Binding - Saddle-Stitch

DENVER—01/05/07—When it comes to print finishing, automation can be a vital factor in ensuring that job preparation is as efficient as possible and profitability is maximized. Tewell Warren Printing, a sheetfed operation focusing on top quality production, recently installed a BravoPlus-T saddle stitcher from Muller Martini, replacing a Fox stitcher. Now, Tewell Warren is creating stitched products of superior quality, and the company is also taking full advantage of the automation that the BravoPlus-T provides. “The automation on this model enables us to get in and out of jobs faster,” explains Patrick Queenan, Plant Manager. “Makeready is quicker, now averaging 15 to

PITTSBURGH—12/13/06—Since recently installing a BravoPlus-T saddle stitcher from Muller Martini, Geyer Printing Company, Inc., a Consolidated Graphics company, has gained noticeable improvements in set-up times and overall production speed. “We’ve only had the new BravoPlus-T running for a short time, and the ease of make-ready has already proven to be a big advantage,” said Scott Barthelmes, President of Geyer Printing. “The faster run time and operator-friendly print finishing functions also offer great benefits to Geyer,” added Barthelmes. Geyer Printing, a commercial sheetfed operation that is part of the Consolidated Graphics conventional lithographic, web and digital printing family, has been a loyal user of

Davenport, IA—11/07/06—Printers and binders throughout the worldwide marketplace rely on Muller Martini’s technical innovation and machine engineering excellence to speed production, broaden capabilities and increase profit opportunities. Among the Muller Martini customers who have achieved all of those benefits is Fidlar Printing, a high-end commercial printer. Recently, Fidlar Printing installed a Muller Martini Presto saddle stitcher and the machine has helped enhance business at Fidlar in several ways. “The Presto reduced set-up time, doubled our stitching throughput, increased capacity and added new capability. It also eliminated the offline folding of covers,” says Bob Barstow, Plant Manager at Fidlar Printing. “We

Sewer Added for Book Applications JACKSONVILLE, IL—To pre-bind educational books (K through 12) and juvenile books on-demand and competitively priced for schools and libraries, Perma-Bound, a division of Hertzberg-New Method, has installed an ODM Super Sewer from On Demand Machinery. Lone Star Shop Upgrades Bindery FORT WORTH, TX—Global Group, which recently purchased a Muller Martini BravoPlus saddlestitcher, reports that the advantages of increased production speed were immediately evident. “It’s fast; we had old equipment and the new equipment is making a difference,” says David McMinn, vice president of production for Global Group. The company handles a varied assortment of projects including brochures, catalogs and many

KENNESAW, GA—09/26/2006—Heidelberg will introduce its Stitchmaster ST 450 saddlestitcher to the North American market at Heidelberg booth #1200 at Graph Expo 2006. The new saddlestitcher is designed to meet market needs, fusing high performance with reliable quality at speeds up to 14,000 cycles per hour. “The Stitchmaster ST 450 opens up new possibilities for saddlestitching by delivering greater productivity, increased flexibility and the ability to handle a broad range of applications,” said Ralph Pasquariello, vice president, Postpress Product Management. “The combination of high speed and quick, automated makereadies enables customers to produce a wide variety of high-quality short- and long-run jobs economically, while

Direct Mail House Adds Binding Gear ESSEX, VT—The Offset House, a growing direct mail printer that specializes in catalogs, reports making improvements in speed and operational efficiency since the installation of two new saddlestitching machines from Muller Martini: a Prima SB and a BravoPlus. Goss Holds Forum on Print Finishing DURHAM, NH—Twenty eight representatives from printing companies throughout the United States and Canada attended a forum on print finishing technology at the Goss International facility here in July. “This was part of our ongoing commitment to exchanging information about technology and market requirements, and incorporating customer input directly into our product design process,” notes Toby Clarke, vice

ESEX, VT—The Offset House, a growing direct mail printer that specializes in catalogs, has made impressive improvements in speed and operational efficiency since the installation of two state-of-the-art saddle stitching machines from Muller Martini: a Prima SB and a BravoPlus. “We used to have a bottleneck, now it’s a pleasure [for print finishing] to keep up with the press room. . .we have twice as much throughput now,” says John McGrath, owner of The Offset House. Since installing the new equipment, Mr. McGrath explains that “We can allow less lead time, we’re faster, allowing our customers to make last minute marketing decisions; We

Stitcher Makes Debut at Steffy BROWNSTOWN, PA—Steffy Printing, a full-service commercial printer, recently installed a Vijuk 321-T saddlestitcher to keep up with its customers’ quicker turnaround needs. Bindery Upgrade Made in Northwest KENT, WA—ESP Printing updated its bindery equipment with the addition of a Bravo-T saddlestitcher from Muller Martini. Bobst Group USA Plans Open House ROSELAND, NJ—Bobst Group USA has set September 21-26 for its Direction ’06 folding carton open house, conference, seminars and trade fair. “This will be our biggest Direction event yet,” promises Chris Raney, Bobst vice president for folding carton. “We’ve added a number of new features including some very topical breakout session seminars. We

Installation Helps Bring in More Work MANCHESTER, MA—Cricket Press recently installed a Vijuk 321-T saddlestitcher. As a result of the new equipment, the full-service printer reports it is no longer outsourcing large jobs and is now taking in binding work from other printers. Customer Event Held on Long Island HAUPPAUGE, NY—Muller Martini hosted an open house March 22nd, providing an opportunity for customers to experience the high-speed Corona perfect binder in action. The event, held at Muller Martini’s Corporate Training Center on Long Island, was attended by printers and binders from throughout the country. Attendees learned about the Corona’s features, including: menu-guided operation and

Bindery Goes Large With New Diecutter MOUNT VERNON, OH—Coyne Graphic Finishing, a full-service binding and finishing company, has installed a custom-manufactured Cauhe large-format diecutting machine to produce P-O-P displays and similar products. The Spanish-made Cauhe machine has a 65x120˝ cutting bed, making it among the largest of its kind in the United States. This machine is the company’s fourth large-format diecutter. Growth From ESOP Results in Stitcher BOISE, ID—Alexander Clark Printing, a full-service web and sheetfed shop, recently expanded capacity by purchasing a new Best Osako Estar saddlestitcher from distributor Best Graphics. The added capacity comes just two years after the printer adopted an ESOP plan, resulting