Adhesive Binders — Tightening the Belt

"The fact that we make both printing and finishing equipment makes for easier integration," Norris notes. "You can streamline purchasing, service and operation when dealing with one supplier for press and postpress."

With the shortage of skilled labor in the industry, states Kerry Burroughs, manager of the perfect binding division at Muller Martini, customers want all equipment as automated as possible. That entails motorized makereadies, reduced makeready time, touchscreen controls and PLCs. Keeping the equipment simple and straightforward, with all the necessary safety features, is vital.