POLAR is awarded the globally respected technology award in the
USA for the second time since 1999.
Inaugurated in 1978 to foster awareness and understanding of
advanced graphic arts technology, the PIA/GATF InterTech Technology
Awards honor excellence in innovative technology for the graphic
communications industry.
In 1999, POLAR was awarded this sought-after trophy for its
Compucut system for linking-up prepress. This time, the
future-oriented PACE automation process of POLAR's cutting
systems impressed the judges.
For over 20 years, POLAR has been producing complex cutting
systems that are now used in many places. Such semi or fully
automated processes are of increasing importance in the finishing
process, especially for industrial nations. Since 2002, the
Hofheim-based company has been offering the so-called PACE systems
that meet these demands. The word "PACE" stands for
"Polar Automation for Cutting Efficiency".
Using the Autoturn turning gripper the PACE system positions
reams on the rear table and aligns them which makes it capable of
performing e.g. a fourside trim fully-automatically. The removal of
cutting waste is also done automatically. In this way, the system
either saves one operator by the conventional two-man operation or
it doubles the efficiency of a system operated by one single
person. Since drupa 2004, even the jogging process can be carried
out without any operator by integrating the fully-automated Autojog
jogging system into a cutting system.
More and more customers are realizing the excellent added
value provided by automated installations. The rule applies: the
larger the formats and the less number of labels cut from the
sheets, the more attractive it is to invest in a PACE system.
POLAR's PACE systems provide highly-efficient and
innovative solutions for both printed and unprinted materials,
which means an enormous potential for saving personnel costs while
increasing productivity.
The judges also saw this system's innovative qualities.
As the world's leading cutting system producer, POLAR is proud
of receiving this award, because it honors years of intensive
efforts to constantly increase workplace efficiency.
Further information:
POLAR-Mohr
Hattersheimer Straße 25
65719 Hofheim/Ts.
Tel.: +49 (0)6192 2040
Fax: +49 (0)6192 22193
E-mail:
polar@polar-mohr.com