SAP installs Bindwel's binder at Bhiwandi factory

The Bindwel Freedom 2K SRS binder has become a game-changer for SAP, enabling them to address the growing demand for versatile, high-quality, and short-run book production. The binder complements the Miyakoshi digital inkjet printer, installed earlier at the same facility. SAP was considering a standard BW@2500 from Bindwel, but it was a chance visit to the Bindwel open house in Bengaluru that changed the decision.

Sanjay Bamne, the director of SAP Print Solutions said, "The Bindwel Freedom 2K SRS binder has transformed our post-press workflow. Its ability to adapt quickly between jobs, combined with its precision and reliability, allows us to meet the dynamic needs of our customers."

Bamne added, "This technology is helping us set new standards in short-run bookbinding. Our relationship with Bindwel is more than two decades now. And we are proud that an Indian manufacturer has scaled the technological heights to provide us solutions that match best in the world."

The company is recognised for having one of the finest soft cover and hard-case book-binding setups in Western India, SAP pairs its cutting-edge technology with a global procurement network, a 1000+ ton paper storage capacity, and an efficient inventory and logistics model serving both domestic and international markets. With Sedex Accreditation, FSC compliance, and ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015 certifications, SAP is rated as India's youngest yet tech-savvy and environmentally conscious print solutions provider.

Suresh Nair, the leader for short-run solutions at Bindwel said, "India’s short-run book printing market is evolving; and book printers face increasing demand for faster turnarounds and smaller batch sizes." Nair pointed out "The Freedom 2K SRS binder’s ability to switch between jobs seamlessly, its precision tools like the Thickness Measurement Device, and its support for diverse gluing techniques provide printers with a robust solution to these challenges."

Speaking exclusively to PrintWeek, Nair added, "The installation of this binder at SAP Print Solutions is a testament to their forward-thinking approach and dedication to customer satisfaction. It reflects a broader trend of Indian printers embracing innovation to stay competitive."

As per P Sajith of Bindwel, the Freedom 2K SRS Binder which was installed three months ago has manufactured thousands of short-run and micro-run books. Sajith added, "Its features include the ability to change jobs in under one minute, the Thickness Measurement Device for precise binding, QR code readers for seamless job management, and the flexibility to handle multiple types of gluing applications." These innovations make it an indispensable tool for short-run book production.

The installation of the Bindwel Freedom 2K SRS binder is a testament to SAP’s vision of leading the short-run book printing segment. It also highlights Bindwel’s commitment to empowering Indian printers with cutting-edge technology. As more companies follow this path, the future of short-run printing in India looks exceptionally promising.

SAP Print Solutions is a print services provider, offering end-to-end solutions from a design studio to global warehousing and logistic management. Backed by a robust infrastructure featuring digital print, sheetfed, and web-fed machines, and complemented by in-house design, scanning, and archiving capabilities, SAP delivers print in financial, commercial, and publishing printing.