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The article evaluates several paper-cutting machines including Heidelberg's Polar Automation for Cutting Efficiency (P.A.C.E.) cutter, POLAR 78-30-inch cutters, and Colter & Peterson's Prism PC series of 21.5-inch to 32-inch machines. INSET: Making the cut.

The article evaluates several paper cutting systems including the Polar Automated Cutting for Efficiency (PACE) system from Heidelberg, the Maxima Plus paper cutter from Colter & Peterson and the S-Line H paper cutter from Schneider Senator.

This section presents news briefs on the printing industry as of March 2004. Kodak Polychrome Graphics (KPG) has signed a letter of intent with RealTimeImage Inc. to acquire the latter's graphic-arts division. KPG will acquire the Real-TimeProof Web-based proofing products. Electronics for Imaging has announced it will consolidate its products and services portfolio under the EFI brand name. Electronics for Imaging is also rolling out a redesign of its logo with the tagline Essential to print. Quad/Graphics' print-production plant in The Rock, Georgia, has been named Printer of the Year by Time Inc. for the second consecutive year. Colter & Peterson Inc. and Roy Peterson Cutting Equipment have together purchased Pacific Paper Cutters Inc. The new entity will be known as Colter & Peterson Pacific. The CIP4 Organization and GATF have signed an agreement to develop JDF-enabled application testing, product testing and certification programs. Mail-Well has made progress on its plan to restructure and refocus the strategy of the company. The plan, first announced in October 2003, compacts the company from three business segments to two, remaps its geographic organization, unifies its sales offerings and streamlines its management.

The article presents an update on the installation and acquisition of printing machinery and equipment at several printing establishments. A Komori System 38 web offset press was installed at Saint Ives Inc. in Hollywood, Florida. Another Horauf Demand three-knife trimmer was acquired by Documation LLC from Colter & Peterson. A KBA Rapida 105 six-color press plus coater has been purchased by 3G Graphic Solutions. A Diamond 1000LS sheetfed press from Mitsubishi has been installed at Productora, Comercializadora y Editora de Libros.

The article offers an overview of the postpress innovations that will be exhibited at Drupa 2008 which opens on May 29. A number of finishing technologies will be unveiled by C.P. Bourg SA including the BB3002 which now includes the PUR technology for improved binding on digital color printing and the BB3502 binder which has an integrated cover creaser to prevent cracking on digitally printed covers. MBO will launch a new image products and automation advancements such as the K800 Super KTZ combi folding machine and the T1420 buckle folder. Colter & Peterson will also introduce its Prism-HPM and Saber lines.

The article reports on a strategic partnership formed between Colter and Peterson and Germany-based Knorr Systeme. The partnership will provide C&P Peripheral paper handling equipment for Knorr's network of dealers around the world. According to the article, Colter sought a new partner to supply its peripheral equipment in the international market because this equipment was no longer available from its former supplier.

The article evaluates several cutting equipment for the printing industry, including the Baumcut 26.4 heavy-duty hydraulic cutter from Baum, 5222 Digicut from MBM Corp. and the Saber line of heavy-duty cutters from Colter & Peterson's.