Canadian specialist Electronic Design Group is working through the modernisation of 21 reelstands at the Post-Dispatch in St Louis, Missouri.

Goss static belt reels on the first 11 pasters are being upgraded to enhance performance, improve reliability and eliminate obsolete components with plans to complete the balance next year.

The upgrade – which include RTP control panels with built-in splice control and tension regulation – is well underway and on track for completion by mid August.