Finishing — Caught in a Bind?

"On cutting machines, we've added Transomat, a device that automatically palletizes the cut materials. The printer or binder that does not opt for these advancements will not be competitive in the marketplace because there's a severe shortage of qualified labor."

Tanowitz also feels material handling is a key issue in the bindery. He sees considerable growth in the area of delivery systems for both folders and saddlebinders, and points to two solutions.