BQ-470 perfect binder and HT-30 trimmer supports new business

Print Solutions

UK Bookbinders has set up a digital division to win new work with investment in a Horizon BQ470PUR perfect binder and a Horizon HT30 three-side trimmer.

The Weston super Mare trade finisher is also hoping the move into new markets will help to attract new customers as well as increase its offering to their existing clients.

‘We moved into an extra 7000 square foot at the end of last year and now that area will be where we handle digital finishing,’ commented Lee Gray, general manager. ‘Having the systems close together will streamline production and ensure greater efficiency.

‘We work with printers from across the UK offering a range of services for litho print from thread sewing, perfect and PUR binding to case binding. Now we want to broaden our services to handling short runs and digital work in a cost effective way. The Horizon systems are perfect for that. Before runs of 200 to 300 were cost prohibitive.

‘We have a lot of skilled operators here but ease of use was still important to ensure we handle the work as quickly as possible. We also chose the four clamp option rather than single clamp because it gives us greater production flexibility.’

On choosing the BQ470 he said, ‘We had a demo and spoke to existing users who all championed its abilities. I also looked at reports and piggy backed research. I didn’t see many alternatives. It is versatile, easy to make ready, and has a good running speed. It ticked all the boxes.’

The BQ-470 is ideally suited to mid range soft back book production with higher production speeds, instant make readies for runs of one. It can bind up to 65 mm thickness and offers fully automated set up through an intuitive icon based LCD touchscreen.