.de

will present its extensive programmeof newsprint for traditional coldset offsetproduction; and will feature products inuse throughout Europe as newsprint,SC, and coated papers in the heatset off-set and gravure processes. � Once againin 1999, ValsaMatt OC is the paper forspecial applications in traditional news-paper printing. It is the first matt-coatedpaper containing recycled fibres that canbe run on classical newspaper presses with-out drying. According to the manufacture,the special surface finish of ValsaMattt OCpermits a high colour brilliance and theprinting of a large tonal range and half-tone dots (up to 60 screen) for a faithfulprinted result. As such, newspaper-typeinserts, customer, business and programmemagazines, supplements, multi-page andcollective ads, etc., may receive moreattention.

Hamann & Hamann AG (8.949)

Poststrasse 13

CH-6300 Zug

is in its 20th year as a member of theHamann & Hamann AG group, which wasestablished some 30 years ago. � Thecompany used to sell only second-handrotary presses, and today their servicesinclude: purchase of rotary presses forstock, sale of pre-used presses, dismantling,

warehousing, dry-ice cleaning, recondi-tioning, rebuilding, conversions, amend-ments, installations, commissioning, joint-venture contacts, etc.

> Hamann & Partner (9.165)

Druckmaschinen-Handels GmbH

Postfach 13 43

D-27780Wildeshausen

offers second-hand web offset pressesfor newspaper and commercial printing,gravure presses for magazine and packag-ing production as well as sheet-fed presses.The company offers rotary pressses innearly every desired configuration. An ex-perienced team will be on hand to providetechnical advice, from installation up toactual operation.

> Harland Simon plc (8.361)

Bond Ave, Bletchley

GB-Milton Keynes, Bucks MK1 1TJ

http://www.harlandsimon.com

features PRIMA Control Systems,computer systems and support systems toprovide an integrated control and manage-ment system for newspaper presses. Har-land Simon products incorporate open sys-tems architecture on standard platforms toadd value and maximise productivity forall new, upgrade and retrofit press controlinstallations. Soft logic with standardIEC1131-3 programming tools, off-the-shelf PLCs and Windows NT based operat-ing systems provides system transparencyand enables in-house repairs and mainte-nance resources. On display will be: � thenew PRIMA Press Control Desk, reportedlyfeaturing fast, accurate make-ready andfunctional design. A touch-sensitive LCDmonitor provides comprehensive function-ality, and a second monitor is availablefor dual operation at a single desk. �PRIMA.net, the new intranet monitoringand reporting software system. PRIMA.netdisplays production status and manage-ment reports through a web-browser bothin the press hall and at remote locationsvia modem.

Harris (10.511)

Publishing Systems CorpPO Box 87 00

USA-Melbourne, FL 32902-8700

http://www.harris.com/hpsc

(See Baseview International BV.)

Hei-Net � Gesellschaft für (10.491)

Internet-, Multimedia- undTelekommunikations-Dienstleistungen mbH

Hans-Bunte-Str. 18, D-69123 Heidelberg

http://www.hei-net.de

is a subsidiary of the HeidelbergerVerlagsanstalt/Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung. � Itwill present the InSite internet/intranetnewsroom system for Web content man-agement. The system is designed for decen-tralised operation and satisfies the require-ments of online newsrooms. � The InSitePublishing Edition will also be shown as apublishing solution with extended func-tionalities that allows Internet users work-ing at a PC to compose classified ads andstandardised display ads for the print prod-uct and to book them online. The ads arefed into the ad make-up in an automaticprocess. Using customisable media servers,it is possible to develop a workflow withany editorial and advertising system.

Heidelberger (8.651)

Druckmaschinen AGPostfach 10 29 40, D-69019 Heidelberg

http://www.heidelberg.com

will present a new process architec-ture for newspaper and magazine publish-ing houses on a joint stand with its cooper-ative partner SAP. � This process architec-ture, based on an integrated productionmanagement system, covers a range fromInternet publishing solutions with e-com-merce components and editorial and adver-tising systems, up to integrated presshall/mailroom solutions as well as the Hei-delberg Mainstream 80 newspaper rotarypress, shown for the first time in Europe.Some of the new process modules that Hei-delberg plans to introduce on the market inthe next two years will be shown as pre-releases at IFRA99, while others are alreadyin use at the first customer installations. �Included also is a first solution for inte-grated ad production based on SAP IS-M-AM and components of the Linopress sys-tems, as well as a new version of the Lino-press editorial and advertising system. Onshow as prepress process modules will be aCopydot scanning workflow with Topaz ixas well as a newspaper CTF solution basedon Herkules. � Heidelberg will use the oc-casion of this year�s Ifra Expo to launchthe new Mainstream 80 on the market, thefirst newspaper rotary press equipped with


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the Sunday gapless technology and, with acapacity of 80,000 copies/h, designed espe-cially for the needs of newspaper publish-ers. The new Contiweb FD �flying paster�reelstand is the first Mainstream compo-nent that will be shown. � In addition,Heidelberg will present new mailroomequipment, including packaging systems,conveyors and stackers.

Henke & Partner GmbH (11.222)

Am Alten Bahnhof 4B, D-38122 Brunswick

will show: � The paradise advertisingsystem, which offers functions for com-mercial job and customer management andcan be configured with other paradise ap-plications for a total solution. Functionsinclude job recording, contract manage-ment and agent commission administra-tion. Existing ad production solutions canbe integrated. A strategic cooperativeagreement exists with Linopress. � The par-adise advertising system, which can be in-tegrated with the paradise advertising sys-tem, manages commercial job data andrecords production-ready ads. Various inte-grated design programs are available forthis purpose, including one solution fromHenke & Partner. EPS and HTML files, toallow the classified ads also to be displayedon the Internet, are produced. There is alsoan integrated solution with QuarkXPressfor display ads or as an alternative for anad spec book . � The paradise sales and dis-tribution system, together with other para-dise applications, offers an integrated totalsolution for comprehensive customer man-agement and canvassing. The subscriptionmanagement system can be used to man-age customers and subscriptions and can-vas classified ad customers via a call centrefor trial subscriptions. A complaints man-agement function is now available in thesystem. � The paradise marketing systemcan be used as a stand-alone solution forcall centre/outside business as well as foradvertising and sales tasks. Both the para-dise advertising system and the paradisesales and distribution system have a fullyintegrated marketing system, with corre-sponding functions. � Components of theaccounting system can be used both as astand-alone or as part of an integrated to-tal solution. The system features debtor andfinancial accounting, cost calculation andfee calculation. � The paradise insert andleaflet management system covers both

advertising and distribution-specific as-pects of insert and leaflet jobs. The systemis used for ad management for settling jobaccounts with the customer, and the ad in-sertion data is taken at the time of jobrecording for distribution. The system au-tomatically calculates the number of copiesfor specific groups or areas, as the distribu-tion function has this data available foreach district. � Henke & Partner also actsas distributor in the German-speakingcountries for the GoodNews editorial sys-tem and the Topic-OPI server (see entry forTera for product descriptions).

> Hermstedt AG (11.305)

Carl-Reuther-Str. 3, D-68305 Mannheim

http://www.hermstedt.com

will present: � ISDN hardware andsoftware (for Apple Macintosh, Windows95/98 and NT): NuBus/PCI cards for Mac-intosh and Windows 95/98 and NT(Leonardo XL, Leonardo SL and LeonardoSP); extensions for Leonardo XL/SP: faxmodem plug-in module (Pan and Pan Pro),PC-Card Marco, external ISDN Box An-dante, LC-PDS cards (Pinocchio and Pinoc-chio with PinoPan); Andante: active sin-gle-channel adapter in an external box, ca-ble connection to the Macintosh serial in-terface; Quadriga/S: active PCI interfacecard with four serial connections for Mac-intosh; LineStar PS and LineStar PX: activetwo and four-channel ISDN-PCI card forWindows 95/98 and NT; and Web Shuttle:active external two-channel ISDN adapterfor USB interface as a high-speed Internetsolution for the iMac. � Data transmissionsoftware: data exchange via ISDN with dif-ferent data transfer programs (Grand Cen-tral Pro); file transfer software LeonardoExpress (supplied with Leonardo cards);software for using the Leonardo cardsthroughout the network under Macintosh

(LeoShare), network linking (LeoTalk Proand LeoTalk Remote); access software tothe Internet under Macintosh (LeoTCP sup-plied together with ISDN cards); and soft-ware for platform-independent use of ISDNcards under Windows 95/98 and WindowsNT (Leonardo Da Windows).

Honeywell-Measurex OY (8.901)

PO Box 168, FIN-78201 Varkaus

http://www.honeywell.fi

will introduce their Printa TotalPlantautomation solution. � Printa TotalPlant isinstalled at more than 100 installations inEurope and America. According to Honey-well-Measurex, Printa covers the entireprinting plant � from prepress to dispatch.Printa TotalPlant solution is built on thefollowing key components: � Printa Pro-duction Management, the managementsystem covering the entire printing processfrom editorial/advertising to mailroom. It isbased on standard PC hardware and data-base solutions. � Printa Press Drive & Con-trol, a press automation system based onindustrial standard platforms includinghigh production reliability. Printa can beinstalled on all major newspaper presstypes; Goss, Mitsubishi, KBA, MAN Roland,Wifag. � Printa After Sales Service is basedon the local Honeywell service in100 countries, supported by online modemdiagnostics from Honeywell AutomationCenters. According to Honeywell, its Con-sistent Evolution Policy ensures the futuredevelopment of each installed Printa sys-tem. Each new feature of Printa is compati-ble with previous ones.

>Hostmann-SteinbergGmbH (11.250)

Postfach 12 62, D-29202 Celle

will present Rollo-Temp web offsetnewsinks for use on high-speed newspaperpresses in Highly Improved Technology(HIT) quality. � Eco-Temp mineral oil-freeweb offset newsinks based on renewablebase materials for newspaper presses in HITquality. � Rotolox-Coldset newsinks devel-oped especially for anilox newspaper print-ing, also in HIT quality. � HKS-Z spotcolour inks in HIT quality. � Hydrofix-Z9350 09/19, a standard fountain solutionadditive for web offset newspaper printing,designed for use in non-contact dampingsystems (brush and spray dampingsystems), state-of-the-art corrosion inhibi-tion, less piling on the rubber blanket. �


Marco, the active 2-channel PC card for Apple Power-books from Hermstedt.

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Hydrofix-N 9100/29: a new fountain solu-tion additive for web offset newspaperprinting presses equipped with non-contactdamping systems, stabilises the pH value at6.5 to 7.5, improved corrosion inhibition.

> HST Drukinkten BV (11.250)

Bolderweg 33, NL-1303 AC Almere

will present Rollo-Temp web offsetnewsinks for use on high-speed newspaperpresses in Highly Improved Technology(HIT) quality. � Eco-Temp mineral oil-freeweb offset newsinks based on renewablebase materials for newspaper presses in HITquality. � Rotolox-Coldset newsinks devel-oped especially for anilox newspaper print-ing, also in HIT quality. � Hydrofix-Z 935009/19, a standard fountain solution addi-tive for web offset newspaper printing, de-signed for use in non-contact dampingsystems (brush and spray damping sys-tems), state-of-the-art corrosion inhibition,less piling on the rubber blanket. � Hydro-fix-N 9100/29: a new fountain solution ad-ditive for use in web offset newspaperprinting presses equipped with non-contactdamping systems, stabilises the pH value at6.5 to 7.5, improved corrosion inhibition.

IBM Deutschland (11.530)

Informationssysteme GmbHPostfach 60 11 40, D-22211 Hamburg

http://www.ibm.com

will display offerings to help newspa-pers and magazines move into e-Businessand build flexibility into pre-press process-es, while improving efficiency. � �News-flow for Lotus Notes� addresses the needsof editorial organisations to research, cre-ate and organise stories regardless of out-put media. � �Media Asset Management,�an IBM Leadership solution, enables themanagement of content, with their corre-sponding rights. � �E-Business� covers cap-turing opportunities on the internet. IBM isa leading supplier of business consulting,site design and internet technology.

IDAB Budapest KFT (9.521)

Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 34, H-1054 Budapest


IDABWAMAC France (9.271)

3 av. des Orangers � Bât N° 6

F-94384 Bonneuil/Marne Cedex


> IDABWAMAC (8.917)

International ABPO Box 189

S-575 22 Eksjö

http://www.idabwamac.com

is a supplier of mailroom systems andequipment worldwide. IDAB WAMAC has acomplete range of products for the newspa-per publishing industry: single gripper con-veyors, belt conveyors, inserters, line stor-age systems for storing preprints andbuffer, stackers, bundle addressing systems,single addressing (ink-jet) systems, plasticwrappers, under wrappers, strappers, truckloading systems, bundle production con-trols and mailroom system controls. � AtIFRA99, PRO 4000 will be launched, a newuser-friendly bundle production control forone stacker system. The PRO 4000 softwareis based on the Windows NT operating sys-tem. In addition the following products willbe shown: � The Mobile Line Storage (MLS)designed for storing, buffering and trans-portation of newspapers, supplements andcommercial magazines. The copies arestored in pallets, PRINTPALs. Standardforklifts and standard material handlingequipment can handle the PRINTPALs. �The TS 800 stacker is designed for reliablehandling and stacking of the newspaper,with a special bundle catching and press-ing device. � The WNC 6000 v5 MailroomSystem Control is a state-of-the-art controlsystem, utilising Windows NT for opencommunication. At IFRA99 we will showthe benefits of an operating control systemin the mailroom.

IfraWashingtonplatz, D-64287 Darmstadt

http://www.ifra.com

Come by and discover the wide rangeof services we offer our members and thenewspaper industry and pick up some newpublications as well. � Get your copy of theIFRA/NAA Color Quality Club 1998-2000book and sign up for the next contest. OurResearch and Consult team will be on-handto discuss any problems you may havewith colour management, editorial organi-sation, quality production in the pressroomor mailroom management, to name a few.Find out more about our activities such asIFRAtrack, Press Acceptance Testing andour current projects. � Drop by and meetour Area Managers for Asia, Scandinavia,the U.K., and the French-speaking regions,as well as personnel for Member Relations.� While on the Ifra stand, take time to surfour Web site � www.ifra.com � and visitour online suppliers directory. If you arelooking for a new job in the industry, useour free database to market yourself orsearch for a job you may be interested in.If you are offering a job, come by andplace your ad. � Get information aboutIfra´s various seminars, symposia andworkshops through our Events Department.Find out about future Expos: IFRA2000 inAmsterdam, IFRA2001 in Geneva andIFRA2002 in Barcelona. Help us organiseappropriate events by talking to us aboutyour specific training needs. � Of course,copies of our publications, including spe-cial reports, our monthly magazine and theinternational Suppliers to the NewspaperIndustry directory will be available.

> Image Exchange (11.470)

Solutions (IES)38, rue des Bourdonnais, F-75001 Paris

specialises in digital images and willpresent the following new products: �Grand Angle 3: a cross-platform newspho-to managing and archiving system com-patible with Grand Angle 2. Grand Angle 3offers the functions of wire service recep-tion, digital photography, transmission, in-tegration into a database and access in in-tranet mode. The system is open for pagemake-up, centralised installation andmaintenance and image and PDF pagearchiving. � Imagebase-Pro Presse: an au-tomatic newsphoto archiving softwarecompatible with Grand Angle 2 and 3,


Mobile Line Storage (MLS) from IDAB WAMAC isdesigned for storing, buffering and transportingnewspapers, supplements and commercial magazines.

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allowing access in intranet mode. � TransPDF: PDF file transmission system for han-dling imagesetting or EPS files, allowingreduced transmission times and incorpora-tion of used typefaces. � Macserver IP:Apple Share IP server for Windows NT, thatis two to four times faster than a conven-tional file server. Very simple to install, itsupports up to 250 clients. � Web Server:for distributing PDF document contents,with automatic content indexing, full-textresearching and visualisation options asraw text or PDF. � Classified ads: securedclassified ad recording and payment via theInternet. IEP will also present OPI solutionsunder Windows NT (Intersep) and underMac OS X (Fullpress).

Indramat GmbH (8.909)

Bürgermeister-Dr.-Nebel-Str. 2

D-97816 Lohr/Main

http:/www.rexroth.com/indramat

(See Rexroth Indramat.)

> Informix Software BV (11.263)

PO Box 10 91, NL-3600 BB Maarssen

http://www.informix.com

will show solutions including: �i.Reach, which combines web-enabledproducts and dedicated consulting servicesto enable users to efficiently build andmaintain intranet, extranet, and Internetenvironments for centralised managementof large collections of documents. i.Reachincludes a simple web browser interfacethat allows any user within an organisationto easily contribute to or access documentsfrom a web site and participate in its ongo-ing maintenance. With i.Reach, approval ofcontent can be delegated throughout theorganisation, eliminating the bottleneckof centralised content administration. �Media360 is an enterprise-level media assetmanagement application. Its scalability,flexibility and workflow and user manage-ment capabilities allow users to manageassets from loading, cataloguing, annota-tion/indexing, storage, retrieval, editingand proofing up to distribution.

> Innomess (9.041)

Elektronik GmbHRudower Chaussee, Gebäude 19.53

D-12489 Berlin

will show for the first time: � the ICR50 system that comprises a cut-off registercontrol and a 4:4 colour register control,

working with micro marks. Both registercontrols are operated via a TFT monitorwith touch system and are networked viaArcnet. Their design and network capabili-ty make the electronic modules and sensorssuited for OEM installations. The cut-offregister control works without registermarks but with the aid of modern patternrecognition algorithms and photodiodesensors. Due to an innovative process, thechanged length of the printed web andtherefore the altered cut can be measuredand adjusted with a precision of 0.2 mm.The control starts immediately after printstart-up. Digital control algorithms offerprecise cut-off register control even at thetime of reel change or with varying papercharacteristics. The colour register controlworks with micro marks that can be posi-tioned in the fold and, with a diameter of0.5 mm, are barely discernible to the read-er. The micro marks are detected and meas-ured by industrial image processing meth-ods. The measuring head has a compactaluminium protective casing with integrat-ed fibre-optical lighting. Because the sen-sors are installed at a distance of 20 mmfrom the web and the measuring head hasa depth of only 112 mm, only a smallamount of space is required between thewebs. The printing quality of the marks is

automatically monitored and displayed inreal time video on the TFT monitor.

Insert Graphiques (11.200)

15, av. Jean-Jaurès

F-94340 Joinville-Le-Pont

http://www.calligramme.com

presents the Calligramme productline for automatic composition and pagina-tion. � Calligramme Edition is a powerfulcomposition engine which includes its owncomposition language. It is widely used forautomatic layout of complex publicationssuch as catalogues or guides. It is able toread and return text in SGML format, andallows the generation of PDF files withhyperlinks. � Calligramme Ads is a pagemakeup system for classified ads. Calli-gramme Ads will compose all ads from textentries and place elements such as displayads, fillers and guides, while automaticallytaking into account colour constraints andthe positioning preferences. � In the sameway, Calligramme Directory handles pagemakeup of white or yellow pages directo-ries extremely quickly. � CalligrammeModule Pro (a developer�s kit) allows de-velopers to integrate the Calligramme com-position engine into any application via apowerful DLL.

> Integrated Technologies (11.370)

Solutions262 A Eastern Pkwy

USA-Farmingdale, NY 11735

will present: � PostWork, a collectionof integrated software solutions for elec-tronic paste-up, multi-burn and page pair-ing, colour proofing, page flow manage-ment, networking to remote printing plantsand integration with imagers and CTP ma-chines, with emphasis on automation andproductivity. Connectivity to Autologic,Scitex, Linotype-Hell, ECRM, Crosfield andKonica systems is possible. New featuresinclude PostView and PostProof modules,for page viewing in colour and black andwhite. MostMerge provides manual and au-tomated electronic paste-up capabilities,helpful for newspapers that are not fullypaginated and remote printing sites, wherelocal news and transmitted information ispasted-up to form a complete page. � i.DocPublisher, a server-based, scaleable pub-lisher that allows efficient network pub-lishing with fidelity of all supported for-mats. It supports PostScript, PDF, HTML,


Innomess Elektronik offers advanced register controlsystems.

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QuarkXPress, Photoshop and multiple wordprocessors. It supports Netscape and Micro-soft Internet Explorer and can be config-ured with Oracle, SQL and ODBC servers.The product can be utilised for internalpublishing over the intranet as well as pub-lishing on the World Wide Web over theInternet.

Intercontinental Engineering (9.051)

25944 Northline Rd

USA-Taylor, MI 48180


Inventor Graphic Sweden AB (8.531)

Jordal 8774

S-444 92 Jörlanda

will feature: � SPRAYMATIC, a com-bined system for spray dampening andblanket washing that claims improvedprinting quality and reduced costs for

paper, ink and fountain solution. The addi-tional feature of blanket washing reported-ly achieves greater press utilisation, im-proved environmental working conditionsand maintained improved printing quality.

IPA Systems Ltd (8.851)

37 London Rd

GB-Cheltenham, Glos GL52 6HA

http://www.fsi-ipa.com/ipa

will be showing integrated advertis-ing, editorial and production systems basedon Sybase and Microsoft SQL servers withWindows and Macintosh clients. � Also onshow will be q-Canvas, a sales canvassingproduct, and AdVisor, an advertising andpage tracking system, both of which oper-ate as integrated additions to the q-Salesadvertising system. � A new release of themETS editorial system will be previewed.This has an improved user interface,browsing and management and has been

developed with full 32 bit componentarchitecture suitable for NT workstations,Windows 95 or 2000 clients. � Fotowarepicture handling and archiving, Internetpublishing, property systems, planning andclassified pagination products and aPhrasea library system will also be shown.

Ipex 2002 (P9)

King�s Head Yard, New City Court

GB-London SE1 1NA

is an international exhibition encom-passing all aspects of print, publishing anddigital media. The industry�s major playersand its newcomers hold Ipex in high re-gard. Our last event, Ipex 98, broke allrecords, introducing more exhibitors tomore quality buyers and creating the rightenvironment for them to meet and do busi-ness. Over half of the exhibitors and onethird of the visitors came from outsidethe UK. To be held again at the National


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Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, Ipex2002 has moved from its traditional Sep-tember slot to April 9 � 17. The new datesallow exhibitors and visitors alike to plantheir visit away from the summer period,and take advantage of the remainder of theyear to complete business generated at theshow. The Ipex team will be on site atIFRA99 and will be happy to answer allyour queries.

I.S.T. GmbH Information �System � Technologie (10.491)

Kriegsstr. 107

D-76135 Karlsruhe

(See Hei-Net � Gesellschaft für Inter-net-, Multimedia- und Telekommunika-tions-Dienstleistungen mbH.)

> ISV GmbH (10.701)

Am Treptower Park 75, D-12435 Berlin

http://www.avus.de

will present AVUS CIP, a new soft-ware designed to process ad content forcross-media publishing. AVUS CIP exten-sively automates the production of publi-cations module ads. For instance, car deal-ers, travel agencies or real estate brokersplace ads which are built of many modules(photos with structured texts). Each ofthese modules represents an ad. Updatedsales offers are simply substituted in, there-by drastically reducing production work.Extensions for graphic and typesettingtools allow for a quick and economicalprint production. Photos (i.e. from a digitalcamera) are directly integrated into the ad.The export of production data to the Inter-net with image conversion is also highlyautomated. An additional component al-lows for the entry and management of databy the dealer himself and enables for themost-up-to-date information online whileat the same time cutting costs. Via an in-terface, AVUS CIP can access the AVUSAVS Ad Administration system or other adsystems. Among some of the publicationsnow being produced by AVUS CIP are AutoHandel Rheinland with www.autohandel-rheinland.de, GASTRO Lloyd withwww.gastro-lloyd.de, AutohandelNet withwww.autohandel-net.de. AVUS AVS, the AdAdministration System with Ad-Taking,Orders, Customers and Address Administra-tion, integrates information from the mostdifferent media sources. Created withobject-oriented methods and an open

structure, AVUS AVS is based on a client-server architecture and SQL databases.AVUS Satz, developed on the basis ofQuarkXPress (XTension), features efficient,automatic generation of different types ofads. AVUS Internet features ad-taking,search for and display of free ads, semi-display ads, and photo ads in the web,statistics included.

IVT Graphics AB (9.331)

PO Box 6, S-573 21 Tranås

http://www.ivtg.se

is a Baldwin technology companyand will exhibit dryers for the newspaperindustry. � A new product release is the IN-FRA ORANGE, a result of cooperation withSun Chemical. Inks and dryers have beenoptimised to provide good drying resultswith minimal energy effort. � IVT COM-PACT is an IR/hot air dryer which reported-ly enables printing on LWC/SC papers innewspaper presses, without setoff. � IVTDELTA is an IR/hot air dryer for flexopress-es using waterbased inks.

Jimek AB (Baldwin TechnologyCompany) (9.331)

PO Box 14

S-232 01 Arlöv

http://www.jimek.com

will present new generation spraybartechnology for single and double widenewspaper presses and commercial presses.� Litho Spray ECO: The ECO spraybar ismainly for the single wide newspapermarket. It claims to have enhanced sprayperformance and a unique design whichbenefits printers. � Litho Spray Optima:The Optima spraybar is mainly for doublewide, high-quality printing presses. It ismade of top quality material and will meetthe hardest demands. � Ink Train CleaningSystem: an automatic ink train cleaningsystem for newspaper presses. � GuideRoller Cleaning System: The Guide RollerCleaning System removes ink and paperbuild-up on the guide rollers of all kinds ofweb presses in an efficient and safe man-ner. � IMPACT Automatic Blanket CleaningTechnology: The IMPACT system does notneed any water or solvent due to the envi-ronmental friendly PREPAC, an impregnat-ed roll with all the agents needed forcleaning. � BBW (Blanket By Web) Clean-ing System: an automatic cleaning systemfor the blanket cylinder on presses that

already have an existing Litho Spraysystem or will be equipped with one.

> JJK (11.235)

Jopp Jopp Klupsch GmbHEmil-Schäfer-Str. 89, D-47800 Krefeld

will show a complete publishingmanagement system with features for admanagement, insert scheduling, productplanning, make-up, marketing, controllingand debtor accounting. Special solutionsfor the distribution of leaflets andfreesheets are offered. Emphasis is also puton the integration of digital city maps (in-cluding house numbers). Distribution solu-tions for daily newspaper applications arebeing planned. JJK also offers consultancyand project work in all publishing areas. �JJK-V-DISPO is a special tool for the plan-ning, management, calculation and pro-duction control of insert orders, down tocarrier area level, with high planningtransparency and safety. It also features in-teractive checking of technical possibilities,system-supported proposals and electronicwaiting list. Due consideration is given topreprints and the related changes in the in-serting possibilities. Detailed order confir-mations, change or cancellation messagesas well as notification of inserts for thenewsroom are produced. The system is of-fered as a special solution for advertisingand prospectus distribution. Individualadaptations are possible. � JJK productionmanagement system offers product plan-ning, dummying and make-up functions.Any number of main and part editions canbe planned and produced. Other functionsare checks on technical and commercialcapabilities as well as the software-sup-ported optimisation of plate positions andcolour impositions. The system can be inte-grated into existing system environments(advertising and editorial systems). � JJK-Marketing-Management is a SQL-basedtool for active selling, offering possibilitiesfor customer research and defining targetgroups. It provides system-guided telemar-keting, with task and schedule manage-ment; integrated mailing and notebookfunctions; detailed evaluations of allcontacts and sales endeavours; integrationof telecommunication systems for directselection from the marketing system; andinterfaces to advertising systems and toMS-Outlook for transfer of customer data,tasks and schedules.


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> K & F Printing Systems Intl (9.211)

12633 Industrial Dr, USA-Granger, IN 46530

http://www.k-f.com

will exhibit live a complete new digi-tal platemaking system, to complementLaser Express CTP. � The new compact lineincludes K & F�s plate feeder/deleafer withECRM�s latest laser platesetter, followed in-line by a high speed plate processor into aK & F Vision plate punch-bender. This linemakes a compact, high-speed productionunit. � K & F will also display workflow so-lutions from ProImage. The Newsway fami-ly of products offer comprehensive work-flow and production management systemsfor newspapers and magazines. � K & Fplate locks for upgrading printing pressplate cylinders with colour registration andfor web reductions will be displayed.

> Kodak Polychrome (11.240)

Graphics GmbHPostfach 13 60, D-37503 Osterode am Harz

http://www.kpgraphics.com

will present digital and conventionalsystem solutions: � thermal, future-orient-ed Computer-to-Plate system solutions forall newspaper operations, from the digitalimage to the press-ready plate (digitalcamera, Computer-to-Plate, imager withautomatic plate feed, developer, punch-ing/bending and plate marking for posi-tioning on the press). � High-speed filmsystems: imagesetter-developer online andrecycling for chemical products. � Proofingfor newspapers. � The Thermal Newspapersystems solution is an automated thermalimaging system tailored to the require-ments of the newspaper industry. The mainelements of the system are: the auto loaderwhich has a capacity of 400 plates perhour. � The Thermal Plate Setter: has a ca-pacity of 80 plates per hour 341 x 511 mm.� The Processor IP 850 HD-Z: heavy-dutyinline processor for high productivity. �The Vision Punch Bender VCP 2002: has acapacity of 240 plates per hour for connec-tion to up to three plate setters. � The Con-veyor System: connects the main elementsof the system. � The Thermal NewspaperPlate: a negative working plate systemwith high thermal imaging speed, wide de-veloper latitude, long reliable press life andfast re-start capability after press-stops. �The System Developer: an efficient, high-capacity developer with low processormaintenance requirements.

> Koenig & Bauer AG (KBA) (8.471)

Postfach 60 60, D-97010Würzburg

http://www.kba-print.de

will be represented on an informationstand. Topics covered will include: � Capi-tal investment in the newspaper industry isincreasingly determined by the demand fora higher colour content and print quality,greater production flexibility in full-colourimposition, shorter lead times, and bettertargeting via split editions. At the sametime there is a growing tendency to im-prove the level of utilisation and economicefficiency of newspaper presses by fittingthem with dryers so that they can be usedfor semi-commercial production as well. �KBA addresses these demands with single-and double-width newspaper presses whichnot only feature shaftless drives as a stan-dard feature but are also available with araft of options such as imprinters for flyingplate changes, automated paper logistics,digital data transfer from prepress, etc.

> Krause-Biagosch GmbH (11.255)

Postfach 14 05 60, D-33625 Bielefeld

http://www.krause.de

will present the following products: �Krause LSJet E+P high-speed laser plateexposure system, for single and two-page-spread plates with automatic interleavingpaper removal; automatic CTP plate pro-duction of press-ready plates at a rate ofup to 180 plates per hour with a resolutionof 1270 dots/in and more than 200 platesper hour with 1016 dots/in. Combined withthe Krause workflow management, thissystem claims to provide maximum flexi-bility in daily production. � Krause Plat-inum CTP plate exposure system, a com-pact, low-cost CTP exposure system offeredas a complete package with RIP hardwareand software for a capacity of up to40 plates per hour with a resolution of1270 dots/in; the system is an ideal back-up system for the Krause LSJet. � KrausePlateStar developing and gumming ma-chine, with pre-heating and pre-washingunit for photopolymer plates, throughputup to 250 cm/min and processing smallplate lengths of at least 290 mm. � Harle-quin Raster Imaging Processor (RIP) run-ning on Windows NT platform, which con-verts PostScript and PDF to bitmap data. �Krause PlateMan, a database-supportedproduction control and tracking system,with prioritised selection of plates for

exposure, load balancing and the possibili-ty for automatic calculation of number ofmultiples. � Krause PageBuffer Unit (PBU),which provides a consistent data flow tothe exposure system; avoids repeated RIP-ping by compressed temporary storage ona hard disk or a RAID system; stores regis-ter marks and individual customer infor-mation for exposure in the bending area ofthe plate; and interfaces to higher-levelproduction management systems.

> Lecloux GmbH � (10.351)

Systemvertrieb und -servicefür die grafische Industrie

Ubierstr. 94, D-53173 Bonn

http://www.lecloux.de

is a leading supplier of integratedpublishing systems to the German-speak-ing market. The company offers newspaperpublishing operations a range of productsand services to provide comprehensivesupport for the prepress workflow. The cur-rent cicero.cardo advertising andcicero.cardo editorial product line is basedon a modern client/server architecture run-ning under Windows NT/95 and a SQLdatabase. Full integration of the advertis-ing, editorial and production departmentsis guaranteed via interfaces to contiguoussystems. � The cicero.cardo editorial systemconsists of the WYSIWYG editor, layout,agency, research, image processing, logomanagement and production trackingcapabilities. � Ad orders are created, com-posed, invoiced and commercially man-aged in the cicero.cardo advertising sys-tem. The Web medium is supported in boththe editorial and advertising areas. �Shown for the first time will be the productprogramme, completed by the cicero.Dispoproduction planning system with integrat-ed product planning that permits completeproduction planning and tracking. � Othernew products are the cicero ad archivingsystem, the ad make-up system and thevirtual publishing system that can be usedto simulate the effects of critical situations.A wide range of marketing functions andtools is also offered.

> Linopress (8.651)

Publishing Systems GmbHFrankfurter Str. 21-25, D-65760 Eschborn

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consulting expertise and technologicalcompetence in installing Web sites for pub-lishing operations. It offers a modular con-figuration and includes a wide range offunctions based on object-oriented data-base technology. � Remote Image Work-flow: Linopress will show the technicalpossibilities of wireless data transmissionvia public radio networks for correspon-dents. Special emphasis will be on the fur-ther processing of data in the publishingsystem. � MI.NT, an integrated publishingsolution based on Windows NT. MI.NT willdemonstrate the link between Linopressand the SAP modules IS-M/AM andIS-M/SD, including the planning and con-trol modules of PPI (Pape + Partner Media).� Linopress Version 5.1: Important compo-nents of this system have been newly de-veloped, in part on a Java basis, and itsrange of functions extended. LinopressVersion 5.1 is offered also in a highly-inte-grated version with PPI and SAP modules,as well as an archive system. � ServerCompetence Center, which provides tech-nology for publishing systems based on re-dundant Sun server structures, solutionsbased on fail-over management and a highlevel of availability with correspondingservice.

> Lufthansa Systems (10.551)

AS GmbHSchützenwall 1, D-22844 Norderstedt

http://www.lhsystemsas.de

is a member of the Lufthansa Sys-tems Group and belongs to the newLufthansa IT Services corporate group thatcomprises more than 20 companies andmore than 4000 Lufthansa Group personnelworking in the information technologysector. Lufthansa Systems AS, as a process-oriented IT consultancy operation, spe-cialises in the areas of the media, industry,services, travel and transport. VI&VAstands for a publishing information andsales application (currently in use at25 publishing houses) and contains a com-plete advertising, insert and sales solutionthat works with a common address pool fortarget group-oriented market canvassing. �In addition to the VI&VA publishing solu-tion, the service specialist will present anarray of total corporate solutions on a largestand surface, ranging from SAP consul-tancy to business process analysis, sys-tem support and outsourcing. � Another

module in the product programme is ActiveSecurity, a security solution for printingand publishing operations based on multi-functional process chip cards, so-calledSmartCards. Shown as IFRA Firsts will bethe following: � single sales module: theVI&VA distribution system was released inthe summer and enhanced with the singlesales module. VI&VA supports all functionsin this area: ISPC connection, fast volumechanges, complicated volume changes, andhas a direct connection to the dispatch sys-tem. Invoicing the single copy sales con-tracts is also included. Seven publishinghouses have already decided in favour ofthis solution. � VI&VA product planningand insert management. � VI&VA marketanalysis: with the new VI&VA GEOmediasoftware, for the first time circulation datais visualised on a map. All areas, e.g. deliv-ery areas, can be shown on a map, likewisethe location of individual houses, for ex-ample subscribers� homes. In addition tothe circulation data, other marketing datacan be shown for an area; a function thatis especially useful when selecting areas fordistributing leaflets and inserts. � VI&VAEditor with an extended range of functions.

> Mactive AB (11.310)

Garnisonsgatan 10

S-254 66 Helsingborg

http://www.mactive.se

is showing: � WebBase for the firsttime, a booking and production system thatallows private and company clients to pro-duce and book ads on the Internet, forpublication in a magazine and/or on theweb. Mactive�s other products include: �InfoBase, which structures and stores allincoming and outgoing information suchas key ratios, statistics and correspondenceover a project or a subject. � AdBase, anadvertising system which features pressconfiguration, layout planning and finalpage makeup, invoicing, accounting, statis-tics and sales support. � AdFlow, an Ad-Base module which helps handle externaldigital material by automating differentprocess stages. AdFlow includes Internetconnection, error handling and more. �InterPress, a complete advertisement sys-tem for the Internet, which includes orderentry, invoicing, statistics, a search engineand automatic web-publishing. � GMI, aproduction tracking and controlling sys-tem. � ALDor, an integrated subscription

and distribution system that includes ad-vanced accounting modules and trackingcapabilities. � Eddan, an editorial systemwhich runs on any standard SQL database.The system is suited for an editorial depart-ment that needs to track articles andpictures through a database, with the pos-sibility to plan the editorial workflow.Users can choose standard editors or anexternal archive. � All of Mactive�s systemsare client/server-based systems and employthe user�s choice of servers, clients anddatabases.

MAN Plamag (8.251)

Druckmaschinen AGPostfach 47, D-08505 Plauen

http://www.man-roland.com

(See MAN Roland DruckmaschinenAG.)

> MAN Roland (8.251)

Druckmaschinen AGPostfach 10 00 96, D-86135 Augsburg

http://www.man-roland.com

will use its Expo presentation as a fo-rum for exchanging ideas, communicationand discussion with customers, interestedparties and partners from all over theworld. � The focus will be on the neweight-page Regioman newspaper rotarypress with single cylinder circumference.According to MAN Roland, the first instal-lation of this new product is already soldand there is a major demand from the mar-ket. The Regioman completes the MANRoland programme of newspaper pressesthat consists of eight different series. � Be-sides the printing press itself, it is essentialto carry out a fundamental analysis of nu-merous secondary conditions in order toachieve the best possible results for suc-cess. This includes, for example, waste lev-els and energy efficiency, both of whichhave been the subjects of recent optimisa-tion projects conducted jointly by MANRoland and business partners. � Also, MANRoland�s expansion of business activitieswith services and peripheral products, suchas the PECOM process electronics system orthe AUROSYS material handling systemyields efficiencies for the customer, asMAN Roland can provide an efficient sys-tem solution with one partner acting asgeneral contractor. � MAN Roland attachesan especially high level of importance tointensive and ongoing dialogue with the


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newspaper industry, because constant com-munication guarantees that customer needsare recognised. As part of the ongoing dia-logue, MAN Roland recently joined theR.E.A.D.Y. project of the World Associationof Newspapers (WAN) aimed at promotingthe newspaper industry.

> Managing Editor (11.205)

InternationalPO Box 73, GB-Hinckley, Leics LE10 2ZF

http://www.maned.com

will show its complete range of plan-ning and pagination products. Two newproducts, MagForce and ClassForce, will beshown for the first time in Europe, plusmajor upgrades to Roundhouse and ALS. �Roundhouse Ad Tracking System 2.0 pro-vides comprehensive management of adbuilding and combines a database interfacewith client software to monitor and man-age production and control costs and pro-duction deadlines. New in this version willbe customer-based parts libraries, en-hanced connectivity to ALS and OPI com-patibility. Roundhouse also fully supportsthe latest version of MS-SQL Server 7.0. �Page Director Ad Layout System (ALS) 3.0automates the ad layout process by inter-preting runsheet information, placing adson pages, controlling placement by gravityand guaranteed position, advertising ratios,press configurations and publication-defined conflicts. A new feature is theStoryBoard, where editorial stories from apalette can be planned against ad contenton the page, and an HTML report generatoris provided. ALS will also come with anAdobe InDesign Plug-in and in-depth con-nectivity to Roundhouse. � Page DirectorClassified Layout System (CLS) 2.6 allowsflow of display and lineage ads by defininglayout rules using a customisable pagina-tion engine. Preview of display ads andside to side flow is also available. � Class-Force 2.0: For newspapers and magazinesthat do not require the level of customisedautomation provided by MEI�s Page Direc-tor CLS, this system provides semi-auto-matic flow of liners and display ads withclassification-based controls for header andfiller positioning. � MagForce 1.0 is a suiteof tools for magazines that includesMagForce pagination planning software;MagForce entry ad booking system basedon FileMaker Pro; MagForce PROSE-Writerfor generating PROSE output for print

manufacturing; and MagForce Plug-in forimporting MagForce pages and ads directlyinto Adobe InDesign. MagForce is off-the-shelf software for reportedly quick, intelli-gent and easy-to-use pagination planningfor magazine production.

MarkStein Software (11.520)

Entwicklungs- undVertriebs GmbH

Hintergasse 2, D-64319 Pfungstadt

http://www.markstein.com

(See Compass Informatik und Con-sulting GmbH.)

MC Imaging Ltd (8.831)

Raans Rd, GB-Amersham, Bucks HP6 6JQ

(See Western Lithotech.)

> MecomMedien- (11.305)

Communications-GmbHMittelweg 143, D-20148 Hamburg

was founded by leading press andnews agencies in Germany and will fea-ture: � Agency bulletin transmission:Mecom transmits agency services (text,image, HTML, audio, graphics, etc.) mainlyvia satellite, though also via ISDN, fax orthe Internet, to customers (newspapers,radio stations, etc.). � The SammelkanalBild (common image channel) productenables smaller agencies to use low-costsatellite transmission by bundling theirservices. One advantage is the direct entryinto the workflow of the agency customersvia just one interface. � The SammelkanalText (common text channel) product offerssmaller agencies the same service for textbulletins. � With FDS (Full DistributionService), Mecom offers news agencies andcontent providers a complete transmissionservice for text, image, audio, graphic andHTML services via all appropriate transmis-sion means (satellite, ISDN, e-mail andFTP), including personalised selection andformatting. Another component is an Inter-net multimedia database for long-termarchiving. � With newsLine IV, Mecom of-fers a professional system of the innoTelcompany for receiving and processingagency services (text, image and graphicservices). � Multiconnect is the first ad re-ceiving system with multiprotocol capacity.Multiconnect receives data transmitted viaLeonardo Pro, Grand Central, Leo Express,regio-/gzm-connect, Euro FileTransfer andFTP. Faulty files are detected immediately

upon reception. Conversions (PDF �> EPS)are carried out automatically and fonts areautomatically included. Working with abrowser, the technical and advertisingdepartments have immediate access to allreceived ads.

Media Systems Ltd (10.171)

22 Bourne Court, Southend Rd

GB-Woodford Green, Ess IG8 8MD

http://www.mediasys.triple-p.com

(See Mediasystemen BV, a Triple PCompany.)

Mediasystemen BV (10.171)

a Triple P CompanyPO Box 32, NL-2060 AA Bloemendaal

http://www.mediasys.triple-p.com

will exhibit its Forum product line, amodern standard publishing system fornewspapers and magazines. Mediasystemen(Bloemendaal, NL) is part of the system in-tegrator Triple P, and together with MediaSystems Ltd. in London (UK) it has about110 employees. On their booth, the editorialsystem Forum News, the advertising solu-tion Forum Advertising and the call centreapplication Performer System 3000 will bedemonstrated, with a real-time call centreseamlessly integrated within Forum Adver-tising. Other novelties to be demonstratedare previews of the new Adobe InDesign-based page makeup product Olympus, anda prototype of the new text editor includ-ing Adobe H&J, which are both completelyintegrated within the Forum News editorialserver environment. The Forum techno-logy is based on a three-tier architecture(client/application server/dataserver) forhigh performance, flexibility and scalabili-ty. With its modern system concept and theuse of open standards (such as Sybase,Unix, PostScript, QuarkXPress, MicrosoftWord, Windows NT, Macintosh etc.) Forumcan easily be integrated with other systems,such as from Atex, SII, PPI etc. � The fol-lowing products will be demonstrated:� Forum Advertising, a versatile advertis-ing and sales support system for efficientbooking, production and management ofclassified and display-advertisements andrelated image material, as well as ad-planning, dummying and pagination. Itoffers extensive contact management andcanvassing features. Components are: Ado-ra (server application), Lithos (OPI ser-ver), Adtaker (ad booking and production


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workstation), Admaker (QuarkXPress-baseddisplay-ad makeup station), Contact-manager (sales support tool), Invoice Mod-ule (invoicing) and Business Objects (re-porting tool). � Performer System 3000 isthe Triple P call centre application basedon Computer/Telephony Integration, whichis fully integrated within the ad system.This offers the combination of the activead-selling capabilities of Forum Advertis-ing and the telephone system. It handlesand balances incoming and outgoing callsand has extensive scripting and statisticalcapabilities. � Forum News is a powerfuleditorial system with features for the recep-tion, selection and processing of text andimage material. It allows the full electronicproduction of complete pages as well aswire services handling. Further compo-nents are Uniq (editorial server applica-tion), Lithos (OPI server), Memphis basedon Windows NT (page makeup station forboth text- and layout-driven pagination),Focus running on Windows NT (MS Word-based text editor) and Gallery (picture se-lection tool). � Available integrated prod-ucts for both product lines are: MediaPlan-ner (production planing and ad-dummyingtool), Imagelink (tool for image and logostorage and retrieval), Photomaker (imageprocessing station based on Adobe Photo-shop) and Argus (production tracking sys-tem). Mediasystemen is a developer andsupplier of mission critical advertising andeditorial solutions for the internationalnewspaper and magazine industry. Media-systemen has installations in the Nether-lands, Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom,Ireland and South Africa.

MEGABYTE (11.201)

A Procom CompanyComputerhandels AG

Haderunstr. 4, D-81375 Munich

http://www.megabyte.de

will focus attention on the followingproducts: � NetForce 2000, � NF 100 and �DataForce.

MEGTEC Systems SA (8.171)

32/34, rue des Malines Lisses CE 2717

F-91027 Evry Cedex

http://www.meg.com

will release at IFRA99 two new flyingpaster series. � Added to the DLP range isthe DLP 1000, dedicated for single widthnewspaper production. � The DLC high

performance beltless paster is released in anew generation (DLC 2000 and DLC 3200).Options include split arms, integratedinfeed and roll loading. � The newQUALIROLL paper management system isavailable for all DLP and DLC pasters.MEGTEC is a supplier for many newspaperand semi commercial heatset drying sys-tems; its dryers are specifically adapted forboth single and double width presses aspart of a total heatset package includinginfeeds, chills and pollution control.

Metsi Oy (11.265)

PO Box 13, FIN-12101 Oitti

will present its complete mailroomproduct range, including a copy streamconveyor, ink jet addressing stackers, bun-dle conveyors, bundle addressing, loadingconveyors and production reports via videodemonstrations.

> Michael Huber (11.250)

München GmbHPostfach 11 62

D-85541 Kirchheim

http://www.huber.com

will present Rollo-Temp web offsetnewsinks for use on high-speed newspaperpresses, with Highly Improved Technology(HIT) quality. � Eco-Temp mineral oil-freeweb offset newsinks feature renewable basematerials for newspaper presses in HITquality. � Rotolox-Coldset newsinks havebeen developed especially for anilox news-paper printing, also in HIT quality. � Hy-drofix-Z 9350 09/19, a standard fountainsolution additive for web offset newspaperprinting, was designed for use in non-contact damping systems (brush and spraydamping systems), state-of-the-art corro-sion inhibition and less piling on the rub-ber blanket. � Hydrofix-N 9100/29, a newfountain solution additive for use in weboffset newspaper printing presses equippedwith non-contact damping systems, sta-bilises the pH value at 6.5 to 7.5 andimproves corrosion inhibition.

> Micro Vidéo Soft (11.400)

SA (MVS)BP 294, F-88108 Saint-Dié Cedex

http://www.mvs.fr

will highlight the new versions of thefollowing products: � MVS Press, auto-matic page layout software for classifiedads and displays, with a new interface,

functions and options. � MVS PageInTools,automatic page layout software for cata-logues, magazines and newspapers. Con-nected to a network server, it allowsQuarkXPress to work with a database sys-tem. � MVS Catalog, an application whichallows creation of catalogues via a graphicmethod, in a database within a client serverenvironment. MVS will announce the newversion for PC environment. � MVSXeps,software for creating EPS files, whichchecks for the presence of all elementsbefore file creation and then integratesthem into EPS files. � Diagonal ProLexis, aspell-checker, grammar-watcher and proof-reader that runs on PC and Macintosh andis common in publication houses and pressgroups. It can be integrated in MicrosoftWord and QuarkXPress and in browserssuch as Netscape, Class E-Mailer and Out-look Express. � Diagonal Myriade, a syn-onyms dictionary which can be add toDiagonal ProLexis.

MLP UK Ltd Mitsubishi (8.913)

Lithographic PressesSouth Accommodation Rd

GB-Leeds LS9 0RQ

http://www.mlpuk-newspdiv.com

offers a full range of double-widthnewspaper offset presses designed and de-veloped specifically for Europe�s mediumto large circulation newspapers. Throughuse of digital video disk and graphic paneldisplays, Mitsubishi will provide visitorswith a detailed look at the features of theEuro-M Plus, Euro-M Keyless and Euro-MShaftless newspaper web offset presses andinformation about the Mitsubishi Comput-erised Colour Control System (CCS-PC). TheEuro-M series of presses are based on arigid integrated frame construction withnon-contact bearer technology, automaticweb tension control and automatic colourregister. The Mitsubishi CCS-PC press con-trol is designed, programmed and manu-factured in-house and offers selection ofspecific control functions for the press,making the system as basic or as complexas the customer requires. Sales executives,and factory engineers will be on hand todiscuss planned and ongoing projects, theMitsubishi Euro-M series of presses, presscontrol systems and after-sales service forEuropean newspaper printers, managedthrough the company�s Newspaper PressDivision based in the UK. >


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> MJ Systems Inc (9.501)

PO Box 52 23

USA-Charlottesville, VA 22905

http://www.mjsi.com

is a supplier of computer systems tothe wholesale periodical distribution indus-try. MJ Systems produces systems that ad-dress the needs of distributors, wholesalers,and publishers of magazines, books, andnewspapers, from the accounts receivabledepartment to distribution and warehous-ing systems. Products include: � The RouteMax single copy route management solu-tion, which reportedly enables newspaperdistributors to gather accurate and timelyinformation on routes, to reduce returns,increase sales and to reduce waste. � TheNewspaper Distribution System, whichautomates order regulation, invoicing,sales histories and Accounts Receivableinformation. � The Perfect Delivery System,a portable handheld solution that reported-

ly reduces delivery errors, tracks returncontainers and tracks containers at cus-tomer sites. � The Perfect PIC System pre-assembles customer orders by item weightand size into virtual containers to verifyorder accuracy by weight, prints container-specific invoices and controls containerweight by route. � The Central DistributionSystem allows distribution over a largearea using one computer system at acentral site with connecting distributioncentres.

> Modulex (11.555 + 8.956)

PO Box 51

NL-2130 AB Hoofddorp

http://www.modulex.nl

specialises in visual presentations. �Modulex�s main products include: signsboth inside and outside buildings, graphicpresentation systems and planning sys-tems, especially for the printing sector.

> Moloney (9.597)

Carrington Business Park

GB-Urmston, Manchester M31 4YR

http://www.printmediaeurope.com

is interested in speaking with Euro-pean manufacturers who wish to distributetheir products in North America, and is in-terested in speaking with European dealerswho are looking for value products to addto their current product portfolios. Prod-ucts presented will include: � cotton andsynthetic dampener covers and Ryno rol-lers; � pressroom chemistry; � Serials type-faces and Aida prepress MIS; � a manufac-turer/dealer channel magazine; � blanketsand press ancillaries; � a manufacturer/-dealer trade association; � PrintMedia In-ternet database; � conventional and ink jetfilms and papers; � plate and roller careproducts; and � rubber rollers for all print-ing applications. The products Moloneyrepresents are only marketed via


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dealer/distributors on both continents. Anymanufacturer or dealer who wishes infor-mation on the PrintMedia Partners seminar,which is being held in Amsterdam on2-3 December 1999, should ask for detailsat the stand on how they can access theopportunities that exist in the NorthAmerican market.

MonoPresse Apis (11.365)

TechnologyBP 116, F-91944 Courtaboeuf

will demonstrate the following newproducts: � BaseView editorial system, withnew functions; � Managing Editor ad man-aging systems; � CanOPI graphic systemsand servers, running on Windows NT andSun platforms; � PostScript Level 3 RIPs,running on Windows NT and Sun plat-forms, with the possibility to directlyprocess PDF files; � Compose Express RIP,driving different printers and capable ofcontrolling a large variety of imaging de-vices; � The NewsWay server, covering ap-plications including production tracking,circulation and display of pages on Inter-net/intranet, film and plate imposition andinking control.

> Monotype Systems Ltd (8.851)

9 Perry Wood Business Park, Salfords

GB-Redhill, Sy RH1 5JR

will present: � Monotype RipExpress,an Adobe CPSI-based PostScript 3 RIP forSun and NT systems uses universal inter-facing technology called Laserbus, whichdrives a range of third party imagesettersand CTP machines as well as Pre-Press So-lution�s FasTRAK platesetter. � MonotypePowerlink is a publication productiontracking system. � Combo Express is post-RIP imposition software with Laserbusoutput on NT. � Monotype NewsExpressImagesetter is targeted specifically at thenewspaper industry.

> Maschinenfabrik (9.131)

Gerd Mosca GmbHGartenstr. 1

D-69429Waldbrunn/Strümpfelbrunn

http://www.mosca-packaging.de

will present: � as an Ifra first, the In-tegra-I automatic film-wrapping, cross-strapping system that consists of a film-wrapping machine, the RO-TR-3 strappingmachine and the RO-TRI-3 inline strappingmachine. The wrapping machine sleeve-

wraps newspapers, magazines and similarprint products in polyethylene film. The in-tegrated strapping process fixes the film tothe bundle. As this system works withouthigh-maintenance sealing bars, film thick-nesses of 10 to 80 µm can be processedwithout problems. Integra-I has an in-stalled length of just 2150 mm and a maxi-mum throughput of up to 35 bundles perminute. � RO-TR-3 is a fully automaticstrapping machine that works with plastictape and maintenance-free d.c. direct driveengineering. It can be upgraded to a tan-dem or tridem strapping system when usedin combination with the RO-TRI-3 inlinestrapping machine or with transformer ele-ments (e. g. rotating cross and corner push-er). � The universal automatic RO-MP-2strapping machine reportedly offers highperformance capacity, simple handling,adjustable tension settings and a mainte-nance-free design.

Motter Printing (8.131)

Equipment LtdObernauerstrasse 4, CH-6010 Kriens

(See MotterStitch Co.)

MotterStitch Co (8.131)

PO Box 553, USA-Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

http://www.motterstitch.com

custom-builds inline stitchers for webpresses, with 2, 3, 4 and 6 stitching heads,for all types of newspaper and commercialpresses.

MSHMedien System Haus (11.430)

GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 10 39 38, D-70034 Stuttgart

http://www.msh.de

will present the integrated total solu-tion for publishing operations: � advertis-ing solution with IS-M/AM and MSH-Ad:Pfor recording, designing, make-up andproduction/planning. IS-M/AM allows uni-form processing of simple classified ads upto complicated combined orders, with com-prehensive order, contract, commissionprocessing, information system and statis-tics. � MSH-AD:Make: configurable designsystem based on QuarkXPress (WinNT andMac), adaptable for IS-M/AM, VI&VA andVegasPro; allows data warehouse manage-ment via file system or databases and opti-mised recording of model ads and classi-fied matter, with extended box and logofunctions for complicated ads. The system

can directly jump from the commercialsystem to the design end and has automat-ic indexing for online ads and automaticEPS production. � MSH-Ad:Template:features model-based ad production withtargets for typography, colours, and stan-dard texts; dynamic calculation of ad ele-ment size and position during the designprocess; fast access in the event of changesand modification possibilities; and individ-ually configurable dynamic behaviour. �MSH-Ad:Classified: features fast classifiedad recording, column-specific typography,price calculation, word, lines and milli-metre counter; incorporation of box text/-number and telephone number; config-urable short-cuts; automatic reasonable-ness checks and various filing formats. �MSH-Ad:Frame: features extended framefunctions, fast modification and adapta-tion. � MSH-Ad:DigitalCenter: featureslogo/copy cataloguing and logo selectionfrom the design end. � MSH-Ad:MakeUp:allows automatic and manual make-upprocess, dynamic working method, prelimi-nary make-up, automatic positioning,block rules, incorporation of column head-ings and fillers, spacing variations, columnrules, turned letters, inverse ads, EPScheck, preview/zoom functions for detailsand technical output combinations. �MSH-Ad:Control: is an HTML-based track-ing tool for ad production. � Editorial solu-tions: reference projects Unisys-Hermes,Digital Collections and QPS. � Newspaperdistribution: IS-M/SD. � Commercial busi-ness processes: SAP-R/3, application-spe-cific add-ons (e.g. personnel, fee and carri-er) and outsourcing. � Page transfer: MSHfull-page management, positioning andcontrol system for page transfer. � Inter-net/Online: service and access provision,commercial Web hosting, ad market onlineand regional catalogue including searchengine, events calendar and user manage-ment. � MSH-Service: application supervi-sion and help desk with SAP-R/3 SM. �Book and magazine publishing operations:VAS publishing and delivery system forcommercial and logistical processing.

Müller Martini Marketing AG (8.451)

Untere Brühlstrasse 13

CH-4800 Zofingen

http://www.mullermartini.com

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papers of all sizes: � conveying systems:Newsveyor and Newsgrip; � inserting sys-tems: Alphaliner, Powerliner and Newslin-er; � rotary cutting system: Exacto fornewspaper inserts; � FlexiRoll buffer andstorage system, which provide a flexiblelink between the newspaper, commercial orrotogravure press and the newspaper mail-room and/or finishing departments; and �control systems: Mailroom Control System(MCS) and/or Group Control System (GCS)for all control and tracking functions in themodern newspaper mailroom (distributiondown to single copies, by different zonesand delivery routes). New and further de-velopments from the modular programmefor the efficient mailroom will be explainedindividually by the Müller Martini team ofexperts.

Walter Müller GmbH & Co. (9.161)

TankanlagenPostfach 62 03 28

D-22403 Hamburg

plans and builds systems for web off-set printing: � for black and spot colourinks: tank systems with stationary tanks orchangeable containers, ink supply systemsfeeding directly into the press, ink residuemixers (Remix), consumption measurementwith operating data recording and mobilepumps; � for fountain solution: central au-tomatic concentrate mixers; and � forwashing agents and photochemicals: tanksystems for supply and disposal. � WalterMüller also supplies the Electro Card card-gluing system for application to runningwebs and installation on formers or jawfolders with fixed or variable cuttinglengths.

> Multicom GmbH (10.761)

Dachauer Str. 37

D-85232 Bergkirchen

will present its new InForm mediaasset management and publishing systemfor the first time. � InForm gathers, man-ages and processes inter-media data (text,image, video and audio) to use the result-ing information for print and online mediaand all other types of publications. InFormis a totally database-oriented system anduses the document-independent Internetformat XML and Unicode as internal dataformats, facilitating data import and ex-port. Standard programs such as Word,Excel and Photoshop are used directly via

OLE or plug-ins, and their documents arestored in the database. Data research issupported by a comprehensive browsingsystem. InForm features an open datamodel and a user-modifiable interface.This allows the individual adaptation of thesystem to suit the organisation and eachuser�s workflow. InForm is based on anOracle-8i database and can be run on stan-dard hardware (on the client side underWindows NT and on the server side underWindows NT, UNIX or Novell). � TheMulticom editorial and production systemhas been extended by the addition of anIntermedia archive system in order to per-mit media-neutral data storage for text,image, video and audio files. The archivesystem is also based on an Oracle database.Full-text searches are carried out on thebasis of an indexing system with user-specific keywords and/or a dictionary ofsynonyms. Texts and images are draggedand dropped directly into the Multicomeditorial system.

MSA � (9.351)

Musso Schleper & AssociésAve Pierre et Marie Curie

F-06700 Saint Laurent Du Var

has specialised for more than tenyears in the international trade of rotaryweb presses of any make for the news-paper and commercial printing industries,ranging from single-width, single-circum-ference presses to double-width, double-circumference presses, including pressperipherals such as autopasters, dryers,folders, mailrooms, etc. Based on its expe-rience, the company offers the customisedreconfiguration of existing press installa-tions as well as the integration of provenautomatic functions to reduce changeovertimes. On display at this year�s MussoSchleper & Associés stand will be a four-high tower for four-colour printing on bothsides of the web that is suitable for usewith the majority of singe-width, single-circumference rotary presses.

> MWMMedia Workflow (10.401)

Management ABKungsholmstorg 7

S-112 21 Stockholm

http://www.mwm.se

is a Swedish company specialising ingraphic arts production, system develop-ment and newspaper production. The

MWM system solution is based on TCP/IPand modern database technology in combi-nation with Java applications and web-servers. It fully supports IFRAtrack and isable to send, receive and interpret IFRA-track messages. MWM presents three newproducts: � The MWM System 2: Collects,processes and distributes status informa-tion from the different parts and the differ-ent computer systems of the productionchain. The system makes it possible to planand monitor production of the newspaperor magazine, from planning to distribution,with the help of Internet-based clients. In-formation is stored in a central databaseand always available. The system offersfeatures such as automatic web publicationof the production statistics its processes;e-mail subscriptions personalised produc-tion information; and customisation possi-bilities. � The MWM Deadliner Manage-ment Tool: For assigning deadlines andtracking page makeup status. This tool pro-vides a link between the editorial work, thepage transmission and the output in theprinting plant. It provides an overview ofthe editorial status and every deviationfrom the planning; and it enables a dyna-mic re-planning based on current resourcesin the newsroom, the prepress and outputoperations and the pressroom. � The MWMRoute Management Tool: Can integratedata from the pressroom and the mailroomin one interface, enabling accurate routetracking and route management. The sys-tem visualises the press deliveries, themailroom deliveries, the truck loadingand the truck departures; and it givesan overview of the current status andof the deviations from the planning. Track-ing can cover transportation and homedelivery.

NAPP Systems (Europe) Ltd (9.175)

Füllerstr. 4

D-61440 Oberursel/Taunus

will present: � its familiar programmeof printing plates and systems for news-paper letterpress and flexo printing; and �a CTP newspaper flexo system that has acapacity of about 60 plates per hour.Among other features, this system is char-acterised by its capacity to reproduce ahighlight dot of two percent while at thesame time suffering no fill-up of midtonesand shadows. All NAPP plate systems arewashed-out exclusively with water.


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NELA � (11.360)

Brüder Neumeister GmbHPostfach 19 40, D-77909 Lahr

http://www.nela.de

will feature an offset plate processingline consisting of the NELA NPE 200 expo-sure unit, NELA NPP920 plate processorand the NELA VCP 2002 automatic registerpunching and bending machine equippedwith video-controlled plate alignment. �NELA NPE 200 is a plate exposure unit forboth negative and positive offset plates. Itcan be operated as a stand-alone or an on-line automatic device. Additional featuresare automatic dispersion foil supply, cus-tomised register system and suction-oper-ated film positioning. � NELA plate proces-sors produce a press-ready offset platewithin minutes. The plates are developed,gummed and dried in a single operation. �NELA VCP 2002 is an automatic registerpunching and edge-bending machine foroffset plates with exact positioning realisedvia video cameras. It can be integrated intoall regular offset plate processing lines aswell as CTP installations. The offset platesare brought into exact register via videocameras working with burned-in registermarks and subsequently punched andedge-bent before being entered into a platestacking station. � The NELA multi-draweroffset plate stacking station permits the au-tomatic sorting of the plates, e.g. by editionor printing unit. The number of drawerscan be increased as desired. Plate sorting isperformed by bar code identification, forwhich NELA offers its own software thatallows the user to produce allocation ta-bles. � In conjunction with the NELA VCP2002, a special software is offered for themanual or automatic elimination of so-called fan-out effects. Similarly, registercorrections can also be carried out eithermanually or automatically. � The NELAPHP plate processor can produce press-ready photopolymer CTP plates automati-cally and quickly. The plates are pre-heatedto the required temperature, pre-washed,rinsed, gummed and dried. The NELA PHPprocessor can be used both as a stand-alone unit with feed tray and plate pick-upstation as well as online between plate ex-posure unit and register punching andedge-bending machines. � Further high-lights are: NELA plate lifts, NELA platetracking system and NELA image editingsoftware.

netpoint (11.520)

Fritz-Kohl-Str. 24, D-55122 Mainz

http://www.netpoint.de

(See Compass Informatik und Con-sulting GmbH.)

> news aktuell GmbH (11.315)

Mittelweg 144, D-20148 Hamburg

http://www.newsaktuell.de

will feature its ots text service and itsobs photo service. This provider of servicesfor the digital distribution of news textsand photos to the media is a member of thedpa group of companies. � ots distributesnews texts via telecommunication satellite,e-mail and the Internet. Some 250 news-rooms throughout Germany work with thebulletin distributed via telecommunicationsatellite. news aktuell communicates topic-related news texts to more than 11,000journalists via e-mail, while news texts canbe researched worldwide via the Internetdatabase. � The obs service is used to dis-tribute newsphotos via satellite to about160 media in Germany. In addition, it ispossible to search for photos in the dpaphoto database and in the Internet data-base of news aktuell. � Shown also will benews aktuell�s free-of-charge presse-portal.de (www.presseportal.de) Internet ac-cess for journalists. Upon presentation of avalid press card, news aktuell, in coopera-tion with Nikoma, will grant journalistseight hours� surfing free of charge (includ-ing telephone charges).

Newspapers & Technology (P 4)

1623 Blake St, Ste 444

USA-Denver CO 80202

http://www.newsandtech.com

is a monthly publication aimed atnewspaper department managers and pub-lishers who are involved in applying andintegrating technology in their papers. Thepublication provides news and informationon the latest technology as well as whereand how it is being used within the news-paper marketplace.

Newstec 2001 (P9)

King�s Head Yard, New City Court

GB-London SE1 1NA

is not a mere exhibition: It is an en-tire event, complete with conferencestreams, networking opportunities andsocial events, and is the UK�s premiereevent for the newspaper publishing and

production industry. After a successfulNewstec 99, Newstec 2001 will return tothe Brighton Metropole. For senior decisionmakers from newspaper proprietors andpublishers to production, circulation, edito-rial, and advertising directors, Newstec isthe meeting place for the UK market. Fromvisiting stands on the exhibition floor,visiting the IFRA99 conference streams orsocialising in Brighton�s many restaurantsand bars, Newstec 99 fulfilled exhibitors�and visitors� expectations. Newstec 2001 isbuilding on this success. The Newstec teamwill be at IFRA99 and will be happy to dealwith all your inquiries.

> Nikon Europe BV (11.220)

PO Box 222, NL-1170 AE Badhoevedorp

will display and demonstrate its newProfessional Digital SLR (Single LensReflex) Camera, the D1. � According toNikon, the D1 was developed with threebasic concepts: ultra high image quality;super-high speed; and enhanced operabili-ty. Some of the D1 features include: overallpicture quality, high-speed image process-ing, high-speed Auto Focus with 4.5 fpsconsecutive shooting capability, systemcompatibility with a wider range of Nikkorlenses and accessories, for increased dura-bility and improved portability. The D1 fea-tures a 23.7 x 15.6 mm, 2.74 megapixelCCD for high definition 2014 x 1324 pixelimages, 3D digital matrix image control(3D colour matrix metering, TTL white bal-ance and tone compensation) with a 1005pixel CCD for optimum results, top shutterspeed of 1/16,000 seconds and flash syncup to 1/500 seconds. With the SpeedlightSB28DX flash, the D1 performs the 3Dmulti-sensor balanced fill-flash with the


The professional Digital SLR D1 camera from NikonEurope.

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flash output level controlled by a five-segment TTL multi-sensor in the camerabody. Compatible with more than 80 F-mount Nikkor lenses, two new lenses repre-sent a significant addition to the ProNikkor Lens lineup: � the AF-S ZoomNikkor 17-37f/2.8D and the PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D. These are equippedwith a tilt/shift mechanism that allowsphotographers the flexibility to manipulateimage perspective, distortion and focus.

Norske Skog Sales AS (9.111)

PO Box 329, N-1324 Lysaker

http://www.norske-skog.com

invites all Expo visitors to the NorskeSkog stand at IFRA99. Representatives andexperts from our sales organisation andmills are ready to discuss properties andthe latest developments of our products: �Nornews: standard newsprint. � NorbrightPlus and Norbright Super: improved news-print. � Norstar: Super Improved News-print. � Norbook, Norbook Plus, NorbookSuper and Norbook Lux: book paper. �Norset: machine finished pigmentised.

> NTI (11.300)

Newspaper Technologies Inc500 4th Ave SW, Ste 3100

CDN- Calgary, AB T2P 2V6

http://www.nti.ca

is a software company which devel-ops and markets a wide range of Windows-based client/server technologies for circu-lation management. NTI has developed aseries of products for the newspaper indus-try, including: � SINGLE COPY for single-copy newspaper sales through stores andnewspaper boxes; � HOME DELIVERY, formanagement of home delivery; � MAP-PING, a system allowing the user to see thequery results on a map; and � MARKETCOVERAGE, a total market coverage sys-tem to manage shoppers and free news-papers. These products, useful for any sizeof newspaper, are language-independent,run under a Windows NT or UNIX operat-ing system, use either a Microsoft SQL orORACLE Sybase server and employ a fill-in-the-blanks approach to configuration. �NTI has recently added TELEPHONY andINTERNET programs to interface to the cir-culation database, software which report-edly can manage many standard functionsperformed by customer service personnel,such taking complaints, stops, starts, and

informing customers about their currentsubscription and financial status.

OneVision (10.151)

Vertriebsgesellschaft mbHZeiss-Str. 9, D-93053 Regensburg

http://www.OneVision.de

is a pioneer in handling PS, EPS andPDF files. Their software is a solution forcompanies in the graphic arts industry,such as publishing houses, printing houses,prepress service bureaus, advertising agen-cies, and DTP studios, or anyone in contactwith digital data of a graphic nature.OneVision claims to offer fast and secureproduction with seamless integration ofsoftware products into existing productionenvironments and both interactive and au-tomated solutions for securing a workflow:� Solvero (Tools Above Standards): a toolfor digital prepress and media productionfor opening, checking, and correcting datadelivered by customers. Solvero enables auser to fix errors in files by opening themand re-saving them as clean PS code.Incoming data can be passed to any pro-duction environment as error-free, stream-lined PostScript, EPS, or PDF files. � Asura(Automation Above Standards): Asura au-tomatically checks and repairs data files inPS, EPS, PDF, and AI formats and rejectsfiles that are found to be faulty. � One-Vision will introduce PlugFITin: an accu-rate and efficient tool for solving the prob-lem of wrong or different sizes of incomingads. As an additional module, PlugFITinchecks and repairs the ad-size in PS, EPS,and PDF files. It also allows a user to rejectfiles that do not comply to given columnspecifications.

> Oracle Corporation (11.460)

Direct Marketing DivisionMarketing Department

East Business Park, IRL-Dublin 3

http://www.oracle.com

will show the following products:� Oracle8i, a database for Internet comput-ing, accesses and manages information tomeet the demands of the Internet age andprovides new features for traditional appli-cations. Oracle8i provides advanced toolsto manage all data found in web sites andthe performance and scalability needed tosupport these sites and other applications.Oracle claims that Oracle8i delivers ease-of-use, power and efficiency for workgroup

or department-level applications. Oracle8iintroduces additional support for Java witha robust, integrated and scalable Java Vir-tual Machine (VM) within the server. � Or-acle8i also includes Oracle WebDB, abrowser-based application development,deployment, and management toolset forweb-enabling a business. � Oracle intro-duces Oracle iFS, the Internet file system,which combines the functionality of a filesystem with the advantages of all data in asingle server. � Oracle8i also introduces Or-acle interMedia, which allows businesses tomanage and access multimedia data, in-cluding image, text, audio/video and spa-tial data. This information can be madeavailable to various applications, employ-ees, media, channels or even customers.

ORGAPACK GmbH (9.271)

Silbernstrasse 14

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> Oxy-Dry Maschinen GmbH (8.911)

Boschring 19

D-63329 Egelsbach

http://www.oxydry.de

will present its new idler roller wash-ing system that automatically washes idlerrollers by applying washing agent to theweb either via blanket washing systems orseparate applicators. The idler rollers arebraked by compact, low-maintenancebrake units. Adjustment is carried outexclusively by means of software. TheOxy-Dry idler roller washing system is ful-ly integrated into both the mechanics andcontrols of the press and is operated to-gether with a blanket and impression cylin-der washing system, via a control consolemask. � Oxy-Dry will also inform about itsfour types of blanket and impression cylin-der washing systems for newspaper weboffset presses that are supplied for a widerange of cylinder configurations, flexibilityand cost/utilisation specifications. MostOxy-Dry washing systems are suppliedwith a fully-integrated console-based con-trol for both new presses as well as forretrofitting to existing presses. Semi-inte-grated or stand-alone controls can also besupplied. � Oxy-Dry specialists will be onhand also to inform about retrofittingTechnotrans spray damping systems toexisting web offset presses.


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97, rue du Cherche-Midi, F-75006 Paris


> Pape+Partner Media GmbH (10.231)

Graumannsweg 54, D-22087 Hamburg

http://www.ppi.de

will provide information about: � itsnew product, the PageTrack 1.0 productiontracking system; � PlanPag product andproduction planning system in the en-hanced version 2.3; � AdPag ad pagemake-up system in the enhanced version2.3; � ProPag automatic page assemblysystem in the enhanced version 2.3; � Pro-Man automatic platemaking system in theenhanced version 2.3; � EpsCon ad produc-tion supervision system in the enhancedversion 2.3; � ad production with Quark-XPress AdPro in the enhanced version 2.2;� AdDispo ad scheduling system in the en-hanced version 2.3; � InsDispo insertscheduling system in the enhanced version2.3; � AdMan ad production system in theenhanced version 1.0; � AdCheck automat-ed checking of digital ad copy in the en-hanced version 2.3; � PostScript softwareRIP Tarp in the enhanced version 2.2; �and Q-Link in the enhanced version 2.3 forconnecting Quark to design editorial orcomposite pages.

Papeteries Matussière (9.411)

et Forest42-44, rue de Paradis, F-75010 Paris

has a pan-European presence (no-tably in France, Germany, Italy and Spain)and is a long-standing supplier to the na-tional and provincial newspapers and tothe free-sheet sectors. Two mills within thegroup produce newsprint, enabling PMF tooffer a comprehensive range of either partor 100 percent recycled newsprint grades:standard newsprint, improved newsprintand tinted newsprint for heat and cold setweb offset printing: The main products andtheir benefits will be shown: � Alsapresse,100 percent recycled (Blue Angle, APUR &NAPM labels); � Blanc Pyrénées, 60 per-cent recycled content, with a brightnessvalue of 63-64; � standard newsprintAriège, which is white and has 60 percentrecycled content; � tinted newsprintAriège, with 60 percent recycled contentand available in salmon pink, yellow, blueand green colours; � improved newsprint

Aneto, which is 60 percent recycled con-tent and has a brightness value of 80. Therange of newsprint grades claims qualityprintability, excellent opacity and highbrightness. Alsapresse is also suitable forheatset and coldset web offset printing.

> Parascan Technologies Ltd (11.253)

4 De Sallis Court, Hampton Lovett

GB-Droitwich, Worcs WR9 0NX

http://www.parascan.com

is a supplier of computer-to-plateworkflow solutions. At this years ex-hibition Parascan will be demonstrating:� Q-Manager and Visualiser systems, and �Internet Visualiser, Parascan�s web- and In-ternet-based soft-proofing tool that allowscustomers to proof pages and imagesremotely. � Parascan will also demonstratethe concept of integrated digital page plan-ning: how Parascan manages page plan-ning through stages from editorial, toprepress and to the press for multiplepublications and multiple sites.

Parenco BV (8.731)

PO Box 1, NL-6870 AA Renkum

includes the following types of paperin its product range: newsprint with gram-mages of 42.5, 45 and 48.8 grams persquare metre; telephone directory paperfrom 4 g/sqm; upgraded newsprint such asPacopress Extra with grammages from52 g/sqm (suitable for coldset and heatsetoffset printing), Pacopress Super withgrammages from 48.8 g/sqm (for heatsetoffset and gravure printng) as well as Paco-print with grammages from 52 g/sqm (forcoldset and heatset offset printing). Paren-co has an annual production capacity ofabout 410,000 tonnes, including an 80 per-cent share of recycled waste paper.

Penthion (10.131)

Information TechnologiesPO Box 887, NL-9400 AW Assen

(see Anygraaf Oy.)

> Pine Tree Systems AS (11.215)

Damhaven 5 D, DK-7100 Vejle

will show: � Mosaic MediaTrack, anad tracking, management and productionsystem which provides asset managementand workflow facilities. When ad orders arereceived from order entry systems, MosaicMediaTrack automatically creates ad jack-ets, forming a direct link between commer-

cial and production aspects of ad manage-ment. Mosaic MediaTrack tracks ad jacketsand individual ad elements, enabling Mo-saic�s output and OPI modules to provide achannel through which special sections andclassified pages flow. � Mosaic MediaStore,a news archiving and library service whichprovides rapid searching and retrieving ofarchived objects. All ad or page informa-tion generated by the database, includingthumbnail views, remain online for quickidentification and location of objects com-mitted to online, offline or nearline archivedevices. � Mosaic MediaConnexion, a suiteof Internet enabled solutions intended tohelp newspapers meet the challenges ofpublishing in the digital age. It providestools for a component based system thatreceives advertising and other content fromthe Internet and, using the same core data,creates content for publishing on any me-dia platform. Data flows into a commonrepository where it is transformed intopublishable content for print, online, voiceor video products. Applications includeTransPort for auto dealers, HomePort forreal estate agents and JobPort for recruit-ment. Mosaic is industrial strength, client-server technology based upon standardconcepts. It has thin-clients for Mac, PCand web browsers and supports WindowsNT, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, HP UX and Lin-ux operating systems. Database options areSybase or Oracle.

Pironet AG (11.460)

Im Mediapark 5, D-50670 Cologne

http://www.pironet.com

(See Oracle.)

PLANATOL Systems (9.151)

International GmbHPostfach 62, D-83099 Rohrdorf

http://www.planatol.de

is a manufacturer of fold-gluing andfold-softening systems as well as glues andfold-softening concentrates for rotaryprinting. � The Opimatic Combijet systemswere developed especially for use in foldersof heatset, coldset, semi-commercial androtogravure presses. Its flexible systemstructure means that the Combijet systemcan be configured to suit individual cus-tomer specifications. System integrationwith operation via the press control desk ispossible with the Arcnet interface (option-al). The Combijet system applies the glue at


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web speeds of up to 18 m/s with claimedexact intermittent application for a glue-free cut-off. The AKS-100 nozzles used byPlanatol are highly wear-resistant and de-signed for several hundred million openingand closing switching movements. Highlywear-resistant ceramic nozzles provide athin-line glue application. Switching fromgluing and softening to just softening ispossible at all times. � In addition to linealgluing, Planatol also supplies systems forcross-gluing short cut-off print products.Guaranteed production speed with cross-gluing is up to 60,000 cylinder revs./h. �New additions to the product programmeare ink pump systems for commercial,heatset commercial, and newspaper rotarypresses as well as sheet-fed presses. Plana-tol supplies pneumatic pump systems for25 to 50, 200, 300 and 1000 kg ink con-tainers. The pneumatic pump systems aredesigned for use with interchangeable con-tainers and tanks. Customised installations,extraction stations, ink residues, mixingand processing systems as well as ink levelcontrollers complete the programme. Thepump systems are suitable for coldset,heatset, oxidative drying and UV dryinginks. � Planatol is at present installing theHurletron Electrocard System, designed forgluing-in cards at speeds of up to 90,000cards per hour, in several European coun-tries. Gluing is done directly on to the printproduct in the folder at full press speed.

Plasmon Data Ltd (10.751)

Whiting Way

GB-Melbourn, Royston, Herts SG8 6EN

http://www.plasmon.co.uk

is an international group of business-es (based in the U.K. and U.S.A.) in thefield of high-end, removable data storage.Plasmon develops and manufactures itsown optical drives, tape drives, jukeboxes,autoloaders, libraries and optical media.The company has a broad range of remov-able storage products available for mid- tohigh-end users, covering optical drives,rapidchangers and jukeboxes for 12 inchesWORM (write once, read many), 5.25 inch-es MO (magneto optic), CD-ROM/CD-R,DVD-RAM and media. In addition the com-pany offers tape drives and libraries forboth Magstar MP and 0.5 inches NCTP for-mats. Allstor, a subsidiary, develops en-abling software and NAS (Network AttachStorage) solutions. � According to the com-

pany, it works closely with recognised in-dependent software vendors (ISVs) in orderto supply solutions for a variety of applica-tions and platforms. Smart Storage is oneof those software vendors and will be part-nering Plasmon on their stand at IFRA99.

Plaut International (11.410)

Management ConsultingMax-von-Eyth-Str. 3

D-85737 Ismaning

is a group of consultants operatingon an international scale and is a GlobalPartner of SAP. Plaut is represented atmore than 20 locations in Europe, Northand South America and specialises in totalsolutions comprising strategy consultancy,personnel management, business processdesign, applications consultancy, control-ling and IT services/outsourcing. The PlautIndustry and Competence Centers providespecialised solutions for many branches ofindustry.

PolyCom (11.373)

3, rue de la Bourse, F-75002 Paris

is a subsidiary of Agence France-Presse, France Cables et Radio (of theFrance Télécom group) and of the SBF-Bourse de Paris and specialises in thebroadcasting of multimedia data by satel-lite. The services offered by PolyComcover: � Services for real-time distributionby satellite using SCPC (single channel percarrier) techniques which are suitable forthe needs of news agencies, using the prin-ciple of multiplexing channels for clientsand sub-addressing for a widely diversifiedcustomer base. � Satellite real-time broad-casting services in push multimedia mode,

using new DVB (digital video broadcasting)created by digital television operators, andthe Internet transmission standard IP (mul-ticast, unicast and broadcast modes). ManyPolyCom clients have adopted this newsystem of transmission via Eutelsat�s HotBird 3. Agence France-Presse and about 15other news agencies are customers of Poly-Com in Europe and Asia.

> Polyfibron � Rollin SA (8.946)

BP 70 Steinbach, F-68702 Cernay Cedex

is a leading European supplier ofnewspaper blankets who notes that everynewspaper press configuration has specificweb-feed requirements and consequentlyrequires blankets having different web-feedproperties. � On show will be Polyfibron �Rollin�s traditional packing, blankets suchas Polycell, Graffity and Reporter, and alsoPolyfibron � Rollin�s range of no-Packblankets including Polycell Version 20 andthe new neutral feeding Polycell Version32. Polyfibron � Rollin�s stand personnelwill discuss individual press configurations(4-high, 10-cylinder satellites, 9-cylindersatellites, Y-units and blanket/blanketunits) with visitors and propose solutionsaccordingly.

Presse Édition (P1)

16, rue Coypel, F-75013 Paris

is a journal published by Faits De So-ciétés, a publisher specialising in the com-munication industry. Presse Édition isaimed at production and publishing spe-cialists, production directors, buyers, etc.and at newspaper and trade publicationgroups, as well as all their partners in thegraphic production chain.

PressTech Controls Ltd (8.191)

PressTech House, Maxted Rd

GB-Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 7ED

http://www.presstech.co.uk

will show: � System Autotron 2400, atotally integrated register control systemdesigned specifically for newspaper pressesthat is also totally scaleable, from small tolarge systems. This concept involves fewerpress-mounted parts, integrated algorithmsand operator controls. � For the very popu-lar System Autotron 1000 range, we haveproduced an upgrade path to expand thesystem to the System Autotron 2400. �Webatron 3200, an automatic print-to-cutregister control for web fed presses. Each


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3200 unit controls a maximum of twowebs. � For magazine production,PressTech has designed the System Au-totron 2400C for commercial web offsetpresses and the System Autotron 2200 forcommercial gravure presses, both provid-ing totally integrated register control andeach with an upgrade path from the Sys-tem Autotron 1000 range. � Other productsin the PressTech range include the Chromaweb viewing system, FUTEC 100 percentflaw detection system and the Heliostat280 electrostatic assist. Ink systems includeTankmüller ink management and Viscomex500 viscosity control.

PressTronic AB (8.531)

Kolgruvegatan 9, S-417 07 Gothenburg

will show products including GLUE-MATIC, a complete gluing system for ro-tary presses. � GLUEMATIC 2000 and 3000combine all the necessary qualities a news-paper press requires in a gluing system. �GLUEMATIC 5000, a gluing system forcommercial printing which claims to givethe printer flexibility and quality. � ESS1000, the electronic skip slitter whichclaims to expand production possibilitiesfor all double round rotary presses. � EWC7000, a cutting system which claims tonearly eliminate dust problems and im-prove reliability in cutting.

tph The Printers House Ltd (8.905)

PO Box 273, IND-New Delhi 110001

http://www.indiamart.com/tph

is an India-based manufacturer ofweb offset printing machines with exten-

sive and state-of-the-art manufacturing fa-cilities equipped with Computer NumericalControlled (CNC) machines. tph has manu-factured, sold and installed over 4000units, in operation in over 30 countries. �The range of ORIENT web offset printingmachines include the most popular model,ORIENT SUPER, with a maximum speed of30,000 copies per hour, suitable for mid-size newspapers. � The ORIENT STANDARDmodel with a maximum speed of 16,000copies per hour is intended for smallernewspapers. � tph�s product range includesmono printing units with integral reel-stands; stack units which can be stacked upto 4-hi tower; 3-colour satellite units; anda range of folders with upper formers tohandle up to 10 webs. All printing units areequipped with solid stainless steel blanketand plate cylinders and lever style inkfountains. Optional features include pneu-matics, brushmist dampening systems, airbrakes, air shafts and more. tph also offerstheir printing units as add-ons to existingweb machines of different makes to in-crease the pagination or to obtain morecolours as per customer requirements.

PRO Anlagentechnik (9.201)

Siedlerstr. 48

D-71126 Gaufelden-Nebringen

http://www.rotasystem.com

will feature: � Its filtering, coolingsupply system, for optimal fountain solu-tion supply. � Fountain solution mixingsystem, an external mixing system whichsupplies up to four presses with optimallymetered fountain solution. � Sili-Quick,which mixes silicone concentrate to waterin an online process. Mixing is done manu-ally via a control knob in the range 0 to 30percent. � Fountain solution processing,which filters the fluid returning from thefountain pans and cools it to a desiredtemperature before returning it to the press.� Mobile band filter, for filtering any de-sired media. � Compact band filter, a sta-tionary band filter installed on the press forfiltering any desired media. � Mobile meas-uring station, which records all relevantparameters in the fountain solution and sil-icon. � Solvent mixing station, a systemfor the continuous mixing of solvent andwater. � Solvent supply system, which pro-vides a continuous supply of solventsstored outside the press hall. � Thermo-Cleaner, which eliminates germs and pre-

vents algae in the damping system by heat-ing the medium.

> ProImage (Europe) Ltd (11.365)

40 Bowling Green Lane

GB-London EC1R 0NE

http://www.newsway.com

will be exhibiting recently releasedVersion 3.50 of its NewsWay workflowmanagement solution for the newspaperindustry. � NewsWay is a web-server-basedproduct intended to streamline and auto-mate the prepress production of a newspa-per all the way to the pressroom. NewsWayaddresses workflow solutions for full orpartial digital production and for CTPworkflow. NewsWay is a modular productwhich can be configured as a single RIPand as a complex workflow system com-prising communications, edition planning,soft proof and scheduling, all in an inte-grated environment. � The NewsWay mod-ules are NewsWay RIP, NewsWay Impose,NewsWay Soft Proof, NewsWay Ink Con-trol, NewsWay Output Manager, NewsWayWAN Server and a host of tools that can beconfigured to specific requirements of eachpublisher. NewsWay is a highly scaleablesystem which can run on a single platformor a number of servers concurrently with asingle, web-browser-based, graphical userinterface. The system runs on standard PCequipment under Windows NT. The com-munications capabilities of NewsWayreportedly make it an ideal system for pagetransmission and facsimile applications.

Protec SA � Division Prensa (10.531)

Doctor Esquerdo, 66, E-28007 Madrid

http://www.protec.es

will show the EDICOMP SQL NewGeneration family of software solutions,designed to solve future requirements ofthe newspaper industry in a completelyopen and integrated technological environ-ment and to assimilate specific singularitiesof each enterprise organisation. Everymodule in this new family has functioningautonomy and can communicate with therest of existing solutions; when integrated,they reach a high level of automation forcoherent production flow. These applica-tions are based on any SQL data structurethat runs on Windows NT, UNIX or VMSenvironments; work either in Windows orMAC OS environments; and are open to thedevelopment of third party extensions. This


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new family of solutions is divided intothree suites: Advertising, Edition/Produc-tion and Documentation or Archiving. �CICLON encompasses modules related toadvertising workflow: management andhandling of orders; acceptance and pro-cessing of digital originals; insertion ofclassified and display ads sold at a cus-tomer�s site or through agencies or theInternet; integration of Quark and Photo-shop; digital archiving of originals; auto-matic makeup of classified ad pages; andmore. � MILENIUM encompasses modulesrelated to organisation of publication: pagedesign; elements edition; wire agencies;workflow management; journalists� accessto their newspaper�s digital archives and toInternet; automatic imposition of pages;communication with remote editing orprinting centres; elaboration of productionstatistics; management of different periph-erals and printing queues; and more. MILE-NIUM allows the management and controlof the different dummies of a publicationdepending on the departments in the pub-lishing organisation: by editorial organisa-tion criteria, by production criteria, byprinting centre criteria and even by type ofweb press configuration. � ARCANO en-compasses documentation and electronicarchiving. ARCANO is able to save andkeep the original interrelationship of thecontents generated by the newspaper en-

terprise (pages, texts, images, infographicsand HTML pages). It combines both docu-mentary and relational searches and allowsautomatic object or document loading, tomake cataloguing tasks easier. It also offersa wide range of tools for management andstatistic tracking. � At IFRA99, Protec willshow a Web module that makes access viaInternet/Intranet possible, and two new Ex-tensions, one to create and manage soundstorage and the other one to store pages inPDF format. ARCANO can work on twoindustry database engines, Oracle Contextand Basis Plus.

Purup-Eskofot AS (8.001)

Sønderskovvej 5, DK-8520 Lystrup

http://www.purup-eskofot.com

produces EskoScan Scanners, in usethroughout the newspaper industry. � The2024 CopyDot Scanner will be on displayalong with the new CopyDot retouchingsoftware PERfection. � A new addition isour A3 CopyDot scanner Vincent. � Purup-Eskofot�s CTP machine DMX 2737 is al-ready installed in many newspaper sitesworldwide and will be delivering plates atthe show. � NewAge, the workflow man-agement system which drives DMX, willalso be demonstrated. � A modular con-cept, the B2 CtF, will make its debut. Thissystem can be upgraded in the field fromB2 to B1 and from film to fully automatic

CTP whilst retaining the ability to outputfilm online. � Eskonet, which transmits fullpages between editorial and remote print-ing sites, will demonstrate advanced work-flow features such as automatic pagepairing.

Q.I. Press Controls (9.295)

PO Box 161, NL-4900 AD Oosterhout

http://www.qipc.com

will exhibit: � their fully closed loopIntelligent Register System (IRS), featuringa touch screen operator interface. The IRScombines automatic colour register, cut-offand sidelay control into one system. Onevirtually invisible (0.04 mm²) set of regis-termarks allows the IRS to monitor andcontrol register. Waste reduction of 20 per-cent is possible through �auto-make-ready�procedures. During complete production,colour-to-colour, fan-out, cut-off and side-lay are monitored. Q.I. Press Controlsclaims that its formula is affordable andcan be tailored to customer needs.

QTI (Quad/Tech Inc) (8.391)

N 64W 23110 Main St

USA-Sussex, WI 53089-5301

http://www.qtiworld.com

will show: � the Register GuidanceSystem (RGS V Series N), the first closedloop, colour-to-colour register system de-signed specifically for newspaper presses.The RGS V Series N automatically bringsthe printed image into register at make-ready and claims to maintain register dur-ing the entire run, even after blanket wash-es and splices, and it detects and correctsboth circumferential and lateral register er-rors simultaneously. � the Print-to-ProcessController 3000X (PPC 3000X), which pro-vides cut-off register control and unit-to-unit colour registration by controllingeither the compensating device or the platecylinder. The PPC 3000X can control mul-tiple webs, ribbons and unit-to-unit regis-ter from a single keyboard. The systemoffers automatic makeready capability withmark mode by recalling past configurationsand mark position. � the Register GuidanceSystem IV Series X (RGS IV Series X),a colour-to-colour register system thatclaims to provide high performance to weboffset printers with affordable technologyto increase quality, cut waste, and improveprofitability. The operator control stationshows a vertical representation of four-


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high towers. The RGS IV Series X uses asix-colour register mark pattern.

Quark Deutschland GmbH (11.410)

Eglosheimer Str. 41

D-71636 Ludwigsburg

http://www.quark.de

Its precise design possibilities in theareas of typography, layout and colourhave made QuarkXPress one of the mostimportant DTP tools. With the softwaretechnology XTensions, QuarkXPress can beenhanced with functions for special pro-duction and design specifications. Quark-XPress is available for Macintosh, PowerMacintosh and Windows. � Quark Publish-ing System: QPS is a workgroup-basedDTP editorial management and productionsystem that integrates QuarkXPress withapplications for text processing, documenttracking and editorial management. QPSallows authors, editors and layout spe-cialists to work on publications simultane-ously. � Quark Digital Media System:QuarkDMS is an asset management systemfor storing and managing digital data. Itprovides the possibility to store, locate byfull-text search and re-use not onlyQuarkXPress documents, but also PDFs, MSOffice documents, images, texts, and allother data formats. QuarkDMS is aclient/server database technology that canbe used on future Quark products and, dueto its open architecture, can be connectedto other manufacturers� systems. The tech-nology integrates client/server and data-base systems with Quark electronic pub-lishing products for print and Internetpublications, as well as other selected ap-plications from other manufacturers, suchas Adobe Photoshop or MS Word. Quark-DMS version 1.0 runs with Oracle8. Otherstandard databases, such as Microsoft SQLServer, will be supported by later productversions.

R.G. Srl (9.271)

Via G. Carducci 26, I-20123 Milan


Reeves Spa (9.241)

Strada per Tavazzano

I-26855 Lodivecchio (LO)

http://www.reeves.it

manufactures a comprehensive lineof offset printing blankets. � Each Vulcan

blanket has been developed to satisfy aspecific need in the market place. � Reevesintroduces its newly engineered Vulcan Ed-itor, a high-speed web blanket available inpositive and neutral web feeding versions.

Reuters Europe SA (11.230)

PO Box 436, CH-1211 Geneva 6

http://www.reuters.com

will show its full range of mediaservices deliverable via satellite or Internetto a PC, Macintosh or client-owned equip-ment. Representatives will show: � TheReuters News Pictures Service, news photosof the day�s top world news about politics,disasters, business, entertainment andsports for newspapers, magazines, televi-sion and online publishers; � The ReutersPhotobase, an electronic archive of severalyears of news photos accessed by ISDNdial-up; � The Reuters Pictures Archive, acentral database of all Reuters picturesdelivered on Reuters News Picture Serviceaccessed via the Public Internet; � TheReuters News Graphics Service with itscompanion CD-ROM archive, illustratingthe news and forthcoming events using thecreative design and drawing skills of aworldwide team of graphics journalists; �The Reuters World Service and the ReutersBusiness Report, designed for all news me-dia including press, television and radioproviding regularly updated 24-hour cov-erage of global happenings from political,diplomatic and social issues to disasters,human interest stories, science, sport andbusiness news, analysis, comment andforecasts for business, economics and fi-nance environments; � Reuters Onlinenews for Internet sites and online publish-ers written, formatted and updated specifi-cally for the way online users read thenews; � The Reuters NewsManager, a soft-ware application designed for news, imageand media reception, sorting, printing,archiving and retransmission.

> Rexroth Indramat (8.909)

Bürgermeister-Dr.-Nebel-Str. 2

D-97816 Lohr/Main

http://www.rexroth.com/indramat

produces a digital drive and controlsystem used worldwide in shaftless printingpresses for higher claimed levels of produc-tivity and reliability. This system synchro-nises digital, intelligent single drives inprinting units, draw rollers, folders,

winders, rotary punches, size-cutters, etc.The elimination of torsional elasticity andgear backlash has a positive influence onprinting quality. Standard functions of thesystem include web tension and registercontrols and electronic cam discs, eliminat-ing gear adjustment as well as additionalcontrol electronics. The in-register engage-ment of printing units during production(flying job change) reduces changeovertimes. Depending on the requirements ofthe press construction, 0,1 kW to 93 kWdrives with different designs are available.The motors can be supplied with air andfluid cooling. The decentralised concept al-lows maximum press flexibility in multi-web production in large press installationscomprising several sections. The optical fi-bre loop of the Sercos interface transmitsthe data to the drives. Serial interfaces andbus circuits facilitate the connection to thehigher-level press control system. Standardfunctions, synchronised operation and in-dependent secondary actions can be simplyparametrised. System start-up and diagno-sis is realised via the Windows- and menu-based Syntop control interface. � The fol-lowing products will be shown for the firsttime at IFRA99: the modular DIAX04 drivegeneration is extended by the addition ofthe HDS05.2 control device with a per-formance of P[mech] 45 kW and theHVE04.2 supply units with a performanceof P[mech] = 60 kW. These components en-hance the possibilities for new drive con-cepts in newspaper printing. The Ecodrivedrive series has also been extended: theDKC02.3-200 offers a control device fordrive performances up to 18 kW.

> RIMA System GmbH (8.923)

Postfach 27 03 49, D-40526 Düsseldorf

is a manufacturer of complete post-press solutions for newspapers (up to 48pages) and for inline finishing (conveying,cutting, compensating stacking, blocking,strapping and palletising) of semi-commer-cial products. Copy stream transportingand finishing, from the folder delivery tothe finished pallet, are configured into atotal solution. RIMA System will focus at-tention on the following post-press equip-ment at IFRA99: � a high-level copystream conveyor and the new RS 31 com-pensating stacker with several new fea-tures. In addition to the products displayed,a video presentation will demonstrate


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further applications, such as automaticpalletising.

Rockwell Automation � (8.591)

Allen BradleyDenbigh Rd, Bletchley

GB-Milton Keynes, Bucks MK1 1EP

http://www.ab.com

will show the PrintLogix range ofpress controls comprising: � PlantView,with plant wide modular management,monitoring, information and reportinghardware and software packages. Modulesfor production planning and monitoring,reel management, automatic impositionand a RIP interface for pre-setting will beon display. � PressView, with ergonomiccentralised control desks for operator con-trol of all printing functions. � PressLogix,which is the range of print specific I/Omodules interfacing to the latest standardAllen Bradley CongrolLogix processors.

> The Rosetta Stone (10.201)

ConsultancyStaalkade 7b, NL-1011 JN Amsterdam

http://www.rosetta.nl

has specialised in Internet publishingsystems for classifieds since 1995, withclients that include large newspapers inEurope, the United States and Canada. � Inthe last year Rosetta has formed alliancesfor integration with CCI Europe, IPA Sys-

tems and Alfa to provide advanced Internetadvertising systems for jobs, classifieds andeditorial. � According to the company, us-ing open standards and scaleable systemarchitecture, Rosetta systems enable news-papers and magazines to place and receiveclassified advertisements and jobs via theInternet. Advanced features include a spe-cialised classified search engine, securepayment transactions, e-commerce mod-ules, mini-sites for advertisers, integratedbanner ads, web-based e-mail integrationand content management.

> ROTASYSTEM (9.201)

Vertriebs GmbHJohann-Karg-Str. 44

D-85540 Haar/Salmdorf

will present: � hot-air dryers, theVits-Sirius hot-air dryer with integratedafter-burning and Vits-Rotoline and Helioshot-air dryers for the semi-commercial sec-tor; � Vits-Rotofly autopaster that operatesat speeds up to 15 m/s for all web widths; �chill roll frame with a web draw measuringdevice as well as adjustable chill roll forexact web guidance; � Vits-Inline Finish-ing comprising a varnishing roller, glue ap-plication roller, perforating and punchingroller, folding stations, inline cutters andVits-Rotocut flat sheet delivery; and �Rotasystem glue applications systems, in-cluding the EcoGlue system, a low-cost

system for intermittent gluing and foldsoftening; the ContiGlue system, an effi-cient system for continuous gluing andfold softening; and the InterGlue system,which satisfies all important functions inits standard version and which can beexpanded with various options.

> rotoclean GmbH (8.957)

Basler Str. 115, D-79115 Freiburg

will present: � a new type of blanketwashing system for newspaper rotarypresses. The blanket washing system is of-fered as a closed system. As a modular sys-tem offering simple integration, especiallyinto existing rotary presses, it is possible toadapt the level of automation of the blan-ket washing system to suit the individualcustomer�s wishes. The system philosophyis based on a simple logic and the follow-ing concepts: robust technique; modularcharacter; mobile or fixed application;portability due to low weight and compactsize; simple assembly; good access to thecylinders, also with integrated blanketwashing device; no splashing of washingagent and water; and low maintenance.

Ryco Graphic (9.291)

Manufacturing Inc2181 S Foster Ave, USA-Wheeling, IL 60090

introduces an enhanced dampeningsystem, utilising the advanced devices andcontrol theory: � Ryco will also exhibit thePTM Mark IV, which is a new large capaci-ty mixer for spray dampening systems. TheMark IV features complete back-up toeliminate emergency situations. The mixeris also compatible with existing spraydampening systems. � In addition, Rycowill also be displaying the new 8000 Sili-cone Applicator which features cantilevermounting, universal non-tip silicone trayand multiple motor locations for flexiblemounting. � For enhancing folder delivery,Ryco will be displaying a new lubricatingspray system for the folder.

SAP AG (8.651)

Postfach 14 61, D-69185Walldorf

http://www.sap.com/media

On the basis of its R/3 technology,SAP develops complete solutions for select-ed markets, such as the media industry. �SAP Media combines standard businessprocesses with functions tailored to certainindustries and companies. According to


A rotoclean blanket washing unit inside a printing unit. The blanket washing system is modular and can beintegrated into existing rotary presses.

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SAP, it bridges the gap between productionsystems and business processs, and encom-passes new technology. � In the media in-dustry, SAP�s customers include a varietyof organisations large and small, frommulti-national publishing houses to spe-cialty publishers, from printing companiesto radio and television broadcasters, fromonline publishers to music and film pro-duction businesses. � IS-M/AM (Advertis-ing Management): this is the core applica-tion for handling all processes related toselling, booking, and billing advertisementsin print media and electronic media. It alsosupports marketing activities designed torecruit agencies and win new advertisers. Itcovers all aspects of order processing, andallows flexible billing according to individ-ually defined rules and settlement of com-mission fees. Open interfaces are providedfor pre-production systems, allowing themto be combined with the business applica-

tions to form fully integrated, end-to-endprocesses the length of value chain. �IS-M/SD (Media Sales and Distribution formedia such as newspapers and magazines):efficient functions for pro-active marketingand efficient processing of all types of cus-tomer orders. It supports the full range ofprocesses, from winning new subscriptionsand single-copy sales, to managing sub-scriptions, to sales and distribution viawholesalers and retailers. IS-M/SD providessupport for circulation planning, distribu-tion, postal and dedicated delivery services.This extends to invoicing and settlement ofcommission fees, and of charges for deliv-ery services. � SAP Media and SAP BW:according to the company, SAP Media canbe integrated seamlessly and profitablywith SAP Business Information Warehouse(SAP BW). SAP BW is a data warehousethat can be implemented in a short time-frame. It comes with Business Content,

preconfigured information sources, meta-data and reports tailored specifically to theinformation and analysis demands of themedia industry, to the planners and deci-sion-makers within an organisation and toparticular types of knowledge workerswithin a company, saving time and moneyin development. � The Kay Features of SAPBW at a glance: An end-to-end solutionfrom SAP designed for a company�s busi-ness needs and preconfigured for R/3 bythe makers of R/3. It ships with BusinessContent � ready-made extraction routines,meta-data, information models, reports andchannels with analysis and reporting capa-bilities for a company�s needs.

SAXoTECH AS (11.420)

PO Box 449, DK-9000 Aalborg

http://www.saxotech.com

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torial publishing solution for multimedia news production, wireservices, automated pagination, photo booking, automatic im-age processing, digital archiving (for text, images, graphics andpages), dynamic Internet publishing and Internet-based editorialproduction. All modules use the same intuitive user-friendly in-terface. Highlights at IFRA99 include: � SAXoPRESS Any-WARE: Without any SAXoPRESS software installed on a work-station, a user can access the full functionality of SAXoPRESSfrom within an Internet browser, including integrated pagemakeup, image processing, archiving and production manage-ment. This new technology allows writers, editors, productionmanagers, etc. to work with and monitor all productionprocesses from standard Web browsers. � Archive: The archiv-ing system automatically produces live/PDF documents ofarchived pages with links to the archiving system. Additionalsearches in the database can be performed by clicking on arti-cles and images in the PDF document. � NetNews � This Inter-net publishing client enables users to attach banners and otherads to automatically published articles. Internet publishing isintegrated with the SAXoPRESS Editorial System, minimisingneed for a separate Internet newsdesk. � SAXoImageProcessorPro: This module enables easy and quick automatic image pro-cessing with advanced image flow and picture processing.

Scangraphic (8.851)

PrePress Technology GmbHPostfach 2 28 71, D-22880Wedel

http://www.scangraphic.de

will show: � The Scantext Futuro News film imager, de-veloped especially for newspaper production, which provideshigh single page output by means of page pairing; the softwareRIP combines two newspaper pages to a single imaging process.Single and double pages, a well as two-page-spreads, can beoutput without changing the material width and in mixed se-quence. Scangraphic claims that the product�s working methodof imaging to standing material within the drum guaranteesmaximum register precision and reproducibility and that thehigh-precision optical modules guarantee an optimal dot struc-ture throughout the image. The imager works with a variablelens system that generates adjustable laser spots to suit differentresolutions between 1016 and 2540 dots/in. A throughput of79 newspaper pages per hour in Berlin format (315 x 470 mm) isachieved by use of air-cushioned mirror motors, a precisionspindle and innovative electronics. Besides the imaging func-tion, it is an advantage for newspaper production that the filmsare register-punched. Different punching patterns are offeredfor the different printing presses, and performance of imagingbetween the punching heads and output all press control ele-ments in a single imaging run may save material and time.

> SCANPIX (11.150)

Gjörwellsgatan 22, S-105 17 Stockholm

http://www.scanpix.net

is a group of photo agencies in Scandinavia with local of-fices in Stockholm and Oslo. � Scanpix provides a daily onlineservice to 150 newspaper and magazine customers in Scandi-navia, comprising material from international agencies and

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further development of the Thorsted insert-ing principle; however, the finished prod-ucts with inserts are conveyed from theinserting machine for further treatment viathe gripper conveyor, which makes thelocation of the subsequent packaging linesfully independent of the location of theinserting machine. Among the differentoperating modes of the machine, zoneoperation can be emphasised to optimisethe consumption of both jacket section andinserts. � Also on the stand, apart from theInserting Machine A 855 with 8 insert sta-tions, a stacker of the type K 216, Under-wrapper UP 660 and Cross Strapping Sys-tem of the type SO 1750K will be shown.

> SMB Schwede (9.271)

Maschinenbau GmbHPostfach 51

D-95497 Goldkronach

will show for the first time the Air-Plus inline (Ai1) longitudinal strappingmachine in a high-performance packagingline. This machine was developed on thebasis of the AirPlus concept presented lastyear. The Ai1 allows bundle strapping inthe direction of transport. The concept al-lows longitudinal strapping without dis-turbing vertical mechanical conveying. �The packaging line will be completed bySMB N3 machines, the Delta II plastic-wrapping machine and the Cyklop Delta IIIS side-sealing machine. � Featured fromthe range of SMB standard strapping ma-chines will be the latest SM1 version. �Available for discussions on the joint standwill be SMB personnel and representativesof the company�s cooperative partners fromGermany, Finland, France, Italy, theNetherlands and Switzerland.

> Bernd Schwegmann (9.301)

GmbH & Co. KGWernher-von-Braun-Str. 14

D-53501 Grafschaft-Gelsdorf

is a manufacturer of printing chemi-cals and will present the following prod-ucts: � Schwego Soft 2000: fountain solu-tion additives, constantly adapted to suitcurrent market requirements. � RapidUltraclean 8808: an environment-friendly,water-based blanket washing agent with ahigh boiling point. � Schwego Mat 8449-8450: a new blanket washing agent forwashing systems, obtainable as AIII versionor as washing agent with a high boiling

local news coverage from 17 staff photo-graphers. Scanpix has been offering cus-tomers access to digital archives on the In-ternet since 1996. The archive has 500,000high-res photos online. Web-hosting facili-ties for customers� own material areprovided. � The latest product, Picture-gate.com, is a web site which offers inter-national agencies a gateway to the Scandi-navian market. According to the company,digital photos made available to Scanpixwill be presented without delay on Picture-gate.com, where they can be accessed bycustomers according to territorial rights.

Druckfarbenfabrik (9.541)

Gebr. Schmidt GmbHPostfach 94 01 30


http://www.gs-druckfarben.de

will be present to discuss latest de-velopments and topics in the newspaperindustry with its customers from all overthe world. All questions will be dealt within pursuit of ideal solutions.

Scholpp Montage GmbH (9.001)

Postfach 61 02 35

D-70309 Stuttgart

http://www.scholpp.de

is an international forwarding agentspecialising in the management of customsformalities and production of export docu-ments. At IFRA99, the company will dis-cuss its activities in Germany, Europe andoverseas: assembly, disassembly and re-assembly of printing presses, up to theircommissioning, as well as complete movesof printing operations with electro-hy-draulic hoisting gantries (individuallymatched to suit the hall height, width, andhoisting performance) and re-programmingof SPS controls. The company operatesthroughout Europe with its own transportvehicles, especially designed for transport-ing printing units, fork-lift trucks (up to20 tonnes) and cranes (up to 600 tonneshoisting capability), as well as overseas.

> Schur (8.925)

Packaging Systems AS (DK)PO Box 507

DK-8700 Horsens

will present a new inserting machine,the Thorsted Inserting Machine A 855,which has a production speed of up to35,000 copies per hour. � The A 855 is a

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point. � Schwego Sorb 8226: thermallycondensed filter matting for fountain solu-tion loops. � Schwego Gel 8186: roller pro-tection paste. � Schwego Fix 8110: cleanerfor fountain solution loops. � dH-Fix 8230:anti-corrosive hardening agent for systemwater with anti-bacterial formulation.

Sema Group Sae (11.060)

Albarracin, 25, E-28037 Madrid

will show, under the acronym DMP(Digital Media Press), a complete suite ofapplications for editorial solutions. Basedon a client-server editorial system core,DMP claims to offer a complete, powerful,flexible and scaleable solution. DMP offersplatform independent solutions, integratingindustry standards such as Adobe InDesign,QuarkXPress, SQL Server and Oracle. Withits modular architecture, DMP can inte-grate with existing solutions on the pro-duction environment, such as input de-vices, OPI, queue, managers, image pro-cessing systems and more. DMP also offersa full set of tools which allow customers tocreate and control both the standard anddigital editions of their publications. An in-tranet solution is also included, allowingremote clients to create pages and contentusing a single browser and standard tech-nologies. The main modules of the DMPsolution are: MIP (Advertising integrationmodule), SCD (Sport classification system),SCB (Stock classification system), Protoweb(digital edition), text/photo reception sys-tems and archiving systems.

Sergio Chiesa Srl (11.375)

Corso Sempione, 52, I-20154 Milan

http://www.datasport.it

is a news agency known for itsDatasport brand and has been deliveringinformation to newspapers and televisionfor the past 15 years. Sergio Chiesa sup-plies the latest news, scores and statisticsfor all types of sports, all over the world,around the clock. Sergio Chiesa offers afull range of services to the Italian news-paper and television market, as well as forteletext and the Internet: business news, TVand cinema listings and events pro-grammes. Our Web site contains up-to-the-minute sports news with photos of dailyglobal events. It also provides users accessto a database of football (soccer) informa-tion. Services offered include: � For sports:scores, classifications, statistics, trivia,


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infographics and press releases; � Stockmarket listings, national and regional TVprogrammes, cinema programmes for allcities in Italy, events listings, calendars,games and current infographics; � Forusers: creation and maintenance of Websites, teletext system management and afootball (soccer) information database.

SI Service Imprimerie Sarl (9.521)

51, av. des Piliers

F-94210 La Varenne St Hilaire


Sicpa-Sinclair BV (8.791)

PO Box 248, NL-6900 AE Zevenaar

is the specialised manufacturer ofhigh quality inks for the newspaper indus-try within the Swiss multinational Sicpagroup. Sicpa-Sinclair continuously exam-ines raw materials which are better for thehuman race and entire environment andthus produces inks based on clean mineraloils as well as mineral oil free inks, bothwith very good rub-resistance, qualitypress behaviour and good recycling proper-ties for the paper industry. New raw mate-rials permit us to adjust the inks for everyrubber quality on the rollers with regard toswell and shrink behaviour. We have re-cently developed inks for the newest insertsystems like those from Müller Martini andFerag. Our sister company Sicpa OY fromFinland is our stand partner and will focuson the following exhibition items: � highquality four colour printing; � measuringof CIELAB colour space, dot gain and trap-ping; � elements for controlled printing:water, water balance, stable printing andlow waste; and � ecological targets, cleanvegetable oil based inks and wash ups andwaste ink processing.

Siegwerk Druckfarben (8.081)

GmbH & Co. KGAlfred-Keller-Str. 55

D-53721 Siegburg

http://www.siegwerk.de

will be on hand to discuss latest de-velopments and advances in the printinginks sector. Information provided will in-clude that concerning scented inks andvarnishes, as well as fountain agent addi-tives. Focus will also be on new workingaids, i.e. the new coldset colour mixingchart on newsprint and ValsaMatt OClightly coated newsprint. Visitors will also

have the opportunity to try out the Sieg-werk colour mixing trainer, a PC game thatsimulates the mixing of spot colour inks.

> Siemens Business (11.170)

Services GmbH & Co. OHGGeschäftseinheit Medien

Löffelstr. 40

D-70597 Stuttgart

is active as a consultant, systems in-tegrator and full-service provider to themedia industry. Extensive specialisedknow-how and worldwide uniform meth-ods (Chestra) are used to optimise cus-tomers� business processes, enter newbusiness fields and develop innovative so-lutions from components or integrate theminto existing production environments. Incooperation with its service lines, the com-pany offers a range of services for mediaoperations, covering the production chainfrom consult, to design, to building, oper-ating and managing; and the company is afull-service provider in the areas of con-sulting, design, integration and outsourc-ing. The company will highlight the fol-lowing products at its IFRA99 presentation:� an integrated solution based on SAP,with integration of the SAP industry pack-age for commercial ad management, SAP-IS/MAM, with the alfa PageOne ad designeditor, as well as the PPI production plan-ning and full-page output solutions. � Dig-ital newspaper archive, with integration ofthe company-wide GIAG archive solu-tion/multimedia database for newspaperpublishing houses, including multimediaarchive, divided into text, image, agencytext, agency image, finished pages and ads;ad and finished page archive; and auto-matic agency input of text and images viaIPTC header. � Web consulting/Web servic-es (set-up, hosting, etc.).

> Siems & Partner (10.192)

Messen und Design GmbHSchillerstr. 13, D-24116 Kiel

and communi@ction offer integratedmarketing services for publishers and sup-pliers from a single source. � Siems & Part-ner create environments for dynamic cor-porate presentations. The company focuseson branch offices, customer and servicesectors, conference centres, showrooms,customer forums and especially exhibitionsand events. The design and realisation ofrepresentative rooms Siems & Partner em-

ploys specialists from the fields of architec-ture, design, electronic media and market-ing communication. � communi@actionspecialises in communication consultancyand classical advertising, press and publicrelations, print products, online communi-cation, organising events and presentationsat exhibitions. The advantages offered tothe customer by these two cooperatingcompanies include utilisation of existingspecialised knowledge: As communi@ctionand Siems & Partner have worked togetherwith numerous companies in the news-paper industry for many years at the IfraExpo, logical synergies develop. There is nolonger a need for coordination betweenspecialised agencies, and there are fewercommunication interfaces. In addition,there is transparent budgeting and ac-counting from a single source, instead ofcomplicated controlling of numerous indi-vidual budgets and suppliers. The referenceproject at IFRA99 is the completely newIfra Expo presentation. In addition, thecommunication experts will be responsiblefor six other corporate presentations atIFRA99. Featured on the stand will be ex-amples of projects carried out for the in-dustry. Every afternoon from 16.00 duringIFRA99, an informal gathering of industrymarket specialists will be held on the stand.

Signode Bernpak GmbH (8.944)

Greuel 1a, D-42897 Remscheid-Lennep

is a manufacturer of industrial pack-ing systems for the graphics industry. Sig-node equipment is used for strappingnewspapers, magazines as well as otherprinted products. The company�s productprogramme includes semi-automatic andautomatic strapping machines; automaticstretch-film winding machines as well aspolypropylene and polyester strapping ma-chines. � At this year�s Ifra Expo, Signodewill show a Newsmaster 5500 automaticstrapping machine with which newspaperand magazine bundles are cross-strappedwithout turning the bundle. � Smooth andglossy products, e.g. magazines and inserts,can be secured with the Uni 300-MS thatwill be presented with the following systemadvantages: processing of slippery, sensi-tive products, protective bundle transportthrough slip-torque infeed conveyor;bundle alignment through powered sideslip-torque conveyor; bundle compressionby 1000 N-Presse; operating reliability


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through a compact strapping module; inte-gration into existing or new compensatingstackers; simple maintenance by an ex-changeable strapping module as well as ahigher level of availability by quick-change tape dispenser and automatic tapeloading system. � Signode will also featurethe Uni-2 strapping module that can be ex-changed within minutes for maintenancepurposes. The strapping machine can con-tinue operation with a spare strappingmodule while the other module is beingserviced. Also shown will be the Uni 200strapping machine.

Sinedità Srl (11.330)

Via Trecate 34/8

I-10141 Torino

http://www.sinedita.it

will exhibit an array of solutions forpublishing printed and online products. �The Newspaper Publishing System, avail-able on both Mac and Windows platforms,controls the acquisition of material fromnews and photo agencies; incoming articlesfrom freelances and reporters; the selectionof photos; and their cropping, scaling andpositioning in the page. Page layout istightly integrated with a sophisticated texteditor. The system is based on standardsoftware and hardware components. � TheMulti-object Archive stores and indexesimages, advertising graphics, info-graphics,unformatted texts, agency news, articles,headlines, captions, single pages and entirepublications. The archive interfaces withpowerful search tools and a user friendlyinterface. � The IntelliPlanner, an applica-tion that helps plan the editorial content ofa publication, assigns subjects and tasks tosingle newspaper sections and to individu-als; organises articles within sections andpages; and prioritises articles to determinetheir position on the page. IntelliPage canalso propose ideal page-layouts to be usedin live production. � Sinedita offers severalapplications for web publishing: PressOn-Line automatically produces a HTML copyof the printed newspaper content on theweb, and PDF copies of the publication areavailable. WebMate is an application thatpublishers can use to create communityservices online. It contains all the basictools necessary for authoring and editingcontents for such a service. Fully basedon Internet technology, it allows remotecreation and administration of web pages.

Sitma Machinery Spa (8.311)

Via Vignolese 1927

I-41057 Spilamberto (MO)

http://www.sitmagroup.com

will present: � System for NewspaperReturns Sitma 924: the system has beendeveloped for the control of returned news-papers. According to Sitma, it is able toprocess tabloids and broadsheets sizes ofvarious thicknesses. The system is con-trolled and managed by a PC and a soft-ware system that can be used offline orconnected to the host computer. All thecopies loaded in a feeder are conveyedunderneath a bar code reader or a scannerthat provides the capability to read the barcode printed on the newspapers. The sys-tem can run up to 12,000 copies per hour.� Automatic Wrapping Machine Sitma960L: especially designed for the high-speed wrapping of bundles of newspapers.The version exhibited will be equippedwith a side sealing station to completelyclose bundles up to 100 mm high. Over100 mm and up to 400 mm the bundles aresleeve-wrapped with automatic exclusionof the side sealing station. Wrapping speedis up to 50 bundles/minute. Above line canbe connected to all the existing type ofstackers of production lines. � The Sitma978B Covermounting Unit has been espe-cially designed for the synchronised pick-ing up and depositing of rigid or flexibleitems accurately onto the main productwith a timed movement. The machine picksup the product from the hopper using suc-tion cups which extract the product duringthe stop pause timing of the mechanism;extracts the product from the hopper witha rotating action of the pick-up arm; de-posits the item removed onto the mainproduct at a constant speed and with per-fect timing (on request it can be glued ontothe base product).

Roy Söderqvist ABA Graphic House Company (8.531)

Risbindaregatan 2

S-422 46 Hisings Backa

has offices in Gothenburg, Stock-holm, Malmö, Kinna, Oslo and Copen-hagen, with Gothenburg as head office.Roy Söderqvist AB incorporated the com-pany PMEC Industrieautomation AB inJanuary, 1999 Together with PMEC, RoySöderqvist claims to be a total servicecompany for the graphic industry with

knowledge in print technology, mechanics,electricity, electronics drive systems andcontrol systems. � Roy Söderqvist AB willshow its new shaftless drive system.

Solco NV (8.921)

Zwaluwbeek 14, B-9150 Kruibeke

will launch several new products atIFRA99, including: � new Dampstar addi-tives for newspaper printing, to ensure reli-able and stable production. � new Solstarwashes, classified as NON-V.O.C. for a moreecological maintenance. � chemical spe-cialities, such as Roller Oil and Solgel, forsmooth production. Solco OffsetproductsNV is situated in Kruibeke, Belgium, nearAntwerp. As a subsidiary of Fuji-HuntPhotographic Chemicals, Solco maintainsits existing business while acting as theEuropean centre of the Fuji-Hunt Press-room Chemicals Division for production,research and technical support.

Solna Offset AB (8.771)

PO Box 582, S-175 26 Järfälla

http://www.solnaoffset.com

presents its broad range of single-cir-cumference, single-width web offset presssystems for the newspaper and commercialprinting industry. Solna�s range comprisesnewspaper and semi-commercial presseswith both vertical and horizontal web leadalternatives and offers a wide range offolders and commercial heatset presses. Inaddition to its familiar horizontal systems,Solna also offers three new vertical con-cepts: the Solna G150, the Solna G100 andthe Solna D400. � Solna G150 is intendedfor medium-size newspapers, magazinesand other semi-commercial printing on un-coated stock. It features remotely con-trolled ink fountains and plate registersand is designed to be a complement to ex-isting Solna presses as an add-on unit. �The Solna G100 is a less automated alter-native, which can be added to any existingsingle-width press. � The SoIna D400 isSolna�s most sophisticated vertical pressconcept. It is a highly automated press in-tended for advanced and demanding news-paper and semi-commercial production.

SSB Strapping Systeme (8.943)

Bindlach GmbHAm Bahnhof 3, D-95463 Bindlach

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for the mailroom. On show will be: � aSSB 1600 LK flexible longitudinal strap-ping machine that handles up to 38 cross-strapped bundles per minute withoutbundle turning. � Also featured will be across-strapping machine with integratedsingle-copy station for strapping verysmooth and sensitive products.

Steyrermühl Papierfabrik � (8.731)

und Verlags AGFabriksplatz 1, A-4662 Steyrermühl

has two paper machines (PM3 andPM4) with a total capacity of 450,000tonnes of newsprint and online calanderedmagazine paper containing recycled wastepaper, suitable for offset and gravure print-ing. � Econews (40, 42.5, 45, 48.8 und52 g/m²): newsprint contains recycledwaste paper for web offset, with and with-out drying. Uses include four-colour print-ing for newspapers, freesheets, newspaperinserts and telephone and address directo-ries. � Econews soft calendered (45, 48.8and 52 g/m²): Area of use include four-colour printing for newspaper inserts. �Ecoset and Ecogravure (45, 49, 52, 56 and60 g/m²): magazine printing paper contain-ing recycled waste paper for web offsetwith drying and for gravure printing. Usesinclude four-colour printing for magazines,periodicals, freesheets, newspaper insertsand telephone and address directories.

> Sun Chemical Europe (11.240)

Cow Lane, GB-Watford, Herts WD2 6PL

http://www.sunchemical.com

will present the solutions for thecoldset graphic arts industry: from

newsprint to �enhanced papers;� from con-ventional to keyless inking systems; fromanilox to digital; and from acid to alkalisystems. Sun Chemical�s team will be onhand to discuss solutions. � New technolo-gy will be shown, such as the new �Vista�Process Ink Range, Sun Blade and PolarCool Black Ink Range, plus the latest devel-opments in Fount Solutions.

Sun Microsystems GmbH (11.160)

Postfach 13 36

D-85672 Grasbrunn

is a supplier of Unix-based worksta-tions and server solutions for the entirepublishing market. The company specialis-es in scaleable and fail-safe cluster solu-tions for production systems. Sun Micro-systems supplies technologies for high-speed �memory networks� in the form ofhubs, switches, FCAL-based disks and stor-age systems as well as for Java-based ad-ministration and maintenance components.

sydios it-solutions gmbh (10.681)

Brunnenstr. 111, D-13355 Berlin

is one of the leading suppliers of ITsolutions in the Berlin/Brandenburg region.Headquartered in Berlin and with branchoffices in all major business centres, the200 sydios personnel serve customers invarious branches of industry. � With morethan 30 experienced SAP-R/3 consultants,the company, in its capacity as SAP Com-petence Center, covers the entire range ofSAP standard modules in the areas of ac-counting, logistics, personnel and treasurymanagement. � Other activities include re-alisations of R/3 industry solutions based

on IS-B (banking), IS-MAM (publishing),IS-RE (real estate) and computing centreservices. � sydios considers its role to actas a service provider that accompanies cus-tomers in all stages of a project, from con-sulting, analysing and planning up to theproduction start-up and ongoing supportof the application. � sydios offers its com-puting centre service to allow customers anefficient utilisation of SAP software and atthe same time reduce operating costs in thelong term.

System Integrators UK Ltd (11.110)

Turners Dr

GB-Thatcham, Berks RG19 4QE

http://www.sii.com

will unveil its new strategic vision tothe European market and introduce a rangeof advanced new solutions for the publish-ing market, based around the GroupWareconcept. Highlights of Sii's presence atIFRA99 include: � Sii's Insiight editorialsolution based on Lotus Notes and Domino.It features Sii's Universal Newsgram Archi-tecture which allows for the integration ofsolutions including pagination tools suchas Adobe's InDesign and QuarkXPress andenables the tracking of individual elementsutilising the IFRAtrack specification. � Thenew Insiight advertising solution: Sii willpreview the first step towards the creationof Sii's advertising solution for both tradi-tional and web-based advertising. InsiightAdvertising will feature a full customer re-lationship management layer with integra-tion to third-party call centre facilities. �Sii will unveil Insiight Internet PortalTools, to enable newspapers and their new


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media divisions to provide compelling,revenue-generating applications for thenewspaper industry. Shown for the firsttime at IFRA99 are Sii's Adverticals, a setof web-based tools which include real es-tate, automobile and job listing tools, aswell as e-commerce, city guide and com-munity-orientated calendar applications. �Sii also offers its GroupWare intranet envi-ronment for newspapers.

> technotrans (8.959)

systems gmbhSchwalbenstr. 7, D-86391 Stadtbergen

http://www.technotrans.de

will present its expertise in the fieldof fluid-handling in offset presses. � Spe-cial attention will be focused on the newecoclean.line as a recycling system for usedwashing agents from offset printing plants.This special filter system reduces thequantities of used agents to a minimum,thereby also reducing expensive disposaland purchasing costs. Recycling levels of95 percent can be achieved. � In addition,technotrans will show the microspray.linespray damping system, the vario.fill andconti.flow ink supply systems in conjunc-

tion with an ink metering system as well asthe gamma.line and delta.line fountainsolution mixers. The microspray.line spraydamping system is already installed onseveral newspaper rotary presses and isreported to produce good results. An actualspray bar will be used to demonstrate theworking method and the advantages ofthe system. With the ink supply systems,technotrans will show suitable versionsof ink tank systems tailored for all typesof offset printing operations, combinedwith an ink metering and mixing systemfor the production of small quantities ofspot colour directly at the printing plant.� Also featured will be the handy.fill inkcartridge system. Customers will also beinformed about developments concerningthe fountain solution handling systems.

> Tecnavia SA (10.591)

Via Cadepiano 28

CH-6917 Barbengo (Lugano)

http://www.tecnavia.ch

presents new web-related products,Gallery Maker and TIS. Tecnavia tests itsproducts on Macs and PCs running bothNetscape and Internet Explorer browsers

(unlimited licenses are available). � TheGallery Maker is an off-the-shelf solutionfor image management with CD-ROM gen-eration and Internet publishing capabilities.� The NEWSWEB server software allowsweb clients to access text, graphics andphotos generated locally or from newsagencies, or simply archived on theE-Binder, and to analyse production work-flow status. The journalist can be at hisdesk, on the road or at home. � TheE-Binder software is a multimedia archiv-ing system especially designed for news-papers. It handles photos, infographics,text, cuttings and pages. � The PC/PSF ispicture desk software. Browsing speed isnot influenced by network traffic. � TheTIS is a web-based product organiser whichpermits automatic intranet or Internet web-site creation and management. � The Ob-ject Distributor is an ISDN distribution sys-tem for automated point-to-point/multi-point connections. Different destinationswill receive the same document in differentfile formats. � Front-ends are available forreception and data conversion from anysource and services (EPS, PDF, HTML,CYMK generation, JPG, TIF etc.). � Tec-navia�s solutions integrate with all editorialsystems.

TECSA Ltd (10.001)

Unit 20, Diss Business Centre

GB-Diss, Norfolk IP21 4EY

http://www.tecsa.com

will be exhibiting a full range ofcopy dot scanners and free-standing copydot software. � The TS2000 range of copydot and newspaper ad scanners will bedemonstrated. More than 300 are now in-stalled in newspapers. These scanners arespecifically designed for newspaper adver-tising scanning. From simple black andwhite ads to full page CMYK colour, in reg-ister, for placement into a full digital page.� The large format copy dot scanner modelTS3100 will be shown. Its large format(broadsheet-plus) scan area at 2540 dots/inprovides the functionality for scanning notonly at standard newspaper resolutions butalso at the higher quality screen rulingsnecessary for the weekend colour maga-zines. Full CMYK colour functionality issupported by digital descreening. This fa-cility provides the capability of scanningone set of film originals, descreening andproducing films for both the newspaper


Printing presses

Pump

Controller

Filtrate container

First filtration plus �collecting container

Water �recycling

Autom. feeding of fresh agent �or concentrate

Drain

Schematic of the ecoclean.line recycling system from technotrans systems for used washing agents from offsetpresses (an Ifra First).

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and the magazines from one set of origi-nals. � Copy dot software created byTECSA for use with other manufacturersscanners will be demonstrated. The stand-alone copy dot software is available onboth Macintosh and PC/NT platforms. Ac-cording to TECSA, �CRS,� the PC/NT brandname, and �Seurat,� the Macintosh brandname, are fast becoming the industry stan-dard with many other scanner manufac-turers using its functionality to enhancetheir own scanner capabilities.

> Telpress Srl (11.355)

Piazza della Libertà 13

I-00192 Rome

provides systems and technologiesfor the treatment of multimedia news ineditorial environments and press offices. �Telpress announces at IFRA99 its WorkflowManagement System NORMA, developedfor the editorial needs of press agencies,new media publishers and radio/TV newsdesks. The application of NORMA in news-paper environments requires the use of adedicated page publisher and a generalisedgraphical interface that is now under de-velopment. NORMA runs on Windows NTworkstations over standardised TCP/IP net-works in the client server architecture alsoadopted by Telpress for its news communi-cation system, TOSCA. � TOSCA, which in-tegrates NORMA as an option pack, in-cludes a complete set of software modulesto receive, archive, transmit and browsenews with filters and efficient searchesover months of continuous reception andhistorical archives (OCEAN). � Other pro-ducts and services for editorial use such asreal-time web publishers, disaster recoverysystems, housing services, signal deliveringservices, line converters, line amplifiersand satellite QPSK encoders/decoders willbe demonstrated during the exhibition.

Tensor Group Inc (9.231)

10351 Rising Court

USA-Woodridge, IL 60517

will present high quality, single widthweb offset printing systems. � The 1400 se-ries units are stackable up to four-high andare available in a multiple of cut-off op-tions. � The Tensor H-50 folder can handleone or multiple webs in a single pass. �Tensor recently added upgrades, includinga newly designed ink fountain, belt guardsand more.

Tera Spa (11.450)

Via Barnaba Oriani, 1

I-20156 Milan

http://www.tera-it.com

will show: � GoodNews: The Good-News Publishing System is a suite of appli-cations running on standard hardwareplatforms under the Microsoft Windows NToperating system and the Microsoft SQLdatabase server. GoodNews facilitates theproduction of newspaper and magazinepages and includes text entry, editing, pagedesign and makeup, picture desk, wire textand wire pictures handling, copy flow andworkflow management plus full trackingcapability. GoodNews can be easily cus-tomised (including menus, toolbars, hotkeys and dialogues) either at system or userlevel. Each page can be manipulated bymore than one user at the same time andvarious elements, both editorial and adver-tisements, can be shared between differentpages and editions. � Tark: Tark stores pic-tures, text and pages in an SQL databaseand searches them through a standard webbrowser. It is fully based on Microsoft NTsecurity features. During the archivingprocess all the data is converted into web-supported formats like HTML, PDF, JPEGand GIF, and all the links between elementspublished in the same edition are rebuiltinto the archive to allow easier browsing ofcorrelated stories, pictures and pages. �Topic OPI: Topic is a true Windows NTnative 32-bit multi-threaded application.As it uses multi-threading technologyit can be executed on more than oneprocessor, and it will not overload the ser-ver even when executing intensive taskssuch as RIPping on the same platform.Topic can also provide automatic imagecompression.

> Tobias Associates Inc (9.155)

PO Box 26 99

USA-Ivyland, PA 18974-0347

http://www.densitometer.com

will exhibit the model SDT-30 GrayBar Scanning Densitometer that can scangray balance bars as narrow in height as1.6 mm reporting ink density values ineach column. Broadsheet and tabloid news-papers have found the SDT-30 to be avaluable asset to their quality control pro-grams reporting ink density variations andproviding SPC reporting from each pressrun. The Eplex Digital Press Presetting Sys-tem will also be shown. Eplex may be usedwith imagesetters or CTP platesetters pro-ducing CIP3 output to automatically presetautomated press fountains.

Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho Ltd (9.711)

26-24, Shiba 5-chome, Minato-ku

J-Tokyo 108-8375

specialises in tower-style units and iscelebrating its 126th anniversary this year.The company claims that it has solvedfanout problems that are inherent in 4/4printing with its Super Register Drive. TKSmanufactures the Color Top product line,which includes: � Color Top 6000: Theseare double width newspaper presses; TKShas sold and/or received orders for morethan 1600 couples of Color Top 6000. �Color Top 3000: The single width, onearound Color Top 3000 has a maximumspeed of 50,000 cph for newspapers andsemi-commercial products. Maximum webwidth is 38 inches, and cutoffs are avail-able from 21.5 inches to 22.75 inches. Thispress is available with open segmentedfountains or digital ink pumps. � New Ink-ing System: This new digital inking systemwith variable speed inker has been demon-strated on the Color Top 6000 tower unit. �Shaftless towers: TKS will be installingshaftless towers incorporating TKS SuperDrive System. � Jaw Folder: TKS will pre-sent a 2:3:3 jaw folder. For US newspaperand commercial customers, a 2:5:5 jawfolder is being designed.

Tolerans Ingol AB (9.101)

PO Box 669, S-135 26 Tyresö

http://www.toleransingol.se

will present: � Streamliner 2000: ahigh-speed, inline stitcher, designed tomeet requirements of advanced folders. �Ingol-S: the older generation of stitchers


Tera offers Topic OPI, which also provides image com-pression, and t@rk, which stores pictures, text andpages in an SQL database and searches them througha standard web browser.

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with technical specifications aimed at fold-ers with a speed capacity of up to 40,000copies/hour. � Reversed Fly Delivery wheel:�the product turning system.� The wheelconverts the delivery stream from foldersdelivering with open edge leading to foldededge leading.

Trenal SA (8.371)

Rue René Magritte 165

B-7860 Lessines

http://www.trenal.be

is an independent ink manufacturerof web offset, coldset and heatset inks fornewspaper and magazine printing. � Thecoldset ink range includes: 100 percentvegetable oil-based inks; mineral oil-basedinks (standard and high-rub versions); inksfor presses with common impression cylin-ders; and inks for keyless and (ultra) shortinking systems. Trenal produces inks forthe fastest presses, shaftless presses andpresses with �short inking� systems (key-less, colourflow and Anilox). All featureour 100 percent vegetable oil technology,although more economical mineral blackinks are also available. � The Trenal pro-duct range also includes concentratedhigh-gloss heatset inks for all types of pa-per, exact shades for pantone mixing, con-tinuous stationary inks, sheetfed inks,fountain solutions, additives and auxiliaryproducts for the pressroom.

UNICO AS (9.213)

PO Box 116

N-4662 Kristiansand S.

http://www.unico.no

offers professional assistance in awide variety of projects: printing plants,hotels, schools, apartment buildings, cul-tural establishments, hospitals, shoppingcentres and office buildings. Its staff con-sists of professionally qualified and experi-enced project managers, engineers and ar-chitects, enabling UNICO to claim to offercomplete turn-key projects with full finan-cial and quality control. UNICO covers alldisciplines related to the planning andconstruction process: architectural engi-neering, structural engineering, HVAC,electrical engineering, instrumentation en-gineering, phone and communication net-works, health, safety and environmentalengineering, operation and remote controlof the technical installations. � Projectmanagement: UNICO has a project man-

agement model tested in a wide variety ofprojects. � Newspaper printing plants: UNI-CO has specialised in the engineering andconstruction of newspaper printing plantsfor more than 25 years. With its clients,UNICO defines future production needs andis involved in all phases of the equipmentpurchasing and installation: developmentof the specifications, contract negotiations,detail planning and coordination of all in-stallation activities until take-over.

Unisys Italia Spa (10.311)

Via Benigno Crespi, 57

I-20159 Milan

http://www.unisys.com

will showcase the latest versions ofits publishing solutions: Hermes for tradi-tional and online publishing, WireCenterfor external communications managementand DocCenter for digital archiving. �Highlights of Hermes include a single H&Jengine for text editing and pagination;complex edition and zone management;and multiple media publishing. � Key fea-tures of WireCenter include incoming man-agement of all texts, images and e-mails,with easy transfer to editorial or archivalsystems. � Designed to meet the needs ofboth journalists and librarians, DocCenteris a digital archive for texts, images, pages,audio and video. The publishing solutionsrun on several server platforms with main-stream databases and use PCs or Internetbrowsers as clients with applications run-ning on Windows NT. � Furthermore,Unisys will be exhibiting its integrated ad-vertising booking and management systemdesigned for publishers of all sizes andencompassing ad booking, contact man-agement and page layout. The Unisys ad-vertising system uses standard off the shelfWindows software and can run on a vari-ety of platforms including Sun, Dec, NTand Tandem, utilising databases such asOracle, Sybase, SQL Server and TandemSQL. Key features of the ad booking systeminclude multiple product and editionscheduling, quick schedule or a calendar-driven screen, a remote laptop option andcomprehensive contract handling. The admanagement application is a highly con-figurable file and production managementsystem which has the facilities to includebar code tracking, Mac, PC and Webclients. Display ads can be set in Quark,Multi-Ad Creator and DTI Adspeed.

UPM-Kymmene (9.451)

Paper DivisionsPO Box 380

FIN-00101 Helsinki

http://www.paper.upm-kymmene.c

is a leading global forest industrygroup with an annual turnover of US$ 9.8billion and which employs some 32,000people. UPM-Kymmene�s paper-makingcapacity is 8.5 million tonnes per year,accounting for 57 percent of the group�sannual sales. � UPM-Kymmene offers acomprehensive range of quality papersworldwide, from newsprint to woodfreepaper, to meet the demands of today�s fast-changing media world. We are committedto quality, functionality, accurate deliveriesand service.

Urbigrafica Internacional Ltd (9.771)

105, rue de Birague

F-94490 Ormesson sur Marne

specialises in buying and selling newand second-hand rotary printing presses. Italso carries out acceptance testing andafter-sales service of all makes of rotarypresses. Urbigrafica is the sole representa-tive in Europe for the Ventura rotary press,manufactured in Canada. The companyalso offers extensions and installations ofmachines, such as those from Harris,Creusot-Loire and Goss, that are compati-ble with Ventura. Urbigrafica also offers: �transfer of all types of presses; � blanketwashing systems; � copy stream convey-ors; and � stackers.

Usher-Walker Plc (11.030)

6 South Crescent, GB-London E16 4TL

is a supplier of newspaper inks andfountain solutions to the UK newspaper in-dustry. � Recent innovations include a newcoldset black which is now widely used inthe production of directories and is highlyrub-proof; and new high-pigment colourswhich react with infrared light for use onboth coated and uncoated papers.

> VDA (11.460)

Informatiebeheersing BVPO Box 22 94

NL-1200 CG Hilversum

http://www.vda.nl

is a software house specialising indesigning and implementing managementinformation systems for the Europeanbroadcasting and publishing industries.


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VDA is showcasing two of its softwareproducts at IFRA99: ZENO and DAS. �ZENO is a modular, fully integrated systemfor the total management of subscriptions,distribution and general administration. Itsupports the sale of advertising space inmillimetres, pages, advertising columnsand more. It includes a powerful accountsreceivable module as well as client man-agement and inventory management mod-ules. � DAS is a digital asset managementsystem. It allows companies to give a largegroup of users controlled access to docu-ments, illustrations and multimedia infor-mation in any format.

> Vegra GmbH (8.691)

Otto-Hahn-Str. 1

D-84544 Aschau am Inn

http://www.vegra.de

will focus attention on newly-devel-oped, environment-friendly fountain solu-tion additives for newspaper and web off-set/heatset applications. The products areVOC-free and, in accordance with EU draftregulations, are not subject to identifica-tion under the terms of the legislation gov-erning chemicals and dangerous goods.Equipped with a new generation of corro-sion-inhibitors, they already satisfy thestrict criteria of the coming corrosion testsfor fountain agents. � Presented also willbe newly-developed Alco Damp Future2000 fountain solution additives togetherwith damping rollers for alcohol-reducedcommercial printing. � Vegra will highlightits new hard chrome-faced, water-repellentweb guide rollers. The useful life of theserollers is given as twice to three-timeslonger than that of rollers manufacturedwith different coatings. This coating is inkand dirt-repellent, and the intervals bet-ween washing can be longer. � In addition,Vegra will show the further-developed220 080 and 220 300 quick-action clean-ers. SR 220 080 has been developed espe-cially for reducing emissions in newspaperprinting (flash point 80 °C). SR 220 300 hasa flash point above 100 °C and an iodinevalue < 20 for commercial printing. Theirhigh cleaning efficiency and dirt-absorp-tion capacity make them suitable for use asuniversal cleaning agents for blanketwashing systems as well as for manualcleaning of blankets, inking rollers and inkfountains. The used cleaning agents can berecycled.

Vio Worldwide Ltd (11.225)

Croxley Business Park

GB-Watford, Herts WD1 8LW

http://www.vio-dgn.com

is a joint venture company combin-ing British Telecom�s global communica-tions strengths and Scitex�s expertise indigital workflow solutions for the graphicarts industry. Vio offers a dedicated globalproduction network, offering a managedproduction environment specifically de-signed to meet the needs of the globalpublishing, printing and graphic arts in-dustries. It integrates all key stages of theproduction process, providing rapid and se-cure file transfer to the client, ad agencies,publishers, prepress houses, printers andimage libraries. Vio also offers access toadvanced workflow applications, includinga multitude of features and tools developedto streamline and manage workflows.

Viptronic GmbH (8.111)

5, rue de la Vigie

CH-1003 Lausanne

will present its quality control sys-tems, including the new FAG VIPVIEW so-lution of universal calibration for PCs andMacs which allows the chromatic calibra-tion of a user�s screen. Other highlights in-clude: � measuring devices for the analysisof dot area in percentage and lines perinch/mm on transparent flexoplates; �measuring units which combine spec-trophotometer and densitometers; � a newgeneration of reflection densitometers forthe printing quality control; spectral meas-uring unit of the new generation having allthe functions, plus VIPCOLOR Softwarethat allows a simple and optimal presenta-tion; � low-cost spectral measuring unit,specially designed for the graphic arts in-dustry; � black and white transmissionmeasuring units and densitometers, somein pocket size; � measuring units for thequality control of offset plates; � statisticprogram software for printing machines forthe attainment of the ISO 9000 certificate.� new computer-aided densitometric colourmeasuring and control system; hand-scan-ning devices for calibration and fine tuningof digital copying and digital printing sys-tems; � proofing press with interchange-able rubber rollers for colour changes withFAG electronic inking control systemCPIC20; � ink-fountain remote control sys-tem for offset printing machines. � a Post-

Script server working on Windows NT fordriving ink-jet large format printer.

> Vision GmbH (11.410)

Paul-Gerhardt-Allee 48, D-81245 Munich

http://www.visioninc.com

has company headquarters in Munichand branch offices in Hamburg, Frankfurtam Main and Denver, Colo., U.S.A. Visionoffers solutions and services for integratednewspaper and magazine production. Theintegrated system solution with the Vision-Ware ProductionServer as system controlcentre creates a total digital data flow, in-cluding all commercial, editorial and tech-nical production areas, with a close inter-connection of publishing and printing lo-cations. � Production management: Vision-Ware ProductionServer provides trans-parency in the production process andpasses on the relevant data for the down-stream processing systems. The productionprocess workflow is displayed, and error-prone crossover points monitored andoptimised. The systems involved in theproduction process communicate via therelational database of the VisionWare Pro-ductionServer. The data management mod-ule integrated into the VisionWare Produc-tionServer manages, organises and ar-chives all types of data with different datastructures and file formats: texts, images,graphics, audio files and films. � Advertis-ing systems: VisionWare Advertising man-ages ads in an all-electronic process, fromorder taking to production, up to invoicingand debtor accounting. VisionWare InterAdis an Internet advertising system that canbe used to book and research ads for bothdigital and print production. � Editorialmanagement: the Quark Publishing SystemQPS 2.0 editorial solution permits Work-group Publishing between authors, editorsand layout specialists and can be run onboth Mac and PC platforms. With theQuarkXPress XTension VisionWare Shape-TeXT, texts can be automatically put into apredefined article geometry. � Productplanning/page make-up: VisionWare Assis-tant is the product planning instrument forfinishing and production control areas, andmanaging editor and advertising depart-ments at newspaper publishing operations.By working with VisionWare Journal/-Designer and details it stores of the techni-cal possibilities of the rotary press, publish-ing houses may improve their structure


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planning options. VisionWare Classified offers a QuarkXPress-based automatic classified ad make-up system. � Data manage-ment & archiving: with Quark DigitalMediaSystem, Visionpresents an object-based database that holds data, ads, texts,images and pages for further processing. Agency texts andphotos can be researched and processed for production. Theintegrated VisionWare DMS Archiv is based on standard SQLdatabases and offers unlimited and low-cost data management.� Production: VisionWare PS Watch is a digital solution for thecontrol and supervision of digital full-page exposure. Vision-Ware ImEx checks ads supplied in digital form for productionsuitability and corrects them automatically if necessary. Vision-Ware EPSConvert visualises EPS files of other platforms (Macand PC) and converts them.

Von Roll (8.511)

Handling Systems LtdRoute de Moutier 109, CH-2800 Delémont

will use photo and film material to inform about the com-pany�s programme of reel transport systems. Von Roll offers arange of different possible solutions, and company specialistswill be on hand to discuss material flow planning. Solutionswith different levels of automation will be presented: reel deliv-ery/unloading, transport to the paper store, further transport tothe press, automatic unwrapping, automatic splice preparation,automatic unwind unit loading and waste disposal.

> VTT (11.265)

Information TechnologyPO Box 12 00, FIN-02044 VTT

http://www.vtt.fi/tte/

performs research and product development in the fieldsof media, information systems and telecommunications. AtIFRA99 VTT will exhibit: � V·I·P Intelligent Pagination, a solu-tion for classified and display advertisement pagination with in-tegration to existing advertising systems. At IFRA99, VTT willlaunch V·I·P 3.0, a new release including a completely mod-ernised Java-based graphical user interface. This new genera-tion system combines customisable automatic pagination facili-ties with user-oriented interactive tools for advertisement pagemakeup. Utilisation of Java technology enables the system to beused virtually on any platform, including Windows NT andUNIX. � PostPressSim, a multimedia-based training system foreducation in finishing and mailing techniques. PostPressSim issuitable for all educational levels and it is designed for learningof productions processes, machine operations and material is-sues. � Colournet software, a tool for the control of print pro-duction and quality benchmarking. The Colournet softwarehelps newspaper printers and newspaper ad agencies ensure re-liable quality of the printed products. Colournet is based on thespectrophotometric control of grey balance and the companycolours, with a portable spectrophotometer. The data may be ac-cessed via a standard web browser to see how the printing of aspecific ad colour met the predefined Lab-values at differentprinting sites. � XML-based Metadata enhancer � XME, a proto-type that can automatically find terms in an XML documentand suggest a metadata classification tag for the terms. Through

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the browser-based user interface the usercan accept, change or reject the suggestedmetadata classification. When completed,the metadata can be stored in XML formatalong with the article. An XMLNews-Metametadata description is used. � PRODSIM,2-D-simulation models for print produc-tion, mailroom operations and distributionof newspaper which can be utilised forplanning new production lines and deci-sion making support for investments aswell as for improving the existing produc-tion processes. Two different software pro-grams can be used for production datagathering. � Paper Runnability measure-ment services, intended to improve therunnability of paper in mills and printinghouses. Measurements include the web ten-sion profile, and a new possibility is to useValmet IQTension. Knowledge in paperrunnability and in rheological properties iscompiled and can be used in trouble-shoot-ing services. Measurements and results areshown in computer-based demonstrations.

WAM!NET/4-Sight (11.353)

Benelux BVParkstraat 83, NL-2514 JG Den Haag

is a digital network company special-ising in high-speed transportation andstorage and digital workflow applicationsfor the graphic arts, entertainment andmedical industries, with a strategic andfinancial relationship with MCI WorldCom.In 1998 WAM!NET Inc. and 4-Sight Ltd.,a provider of ISDN point-to-point solu-tions, joined forces to provide high-speeddigital connectivity worldwide. Together,WAM!NET/4-Sight offers a full spectrum ofglobal solutions ranging from simple dial-up service at 50 megabytes an hour to fullymanaged network service at speeds of upto 2000 megabytes per hour.

Web Leader International Inc (8.937)

22023 68th Ave S, USA-Kent, WA 98032

http://www.webpress1.com

will show a new modular presslinebased on the Quad-Stack four-colour unitintroduced last year. � The new press willfeature low profile perfecting units con-figured as one station or two station pres-ses, based on the same design principle asthe Quad-Stack 4/4 unit. These machinesare capable of being expanded up to 4/4capacity by mounting additional printingstations on the top of the unit. The totally

modular design of the press will allow buy-ers to purchase the colour capability theywant. They can purchase add-on printerstations when required, transforming a sin-gle station unit to a two, three, or four-high press as needed. � One-high and two-high models will be on display at IFRA99as well as the popular Quad-Stack. Compa-ny representatives will also be on site withinformation regarding all of Web LeaderInternational�s product line.

Western Lithotech (8.831)

3433 Tree Court Ind Blvd

USA-St Louis, MO 63122

http://www.westernlithotech.com

manufactures automated plateroomsystems for newspapers worldwide. � Livedemonstrations of the DiamondSetter 435and DiamondSetter 610S2P CTP LaserPlatesetter systems will be held during theshow. � Also being exhibited are the Dia-mondPlate 92 CTP Laser Plate Processorand DiamondVision Optical Punch Benderunits.

Western Lithotech UK Ltd (8.831)

A Mitsubishi Kasei Company82 New St, Biddulph Moor

GB-Stoke on Trent, Staffs 5R8 TNW

(See Western Lithotech.)

Westland (8.922)

Gummiwerke GmbH & Co.Westlandstr. 6, D-49324 Melle

is headquartered in Melle, near Osna-brück, Germany. Its product programme in-cludes high-quality roller rubber coatingsfor the graphics industry. Westland also hasvarious subsidiaries and more than 25 rep-resentatives and licensees worldwide. �Westland recommends the following prod-ucts for rubber-coating rollers for newspa-per printing: Werograph for inking rollers,Werodahl for damping rollers and Wero-damp for damping transfer rollers.

WIFAC BV (8.751)

PO Box 175, NL-3640 AD Mijdrecht

(See Maschinenfabrik Wifag.)

> Maschinenfabrik Wifag (8.751)

Postfach 88 65, CH-3001 Berne

http://www.wifag.com

will feature its complete programmeof shaftless rotary presses. � The compa-ny�s experience with OF 370 GTD (blanket

to blanket) and OF 470 GTD (blanket tosteel cylinder) presses enable optimal solu-tions by working with the customer. Theserotary presses can be used for difficult ap-plications, such as situations with largenumbers of sub-editions, limited spaceavailable for the new components and in-tegration of state-of-the-art componentsinto all types of existing installations. Sev-eral locations also work with flying platechange (PCU) and flying plate and pagecount changes (PCU+), and the shaftlesstechnology is being further developed aswell so that newspaper publishers canmake full use of its advantages. The em-phasis at the exhibition will be on discus-sions with the customer aimed at findingjoint solutions for safe investments andyielding progressive, high-quality news-paper printing.

> Xanté Europe (11.040)

PO Box 314, NL-1200 AH Hilversum

will show a full line of computer-to-plate and computer-to-film solutions, util-ising a dry and environmentally friendlyprocess. � With patented features like X-Act for dimensional control and densito-meter supported dot-gain control Xantéclaims to offer economical and efficientproduction tools for the modern prepressdepartment of newspapers and smallermagazines. � Xanté products are availablein various resolutions up to 2400 x 2400dots/in and in output formats up to a sizeof 340 x 901 mm. All Xanté products havea built-in original Adobe PostScript 3 RIP.Established for 10 years, Xanté is a private-ly held American corporation that developsand markets high performance printing so-lutions for graphic users.

> X-Rite GmbH (11.050)

Stollwerkstr. 32, D-51149 Cologne

is a leading producer of densitome-ters and spectrophotometers. At IFRA99,X-Rite will show its complete range ofmeasuring devices for colour controlthroughout the newspaper printing work-flow. X-Rite claims that its X-RiteColorproduct line ensures faithful colour repro-duction on the monitor and in the proof. �The 500 series of spectrodensitometers forcolour control at the printing and prepressstages are the first densitometers workingwith spectral measurement that can be up-graded to full spectrophotometers. The


line: � Advanced Press Integration (API),which comprises six basic modules: API-Word text entry and editing with MicrosoftWord; APIQuark page makeup for news-paper and periodicals with QuarkXPress;APIArtwork management of the CD ROMdatabase for photos and display advertis-ing; the APIEvents database for events an-nouncements; APIPagination software forpagination plan building; and APIFol-lowUp newspaper production follow-up.The products APIWord, APIQuark, APIArt-work, APIEvents, APIPagination, APIFol-lowUp are closely integrated around acommon database.

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measurement apertures can be changedfrom a 2 mm to a 6 mm diameter measur-ing surface. � Shown for the first time willbe the new ATS Publication, a scanningspectrophotometer system that can be usedfor the safe and fast measurement of 1.5mm-wide print control bars.

> Yanick Liénard (11.204)

60, rue Américaine, B-1050 Brussels

http://www.api2000.com

has 20 years experience in develop-ment and installation of newspaper andpublications solutions. Yanick Lienardpresents for the first time its new product

> ZMG � Zeitungs (11.305)

Marketing GmbH & Co. KGPostfach 19 03 49


http://www.zmg.de

will show: � the multi-connect prod-uct, for handling variously produced digitalads with a single system. � the e-t-f elec-tronic (job) ticket format, presented withZMG�s partner, Hermstedt AG. � A newpartner for the German newspaper publish-ers� print-net is the mecom Medien-Com-munikations Gesellschaft. This nationalorganisation of German newspapers aimsto standardise digital file transfer. <


and create more revenue streams withgreater control and far fewer costs.

FutureTense, Inc.offers the latest version of its IPS

Xcelerate version 2.0 which is designed tosupport the e-business objectives of organ-isations with content-rich web sites. Xcel-erate is a web publishing system that offersnew product features including advancedsearch capabilities, revision control, andworkflow management. Specialising in so-phisticated content management and deliv-ery, Xcelerate also provides high-perform-ance, streamlined site production, automat-ic publishing, flexible design, and bothease of use and deployment. Xcelerate iscompletely scalable, and the product comeswith a pre-designed database scheme, a li-brary of page templates and comprehensiveeditorial services.

MediaStreamoffers PressLink, an Internet source

for news content. PressLink gives access toquick online delivery of today's news pho-tos, graphics and newswire copy from oneof the world's most notable news services.With an extensive archive of more than600,000 items, which are also available on-line, PressLink from MediaStream is able to

The following is a list ofexhibitors and their products atthe Electronic Publishing Informa-tion Expo being held just outsidethe conference hall during theBeyond the PrintedWord Confer-ence at the RAI in Amsterdam on14 and 15 October.

Atex Media Solutions, Inc.is a supplier of content and informa-

tion management solutions for the collec-tion, processing, management, marketing,and distribution of information by publish-ers. Its flexible, mission-critical solutionscombine the client/server architecture ofopen systems with the extensive businessknowledge necessary to tailor, implement,and use that technology profitably.

With multiple media competition,publishers are creating myriad products ap-pealing to new groups of advertisers andaudiences. Atex's online advertising solu-tion, which utilises Enterprise's pricing andcomposition features, allow publishers toextend their influence and market reach.Atex's content and information manage-ment solutions enable publishers to elimi-nate the redundancy of managing contentfor concurrent use across multiple products

provide visual representation and imagesfor a vast variety of topics.

Sineditaoffers several applications for web

publishing: - PressOnLine automaticallyproduces a HTML copy of the printednewspaper content on the web, and PDFcopies of the publication are available. -WebMate is an application that publisherscan use to create community services on-line. It contains all the basic tools for au-thoring and editing contents for such aservice. Fully based on Internet technology,it allows remote creation and administra-tion of web pages. Sinedita's cooperationwith Columbus Net, the Italian Internetpublishing company for L'Eco di Bergamo,is an example of synergy between the pub-lishing know-how and web technology.This can be a model of how to create afull-fledged Internet content and serviceprovider, a local portal with strong com-munity and daily newspaper content.

Other exhibitorsinclude Diebold/debis (see EXPO pre-

view text); Rosetta Stone (see EXPO pre-view text); Real Media (text not availableat press time); and Alta Vista/Zip2 Media(text not available at press time). <

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