On October 14, Komori held a press conference at Renaissance Hotel Chicago prior to the start of Graph Expo 06. Over 20 journalists joined to this press conference. It took over one hour because many Q&As about Komori customers.
Stephan Carter, President, Komori America Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL
Left：Yoshiharu Komori President and CEO, Komori Corporation, Japan
Mr. Stephan Carter, President of Komori America Corporation spoke about Komori’s Kando Policy, Komori America’s first half result and so forth. After then, he handed over to Mr. Yoshiharu Komori, President of Komori Corporation.
Hiro Tada, President, Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA
Next speaker was Mr. Hiro Tada, President of Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA. He talked about good relationship between Fuji and Komori to provide solutions to the market. For example, Pressroom Partnership Program which is SPICA429P press and Fuji’s CTP/plate materials package, CIP4 communication between both systems, etc.
Doug Schardt, Product Manager, Komori America Corporation
Then, Mr. Doug Schardt, Product Manager, Komori America Corporation explained about exhibits such as SPICA 429P, LITHRONE S29, LITHRONE S40. This is the first launch of LITHRONE S29 at public exhibition in the US. Doug also talked about other Komori lineups such as LITHRONE S40SP Super Perfector press, etc. Finally Doug talked about special feature about digital data management with EFI such as Komori Auto-Count Integration. About this, Doug handed over to Mr. Gehman of EFI..
Chuck Gehman, Director, Product Marketing, EFI
Mr. Chuck Gehman, Director, Product Marketing, EFI talked about CIP4/JDF communications with their MISs and Komori K-Station, and also talked about unique integration using with Auto-Count to communicate with Komori presses.
Next session was the panel discussion with two Komori customers. Doug introduced them first.
Chuck Chalifoux, President, ColorDynamics, Dallas, TX
First customer was Mr. Chuck Chalifoux, President, ColorDynamics, Dallas, TX. This company has commercial sheet-fed and also web presses for many kinds of print jobs. This company decided to purchase Komori 10-color LITHRONE S40P with double coater. This means 5-color printing and coating, and perfecting, then 5-color printing and coating. This configuration fits to client’s demand, Mr. Chalifoux said.
http://www.colordynamics.com/
Zarick Megerdichian, President, 4Over, Inc., Glendale, CA
Second customer was Mr. Zarick Megerdichian, President, 4Over, Inc., Glendale, CA. Very famous Internet based printing company. This company purchased some Komori presses from 2004 and produce high quality printing. They decided to purchase Komori 5-color LITHRONE S40SP SuperPerfector with double coater for expanding their jobs.
http://www.4over.com/
They also talked about relationship with Komori, good points of Komori, such as good technology and good support. After the panel discussion, Q&A time for journalists started. Journalists asked many questions to them, and excess planned closing time.
Thank you for attending Komori press conference.