The Finishing Touch

"The BookMaster's staple leg length contains 22 sheets and produces a well-formed staple," he reveals. "The push-button, automatic adjustment changes paper sizes faster, more accurately and easier. It costs more, but setup time and operator skill requirements are greatly reduced."

Many innovations have resulted from the industry trend of putting relatively unskilled employees in the bindery, while still demanding that the products they produce be as perfect as possible, reports Ron Bowman, vice president of sales and marketing for Rosback. Rosback offers the Setmaster Stitch/Fold and Trim booklet maker, an in-line or off-line unit with dial adjustments, up to four stitching heads, in-line folders and a face trimmer.