Saddle Stitchers — It's a Buyer's Market

Two Telling Trends
Price and unit speed are two of the most relevant factors to consider while shopping for a new stitcher, according to Ron Bowman, vice president sales and marketing for Rosback.

"If the printer's work is runs of 30,000 to 50,000, he can well-afford and need the saddle binder that cycles at 9,000 to 12,000 books per hour," Bowman stresses. "On the other hand, if his runs are 3,000 to 30,000, a stitcher that cycles at 5,000 books per hour will suffice. Also, it doesn't seem prudent to buy a 12,000 per hour machine that runs the work in a few hours and then sits for a week or two unused."