More digital options are forthcoming from Kingery Printing. The new digital stitchline is currently being installed—a uniquely designed piece from Hohner & MBO.
The new equipment includes an unwinder, cutter, and folder providing total versatility of downstream finishing options from the RICOH VC80000. The Digital Press Room now has the option of moving printed rolls to either the Hunkeler/Horizon BQ500 Perfect Binder, or to the MBO/Hohner stitchline. One of the really impressive capabilities added to this stitchline is the selective insertion of signatures or covers—offering vast customization and personalization options for Kingery clients.
To make room for the new bindery operation, a legacy press was retired, as well as the relocation of two existing stitchers. After the MBO/Hohner is operational, new bundling equipment will be added to multiple stackers and folders to keep up with increased volume and expedite KPC fulfillment procedures. This will round out Kingery capabilities to include:
- 1- to 4-Color Printing
- Variable Data
- Saddle Stitch & PUR-Perfect Binding
- Select Signature/Binding Options
- Unique & Targeted Pieces
Another sheet-fed press line is being installed in 2025, which will mean more logistical challenges for existing stitchers, folders, and box-making machinery. All of these changes are massive steps toward streamlining Kingery processes, minimizing downtime, and maximizing efficiency in the digital and offset pressrooms and binderies.
As always, none of these improvements and changes could happen without the dedication of operators learning and growing into their new positions. The Maintenance Department has done all of the literal heavy lifting in getting tons and tons of equipment moved out, moved in, refurbished, and/or installed. It is no small feat to keep a couple hundred thousand square feet of production floor, millions and millions of dollars in equipment, and 180 employees humming along printing amazing work.
So, what does all this mean for Kingery clients? These upgrades provide options for short-, medium- and long-run books, catalogs, trade show pieces, personalized direct-mail pieces, and special Sales Team products; quicker turn-times; greater flexibility in engineering the best production path to meet important end results; and finally, very targeted and personalized individual pieces. Ultimately, Kingery has built a platform providing exactly what you need—when you need it.
