Long-time PRINTINGUnited Expo sponsor Müller Martini, after its historical merger with Switzerland-based Hunkeler, had a combined Booth 3234 as one of the largest exhibitors at PRINTINGUnited Expo 2025 to demonstrate the North American debut of two groundbreaking technologies, one each from the alliance company: Antaro Digital perfect binder from Müller Martini and GEN8 EVO from Hunkeler. WHERE To Print caught up with the Regional Sales Manager of Muller Martini Corp., in North America, Greg Wood, during the Media Day 1:1 Speed Meeting to know what the newly launched presses offer print service providers, why printers should subscribe to CONNEX, and other sundry issues. Part of his response below forms the caption of this SPECIAL FEATURE INTERVIEW:
TELL US ABOUT MÜLLER MARTINI AND HUNKELER NORTH AMERICAN DEBUTS?
At our Booth 3234 during PRINTING United Expo 2025 here in Orlando, Florida, Müller Martini and Hunkeler will be presenting live demonstrations of the North American debuts of Müller Martini Antaro Digital perfect binder and Hunkeler GEN8 EVO roll-to-stack solution. These innovative machines are set to redefine digital print finishing and underscore Müller Martini’s commitment to delivering future-ready, market-driven solutions. Antaro Digital Perfect Binder showcases advanced automation and operational flexibility for digital, conventional, and hybrid book manufacturing. Its versatility stems from the fact that its new integrated endsheet tipper allows for seamless transitions between softcover and hardcover book production within the same machine. GEN8 EVO Roll-to-Stack Solution is Hunkeler’s new solution that sets high benchmarks for efficiency and production quality in commercial and direct mail applications. Designed for maximum output, the system features increased speeds, a robust design, and waste-reducing components to lower operating costs. Not only that, its re-imagined user interface and innovative lighting system for real-time visual feedback make finishing operations intuitive, thereby improving productivity.
THE CONNEX WORKFLOW SYSTEM HAS BEEN ON THE MARKET FOR SOME TIME. HOW HAS IT FARED WITH USERS?
Very well. This is because Connex Workflow System (Connex for short) significantly increases efficiency and reduces operating costs by providing a complete file-to-finished product workflow solution. It’s an end-to-end “smart factory” workflow integration that ensures seamless, error-free production from the initial print data to the finished product, demonstrating how individual systems can work together intelligently with minimal manual intervention. Users have continued to confirm how Connex transforms their business processes and increases their profitability.
WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS AT THIS YEAR’S PRINTING UNITED EXPO?
With the combined strength of Müller Martini’s finishing expertise and Hunkeler’s paper processing solutions, we create highly automated, efficient, and adaptable print-on-demand systems, I expect our customers to come to our stand 3234 and see several live demonstrations of our finishing products, including the Connex Workflow Systems, to enable them to get the best out of their production processes, from pre-press to production of the end product. ‘
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
Thank you too.
Caveat: This SPECIAL FEATURE INTERVIEW was conducted during the 1:1 Speed Meeting at the second annual PRINTING United Expo Media Day, which took Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando – the day before the Expo officially opens its doors to the global printing industry! Media Day was designed for Industry Media to provide direct access to leading exhibitors and their newest technologies, in an intimate, relaxed setting, allowing them (the Media) to hear first-hand about major product launches, industry insights, and exhibitor news, while leaving them free to spend the next three full days on the show floor capturing live demonstrations, booth tours, and press events.
