PLASTGrommet is the trusted name in banner and textile finishing automation. Offering solutions including automatic grommet setting, industrial welding, automatic sewing, clear recyclable and metal grommets, media roll lifters, and storage racks, PLASTGrommet helps large format print businesses increase their productivity by automating finishing. At PRINTING United Expo 2026, three new PLASTGrommet solutions will make their North American debut: Offering the same integrated welding, grommeting, and cutting capabilities as PLASTGrommet’s flagship All in One banner finishing machine, the new entry-level All in One EDGE opens up the possibilities of finishing automation to mid-volume large format printers. Built on the All in One platform, PLASTGrommet’s new TexWiz integrates a sewing module to enable automated sewing of hems along with grommeting and cutting of airmesh fabric banners.This enables hybrid finishing automation for print shops simultaneously producing PVC and textile-based banner products. PLASTGrommet will also demonstrate its multi-purpose hot air welder, the Evolve Air Welder, with a new conveyor belt that works in synchronization with the Evolve’s traction rollers to allow for easier material handling with longer welds. When it comes to large format finishing, you’re only ever as fast as your slowest point.With PLASTGrommet, that point will never be finishing.
Miller Weldmaster
Miller Weldmaster is an internationally recognized company that manufactures sign-finishing machines. Manufacturers and innovators of rotary hot air welding, and hot wedge welding machines for the bonding, sealing, and fusing of thermoplastic and industrial fabrics. Miller Weldmaster also distributes radio frequency or HF machines. Known for versatility and customer service. Our equipment produces a large variety of products such as finishing digital textiles, banners, signs, pole banners, and billboards. Miller Weldmaster has the experience and solutions. Our company has the experience to research, design, and build practical systems with the latest in sign-finishing technology. Contact Us At http://www.weldmaster.com OR (330) 833-6739 | As a family-owned business, Miller Weldmaster values building meaningful relationships with the customers we serve. While our people are industry experts, they are also passionate about providing the highest level of customer service and care. In combination with initial training and ongoing technical support, our team is ready to pivot as your business needs do, ensuring you have the custom packaging solutions you need to meet your goals now and in the future. Customers come to us with diverse needs, and our bag sealing and box making machines are built to accommodate them all. No matter the type of bag you want to close or the kind of box you want to produce, we can tailor our equipment to fit your function. | As a family-owned business, Miller Weldmaster values building meaningful relationships with the customers we serve. While our people are industry experts, they are also passionate about providing the highest level of customer service and care. In combination with initial training and ongoing technical support, our team is ready to pivot as your business needs do, ensuring you have the custom packaging solutions you need to meet your goals now and in the future. | Miller Weldmaster is The First Choice Globally of All Industrial Fabric Welding Solutions! Our welders are reliable, easy to use, and versatile for any application. For over 50 years, Miller Weldmaster has worked to change the industry. With our complete line of sign-finishing machines, there are countless opportunities to maximize production. From welding to sewing, Miller Weldmaster has a solution for you! We can fully automate or customize any solution to fully maximize your production. Miller Weldmaster offers multiple finishing solutions from hot wedge, hot air, RF welding, grommets, cutting, folding, and so much more. Along with our international Distributor Network, Miller Weldmaster has over 15 service technicians to keep you up and running.
FASTSEWN by Mikkelsen Innovation
FASTSEWN ApS was developed to automate the last manual step for textile sewn goods production with its innovative conveyor deviation automation technology. Founded in 2021, the company is solving the last major industry bottleneck: the lack of full automation in textile sewing processes across multiple industries. Today’s norm is automated design through print and cut, followed by manual or, at best, semi-automated sewing. Usually, sewing requires multiple personnel, or textiles that are carefully placed in frames, with the pattern then moved robotically under the needle. Neither methodology has been able to carry out efficient automation. FASTSEWN presents a patented platform that automates flat sewing and cutting of textiles (backlit sign graphics, pillowcase wraps, airbags, home décor, furniture, car seats, industrial bags and more) directly from one to multiple layers and rolls. With only 1% of the worlds seamsters remaining in the West (rest 99% in developing countries) – and rapidly decreasing in numbers – this acute situation requires sewing processes to be successfully automated for growth. Automation also improves quality, reduces shipping times, eliminates overstocking and waste, and thereby reduces costs so that manufacturers can compete with low-wage labor. FASTSEWN’s patented and patent-pending Movable Cavity Technology (MCT™) integrates seamlessly with most wide format printers and CNC cutting systems, such as the ones the FASTSEWN team has implemented since 2000, thus enabling efficient automated sewing, cutting, and handling of fabrics. At Printing United 2025, FASTSEWN introduced its third prototype automated sewing and cutting solution to the USA. This year, at Printing United 2026, we will be demonstrating the fully operating 3.3 m × 3.3 m production system. Come see this new technology in action at booth C942!