Many of today’s book manufacturers are challenged to achieve optimum production when running both digital and conventional print jobs, compelling them to streamline these processes to maximize profit. Recently, Friesens, a legendary manufacturer of yearbooks, history books, and general interest titles, integrated Muller Martini’s Connex Workflow solution into their production flow to do just that.
For over 115 years, Friesens has served a multitude of markets, including trade, cookbooks, photography, art and museums, and children’s books. Today its production line spans from short runs of 500 or more to large-scale titles that run in the hundreds of thousands. Such variability demands a systematic, reliable workflow that can seamlessly handle whatever job is on the line. And that’s a key reason why they turned to Connex.
Steve Voth, Operations Manager for Friesens, was most interested in Connex’s time-saving automation capabilities, commenting, “We have been using Muller Martini’s Connex software and have experienced significant benefits across various aspects of our operations. The automation capabilities of Connex have streamlined our processes, leading to a reduction in labor requirements. This has not only increased our efficiency but also allowed us to allocate resources more effectively.”
Remarked Andy Fetherman, President and CEO, Muller Martini North America, “Today’s production lines are challenged by the complexities associated when running digital, hybrid and conventional print. Muller Martini’s Connex helps ensure a smoother transition so that smart factories the world over can streamline these processes into an exceptionally efficient workflow with a lot less bottlenecks and down-time.”
Added Mr, Voth, “One of the features of Connex is its ability to accelerate our speed to press. This improvement is beneficial in meeting tight deadlines and enhancing our overall productivity. Additionally, the software ensures consistent outcomes, which improves the quality and reliability of our production.
Moreover, Muller Martini has been working with us to tailor the software to fit our specific needs. This flexibility has been instrumental in optimizing our workflow and achieving our business objectives.
Bottom line? Connex has been a valuable asset to our company, driving automation, reducing labor, increasing speed to press, ensuring consistent outcomes, and providing the customization we need.”
The Connex Workflow System is available for optimizing print runs, imposition for digital presses, digital finishing (e.g., SigmaLine and Hunkeler folders), and saddle stitching, softcover, and hardcover production. Its various modules offer a needs-driven, scalable solution that enables printers to optimize their entire production line, from pre-press to end-product.
The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with Printing Impressions. The views expressed within do not directly reflect the thoughts or opinions of the staff of Printing Impressions.





