WAN-IFRA: In your opinion, what are the three major trends in the newspaper industry today in Asia?

 MITSUO KITAI: The major trends for newspaper presses are the following:

• Expansion of the need for large size and high-speed printing presses in India.(4x1, 4x2).
• Expansion of the need for 2x2 presses equipped with high performance for newspaper and semi-commercial printing in China.
• Digital printing press for newspapers, suitable for small circulation.

WAN-IFRA: What products and services will your company focus on at this year's IFRA Expo?

MITSUO KITAI: Our main focus will be on:

• 4x1 printing press for the Indian market,

• 2x2 printing presses for the Chinese market and
• JETLEADER 1500, our digital printing press

WAN-IFRA: TKS recently developed an inkjet printing machine that is meant also for newspaper production. Will the machine be exhibited and running at the TKS booth?

MITSUO KITAI: The JETLEADER 1500 will not be exhibited at IFRA Expo 2011 but information will be available at our booth B455 in hall B. We will also demonstrate a live production (video) performed by JETLEADER 1500 at the new TKS factory Kazusa Techno Center.