Renz marks 100 years with launch of 'world's fastest' wire binder

Renz is celebrating its 100th anniversary at this year's Drupa by launching what it claims is the world's fastest wire binder.

The binding equipment supplier's Inline 750 has fully automatic punching, binding, calendar hanger insertion, cover turning and stacking.

The machine's top operating speed is 4,000 binds an hour – the first time such a machine has breached the 4,000 mark, according to Renz.

The company said the new model, which follows the Inline 500, could be set up in a few minutes using digital controls, and also comes with a data store.

In a statement, it added: "The Inline 750 opens new opportunities in wire binding with the ability to connect to other equipment such as collators, or additional feeders for cover inserts."

As well as showing off the Inline 750 at Drupa, the company will be holding special events to commemorate 100 years.

Renz started out as a blacksmith shop in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1908. It now has subsidiaries in 12 countries.

Other Renz products at the Düsseldorf show will include a new version of the Autobind 500, the ABL 500 Automatic Binding line and the Renz AP360 automatic punch.