DGR Graphic GmbH of Espelkamp, Germany have developed a revolutionary line of ShortRun Equipments for the production of Hardcover products. The equipment featuring quick make-readies without the need for make-ready parts.

ShortRun Binder for Hardcover book blocks
The KM.40 ShortRun binder is a fully automatic machine for the production of hardcover book blocks with integrated endsheet application and backlining material.
The machine can accept loose gathered single sheets or folded signatures as well as sewn book blocks. It has very short set-up time and does not require any make-ready parts for the change over of formats or changes in the binding style.

D.08 Three-knife trimmer
The revolutionary new D.08 Three-knife trimmer features many new design features and respective patents including the elimination of cutting tables or pressing blocks or use of any make-ready parts. The trimmer is an integral part of the new DGR Book production in-line solution and is also available for existing binder lines to speed up make-readies and throughput or as a stand alone trimmer.

Extremely quick set up time without the need for make-ready parts. For the production of square back books.
The E.30/FE.33 ShortRun casing-in with building-in machine is developed for the industrial finishing of hard-cover books in smaller quantities. A fast and tool-less changeover makes this machine particularly suitable for production in short runs. The casing-in includes: Feeding conveyor, casing-in for square-back books and the joint-forming and pressing station

E.01/F.03 Casing-in and Building-in machine
For diary production DGR offers the E.01/F.03 casing-in/building-in machine.