Short set-up times, simple handling and careful, precise stitching - the new generation of Quick Setup stitching heads from Muller Martini boasts a number of benefits to increase the efficiency of saddle stitching.

Muller Martini, Inc., is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Transpak Strapping Machines to the Graphic Arts Industry.

Heidelberg’s expertise in sheetfed offset technology will be much in evidence at Print 09. From the company’s Peak Performance XL series of presses, the Speedmaster XL 75 with InPress color control, Autoplate XL simultaneous plate changing, Intellistart™ operating platform, and the ECO friendly peripheral package, to the revolutionary Speedmaster SM 52 with Anicolor zoneless inking system, to the ever-reliable Printmaster QM 46, attendees are invited to kick the tires on a variety of state-of-the-art sheetfed offset presses developed to unite the changing needs of print shops of every size with the evolving demands of the marketplace.

Prati will be unveiling its new PH330 PHARMACHECK and VEGAplus systems on the biggest finishing booth at the show.

Awal Press invests in a ROLAND 700 HiPrint

Streamline Solutions, provider of PrintStream software and a market leader in Business Management Systems for application in the direct mail, printing and fulfillment industries announced today that it will utilize SoftSolutions' award-winning Flex-OS integration platform to provide JMF integration to both new and legacy print equipment.

Jano Graphics recently installed a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75, 5-color, 29" press equipped with Prinect Press Center technology at its printing plant in Ventura, CA. Catering to advertising agencies, universities, and corporations, the company replaced a pair of aging presses when it purchased the XL 75 in June. The advanced technology of the XL 75 was of major importance to Jano Graphics in the company's purchasing decision.

A short time after paper runs through the LITHOMAN press in a German print shop, the bestseller is jumping off the shelves of a bookstore in a nearby city. With a job turnaround time of four to five days for the upcoming peak holiday season, one can see where rapid book production is heading.