Humification for Gräfe Print-Finishing, Bielefeld - Germany

GRÄFE Print Finishing (GRÄFE) is a specialist in enhancing printed products. Founded in Bielefeld in 1928, the family-owned company has evolved over three generations from a traditional letterpress printing business into one of Germany's leading specialists in finishing technology. Today, the founder's grandsons, Frank and Christian Denninghoff, lead a team of over 35 employees. GRÄFE gives sophisticated printed materials the final, decisive touch on behalf of brand manufacturers, agencies, and printing companies.

The most important sectors are the food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries. "Together with our sister company, LEISSING Print Finishing (Landau), we cover the application of all finishing techniques. In Bielefeld, in addition to foil stamping, we specialize in cold foil transfer, which allows us to create the finest structures, gradients, and impressive metallic effects," explains Frank Denninghoff, highlighting the company's unique focus. On behalf of brand manufacturers, agencies, and printing companies, GRÄFE gives sophisticated printed products the final, decisive touch.

When the expansion of the machinery in one production hall in 2018 generated additional heat loads, the need for additional cooling increased. As in the other halls, the adiabatic cooling effect of direct room humidification was to be used for this purpose. Since a different humidification system is in use at the sister company in Landau, GRÄFE decided to obtain comparative quotes from other manufacturers in addition to the Draabe system: “However, the decision to implement the expansion again with Condair Systems and the Draabe DI Flex high-pressure system was quickly made. Ultimately, we were convinced that Condair Systems not only has the expertise to skillfully meet our high quality requirements, but can also do so at competitive prices. A key factor in this was, among other things, the all-inclusive service package,” said Frank Denninghoff. “We want to have virtually nothing to worry about when it comes to humidification and the assurance that all hygiene and operational safety standards are met at all times.”