PRESS RELEASE
11 August 2004
Watkiss Automation at Graph Expo 2004
Booth 2893
Watkiss Automation Ltd is exhibiting at Graph Expo on Booth 2893.
Watkiss, of Bedfordshire, England; specialise in providing complete
collating, booklet making and print finishing solutions for both offset
litho and digital print operations in the graphic arts, inplant and
general commercial printing marketplace. The company operates
internationally, selling throughout the world. In the USA, Watkiss
distribute through a variety of channels.
Exhibits at Graph Expo include:
The Watkiss DigiVAC Collating System
The Watkiss DigiVAC introduces a completely new concept in collating
and booklet making - that of non-stop production. At the heart of this is
the revolutionary patented suction feed system, which feeds sheets from
the bottom of the paper stack. This means that the operator can reload the
bins whilst the machine is still running, before the bins actually run
out, so there is no down-time. Consider that a conventional collator may
be standing idle as much as 50% of the time whilst the operator is
reloading the machine, and the productivity gains of the DigiVAC are easy
to see. It also reduces the capital outlay required. Until now, the only
way to obtain continual running with a conventional collator, was to
purchase double the number of feed bins or towers in order to allow bin
linking or grouping. The DigiVAC collator can be fitted with online
booklet making systems featuring heavy duty stitch heads or staple heads
using pre-formed staples, according to customer requirements.
The
Watkiss SpineMaster™ & Auto SpineMaster
The patented SpineMaster™ sets the new standard for saddle stitched
booklets. It takes traditional stitch-fold booklets and transforms them
into SquareBack™ booklets which are flat and easy to pack, stack and
handle. They have the superior appearance of a perfect bound book but with
the security of a stitched spine. There is no risk of loose pages and you
can print on the spine. The SpineMaster is available as
an offline model, or as the Auto SpineMaster which operates online to a wide range of
booklet makers.
The Watkiss Mini BookMaker
New at Graph Expo is the Watkiss Mini BookMaker. This is a low cost
solution for nearline digital print finishing which converts digital print
into high value finished booklets. It merges the output from multiple
printers and gather digitally printed sheets into complete sets, adding
offset-litho or colour digital print covers if required. It includes 2, 3
or 4 SlimVAC patented rotary suction feeders to reliable handle both
delicate digital stocks and glossy covers. It includes Watkiss’ BookMaster
booklet maker and an optional trimmer. The Mini BookMaker is a modular
product so that there is an available upgrade path if requirements change.
- ends - Press contacts:
Jo Watkiss
Watkiss Automation Limited
Watkiss House, Blaydon Road
Sandy, Beds. SG19 1RZ England
Tel: +44 (0)1767 682177
Fax: +44 (0)1767 691769
Email: jowatkiss@watkiss.com
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