The Rise and Rise of Print Finishing

By Dr. Horst-Dieter Branser

In the years since drupa 2004, demand for paper and finishing techniques has expanded worldwide, and nowhere more than in commercial and packaging printing. This expansion has gone hand-in-hand with mostly small run sizes and rising demand for increasingly diverse finishing work and combination solutions. Along with this, the trends towards greater use of color and a general demand for higher quality products have gained momentum.