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Holywell Press has chosen a Horizon Ice StitchLiner Mark IV next generation saddlestitching system from IFS to work faster, smarter, and support employee happiness.
Established in 1890, the Oxford family run printing and design business, blends graphic design, print craftsmanship, technology and customer service to support a wide range of clients across the UK.
Managing director Ben Burrows, a fourth generation family member, explains the investment: ‘We wanted a system that was ideal for the short run fast turnaround digital print work we are now doing more and more of. We also wanted technology that our new recruits would be more comfortable operating. Our younger team members are very happy running our Horizon BQ-270 single clamp perfect binder, Horizon CRF-362 folder creaser and Horizon HT-30 three side trimmer. They like the touch screen operation and ease of set up. The skills set in the industry is changing and systems like these respond to that change.
‘When we were looking around we knew we needed a solution that couldn’t be slow, inefficient and uneconomical. The StitchLiner was the right kit, with the right technology. We did look at other options, but we know Horizon and have a good relationship with IFS. We also liked its robust build quality.’
Since its installation the StitchLiner has been driving productivity says Ben. ‘We have been impressed by the versatility of the StitchLiner, its speed of makeready and the reduced waste. The speed has been particularly surprising. We have a monthly magazine that we would normally fold one day and stitch the next. With the StitchLiner it was printed in the morning and completed in the afternoon. It is incredible what you can achieve. We have also put the system to good use in ways we had not previously considered. For example, we have been using it to create sewn sections in preparation for book production.’
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