Finishing — Caught in a Bind?

The emphasis on solutions for shorter runs, faster makereadies and quicker job turnaround was the task presented to Duplo U.S.A. Its reply, notes Marketing Director Jennifer Gattis, was the world's first automatic-setting stitcher/folder, the Duplo DBM-250.

Automatic setup and changeover are crucial because they save time, enhance productivity, reduce waste and increase profits, according to Gattis. With today's demand for shorter run lengths, it's now questionable to operate a bookletmaker that takes the traditional 10 to 15 minutes for changeover every time a new job is produced. In contrast, the DBM-250 boasts job changeover speeds at under 1 minute.