Renningen, Germany – palamides GmbH, the leading provider of automated deliveries for the printing industry, announced its participation in the Horizon Finishing First Event 2023. The event, hosted by Horizon, a global pioneer in print finishing technology, will take place from September 13 to 15, 2023, at Quickborn, Germany. As a featured exhibitor, palamides GmbH will showcase its innovative gamma automated delivery machine, highlighting its value in postpress production processing.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to witness the palamides gamma machine in action. The gamma machine is designed to offer enhanced productivity while effectively minimizing labor costs. With its mobile and compact form factor, it seamlessly integrates with various finishing machines, including folding machines, saddle stitchers and other postpress machines.

Equipped with proven palamides components, the gamma series meets a diverse range of postpress processing needs, accommodating a wide range of formats. It excels in handling variable thickness production, offering stacking, pressing, counting, measuring and optional banding capabilities on a buffer table. Noteworthy is its electronic impulse sealing process (EIS), ensuring consistent and trouble-free sleeve sealing. At Finishing First, the gamma will work behind the highly flexible Horizon STITCHLINER Mark IV.

The Horizon STITCHLINER Mark IV is saddle-stitching system that merges the efficiency of flat sheet collating with the productivity of a saddle-stitching system. The STITCHLINER Mark IV can handle a wide variety of booklet formats, allowing for consistent high-quality production with enhanced efficiency and productivity. The system incorporates advanced sheet transport, jogging, scoring and folding mechanisms, alongside variable thickness production capabilities, ensuring precise and professional-quality outputs. Operating at speeds of up to 6,000 booklets per hour, the STITCHLINER Mark IV caters to a range of booklet formats while maintaining performance and reliability.

"As Horizon is a key partner of palamides, we are pleased to be part of Horizon Finishing First Event 2023 and showcase our gamma automated delivery machine," said Arnd Riewe, Sales and Plant Manager at palamides GmbH. "The gamma 502ho is designed to optimize print finishing processes, contributing to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs. The gamma machine's compatibility with the highly flexible Horizon STITCHLINER Mark IV further underscores its capabilities. We look forward to engaging with the FInishing First visitors.“

The Horizon Finishing First Event serves as a valuable platform for print companies to explore the latest trends in print finishing and network with peers. The event's daily program includes lectures, live demonstrations and opportunities for networking, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. For more information on the event: Finishing First