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The ZRW: Smart Coating Solutions for High-Speed Digital Web Presses

  • Writer: Harris & Bruno
    Harris & Bruno
  • Jul 23
  • 2 min read
H&B's Juan Soto and WhatTheyThink's Mary Shilling at HID25
H&B's Juan Soto and WhatTheyThink's Mary Shilling at HID25

When it comes to high-speed web printing, coating is more than just a finishing touch. It’s a critical part of enhancing print quality, enhancing durability, and delivering standout visuals that catch the eye. As Juan Soto highlighted in an interview with Mary Schilling from Cool Tools at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025, that's exactly where the ZRW comes in.


A Legacy of Coating Expertise

With over 75 years of experience in fluid handling and robustly engineered coating systems, Harris & Bruno has earned a reputation for innovation and reliability across flexo, litho, and digital markets. Our roots are grounded in analog coating, including enclosed chamber doctor blades and precision anilox rolls. This foundation has carried through to today’s digital web solutions.


The ZRW is a prime example of this evolution. Built to keep pace with the latest high-speed inkjet presses, including full integration with HP’s PageWide platforms, the ZRW applies consistent, high-performance coatings that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. Whether it's gloss, matte, or specialty effects, our system meters coatings with exceptional control.


Application Expertise

What sets Harris & Bruno apart isn’t just the hardware. It’s our deep understanding of the entire coating process, from fluid behavior to substrate compatibility. As Juan Soto, Product Manager at Harris & Bruno, shared, “No one wants to do R&D on their floor. They want a solution.”


That’s where the Harris & Bruno team excels. Before a ZRW ever hits your floor, we work with your print and production goals to create a full application recipe. This includes matching the coating to your media, dialing in the correct anilox specifications, and making sure that you’re ready to hit the ground coating.


Synergy Coatings: Complete Control from Pail to Page

To further streamline the process, Harris & Bruno offers our own line coating (Synergy) that has been specially formulated to maximize the capabilities of our equipment. By supplying both the machine and the chemistry, we remove the guesswork. Our team ensures compatibility between coating, substrate, and press speed. This is especially important in web applications, where one miscalculation can lead to wasted rolls and expensive downtime.


Whether you're producing direct mail, book covers, or premium packaging, the ZRW empowers printers to deliver coated work at top-speeds while increasing quality and durability.


Built for the Future

As embellishment trends grow and customer expectations rise, the ZRW stays ahead of the curve. It supports both functional and decorative coatings, with the ability to handle everything from protective layers to high-impact finishes..

For printers looking to scale up web production, the ZRW is not just another piece of equipment, but rather a strategic asset, backed by a team that understands coating from the inside out.


Need help optimizing your web coating process?

Reach out to the Harris & Bruno team today to learn more about the ZRW and how our expertise can help you streamline production, reduce costs, and elevate your print quality.



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