InFocusApril 2020

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// New Technologies at W+D

// Premiere of the W+D BB820

// Data Mail installs four

W+D BB700 S2, one W+D 627 RC

and one W+D 410

// Mayer-Kuvert-network invests in

the future with two W+D 628

// A dozen W+D FLOWTOS sold

// Modernization Program

successfully launched

// Volcano Kid – the new baby

pants machine from BICMA

// First W+D 628C in operation in

North America

// TAGG installs for the first time

W+D 410 in France

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now take place in October 2020,

drupa in April 2021. Since we cur-

rently do not have these international

platforms for presenting the latest

products, we are now giving the go-

ahead for our new developments.

Our company BICMA has worked flat

out to develop a new pants machine:

the Volcano Kid. The system produces

closed diapers for babies and has

some brand new features on board,

see page 7. Please save the new date

for index in Geneva when we look

forward to your visit to our stand from

October 20-23, 2020.

Personalization is keyWe will be celebrating the second

premiere with the W+D BB820 when

we will be presenting our most pro-

ductive inserting system. It is based

on the W+D BB700 and adopts its

flexibility, intelligence and robust pro-

cessing tolerance. At the same time,

New Technologies at W+D

it focuses with 20,000 mailings per

hour on speed and high productivity

with single and multiple personalized

mailings. More information on the

next page.

Since we consider personalization to

be one of the most important features

for envelopes, we have also further

developed the W+D 410 in this direc-

tion. The Easy Enveloper is therefore

the first envelope production system

to specialize in 1:1 personalization on

preprinted rectangular sheets using

offset or digital printing – for more

information visit our website.

The large number of other instal-

lations that we have completed in

recent months worldwide, and are

presenting here as an example, bear

testimony to the customer benefits

and trust placed in W+D. As always,

we look forward to your feedback and

interest.

The year 2020 will go down in his-tory as one of the most memorable and this in many respects: humankind, socially, politically and economically. For the first time, life as we know it has come to a complete halt world-wide due to a virus.

Important industrial fairs such as in-

dex and drupa have been postponed

to protect all those involved. index will

New technologies at W+D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Premiere of the W+D BB820 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Data Mail installs four W+D BB700 S2, one W+D 627 RC and one W+D 410 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Discontinuation of the W+D BB300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Mayer-Kuvert-network invests in the future with two W+D 628 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

A dozen W+D FLOWTOS sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

New addition to the Easy Cut® magnetic roller family! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table of contents

Modernization Program successfully launched . . . 6

Volcano Kid – the new baby pants machine from BICMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Index20 postponed to October 2020! . . . . . . . . . . . 7

I am W+D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

First W+D 628C in operation in North America . . . 8

TAGG installs for the first time W+D 410 in France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Trade fair dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Frank Eichhorn, President W+D

W+D 410 Easy Enveloper

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In addition, the sophisticated mod-

ular concept ensures short set-up

times for changing orders.

The W+D BB820 can also be com-

bined with one or several W+D SL2

autoloaders to keep the loading fre-

quency for different sized inserts

within defined limits and operate this

robust inserter by a single operator.

Fully automatic camera-supported

operation makes the W+D BB820

future-proof. Features such as the

patented Auto Mismatch Recovery

function, which reliably diverts all

affected inserts and envelopes in the

event of sequence errors, allows the

inserting process to continue unin-

terrupted with no reduction in speed.

All processes at a glanceThe W+D BB820 equipped with the

new W+D BSC 4.0 operator panel

with 22-inch touch screen for graph-

ics and numbers serves for trans-

parency in the inserting process:

Whether work progress or remaining

process time, number of correctly or

incorrectly filled envelopes or inser-

ting speed reached, the operator has

a clear overview at all times.

The W+D BB820 is an easy to oper-

ate future-proof solution with lar-

ge processing tolerance and high

net output. It can be extended and

adapted at any time to suit specific

market conditions and go in line with

business growth.

For further information please contact

the W+D sales team.

Modular. Flexible. Future-proof. These are the most important attri-butes of the W+D BB820, our new high-performance inserting system for small sizes. Fully automatic se-quence error correction ensures maximum integrity even at speeds of up to 20,000 envelopes per hour.

20K also in size C5/6x9“The W+D BB820 is a new, highly

productive inserting system that is

optimally designed to conform to

the global trend towards small-sized

mailings, since direct mailings rarely

exceed DIN C5/6x9“. This trend is

reflected in the W+D BB820, which

is capable of inserting up to 20,000

mailings per hour and covers the

entire range of small sizes from

98 x 184 mm to 162 x 292 mm.

Modular and future-proofThe W+D BB820 specializes in direct

mail and transactional mail which,

in the meantime, have become the

most important market segments.

Consistent modularity based on

servo drive technology and stan-

dardized data interfaces additionally

ensure full flexibility and backwards

compatibility to already existing W+D

feeders.

The new W+D BB820: A highly productiveinserting system for small sizes

The new HMI with BSC 4.0 shows all production data at a glance.

Hall 16, Booth A39

New date for drupa 2021!

The newly developed RF3 feeder is designed for high speeds in the 20K range.

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Discontinuation of the W+D BB300

Current changes to mailings with higher data integrity, faster speeds and greater flexibility have massively reduced

the demand for our tried and tested W+D BB300 in recent years. This has prompted us to take the decision to

discontinue this inserting system.

Instead, we will be focusing in future more on our inserters with proven servo technology for a faster, more reliable

and flexible inserting process. If you have any questions, please contact your W+D contact partner.

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we are pleased to further our partner-

ship with W+D, with the purchase of

four BB700 S2s.” Greg Gaito, Director

of Operations, cites “the BB700 S2

offers unparalleled

technology such as

auto-mismatch reco-

very, a versatile auto-

loader for both rotary

and friction feeders

and a high-perfor-

mance vertical sta-

cker leading to much

greater throughput

whether from one in-

sert to six inserts on

the most demanding of paper stocks

and envelope sizes – including flats.”

Michael Gingerich, Continuous Im-

provement Manager, adds “the W+D’s

BB700 S2 integration with the latest

MCS raptor software, camera and

printers means all the machines on

our floor can now speak a common

language.”Higher net productivity“As direct mail packages become more

complex in pursuit of higher response

rates, direct mailers are challenged to

achieve faster time-to-mailbox drop

dates and higher net-on-the-belt

productivity,” states Andrew Schipke,

Vice President Sales and Marketing

for W+D North America. “We see for-

ward thinking converters and mailers

like Data Mail embracing the oppor-

tunity to address these trends head-

on in both their envelope converting

and inserting operations achieving a

significant speed advantage and the

ability to leap-frog their competition.”

Data Mail, Inc., Newington, CT, a family owned and operated busi-ness and one of the US’s largest full-service direct mail production companies mailing over 1.5 billion pieces annually, has purchased and installed their second W+D 627RC web envelope machine with inline CI flexo print technology for four color work as well as W+D’s newest blank fed converter, the W+D 410 Easy Enveloper with embosser. Both machines offer state of the art enve-lope printing and finishing for blank and web fed envelope production. Data Mail has recently also installed four W+D BB700 S2 intelligent read & print direct mail inserters.

Data integrity and PersonalizationScott Braunstein, Data Mail’s Senior

Vice President, observes “today’s cus-

tomers demand highest integrity,

personalized mailings with the fastest

possible response times which is why

Data Mail installs four W+D BB700 S2 inserters, another W+D 627 RC and a W+D 410

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at Direct Mail Days and the printing

and production results that ultimately

landed on the output table, we were

immediately convinced. Especially of

this outstanding and constant quality

of flexo printing, which allows results

to be achieved that were previously

only possible using offset.”

Thus Mayer-Kuvert-network has pur-

chased two W+D 628 envelope ma-

chines with an option to purchase a

third machine. Schwarz explains that

the inline production now offers the

opportunity to realize sophisticated

and at the same time very attractive

mailings in a single step.

Mayer-Kuvert-network, European market leader and producer of cus-tomized advertising envelopes, buys W+D production systems for sophisti-cated printed direct mail envelopes.

Future strategy diversificationMayer-Kuvert was confronted with chal-

lenges due to the advent of electronic

media for some time. To counteract

this, its restructuring and realignment

has been launched. Thomas Schwarz,

CEO of the company, comments:

“There will be a strong crowding-out

and those who do not diversify will

certainly have a problem in the coming

years. This includes expanding activi-

ties beyond one’s core business.”

For their new issue of web-to-print via

marketing portals, the W+D Halm i-Jet

2 four-color inkjet digital printing ma-

chine could immediately win him over.

“The machine was presented by W+D

at Direct Mail Days 2018, and we or-

dered ten machines for our locations

at once.”

High print quality that convincesIn the following year, Schwarz then

became aware of the new W+D 628

envelope machine. He was impressed

as it was equipped with state-of-the-

art control technology and comple-

mented by the extended W+D 201

inline printing system with LED UV

drying. “When we saw the W+D 628

Mayer-Kuvert invests in its future with two new W+D 628

Cost advantages and time savings According to Schwarz, the modules

provided inline in the machine “simply

meet the ravages of time.” Here he

mentions “the possibility of partial var-

nishing, in particular, and that all pro-

cessing steps, i.e. printing, die-cutting,

folding and gluing, are carried out

inline, which naturally offers us signif-

icant cost advantages and, above all,

ultimate time savings.”

Simple operation, low training effortWith just a few clicks on the respective

functions of the W+D 628, submenus

open for detailed input or data pro-

cessing. There are also help menus for

format changes, adjustments, paper

jams, etc. This makes it much easier for

rather inexperienced personnel and

reduces training requirements.

Partnering with W+DSchwarz is very satisfied with his work-

ing relationship with W+D in general.

“From our perspective, there is sim-

ply no other company that can offer

anything comparable in the envelope

sector.”

In front of W+D 628 from left: Mark Sears (Heritage Envelopes), Jean De Couëspel (GPV France), Thomas Schwarz (Mayer-Kuvert network), Thorsten Jost (W+D).

New: W+D Feeder-Carrier

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A dozen W+D FLOWTOS sold

The W+D FLOWTOS is known to be one of the most innovative two-lane handkerchief machines. Its flow wrap technology has already con-vinced a dozen customers in Europe, Africa and South America.

Compared to other product lines, the

special Flow-Wrap-Technology of the

system is far more efficient and saves

a lot of material. Thus much less tis-

sue and film material are used in pro-

duction.

Just recently, Futura Line Industry,

a renowned Italian company, also

decided to buy the W+D FLOWTOS.

Liberato Nocerino, Managing Director

of Futura Line Industry says: “We are

delighted with the consistent qual-

ity and high productivity with which

the machine produces paper tissues

for us.”

If you have any questions concerning

the W+D FLOWTOS please ask your

W+D sales contact

New: Easy ECO Cut®

magnetic cylinders

By making technological process

adjustments, we have succeeded

in developing a new magnetic

roller that meets all of your cus-

tomer requirements, offers you

cost advantages and is also more

sustainable due to fewer environ-

mentally friendly magnets: the

new Easy ECO Cut®.

You can order these cut-off and

sizing rollers for all W+D roller

machines from us now. Don’t

hesitate to contact your W+D

service consultant.

W+D modular inserting systems

are so versatile that feeders can be

used at different positions within

the machine or in other W+D

inserting systems for example.

Since feeder weights vary between

20 kg and 60 kg, depending on

the type, the W+D Feeder-Carrier

lightens the load.

Modernization program successfully launched

Our recently launched “Moderniza-tion Program” for Mail and Hygiene Solutions has been very well recei-ved by our customers.

We provide solutions in the area

of control and drive technology to

suit specific requirements. Over the

course of time, machine control pa-

nels perform less efficiently. We have

now developed for Exor control pa-

nels with Profibus connection a 100%

replacement for your W+D systems.

The modular design of the panel in-

cluding display and keyboard enables

our customers to replace individual

components themselves also in the

future.

Even the individ-

ual keyboards for

operating our W+D

envelope and hy-

giene machines

may gradually need

replacing. We are now offering a

1:1 replacement with 16 or 24 keys,

which customers can also fit them-

selves. The new robust and high-

quality keyboards not only make your

day-to-day work easier, they are also

built to last.

To keep your W+D system up-to-

date with the latest technological ad-

vances, consult your sales contact

partner.

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Volcano Kid – the new baby pants machine from BICMA

six minutes, which is only possible on

BICMA systems.

Latest technologies It goes without saying that the latest

drive and control technology from

Siemens and Allan Bradley are used.

This allows remote maintenance of

your machine and already conforms

to Industrie 4.0 requirements. Cam-

eras in the machine serve for inline

quality supervision of the product.

The Volcano Kid is perfectly equipped

for the future.

Innovative engineering solutions en-

sure reliable product transfer even at

the highest process speeds. An inno-

vative production process allows elas-

tic waist sideseam welding by using

standard ultrasonic systems.

Focus on sustainable productionThe main focus in the development

of the Volcano Kid is on sustain-

ability: Not only is the vacuum supply

controlled according to demand and

therefore very energy-efficient, the

vacuum consumption is also addition-

ally reduced by an optimized surface

coating of the transport segments.

New machine or retrofit –Volcano Kid enables bothThe layout of the new machine com-

ponents and modular design make it

possible to transform existing diaper

machines of any manufacturer into

a baby pants machine by adding a

BICMA retrofit.

Our Sales Team at BICMA will be hap-

py to discuss your needs.

W+D and BICMA Hygiene Technolo- gie GmbH are in a partnership in which new machine developments and capacity expansion are promo-ted by mutual use of know-how, personnel and large production areas. Based on this alliance, BICMA has now developed the Volcano Kid, a production machine for baby pants.

High machine output, broad product spectrum and fast size changesVolcano Kid produces with up to 700

products per minute baby pants in a

product length of up to 550 mm. The

use of cam-controlled servo drives,

so-called re-pitch modules and the

well-proven exclusive BICMA S2S

modules ensure maximum product

flexibility. Using re-pitch modules

reduces the number of size tools to

a minimum and makes the few size

tools easy to change.

Our S2S modules are used whenever

size changes are necessary, e.g. from a

very small to a large size. These com-

plete modules include all essential

functions which need to be replaced

for size changes. They slide on air-

pillows and can be changed within a

matter of minutes – which also faci-

litates machine maintenance. A fur-

ther highlight is the ability to change

the core forming drum quickly in only

In light of the spread of corona-virus in March, the hygiene trade fair Index20 has been postponed to October 20-23, 2020. On the-se rescheduled dates, we will be presenting our BICMA baby pants machine Volcano Kid with fast size change S2S modules.

BICMA will also present product concepts designed to drastically reduce the use of plastic andfocus on renewable raw materials.

We look forward to your visit to our stand 2381.

Index20 postponed to October 2020!

3D model of the Volcano Kid

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We are pleased to announce that from April 1, 2020, Michael Ring will lead W+D North America as President/CEO.

Michael Ring started his career at Xerox in 1988, where he held numerous po-sitions in Sales, Product Management and Marketing. From there he has been in management positions at Georgia-Pacific, Kodak and was the President of Xeikon NA. Most recently he led Gallus- Heidelberg’s efforts in digital labels.

Michael Ring brings to W+D an exten-sive understanding of digital printing technology and has a proven back-ground of leading international teams to success.

At the same time we have to say goodbye to Shaun Kilfoyle, the long-term CEO of our US location, who will bow out and retire. With his tireless commitment and his inex- haustible energy, he has decisively formed and moved forward our Ameri-

W+D trade fair dates Brand Print Americas September 15-17, 2020 Rosemont, IL/USA*

Miac October 09-11, 2020 Lucca, Italy

index October 20-23, 2020 Geneva, Switzerland

Hygienix November 16-19, 2020 New Orleans, LA, USA

drupa April 20-30, 2021 Düsseldorf, Germany

*formerly Labelexpo and PRINT

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can subsidiary during the last 11 years. We thank him most warmly and wish him all the best for the future!

Michael Ring

The first W+D 628C is operating successfully at Royal Envelope in Chicago, IL, USA. It is the most productive blank-fed machine for envelope production in the city which, at the same time, has the largest market for offset printingin the USA.

First W+D 628C in operation in North America

The first installation of aW+D 410 Easy Enveloper at a direct mail company in France took place at TAGG in Albens. The system produces highly creative envelopes with personalization, shape cuts and other features.

TAGG installs for the first time W+D 410 in France

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Responsible: Frank Eichhorn, PresidentEditors: Kerstin Zander (W+D)Layout, Printing: Typo-Schlick GmbHPhotos: Winkler+Dünnebier GmbH, Futura Line Industry, TAGG, drupa index, LinkedIn

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