Hawksworth Graphics Print & Sign has chosen a Horizon SPF/FC-200A stitch/fold/trim line supplied by Intelligent Finishing Systems Ltd to future-proof its finishing production.

The Uttoxeter firm that offers an array of services from banners and signs to work wear and vehicle wraps for local national and public operations, chose the stitch fold trim machine to replace a ten year old system. It will complete work from a multi-colour SpeedMaster and a Konica Minolta Bizhub.  The business also runs a 54inch wide format Roland.

“We needed something beefier and quicker,” comments managing director Mathew Hawksworth. “We liked the Horizon systems because they are more robust.

“We have been looking at a replacement for a couple of years and rated the Horizon systems. Then the favourable exchange rate contributed to lower prices. We also talked to one or two people using them and reviewed the trade reports which were all positive.”

The flexible 4,500bph JDF-ready Horizon SPF/FC-200A features a 200-programme job memory storage for instant recall, an icon-based touch-screen for job set-up and two 10-station VAC-Turbo 100 PowerCollators.

The patented Horizon advanced suction rotor drum feeding system operates effectively on a wide variety of paper stocks at high speeds. Accuracy and reliability are assured by mis-feed, double feed and jamming sensors on each bin and the feed error history can be monitored via the touchscreen.

“There are a number of ease-of-use and quick set-up features that will make it a great addition,” states Mr Hawksworth. “It will help us win more work and make us more productive and cost effective. We can now be as responsive as possible and it future-proofs us by enabling us to be much more competitive.”