Finishing - Conventional

I had the pleasure of attending a rather festive "open house" event last week at a major offset printer. This firm had implemented a digital print and finishing platform in a big way. Re-fitting a space within their plant, they outfitted the new digital "module" with an HP continuous inkjet press, HP Indigo presses, and several high-speed cut-sheet toner printers.

Multi Packaging Solutions of New York, NY, has replaced its original OFT cold foil technology with an Eagle Cold Foil System. The company has teamed up with Eagle Systems for the past few years to continue to be a leader in this market.

Ready Flow, a manufacturer of in-store retail signage products based in Rogers, AR, has installed a Rollem ETR and Rollaway bi-directional slitting, scoring and perforating system.

Are we finished with offset finishing? What remains to be done with the future of the offset bindery? I am of the opinion that (mostly) most of the major breakthroughs have been accomplished, Been there, done that.

Trim extraction systems solve many problems at once. These typically consist of a series of ducts that use fans and blowers to create a strong vacuum. Connections are made to the waste pickup point of each machine. Paper trim and paper dust are "vacuumed" up into overhead ducts.

Duplo USA's new DC-646 slitter/cutter/creaser, is a versatile digital color finisher that provides printers the ability to create a multitude of full-bleed applications with more efficiency and flexibility. The unit is now available in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

ProspectsPLUS of Bradenton, FL, recently received installation of a Rollem Jetstream Slitting and Trimming system for use on a variety of its products.

Digital print advances will create many new finishing opportunities. The finishing expert of the near future will truly have to "think outside the box" to be able to create products in new and innovative ways.

In an effort to provide full service printing to Los Angeles area residents and businesses, Southern California Graphics recently implemented an in-house suite of printing technology, offering access to printing services previously unavailable within the company.

The finishing systems salesperson has to work pretty hard to sell new against used, but it can be done. You've got to sell the ROI in today's workplace. That means labor savings, automation, accuracy and speed. In short, adapt your selling skills to the realities of today's printing industry.