Excellence in Paper Processing
We all live in the age of digital information. And yet print products are used almost universally as culture-shaping information and communication media. For over 100 years, Hunkeler has stood for innovative solutions in the printing industry. Anyone who combines digital printing and paper finishing knows our name. Thousands of successfully installed solutions worldwide prove our role as a technology leader. In this long time, our claim has transformed into a promise:
Those who place their trust in Hunkeler get “Excellence in Paper Processing”.
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High-speed production requires equipment you can rely on🚀
Our Roll to roll solution is available in different configurations to meet the requirements of a wide range of continuous-feed digital printing environments.
Compatible with all common digital presses and inserting …systems, it supports applications such as transactional printing, direct mail, print-on-demand, and book production.
Highlights include:
🔹 Heavy-duty design for continuous 24/7 production
🔹 High-performance unwinding and rewinding
🔹 23-inch format for 2-up landscape letter processing
🔹 High acceleration for demanding finishing and inserting lines
🔹 Symmetrical design for left- or right-hand operation
🔹 Intuitive central control and fast setup
🔹 Display of remaining roll length and runtime
🔹 Flexible integration with additional finishing components
🔹 Euro pallet roll handling for efficient logistics
Designed to integrate into existing production lines and help keep production running efficiently.
#hunkeler #rolltoroll #highspeedproduction
Smarter workflows. Better book blocks.💡
A smart solution built for automated, high-quality book block production.
The Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder combines intelligent automation, precision, and flexibility to ensure smooth production from the first sheet to the finished …book block, whether inline or nearline.
🔹 Automatic job changeovers with DataMatrix workflow integration
🔹 Intelligent sheet inspection with light grid and dynamic reject system
🔹 Flexible multicut processing for 4-up, 6-up, 8-up and 10-up printed sheets
🔹 Nonstop production thanks to dual glue tanks
🔹 Precise stacking for perfectly straight and square book blocks
🔹 Intuitive operation with the new user interface
The result? Less setup time, reduced waste, and consistently high book block quality.
#books #starbooksheetfolder #hunkeler
High-quality book production starts long before the finished book leaves the line. It starts with process reliability.⚙️
The following features in the Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder are designed to help book manufacturers produce outstanding book blocks with greater efficiency, …flexibility, and confidence.
🔹 Precision from the very first sheet
A newly developed light grid automatically checks every incoming sheet, detects format deviations, rejects incorrect sheets, and precisely realigns those that need adjustment. The result: consistently accurate sheet positioning and exceptional book block quality.
🔹 Maximum flexibility for modern book production
Different paper weights and paper types within the same book block? No problem. The Starbook Sheetfolder processes mixed media in one continuous workflow, without special setups or interruptions. Produce exactly what your applications require while maintaining premium quality.
🔹 Cleaner machine. More uptime.
A new integrated suction system captures perforation dust directly at its source. This keeps critical machine components cleaner, reduces maintenance effort, and helps maximize production uptime, so operators can focus on producing books instead of cleaning equipment.
#bookblockproduction #books #hunkeler
Rethinking Book Production in Challenging Times📘
Book production is evolving, and manufacturers are facing growing challenges:
▶️Rising paper costs
▶️Increasing difficulty in finding qualified operators
▶️Smaller print runs
▶️Higher demand for variety and …flexibility
To stay competitive, production processes need to become more automated, efficient, and adaptable.
The Hunkeler Starbook Sheetfolder addresses these market trends with a consistently automated production concept, helping manufacturers optimize workflows while meeting today's production requirements.
🔗Read more in our article: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/rethinking-book-production-in-challenging-times/
#bookproduction #StarbookSheetfolder #hunkeler
🚀 Great conversations, inspiring ideas, and exciting innovations at #thINKAhead2026!
The first two days at The Boca Raton have been filled with engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and valuable connections with customers, partners, and print professionals from across the …industry.
One of the highlights was Mauro Valle's presentation at the Partner Pavilion, where he demonstrated how the innovative solutions from Hunkeler and Müller Martini, combined with intelligent workflow automation and seamless integration, help printers increase efficiency, maximize productivity, and accelerate their digital transformation.
Bruno Müller, CEO of Müller Martini Group, and Andy Fetherman, President & CEO of Müller Martini North America, are on site and look forward to connecting with customers and partners throughout the final day of #thINKAhead2026. Together with Mauro Valle and Carlos Martins, they are happy to discuss the latest innovations from Hunkeler and Müller Martini.
As we head into the final day of #thINKAhead2026, we'd like to thank everyone who has visited us so far. If you're attending today, there's still time to stop by the Hunkeler & Müller Martini area, we'd love to meet you and discuss the future of digital print production!
#Hunkeler #thINKAhead2026 #DigitalPrinting #WorkflowAutomation #PrintInnovation #BookProduction #DrivingTheDigitalTransformation #BringPeopleTogether
Connect with us at the annual thINK Ahead conference 2026🖇️
We are looking forward to great discussions, inspiring key notes and educational sessions next week in Boca Raton, Florida.
See you there!
🔗 Learn more about the event: …https://www.thinkforum.com/attend
#thINKAhead2026 #hunkeler
Producing personalized books or short runs without slowing down production?📚
Many printers still face long setup times, limited flexibility, and extra effort when different paper types are needed in the same book.
The Starbook Sheetfolder changes that.
Designed for …efficient book block production from single sheets, it automatically adapts to different formats and page counts – making Book-of-One and short-run production faster and easier than ever.
Need glossy pages for images and uncoated paper for text? No problem. The Starbook Sheetfolder processes different paper types and weights within the same workflow, eliminating manual changeovers and keeping production running smoothly.
Combined with intelligent sheet detection for maximum process reliability, you can produce high-quality book blocks with a perfectly shaped square spine, consistently and efficiently.
#hunkeler #bookproduction #bookofone
Making a difference together for people and nature 💙💚
Last week, all Hunkeler apprentices dedicated their time to volunteer work: 27 apprentices and two trainers were actively involved in projects across the region. This cross-professional initiative was organized by our third-year …apprentices, who independently planned and coordinated the entire project.
At Pflegeheim Sennhof in Vordemwald, our apprentices gained valuable insights into the daily lives of elderly people. Through baking, barbecuing, storytelling, singing, and playing bingo, meaningful encounters, enriching conversations, and special moments were shared across generations.
Our apprentices also lent a helping hand at NLG Wiedehopf. By helping to build an insect hotel, our apprentices made an active contribution to promoting biodiversity and demonstrated the importance of collective engagement for nature and the environment.
The volunteer week provided an opportunity to take responsibility, gain new perspectives, and strengthen team spirit among our apprentices. A heartfelt thank you to Sennhof, NLG Wiedehopf, and everyone involved for making this such a rewarding and inspiring week.
#Sennhof #vocationaleducation #hunkeler
Meet us at DOXNET!🤝
We're excited to be part of DOXNET at the Kongresshaus Baden-Baden. Visit our booth to exchange insights and connect with our team.
The event runs until tomorrow—don't miss the opportunity to stop by and say hello!
We look forward to …seeing you there.
#DOXNET #hunkeler
