Finishing & Screen Printing
Muller Martini Presents Itself Successfully at Graph Expo in Chicago with the Slogan “New or Renewed: Engineered for Greater Productivity”
Monday 19. November 2012 - Over four busy days, Muller Martini inspired the enthusiasm of the many visitors at Graph Expo in Chicago from 7 to 10 October 2012 with its "new or renewed developments". Visitors to the Muller Martini booth showed particular interest in the live demonstrations of the SigmaTrimmer and personal consulting on the MMServices program.
“What’s old is new again” -MMUptodate
The visitors were greatly interested in innovations in the MMUptodate field. While new investments are often not possible in this difficult economic environment, MMUptodate can help bring existing machinery in line with state-of-the-art technology. Currently 23 updates are available for the 0335 saddle stitcher alone. Visitors were amazed by the optimization potential enabled by 150 products in the catalogue at present. Muller Martini was able to present more than 150 trade fair visitors with detailed offers tailored to their machinery. Some 15 MMInspect contracts were also concluded at the booth.
SigmaTrimmer Center
One of the highlights was the “bind your own book” live demonstration. The SigmaTrimmer, which is so far unique on the graphic art market, can processes 1,000 different books hourly. The machine’s barcode technology enables real-time error-free data input and machine setup. Attendees at the Muller Martini booth had the opportunity to operate the SigmaTrimming Center themselves, trimming and binding a best-selling title of their choice.
Cost-saving solution for a stitching wire
Also commanding the crowd’s attention was the EasyDrum featuring PerformancePlus Stitching Wire (offered only in USA). Normally hidden behind a stitcher, Muller placed an additional EasyDrum in front of the 335 stitcher so visitors could get an up-close look at exactly how it performs. Containing 650 pounds of wire, the EasyDrum reduces the total cost of stitching by over 35 percent. And, because of its high capacity, it dramatically lessens downtime caused by new spool changes. That brings both immense cost savings and greatly increases productivity.
“The crowd’s enthusiasm and receptivity to Muller Martini’s product and service offerings was very positive,” commented Werner Naegeli, CEO and President. “Our industry continues to face some challenging days ahead. However, we’ve engineered ways for printers and binderies to maintain their competitiveness and increase productivity utilizing both new and legacy machines. So whether that’s through a capital investment in an all-new digital book manufacturing solution, or in highly affordable upgrades that can reinvigorate an older machine, Muller Martini is positioned to offer the types of productivity enhancements every one of our clients can take advantage of.”