BINDERY matters

Trade Binder Adds New Equipment

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY—J&M Finishing recently installed a four-pocket Heidelberg Stitchmaster ST 270 saddlestitcher with cover feeder to increase production and versatility in this all-Heidelberg shop.

In order to update J&M Finishing's equipment, owner Mike Perreca temporarily replaced an existing six-pocket Stitchmaster ST 90 saddlestitcher with the new ST 270. Perreca plans to reinstall the ST 90 when additional space becomes available. In addition, J&M Finishing added additional pockets to two machines, making the new ST 270 a five-pocket stitcher and an existing ST 270 a seven-pocket system.

Founded in 1999, J&M also houses three B-30 Stahlfolders, a TD-56 Stahlfolder, a Stahl pile feeder, a Polar 115 cutter, a Polar 137 ED cutter, a Stahl three-hole driller, a Heidelberg perfect binder, an Omni-binder with saddlestitching and a Stahl knife trimmer.

Perreca plans to purchase the first Eurobind 1000 made in the United States early this year. He also intends to add an additional B-30 Stahlfolder and a B-26 Stahlfolder with hot-melt glue.

White Paper Details Bindery Integration

KENNESAW, GA—Heidelberg USA has released a white paper detailing the importance of postpress integration.

The paper titled "Postpress Integration: 'CIM-plicity' Itself," discusses why the once-neglected bindery is quickly becoming a lightning rod for innovation. The paper considers a range of issues pertaining to the integration of postpress processes with prepress, press and MIS functions, and argues that an outdated bindery no longer represents the state of the art for future-oriented print shops.

Targeted to commercial and industrial print providers, "Postpress Integration: 'CIM-plicity' Itself" is part of Heidelberg's response to escalating customer interest in CIP4/JDF-compatible postpress equipment and systems.

"Postpress integration is a critical issue today, as printers aim to streamline processes and increase efficiency on a daily basis," says Larry Tanowitz, vice president of postpress for Heidelberg USA. "This white paper will help printers gain ideas and insights into increasing productivity, reducing labor expenses, improving turnaround time and ultimately increasing their bottom line."

To request a complimentary copy of Heidelberg's new white paper, "Postpress Integration: 'CIM-plicity' Itself," call (888) 472-9655, or visit www.us.heidelberg.com and click on "Postpress Integration."

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HAUPPAUGE, NY—Muller Martini recently teamed with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect and donate toys for distribution to needy children on Long Island.

Maryland Heights, MO—CAM Printing & Copy Center has purchased a Duplo System 2000 bookletmaker from Duplo dealer Peak Business Equipment. According to CAM's President Martin McKeone, booklet production volume has increased 50 percent since purchasing the System 2000. McKeone also states that the System 2000, consisting of a DC-10/60 suction feed collator, DBM-120 bookletmaker and DBM-20T trimmer, was purchased for its automatic setup and operational reliability.

Commercial Cutting has been awarded certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. This certification reportedly gives Commercial Cutting, based in Mansfield, OH, the status of being one of three WBE-certified finishing companies in the country.

Fullerton, CA-based D.M. Steele Co. has opened a new bindery division called Deutschnap & Aquiero. The company is projecting to more than double its bindery production this year.

Hal Leonard Corp., in Winona, MN, has added a Heidelberg Stitchmaster ST 270 to its bindery. The new equipment is being used to finish 6x9˝ and 9x12˝ books. Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard is the largest print publisher of sheet music in the world. The company employs more than 300 people in production and distribution.

Suttle-Straus Inc., Waunakee, WI, is the first EFI Hagen OA management system user planning to implement a new logistics solution to optimize the management and profit potential of finished goods, fulfillment and warehousing services for its end customers.

Seidl's Bindery in Houston has installed a high-speed Ga-Vehren attaching and placement machine. According to company President Bill Seidl, the addition of the new equipment is in response to an increased customer interest in attaching services. The company has also installed a Muller Martini Corona-style perfect binder that will exclusively use PUR adhesive to bind books.

Smyth Machinery has installed a second Smyth fully automatic, double picker head casemaker at C&R Bindery in Dallas.

Chicago Tape & Label, located in Whitewater, WI, is now operating a new Polar 92X cutter. The new Heidelberg system is being used to finish fabric mattress and furniture labels.

Modernistic Inc., of St. Paul, MN, has acquired J&J Fabricators, a custom plastic fabrication operation. Modernistic customers can now receive in-house routing and bending services.

ProKote Trade Finishers is the owner of a new Kluge OmniFold automatic folder/gluer. This new machine is designed to maximize converting capabilities while minimizing setup time. Established in 1989, Phoenix-based ProKote will use their new folder/gluer primarily for converting pocket folders.

Whitmore Printing, a family owned and operated commercial printer based in Lancaster, PA, has upgraded its bindery with a new Polar 92XT cutter. The company, which has been doing business for more than 130 years, replaced an older cutter with the new generation Polar in order to handle its growing volume.

Gohrs Printing Service, Erie, PA, has installed a six-pocket Presto saddlestitching system from Muller Martini to increase the capacity of its full-service bindery.