Route 1 Print adds automated book finishing line
13 February 2025
Trade printer Route 1 Print has expanded its book manufacturing capabilities following the installation of a Horizon MiniCabs binding line, which it decided to invest…
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IFS fills two senior roles
4 February 2025
Tim Clifton and Chris Page have joined finishing equipment supplier Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) in senior roles at the business, appointed as technical director and…
Tecnau and Friedheim International sign strategic distribution agreement for the UK and Ireland
12 December 2024
Tecnau has announced a new strategic distribution agreement with Friedheim International, effective from January 2025.
IFS confirms death of former chairman and MD Tony Hards
10 January 2024
Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) has confirmed the death of its former chairman and managing director Tony Hards
Past and future
2 January 2024
With the first drupa for eight years looming, it is appropriate to look both back at how far we’ve come over what has been a…
Tecnau Spring Forward goes live in Italy
2 May 2023
Tecnau is taking its Spring Foward with Tecnau series of events live, and the UK edition will take place at the Tecnau Experience Centre, Ivrea,…
IFS brings Horizon to Hemel Hempstead
15 September 2022
IFS is holding an open house at its Hemel Hempstead site on 12 and 13 October, featuring automated finishing and binding demonstrations with Horizon equipment…
IFS announces two appointments as industry recovers
17 September 2021
IFS has announced two new appointments to its Tech Team amidst a surge in demand.
Robot arm added to Horizon binder
20 August 2021
A new robotic arm has been added to the Horizon BQ-270V Binder.
Horizon folder automates for variable production
12 August 2021
Horizon has introduced the AFV-566FKT automated cross-folder, designed to meet the need for flexibility in binderies
Petratto launches entry-level short run packaging solution
19 February 2021
Pertratto has introduced the Metro Startup, an entry-level finishing solution for short run packaging.
Horizon launches fully-automated folder
15 February 2021
Horizon has unveiled the fully-automated AF-408F small format eight-buckle folder.
Tecnau adds cutter/stacker for B2+ digital print
8 October 2020
IFS has announced the availability of Tecnau's Stack 1212 cutting/stacking system for B2-plus digital presses
Foliant launches next generation laminators
3 August 2020
Foliant has launched two next generation laminators designed to bridge the gap between industrial and entry level systems.
Horizon’s three-sided trimmer debuts ICElink automation
10 July 2020
Horizon has introduced the new HT-300 three-sided trimmer, the first unit to embody the company's enhanced workflow automation