Finishing - Conventional

Lean Finishing: The Relentless Drive to Automate Book Manufacturing
September 3, 2013

At PRINT 13, Standard Finishing Systems, together with partners Horizon and Hunkeler, will unveil the Smart Binding System, a new lean book manufacturing process that solves many of the challenges inherent in short-run, roll-fed and cut-sheet book production.

Rollem Showcases Delta Diecutters at PRINT 13
August 5, 2013

At PRINT 13, Rollem International will highlight its Delta diecutter that can kiss-cut, and cut-score products in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. It’s also ideal for boxes, cartons, labels and other types of packaging.

Make It Mechanical
July 15, 2013

Quick, what's the most widely used form of binding? If you answered mechanical binding, you are correct.

Duplo USA to Host Digital Finishing Expo in Houston
July 8, 2013

At the Duplo USA Digital Finishing Expo at the Sam Houston Race Park in Houston on Wednesday, July 24, visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest in on demand print finishing, including bookletmaking, slitting/cutting/creasing, folding, UV coating, perfect binding and diecutting.

First Stitchmaster ST 500 in World Installed
July 2, 2013

Druck Pruskil in Gaimersheim, Germany, is reportedly the first printer in the world to install a ST 500 saddlestitcher from Heidelberg. "The Stitchmaster ST 500 makes us very flexible and the output of the Stitchmaster ST 500 is absolutely perfect for our requirements," said General Manager Hannes Arnold.

Rollem Hosts 2013 Finishing Technology Showcase in Anaheim, CA
June 12, 2013

Rollem International is hosting a Finishing Technology Showcase scheduled for June 18-19, 2013 in its Anaheim, CA showroom. The event brings together both digital and offset finishing solutions including, Rollem’s slitting, scoring, and perforating systems, integrated with industry partners to create highly efficient system configurations.

NY Printer Enhances Diecutting Fleet with Brandtjen & Kluge Presses
June 5, 2013

Pioneer Printers of North Tonawanda, NY, has added two Kluge 14x22 EHD automatic diecutting and embossing presses to its diecutting fleet. Both presses included Missed Sheet Detector capability and Reversible Register Cam which allows for quick left or right registration.

Making The Cut
April 2, 2013

In a large finishing operation, the sharpening budget can be a major operating cost, so it's the knife life after sharpening that should be watched closely. Not many of us think of knives as being so critical to finishing, but they're essential in your ability to "make the cut."

Hunkeler Hosts Tenth Innovationdays, Reports Positive Business Results
March 27, 2013

Standard Finishing Systems partner Hunkeler reported another successful Innovationdays event in Lucerne, Switzerland last month. Integrated total solutions from software to finished product spanned the hall with a special focus on uptime, productivity, and ease-of-use. During the opening day press conference, Hunkeler also announced positive business results for 2012 and further expansion of its Wikon headquarters.