BEST
OSAKO Saddle Stitchers
Osako & Company, Ltd. was founded in 1916, when Takumi
Osako established the Osako Printing & Bookmaking Machinery Factory
in Kanda-Ku, Tokyo. Since its inception, Osako has been exclusively engaged
in the manufacture of bookmaking and stitching machines.
Focused
Exclusively on Saddle Stitchers Since 1946
Osako is dedicated to the technical development and manufacturing
of saddle stitchers with a goal to ever-increasing productivity, accuracy
and labor savings in the bindery.
Osako has contributed many breakthrough developments to the industry, including
an automated 3-knife trimmer in 1961, a
high-speed rotary paper feeder in 1964 and a
computer-controlled cross-stacker in 1985.
A
continuing tradition of technological leadership
Today, the company leads the way in microelectronics-based automation
for saddle stitchers and cross-stackers, increasing bindery productivity
dramatically. To quote the company's president, Tatsuo Osako, Osako's
ongoing goal is to "rise above the world's engineering level in this
field."
Market position
Among other accomplishments, Osako has grown to capture a 90% market share
of all stitcher installations in Southeast Asia.
Best
Osako models are all 11,000-13,000/hr. heavy duty stitchers designed for
multiple shift operations, offering three levels of automation and three
feeder styles, depending on the application. In addition to providing
outstanding performance for sheetfed stocks, Osako stitchers are also
highly regarded for running web stocks.
Osako's advanced production technology
Above:
a machining center with 5-dimension capability plays an important role
in processing high-precision parts, including frames for saddle stitchers
and 3-knife trimmers. State-of-the-art machining helps assure high precision
and uniform accuracy.
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Most people in the graphic arts industry recognize the name, "Consolidated International." In addition to manufacturing horizontal cameras and darkroom doors, Chicago-based Consolidated International was the original U.S. importer-distributor for Muller-Martini stitchers.
In 1973, Muller-Martini set up a direct sales operation in the United States. To replace this business, Consolidated International looked to Osako, which was already a force in east Asia. They asked Osako to develop a saddle stitcher that could compete with - and even surpass - the Muller-Martini model they had been selling. In less than a year, Osako responded with a similarly-configured, rugged, high-performance stitcher that, we believe, improved on the original. So began the distribution of Osako stitchers in the United States.
Now known as Best Osako
After demonstrating years of award-winning customer service and technical support in the graphic arts marketplace, Best Graphics was awarded the exclusive North American distribution rights to Osako stitchers in 1998. Best purchased all of the remaining Osako assets of Consolidated International in 1999.
Best Graphics
Today, customers can enjoy the highest level of confidence in their Best Osako stitchers. Along with what we believe is the finest mid-range saddle stitcher line in the world, Best Graphics provides an unsurpassed level of service - from initial sales and consultation, to budget and installation planning, to technical assistance and ready-ship parts backup, as well as responsive, personal ongoing after-sale technical and service support.
Please take the time to read some of our customer testimonials to get an idea what you can expect!
Saddle stitcher assembly line
Osako's high speed, state-of-the-art assembly processes allow for the efficient production of automatic saddle stitching systems while controlling costs and ensuring uncompromised quality. Saddle stitchers, 3-knife trimmers, rotary feeders and cross-stackers are assembled at the Osako plant.
Saddle Stitchers
Previously marketed under the Consolidated name
