Friedheim International, the leading supplier of print finishing, converting and binding solutions has announced it has secured exclusive sales representation rights in the United Kingdom for Digibook Technology Sagl - digital book production equipment — enhancing its portfolio with cutting edge digital and short run bookmaking machinery optimised for book on demand and digital print workflows. 



This strategic development cements Friedheim’s position at the forefront of digital book binding technologies and complements its extensive range of finishing and post press solutions supplied to commercial, digital and litho printers across the UK and Ireland. 

The Digibook Technology range of book production machinery is designed specifically for the needs of modern short run and book on demand manufacturers operating in digital and hybrid print environments. 
 
Digibook Technology equipment enable (digital) printers to perform all phases (360°) of book manufacturing in house.  From perfect binding including end sheet and backlining, layflat binding for photo/child books, three side trimming, case making and casing in – all these steps are covered via one supplier.  

The key factors behind the equipment are the ease and flexibility of producing on demand book quantities with a high degree of automation and simplicity. 

The Digibook product range, closes the gap between semi-automatic and industrial book production systems and supports customers in meeting today's challenges.
  
“We are thrilled to represent the Digibook range exclusively in the UK,” said Howard Cherry National Sales Manager for Finishing Solutions at Friedheim International. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to equipping printers with best in class technologies that enable profitable short run and book on demand production.” 

The short run book market continues to grow as printers diversify into digital on-demand book production and niche publishing.

 Digibook Technology machines are designed to meet these evolving needs by offering: 

• Automation and ease of use for operators without binding specialisation. 
• Rapid changeovers and setup for varied job runs - reducing waste and downtime warehouse costs 
• High quality binding comparable with traditional perfect binding solutions. 
These capabilities align with the broader market trend toward increased automation, flexible run lengths and efficient digital finishing. 

“Digibook Technology offers advanced book finishing technology with the automation and flexibility today’s printers demand,” added Seth Morgan “Together, we can help UK print businesses capture new markets by bringing premium book production in-house.”
 
Digibook machinery will be available for demo, sales and UK installations through Friedheim’s national sales and service network. Customers will benefit from comprehensive installation support, training and after sales service, backed by Friedheim’s experienced technical team.

www.friedheim.co.uk