Binding & Finishing: A Vote for Diversified Attack

“The key is trying to find out where we’re at in the digital workflow,” Aumann says. “People are coming back to us and asking how else they can add value to a product. It’s not enough now to do variable data or print-on-demand. They’re adding value through specialty effects—foil, UV, diecutting.”

Kluge is teaming with LasX to co-market an on-demand laser cutting and converting solution for folding cartons and other folded and glued products. LasX's LaserSharp technology is being integrated with Kluge's converting equipment to provide a solution for near-digital production of folding cartons for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and consumer packaging space.