Horizon

Ashwyk has invested in a Horizon BQ-270V single-clamp perfect binder to bring perfect binding in-house.

Historic printer Blackwell Print has installed a new Horizon BQ-270 perfect binder at its Great Yarmouth facility, allowing the firm to bring perfect binding in-house.

Pyramid Press has increased its production flexibility to meet greater demand for short-run fast turnaround print following investment in a Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV.

Horizon has said it will take factory automation “to the next level” at its October Smart Factory event in Japan, showcasing fully automated ‘lights-out’ production.

Printworks has taken on a Horizon AFC-564AKT folder to ensure its finishing remains fast and responsive.

Moulton Printing has installed the UK’s first Horizon iCE StitchLiner Mark IV.

Healeys has concluded a £650,000 investment programme with the order of a Horizon BQ-500 iCE perfect binder from Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS).

Halstan has confirmed a major spend with Canon and IFS that will see the business automate and add continuous feed inkjet to its book production setup.

Solopress is poised to install the UK’s first HP Indigo 120K, part of a £3.5m spend on new kit that also includes additional B1 litho capacity as the business sets a £60m sales target.

Impress Print Services has cleared its finishing bottleneck and tripled its trimming throughput after installing a brand-new Horizon HT-80 three-knife trimmer in March.

Leicester trade firm Flexpress installed a new Horizon HT-300 iCE trimmer in late February, boosting automated production in the process.

FuturePrint has taken on a Horizon CRF-362 folder creaser to ensure its operations remain smooth and streamlined.