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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>>

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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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Standard Customer Installs New Bindery Equipment for Greater Efficiency

Premier Printing, a printing, display, apparel, promotional goods, and fulfillment services company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, installed the first Horizon CABS 4000 Perfect Binding line in Canada. The system consists of an MG-600 Twelve-pocket Signature Gatherer, CBF Digital Book Block Feeder, SB-09 Nine-clamp Perfect Binder, HT-1000V Three-knife Trimmer, and iCE LiNK, Horizon’s cloud-based bindery control system.

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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.

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International Spotlight

Horizon recently visited its customer Merkur Grafisk at its brand-new facility in Langhus, Norway. The company recently installed the Horizon StitchLiner Mark IV Saddlestitcher, HOF-400 Sheet Feeder, and CABS4000 Perfect Binding Solution. As the company continues to grow, it sees Horizon as an important partner with innovative solutions well-positioned for the future needs of the print industry.

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Print Tech WPA Adds Automation in Finishing to Keep Pace with Digital Production

The long-time Standard customer installed the Horizon Print Tech of Western Pennsylvania is a commercial printer based in Pittsburgh, PA, that is focused on staying current with today’s technology. Cary Sherburne spoke with Rick Baker from Print Tech WPA during Standard’s Finishing 360 open house about the company’s strategy for adding automation in finishing to keep up with digital production.

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50 Books in 5 Minutes with Horizon!

Horizon is at it again with another video challenge. This time, it’s 50 books in 5 minutes, featuring the Horizon BQ-500 Perfect Binder. Check out the latest video to see if Adrienne Culley from Horizon International can complete five jobs, 50 total books, with two format changeovers in under 5 minutes.

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Connecting with the BMI Community Across North America

Standard’s Johan Laurent and Katelyn Pinch joined the BMI community for the recent Book Manufacturing Mastered in NYC, and Virginia DaCosta caught up with our colleagues north of the border at the BMI Canadian Roundtable in August. We enjoyed the opportunities to connect with partners and customers on the state of the industry and explore its future direction.

Photos from Book Manufacturing Mastered>>

Photos from BMI Canadian Roundtable>>

Standard Horizon BBS-56 Roll-fed Book Block Solution Makes N. American Debut

The Standard Horizon BBS-56 Roll-fed Book Block Solution made its North American debut earlier this year at our Finishing 360 open house. This plowfold book block-making system is designed for short- to medium-run production and can be configured with a Horizon perfect binder and trimmer for a complete roll-to-perfect bound book solution operating at speeds of up to 800 books per hour. We are welcoming partners and our mutual customers to visit Standard’s Andover, MA, demonstration center for in-person, hands-on demonstrations. To schedule a visit, contact your Standard sales representative.

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