Collators Versatility Required

Since in-plants must be able to collate a variety of products with ease, collators are becoming increasingly automated.

"A collating system is a key element of an in-plant bindery because so many different types of jobs typically flow through it," says Don Dubuque, marketing manager at Standard Finishing Systems. "In-plants recognize the benefit of investing in equipment that offers automation benefits today, but will also be ready to be integrated into a comprehensive JDF workflow when they are ready."