Supplied by Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS), the next-generation saddle-stitching device was installed at the Nottingham commercial printer in August.
Pyramid Press director Paul McGuigan said: “We have had Muller Martini lines in our bindery for many years. They have been very reliable. But it was time to consider what the next investment should be to futureproof the bindery.
“At the same time jobs coming into the bindery now have more varied run lengths and there is a need to get them out the door faster. We knew it was necessary to invest in a different solution to better address what today’s workload looks like.”
Part of 45-staff group Willsons Group Services, Pyramid Press offers a broad product range including critical monthly publications, corporate brochures, prospectuses, leaflets, posters, folders, and business stationery for clients ranging from publishers, theatres, grocery wholesalers and universities to major design agencies and end users.
It produces litho print on a six-colour B1 RMGT 1050 and a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75, and also offers digital print.
On choosing the new StitchLiner, McGuigan said: “Another operation in the group has a StitchLiner and it has been very reliable. We know and trust Horizon’s robust build. It will do what we need it to, and the iCE software will be something we can utilise in the future.”
The iCE StitchLiner Mark IV achieves high quality booklet production at speeds of up to 6,000bph. Its cloud-based iCE LiNK uses cloud technology to automate workflow from upstream to post-press.
IFS said it provides access to an easy-to-use dashboard that reports real-time production analysis for improved efficiency and profitability, remote update capabilities and scheduled maintenance resulting in less downtime.
The information is accessible via smartphone, tablet, or desktop PC and the software is designed for integration with MIS systems.
McGuigan added: “Installation was quick and smooth and there have been no issues. We are looking forward to seeing how it will help us better manage production and ensure our operation is as agile as it can be.”
Pricing for the Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV starts from £182,000.
