When it comes to unexpected bindery breakdowns, if your internal people cannot handle the situation, they must seek outside help. The faster your team recognizes this, the more time is saved. The best way to get help is still via the telephone. As the support process progresses, e-mails, texts and…
When it comes to unexpected bindery breakdowns, if your internal people cannot handle the situation, they must seek outside help. The faster your team recognizes this, the more time is saved. The best way to get help is still via the telephone. As the support process progresses, e-mails, texts and…
Management has just ordered a new post-press system, and you now have the responsibility to get this equipment on the floor and operators trained. What should you plan for? A lot! A successful installation requires pre-planning as well as some flexibility to adjust your timeline for a few unexpected surprises.…
Management has just ordered a new post-press system, and you now have the responsibility to get this equipment on the floor and operators trained. What should you plan for? A lot! A successful installation requires pre-planning as well as some flexibility to adjust your timeline for a few unexpected surprises.…
According to Captain Edward A. Murphy, an aerospace engineer working on research project MX981 circa 1949, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” His quote is now known as Murphy’s Law. Call it what you will, it’s something that we all have witnessed either professionally or personally because, try as…
According to Captain Edward A. Murphy, an aerospace engineer working on research project MX981 circa 1949, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” His quote is now known as Murphy’s Law. Call it what you will, it’s something that we all have witnessed either professionally or personally because, try as…
In today’s evolving print landscape, there’s a tendency to utilize short-term approaches that are focused on immediate costs or whatever’s disposable. However, no matter what industry you compete in, smart investors understand the importance of investing for the long term. And, in order to do so, you need to choose…
In today’s evolving print landscape, there’s a tendency to utilize short-term approaches that are focused on immediate costs or whatever’s disposable. However, no matter what industry you compete in, smart investors understand the importance of investing for the long term. And, in order to do so, you need to choose…
Benjamin Franklin wrote “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” So true! Some time has passed since I joined the Muller Martini parts team after spending fourteen years with Kolbus America. Since the transition, I’ve seen an increased inventory for Kolbus parts…
Benjamin Franklin wrote “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” So true! Some time has passed since I joined the Muller Martini parts team after spending fourteen years with Kolbus America. Since the transition, I’ve seen an increased inventory for Kolbus parts…
Regardless of studies that strongly support the value of a preventive maintenance program, many binderies continue to react to maintenance concerns. That is, they wait until a machine actually breaks down before having it serviced. However, reactive maintenance is not only a costly expense, but one that’s often costlier than…
Regardless of studies that strongly support the value of a preventive maintenance program, many binderies continue to react to maintenance concerns. That is, they wait until a machine actually breaks down before having it serviced. However, reactive maintenance is not only a costly expense, but one that’s often costlier than…
As you may have read, the Chicago Tribune Group, the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union Tribune (former Tribune properties) made headlines of their own recently when a significant virus infected their computer systems. It was a widespread cyberattack that impacted Tribune properties throughout the country, including the Baltimore…
As you may have read, the Chicago Tribune Group, the Los Angeles Times and San Diego Union Tribune (former Tribune properties) made headlines of their own recently when a significant virus infected their computer systems. It was a widespread cyberattack that impacted Tribune properties throughout the country, including the Baltimore…
The principles of Finishing 4.0 were developed not only to help printers and binderies of all sizes achieve optimal efficiency within today’s challenging, highly variable print landscape, but profit doing so. Muller Martini is recognizing a number of companies worldwide who have successfully implemented a Finishing 4.0 workflow. I’m pleased…
The principles of Finishing 4.0 were developed not only to help printers and binderies of all sizes achieve optimal efficiency within today’s challenging, highly variable print landscape, but profit doing so. Muller Martini is recognizing a number of companies worldwide who have successfully implemented a Finishing 4.0 workflow. I’m pleased…
In general, large multi-plant printing and publishing companies generally allocate capital expenditure or CAPEX dollars for their satellite facilities. Before a new fiscal year begins, each plant’s management team submits detailed ROIs for new and replacement equipment. Unfortunately, the old American proverb, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” often applies…
In general, large multi-plant printing and publishing companies generally allocate capital expenditure or CAPEX dollars for their satellite facilities. Before a new fiscal year begins, each plant’s management team submits detailed ROIs for new and replacement equipment. Unfortunately, the old American proverb, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” often applies…
If you’re struggling with the finishing of a complex job, or would just like some recommendations on how to process it more efficiently, our Allentown, Pennsylvania, Demonstration Center may be worth considering. Case in point: Recently, one of my customers needed to replace an older saddle stitcher with a solution…
If you’re struggling with the finishing of a complex job, or would just like some recommendations on how to process it more efficiently, our Allentown, Pennsylvania, Demonstration Center may be worth considering. Case in point: Recently, one of my customers needed to replace an older saddle stitcher with a solution…
