Full service litho and digital print specialist ESP has invested in a new Horizon StitchLiner MK III to enhance production flexibility and strengthen its responsive print-on-demand capabilities.
The new system replaces the operation’s long-serving StitchLiner 5500 and further expands ESP’s finishing capacity and efficiency.
It will also support production at the company’s digital site which currently completes work on two Canon iX3200 inkjet presses and a Ricoh 9500 for long-sheet applications.
Dave Woloszczynski, Head of Digital Production & Operations, explains: “Our previous Horizon StitchLiner MK I has been a real workhorse over the years, However, given its age, we recognised it was time for an upgrade.
“We chose the StitchLiner MK III for its outstanding speed, reliability, and its ability to handle A4 landscape orders, a significant advantage for us. I also believe it is the best system on the market for the type of work we produce.”
He adds: “It was a nice straight forward replacement and it has been running smoothly from day one.”
The Horizon StitchLiner MK III offers a fully automated saddle-stitching, folding, and trimming workflow capable of producing up to 6,000 booklets per hour. ESP’s system is configured with two high-capacity VAC-L600H collating towers, providing seamless operation and efficient throughput for both short-run and high-volume production.
On working with IFS Dave states: “We have a good relationship with IFS and so we were happy to continue that with this latest investment.”
