January 28, 2003 -- KBA North America, a member of the KBA Group and a leading sheetfed offset press manufacturer in Williston, VT, has promoted David Schwerdtmann as its sales representative for its entire sheetfed press line in Ohio as well as a 50 mile radius of Chicago. Schwerdtmann will continue to represent KBA’s 74 Karat digital press in the Midwest states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Schwerdtmann will be responsible for KBA Rapida sheetfed presses ranging in size from 20 x 29 to 47 x 64”. He will be based in Cincinnati, Ohio.           Schwerdtmann joined KBA in 2000 representing the Karat digital press. Prior to joining KBA, he spent 14 years at Creo in sales as a district manager and national account manager.           “We congratulate Dave on his promotion at KBA,” says Ralf Sammeck, president and CEO of KBA North America’s Sheetfed Division. “His vast experience in the graphic arts industry will enable KBA to expand its sheetfed press presence in Ohio and the Chicagoland area.”