BINDERY matters

Blue Ocean Press Cuts to the Chase

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL—At Blue Ocean Press, Company President Tom Mounce is measuring the return on his investment in a fully automated, programmable Polar 115 XT cutter with Autotrim, Transomat offloader and Dorner conveyor. Mounce claims he’s already seeing ROI on the configuration in time savings and ease of use. He explains that the operator now works fewer hours with less assistance due to the automated material handling features of the new cutter.

The Polar’s variable-speed backgauge, which can be sped up or slowed down, depending on job requirements, also allows Blue Ocean to handle a wider range of stocks at higher speeds. The new cutter joins an existing 115 XT cutter and three Heidelberg Stahlfolders.

Trio of Machines Pump Up Productivity

PHILADELPHIA—A “Happy Thanksgiving” card was sent to the customers of Innovation Printing & Communications, thanking them for their support. But the greeting also announced that several new pieces of equipment were installed at the full-service commercial printing facility here. In addition to a pair of new Heidelberg Speedmaster presses, three highly automated bindery systems were added: a 40˝ Brausse 1050SE diecutter, a B&R Moll folder/gluer with hot and cold glue units, and a Muller Martini Model 380 BravoPlus T saddlestitcher.

Ink-Jet Offers VDP, Boosts Value-Added

DEKALB, IL—A Videojet 4320 ink-jet addressing and imaging system recently added at MPE Business Forms is transforming the way the company does business. The new technology, with print resolution up to 600 dpi and expandable print head configurations from 2˝ to 8˝, is enabling MPE to now offer barcoding, variable data and direct mail services.

“The new equipment is amazing,” reports Colleen Edwards, cost estimator and customer service rep. “We’re currently running several different types of applications with it—from direct mail cards to barcoded forms and book jobs, as well as labels.”