DUSSELDORF, Germany — Newspaper suppliers unveiled a host of new technologies and services at this year’s drupa, ranging from registration control systems to new presses.

Trade show organizers said more than 390,000 people attended the two-week exposition, with international visitors accounting for 59 percent of the total. “The print sector is more agile than ever,” said Albrecht Bolza-Schunemann, president of drupa and chief executive officer of Koenig & Bauer AG. “This is clearly reflected in the numerous deals concluded with virtually all business regions.” Messe Dusseldorf, which runs the convention, said companies negotiated deals eclipsing $15 billion during the show.

Photo: Mary L. Van Meter
Attendees at last month’s drupa stream down escalators and stairways
during Day One of the two-week exhibition.
 

A sampling of the major announcements (in alphabetical order):

•Agfa said it will now offer pressroom supplies, including fountain solutions, washes and plate care. It also upgraded several apps, including Arkitex Core 6.0, a workflow automation program; Arkitex Vantage and Arkitex Analyst, monitoring and reporting software; and Arkitex Grafix RIP 8.0, a dedicated RIP for newspaper file processing. It also introduced its inkjet-based Dotrix Modular press, a UV-curable machine, and its DGNews press (see page 24).