Quad/Graphics — Finishing First

The high-speed Ferag gatherer/stitcher/trimmer was first introduced to the North American market several years ago, with the installation of two 10-pocket units in Quad/Graphics facilities in 1992 and 1993. Since then, Quad and Ferag have worked together to customize the system to meet Quad's needs. As a result, the existing units, as well as the new installation, make it possible to change format sizes in a matter of minutes, keep maintenance to a bare minimum and achieve production speeds as high as 40,000 copies per hour, officials say.