Looking at other technology would mean mes-sing around with ink and water balance, said FE Burman managing director Michael Burman.
The second press will provide a back-up and meet demand for leaflets, long-run posters and magazines. Burman handles repro and short-run print for more than 40 titles from Country Life to Guardian Weekend.
Burman became a beta test site for the 74 Karat in 2000, the second machine will be installed in April.
Nottinghams Final Films will also install a 74 Karat in April.
The litho and screen repro house bought its four-colour offset press to widen a service that includes internet proofing, design and platemaking.
Final Films managing directors Rob Kearney and Mick Heath plan to further grow the business this year and move to larger premises.
KBA product manager for DI technology Marcus Goerlitz said the UK had 12 Karat DI presses, split between the B2 74 Karat and A3+ 46 Karat.
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