(August 10, 2008) Andover, Massachusetts – Standard Finishing Systems -- a leading supplier of post press, paper handling, and mailroom solutions -- announced today that Bill Gunther III has joined the company as Mailing Systems Business Manager. 

Gunther is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of graphic arts industry experience that spans the mailroom, digital printing, and document finishing. Bill founded Gunther International with his father in 1981, and has worked with mail houses of all types and sizes to streamline, optimize and verify their mail system operations.  His main focus will be the Standard KAS inserting systems product line.

"Bill has hands-on, in-the-field experience with every segment of the direct mail space:  insurance, financial, dedicated direct mailers, and printers who've added mail as an ancillary service" said David Reny, Managing Director, Standard Finishing Systems.  "Bill is a custom fit here, where he'll play a leading role helping our dealers and customers tailor short-run mailing solutions that fit their needs."

Bill and the Standard North American sales team will work closely to establish the KAS mail inserting system products with Standard's grahic arts and mailing equipment dealer channels.

"I've collaborated with Standard on several projects over the years, and I've always been impressed by the quality of the people and the products" said Gunther.  "I'm excited to join the team, and have the opportunity to help customers increase their mailroom productivity and flexibility with Standard KAS system solutions."