In this conversation from Edge Long Beach, Katelyn Bohr of Standard Finishing Systems discusses how automation is reshaping post-press production. Standard represents two global powerhouses in finishing — Horizon and Hunkeler — bringing their advanced solutions to North America.
Bohr explains that today’s most successful printers are looking for automation that connects seamlessly across every production stage, allowing them to handle shorter runs, faster turnarounds, and diverse applications with less operator intervention.
At Standard’s 9,500-square-foot Customer Demonstration Center in Andover, Massachusetts, customers can experience this technology firsthand — testing, comparing and refining workflows before investing. Bohr emphasized that the goal is to give printers flexibility and control, empowering teams to deliver premium-quality products efficiently, job after job.
By combining the innovation of Horizon’s feeding and finishing systems with Hunkeler’s unwinders, cutters, and dynamic perforators, Standard provides a connected ecosystem that helps print providers move confidently from printed roll or sheet to finished product. As Bohr noted, the future of post-press is intelligent automation, and the company's mission is to make that future accessible and reliable for every printer.
