CDS Print Services has strengthened its finishing capabilities following a series of investments in Morgana and Plockmatic Group equipment as part of a wider technology upgrade.
The finishing investment builds on a long-standing relationship with Morgana that dates back almost two decades. During that time, CDS has installed multiple systems to support its production workflows across commercial and public-sector work.
The company now operates a range of Morgana equipment including the BM5035/SQF3000/FTR/VFX booklet maker, Aerocut X, DigiFold Pro XL, DocuBind Pro VFX, Band-It 50, and a MOHR 80 Plus. It also runs a PowerSquare 224 system with Canon feeder and uses RENZ wire-binding systems, which form part of the Plockmatic Group portfolio.
“We chose the Morgana and Plockmatic systems for their reliability and the strength of our relationship,” explained Darren Burley, head of operations, CDS Print Services. “Over the years, we’ve come to rely on Morgana for robust engineering, knowledgeable support, and machines that perform precisely as we need them to.”
According to the company, automation features such as touchscreen controls, simplified feeding, job memory functions, and quick changeovers have reduced setup times and enabled operators to work with a wide range of substrates from 80gsm to 400gsm across uncoated, gloss, silk, board, and NCR materials.
“The automation and versatility of Morgana’s latest technology delivered immediate productivity gains,” said Mr Burley. “We’ve reduced waste, maintained consistent finishing quality, and increased throughput – making it easier for our operators to focus on quality rather than adjustment.”
CDS has also consolidated 21 individual service agreements for finishing equipment into a single fixed-term support contract with Morgana.
“It’s a genuine partnership approach,” added Mr Burley. “By aligning everything under one agreement, we gain cost stability and the confidence that our key production systems are fully backed by the manufacturer. One of the things we are most proud is the three-year fixed-term servicing contract demonstrating strong commitment from both of us. It shows we know where we stand. Instead of coming out on separate occasions, we now have an engineer on site once a year.”
The company says the upgrades have improved productivity, reduced manual handling, and supported higher printer utilisation across its Canon imagePRESS production systems.
