C.P. Bourg Offers Bookletmaking Solution
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The Booklet Maker ExPress by C.P. Bourg.

A new finishing solution from C.P. Bourg, in collaboration with HP, offers fully integrated digital finishing capabilities to users of HP Indigo 7000-Series digital presses. The Bookletmaker ExPress is aimed at the expansive high-quality, full-color booklet-making segment of the stitch-fold-trim finishing market in digital on demand and web-to-print production environments.

It is able to operate 24/7 at the full-rated speed of the HP Indigo 7000, to which it is connected. Because the bookletmaker is fully integrated, automated and synchronized with the press, it can produce even ultra-short-run jobs quickly and with superb quality, without operator intervention.

The machine will be sold and serviced by xpedx via a reference sales model with the HP Indigo sales force. This model will enable xpedx and selected Bourg dealers to sell and service the new solution.

For more information, visit www.cpbourg.com.

Imaging Solutions Expands North American Network

Imaging Solutions, a Swiss company specializing in systems for the production of LayFlat photobooks and other premium print-on-demand products, has expanded its North American service network with the addition of Print Finishing Partners, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

The cooperation reinforces the existing organization and ensures a high service performance for a growing customer base. PFP is responsible for technical customer service, focusing on fastBlock and fastBook LayFlat bookbinding equipment. This includes the installation of new machines and systems by Imaging Solutions, start-up operations, operator training as well as service and maintenance of existing systems.

For more information, visit www.imagingsolutions.ch.

Label Impressions to Host Open House

Select clients will get a chance to see the cost-effective nature of printing short-run, in-house labels during an open house Nov. 5-7 at Label Impressions, Inc., Orange, CA.

Space is limited to 12 clients who will see live demonstrations of two leading digital technologies; print 100 of their own labels from artwork submitted in advance; and tour the facility, which includes long-run label presses.

For more information or to reserve a spot, email Jeff Morrow or visit www.labelimpressions.com.

Attendance at PRINT 13 up 22 Percent
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Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) defines “actual verified attendees” as registered on-site show goers – counted only ONCE – regardless of their number of days at the show, or times they enter the exhibit hall. This five-year events summary provides verified attendance data for PRINT 13.

PRINT 13, together with co-located CPP EXPO, on Sept. 8-12 in Chicago’s McCormick Place welcomed a double-digit verified attendance increase over the 2012 event.

The numbers, from Graphic Arts Show Company, confirm a total 24,695 participants, which included exhibitors and attendees. Among them, 16,728 actual verified attendee/buyers – up 22 percent from 2012 – came prepared to examine, compare and purchase the latest graphic communications technologies. Additionally, there was an uptick in the participation of high-level decision-makers from among 9,489 unique buyer companies – up 15 percent – compared to the 2012 event.

PRINT 13 featured a comprehensive exhibition of the very latest profit-enhancing technologies and applications for a diverse spectrum of industry attendees. This year’s show was enhanced by a record 67 co-located conferences, meetings, user groups and activities that afforded attendees a host of new and expanded networking and education opportunities.

For more information, visit www.print2013.com.

B&R Moll Delivers High Performance for Digital Output

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The Moll Compact, from B&R Moll, Warminster, PA, is based on the full-size Vantage 720 finishing system.

The Moll Compact, a space-efficient folder-gluer from B&R Moll, Warminster, PA, has one of the smallest footprints available.

Based on B&R Moll’s full-size Vantage 720 finishing system, the Moll Compact is a friction-fed folder-gluer that is ideal for small format folding and finishing work. It has overall dimensions of 5x12x4′, and is available in 26″, 36″ and 40″ configurations. It can handle paper weights ranging from 70lb. cover to 28pt. stocks in sizes ranging from 2×4″ up to 33×20″.

For more information, call 267.288.0282 or visit www.mollbrothers.com.

 

Dura-Fibre Releases White Paper

A new white paper from Dura-Fibre, Menasha, WI, finds heavy-weight folding carton substrates provide high-impact retail and club store packaging solutions.

When finding an ideal packaging solution, brands must consider durability, functionality, product protection, sustainability, cost, shelf appeal and more. Heavy weight folding carton substrates – such as Dura-Fibre’s robust paperboard and smooth, bright printing surfaces – offer product protection and a superior print surface for high-quality graphics in both a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

For more information, visit www.durafibre.com.

Spartanics, SMAG Announce Partnership

Spartanics, Rolling Meadows, IL, has partnered with French manufacturer SMAG Graphique to merge core technologies to develop a best-in-class digital converting solution for the label market. The partnership will combine Spartanics’ laser cutting technology with SMAG’s traditional roll fed label converting solutions to create a fully integrated digital line of converting equipment that will compete through direct sales and a global network of distributors.

Spartanics will be the exclusive distributor for SMAG equipment in North America, while SMAG will be the main supplier in Europe and parts of Asia. The companies will work together to provide equipment solutions to potential customers in other parts of the world.

For more information, call 847.394.5700 or visit www.spartanics.com.

Stahlfolder PFX can Increase Net Output

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The Stahlfolder PFX from Heidelberg USA, Kennesaw, GA, promotes lean production, reduces overhead labor costs and increases net output up to 50 percent.

The Stahlfolder PFX (Pallet Feeder eXtended) brings the proven benefits of the stream feeder technology used in Heidelberg offset presses to the folding department. The Kennesaw, GA-based company’s technology promotes lean production, reduces overhead labor costs and increases net output up to 50 percent, compared with conventional, cross-fold production.

The PFX yields a 50 percent reduction in feeder faults, even on wavy or curled stocks. It separates sheets on the pallet and transports them onto the vacuum feed table in a shingled stream.

For more information, visit www.us.heidelberg.com.

Standard Horizon Unveils Short-Run Rotary Diecutter

Standard Horizon, Andover, MA, introduced the Horizon RD-4055 Rotary Diecutter to the North American market during GRAPH EXPO 14 in Chicago.

It was designed to meet the growing demand for short-run diecut products. It can diecut, crease, perforate, slit, hole punch and round corner in one process for digital and offset printed sheets. A wide range of substrates, up to 0.5mm thickness, can be diecut. A vacuum table ensures accurate sheet register. Maximum production speed is 6,000 sheets per hour.

For more information, call 877.404.4460 or visit www.sdmc.com.

Eagle Earns Cold Foil Process and Optimization Patent

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The US Patent and Trademark Office has issued Eagle Systems, Inc., an Ocean, New Jersey-based developer and manufacturer of foil enhancement equipment, a US Patent (#9,358,776) for a “Method for Using a Foil on a Printing Press and Optimizing the Maximum Usage of the Foil.” The publication date was June 7, 2016.

“The patent protects our unique, fully-automatic cold foil module and process on commercial printing presses and the company’s foil-optimization methods of using foil stocks more efficiently,” said Mike King, president and CEO. “We are extremely excited, especially when you take into account the extent of the patent pending process. Our dedication to the industry and especially the sciences of cold-foil becomes validated with this announcement.”

The patent process went on for several years due to the progression and detailed intricacies of the technology. This patent protects the company’s many years of resource investment into this defined yet expanding market. For King, research and development began as far back as 42 years ago.

For more information, vist www.thefoilexperts.com.