Article: Postpress auxiliaries take center stage: Use of add-on modules and in-line devices, dispelling myths about low-tech binderies, fulfill a productivity-based systems approach.

As printing becomes even more competitive, managers are eying their bindery services to see how they can make them more efficient and productive without having to spend too much capital. Thus, complementary, modular, and add-on auxiliary equipment is rising in popularity because it allows users to offer new services produced in house yet doesn't require extensive training, hiring, or investment.

At the same time, in-line and integrated systems offering streamlined productivity are gaining appeal.

"We're seeing more sales to commercial printers wanting to offer in-line finishing themselves rather than sending jobs out," reports Michael Aumann, director ...

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