GRAPH EXPO 2014: The Allure That Is Chicago

On the finishing side, Landheer wanted to examine current perfect binder offerings, and what kind of automation enhancements could be expected. "We're looking at how a 20-minute binder makeready can be reduced to 10 minutes or less," he notes.

Though Landheer thought attendance lagged behind past years, he was excited about the workflow enhancement technologies that were offered on the show floor. He had planned meetings with suppliers that serve CHG on a regular basis, but Landheer also relished the opportunity to learn more about alternative offerings.