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The Inkjet Summit and BMI Spring Management Conference

Standard’s Johan Laurent, Steve Martinez, Frits Knepper, and Katelyn Pinch recently joined our mutual customers and partners at the Inkjet Summit in San Antonio, Texas. At the event, Standard presented customer case studies to groups of commercial print and in-plant customers. Additionally, Johan, Steve, and Katelyn joined our colleagues at the BMI Spring Management Conference in Portland, Oregon, where they discussed some of the biggest topics shaping our industry, including AI and robotics. Katelyn was also recognized by BMI, receiving their Rising Star award, alongside Zach Larson from Bethany Press.

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Standard welcomes two new Territory Sales Managers

Standard is excited to share that we’ve welcomed two new territory sales reps to our team. Denise Prewitt, covering the Southwest US, and John Kaliotzakis, covering Canada, both bring years of industry experience to their roles.

Updated Standard Sales Map >>>

Horizon Smart Factory returns this Fall

We are pleased to announce the return of Horizon Smart Factory (HSF) this November at Horizon Innovation Park in Takashima, Japan (north of Kyoto). HSF brings automation and robotics to the forefront of the production environment, showcasing Lights Out automation from printing through shipping and logistics. Standard will host a group of US and CA customers in Kyoto, Japan, from November 2-6, and we hope to welcome our North American partners to the Horizon facility as well. More information will be shared in the coming months, so stay tuned for additional details.

Questions? Contact Katelyn Pinch >>>

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Previous News and Items of Interest to Ricoh

Standard Joins Ricoh at VIP Inkjet Event

Standard was a proud sponsor of this year’s Ricoh VIP Inkjet event in January. Johan Laurent, Frits Knepper, and Katelyn Pinch from Standard presented two Ricoh-Standard customer success stories to attendees and enjoyed the opportunity to connect with the Ricoh team.

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Introducing Standard’s New Website

Standard started the year by launching a redesigned corporate website featuring a more modern, dynamic design and an improved user experience. The redesigned website introduces the future of the Standard Finishing brand around the theme of “The Power of Smart Finishing.”

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Meet Our New Pre/Post Partners

We are excited to share that Standard is now supporting the integration of new pre/post partners, including Tecnau and EMT, with Horizon equipment. Together, we are offering our mutual customers access to complete roll-fed finishing that best meets their application and business needs.

Please reach out to Johan or Katelyn with any questions on these new partnerships.

Discover iCE LiNK

Standard knows that the future of print is driven by automation and next-generation workflow solutions. Horizon’s iCE LiNK Postpress Management System helps our mutual customers realize this vision through production management across multiple finishing devices, delivering a higher level of operational efficiency. The best part, iCE LiNK can be accessed from anywhere using the cloud, so customers can see exactly what’s happening in real-time, even if they are not on the production floor.

Learn more about iCE LiNK>>

Ricoh and Standard Partner on a Book Application for Special Event

In October, Standard welcomed a focused group of book manufacturers to our National Demonstration Center in Andover for a two-day event during which the group participated in hands-on demonstrations of the latest book-finishing equipment. At the event, pre-printed rolls from the RICOH Pro VC40000 were used to create glued book blocks on the Horizon BBS-56 Book Block solution. The book blocks were then finished in-line with a BQ-500 Perfect Binder and HT-1000V Trimmer.

Learn More About our Demonstration Center>>

Standard and Hunkeler in 2026 and Beyond

Standard and Hunkeler will maintain their factory-direct relationship to deliver finishing solutions for roll-fed inkjet presses in 2026 and beyond. Together, we will continue to work with our partners and mutual customers to deliver Hunkeler solutions paired with Horizon equipment. Standard will also collaborate with other leading pre- and post-vendors to offer integrated Horizon solutions.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Revisiting PRINTING United 2025

In October, Standard represented Horizon and Hunkeler equipment at PRINTING United 2025 in Orlando, FL. We showcased and demonstrated over 20 individual post-press finishing solutions in our 5,000 square feet of exhibit space, the largest display of finishing at the show. Additionally, Standard worked with our printer vendor and pre-post partners on pre-printed applications that ran live in our booth and partner booths during the event.

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Exclusive Horizon-focused Webinars for Ricoh Teams

Standard is hosting a series of Horizon-focused webinars for the Ricoh sales and professional services teams. The first session focused on roll-to-fold applications featuring a Horizon AFV-56 Series folder, and the second session highlighted the Horizon StitchLiner Mark V Saddlestitcher for booklet production. Both sessions are available on demand. In January, we will host the final webinar in the series, which will walk through case binding preparation on the BQ-500 Perfect Binder and HT-300 Trimmer. Please contact us if you would like access to the recordings or if you would like to attend the next session.

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The December issue of Standard’s FinishLine Newsletter is Out Now!

In this edition, Standard highlights two customer success stories and provides a look at what’s ahead for Standard in 2026.

Read the latest issue>>