Earlier today at the Printing United Expo 2026, Harris & Bruno announced the ExcelCoat ZRE, a new compact sheet coating system designed to bring chamber-anilox coating technology to a wider range of digital print environments. The ZRE was developed for printers that want to add coating capability without stepping into the footprint, automation, or investment level of a larger production system. It gives commercial printers and digital print providers a practical way to bring

High-speed inkjet has changed what printers can accomplish in a production environment. As press speeds increase, every step that follows the press needs to keep up. That includes coating. Harris & Bruno recently collaborated with HP and Billerud to create a new sample kit designed to showcase what coating can add to high-speed web production. The collection features ten different cards, each highlighting a different Aqueous or UV coating across imagery inspired by destinatio

A Small Cost With a Big Business Impact Printers are always looking for ways to increase job value without adding major cost, complexity, or production time. Specialty papers, inks, and finishing techniques can all improve a piece, but they can also significantly raise the cost of production. Coating offers a simpler path. For a fraction of a penny per sheet, coating can improve appearance, protect the printed surface, and make the final product feel more valuable. That makes

Coating often comes at the end of the print process, but the decisions made at that stage can have a major impact on production efficiency, durability, sustainability, and the value of the finished piece. On September 3 at 8am PST, Harris & Bruno’s Paul Furse and Juan Soto will join Dscoop’s Peter Van Teeseling for a live webinar focused on the growing role of water-based coating in digital print. The conversation will explore where coating can provide an alternative to lamin

Vibrant color may capture attention, but the right coating determines how a printed piece looks, feels, and performs in the hands of the customer. Released at thINK 2026, the Canon varioPRINT iX3200 Coating Capabilities Pack was created to demonstrate how different coating finishes can transform high-quality inkjet print. Featuring rich confectionery imagery, the collection gives printers a hands-on way to compare soft touch, gloss, matte, and other coating effects across the

The Hidden Costs of Leaving Print Unprotected When a printed sheet comes off the press, it may look perfect. Rich color, crisp detail, and a clean finish can make it seem ready for delivery. But the journey from the pressroom to the customer's hands is where many printed pieces begin to lose their impact. So what happens when you don’t coat? Without a protective coating, printed materials are exposed to everyday handling, transportation, and environmental conditions that can

When it comes to coating performance, the right anilox roll can make all the difference. Whether you're developing a new application, testing a specialty coating, or looking to improve an existing process, selecting the right engraving is critical to achieving the results you're after. The challenge is that it can be difficult to know exactly which specifications will work best without running real-world trials. That's why Harris & Bruno offers our Anilox Loaner Roll Program*

Do you know the long-term impact a chamber blade can have on coating consistency, operator safety, anilox life, and overall production costs? The reality is that not all doctor blades wear the same, meter the same, or carry the same risks. While blade price is often the easiest number to compare, the true cost of a doctor blade is measured by its effect on the entire coating process. A Critical Part of the Coating Process The doctor blade plays a critical role in the coating

Anilox Engravings: Hex, Elongated Hex, Quantum, Diamond, Pins-Up, Trihelical In coating, consistency starts with the anilox roll. An anilox roll has a direct impact on how much coating is transferred, how evenly it is applied, and how reliably that performance is repeated from job to job. When the engraving is right, coating runs smoothly and predictably. When it is wrong, printers can see undesired outcomes such as uneven coverage, poor release, excess coating use, curing is

Digital printing has changed the expectations around finishing. Shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and tighter margins mean printers need coating systems that are reliable, efficient, and easy to run. For many printers entering the coating market, the first option they encounter is often a lower-cost roller coater. These systems may appear attractive at first, but they rely on decades-old technology that can introduce inconsistency, higher labor demands, and limitations i