(SCHAUMBURG, IL) Sakurai USA, Inc. will exhibit its fully automated 575SD Series with a number of new press enhancements and feature the Maestro MS-102A Cylinder Screen Press in Booth Number 2417 at Graph Expo ‘06 in Chicago. SAKURAI 575SDC The fully automated Sakurai 575SDC 5-color with coater features a double diameter, cylinder configuration and is available in straight or perfecting versions with or without coaters and from two to six printing units. The larger, expanded sheet size of 23 5/8” x 31” now allows ample room for 6 up 8 ½” x 11”. This new size makes it possible to perfect, or work and tumble 3 panel jobs with bleeds and color bars. Sakurai’s three quarter size format provides up to a 50% productivity boost to half size printers. The increased capacity of the 6 up format combined with a maximum running speed of 15,000 IPH now bridges the gap between traditional half and full size markets. 575SDC SPECIFICATIONS: Sheet Size: 23 5/8" x 31” Image Size: 23 1/32" x 30 7/8" Speed: 15,000 sheets per hour Substrate: 0.0016" up to 0.024" SAKURAI MAESTRO CYLINDER SCREEN PRESS Featured in the Sakurai exhibit, is the Maestro MS-102A ultra-high precision cylinder screen press. Sakurai is the industry leader in screen press technology with over 5,000 presses installed worldwide. The 41” x 29” MAESTRO operates at speeds up to 4,000 IPH and accepts stock from .003” to .032” with precise registration. The Maestro is capable of printing on a wide range of substrates such as plastic film for electronic applications, membrane switches, display panels, touch screens, etc, as well as paper, board and foil. Accurate spot coating and special effects are handled easily for value-added features. Sakurai Screen Presses are also available in smaller models. MAESTRO 102A II SPECIFICATIONS: Sheet Size: 29 1/2" x 41 5/16" Image Size: 28 3/4" x 41 5/16" Speed: 4,000 sheets per hour Substrate: 0.002" up to 0.032" Sakurai fully automated sheetfed offset presses are available in sheet sizes from 14” x 20” to 23 5/8” x 31” with coating and perfecting and are backed by Sakurai customer support, service, parts and training. Sakurai presses are distributed in the United States and Canada by Sakurai USA and its authorized dealers. See www.sakurai.com for more information.