GBC Commercial Laminating Solutions Group, part of ACCO Brands Corporation and world market leader in print finishing equipment and consumables, successfully achieved a new Guinness World Record at drupa 2008 by setting the fastest time for laminating 102,2 square metres of paper,- size 70 x 100 cm in just 40,53 seconds. The new GBC 8500HS Cyclone laminating system and GBC High Bonding Strength (HBS) film – both debuted at drupa – were put to the test in this first-ever laminating challenge. The well-attended event took place on June 2nd at GBC's stand D05 in Hall 11. Gareth Deaves, an adjudicator from the Guinness Book of World Records, confirmed the time of the lamination run and presented an award to the jubilant GBC team.

This extraordinary technical endeavour began with the “go” signal when the first sheet entered the laminator. Only the portion of the paper surface actually covered by the laminating film was measured. The clock was stopped when the last sheet to complete the 100 square meters exited the laminator. Witnesses and the adjudicator from the Guinness Book of World Records verified that the sheets were properly laminated, without creases or air pockets, and that the total laminated surface was at least 100 square metres.

Ron Butterman, GBC Director of Marketing, comments: "We are extremely proud of Mark Elman, Glenn Koepke, Tony Mertlik and all the talented engineers on the team for their efforts to develop this world-class laminator. Thanks to their skills, we have attained this new Guinness Book of Records milestone – and also provided a convincing demonstration of how printers can finish their own output in record time."

The GBC 8500HS Cyclone is a commercial laminator designed for single-sided lamination of high-volume print runs. Running at speeds up to 150 m (500 ft) per minute, this system can cut production time by one-half or more without sacrificing accuracy, control, and quality. Its generous 112 cm (44 in) width offers versatility and also lets users run prints landscape-wise, further increasing productivity.

A high-precision MABEG feeder, known worldwide for its powerful and reliable accuracy, controls the feeding and transport of printed sheets. A unique suction cup configuration allows the MABEG to consistently feed up to 18,000 sheets per hour.