Bindery innovations were a big part of Graph Expo.

An educated shopper is the vendor’s best friend. Those who crave knowledge want to learn about gaining efficiencies, cutting turnaround times and reducing manpower. And the bindery/finishing department is that area most in need of automation.

At the recent Graph Expo show, the bindery vendors reported a great deal of interest in their wares. Automation and the ability to easily integrate systems was a frequent inquiry from booth visitors, according to Werner Naegeli, president and CEO of Muller Martini. Scalability and modularity aren’t far behind on wish lists for equipment traits.