Muller Martini

OPM chose the ink-jet web press with an integrated Muller Martini Sigmaline in-line finishing system for its book printing operation in Laflin, PA.

Binding and finishing company news from Printing Impressions' January 2010 edition, including items on K/P Corp., Packaging Graphics and GR Print.

As part of the overall sales reorganization, the book and saddle stitching divisions will now report to Herbert. This change will allow division and product managers to play a more active role with customers.

Binding and finishing company news from Printing Impressions' November 2009 edition.

CLINTON TWP., MI—A coldset printer for 20 years, Macomb Printing has installed a five-color Solna heatset web press. According to Ron Bracali, Macomb president, the move into heatset allows the unionized printer to offer more products to existing clients while expanding its customer base. Other acquisitions include a five-color Heidelberg SM 52 sheetfed press and an eight-pocket Muller Martini saddle stitcher. The company produces contract books, catalogs, tabloids, flyers, newsletters and postcards.

For postpress, there was cause for optimism. While binding and finishing gear, in general, has a long life span, there was some speculation that printers looking to buy may opt for these types of upgrades/additions, which constitutes a far cheaper investment/risk in a sour economy than does a multi-million-dollar printing press.

Visitors to Muller Martini Booth #1137 at PRINT 09 experienced many of the latest productivity advancements and technological achievements available today for printers and binderies.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company and Muller Martini today announced an exclusive agreement to develop the first fully integrated digital ink jet press and inline binding system capable of delivering books at printing speeds of 800 feet per minute.

Visitors to Muller Martini’s Booth #1137 can experience a variety of highly informative live demonstrations during this year’s PRINT 09, all offering welcomed solutions for printers and binders wishing to maintain their competitive edge.

HAUPPAUGE, NY—Muller Martini has acquired patents for the variable sleeve offset press (VSOP) technology from Drent Goebel, which declared bankruptcy in July. As a result, a new Muller Martini VSOP press series, offering flexible package and cardboard printing, will be launched by the end of 2009. By combining the new VSOP series with its existing Alprinta and Concepta product lines, Muller Martini will provide printers with a comprehensive array of web printing solutions.