Printworks has chosen an Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) supplied Horizon AFC-564AKT folder to ensure its finishing remains fast and responsive.

The Wolverhampton general commercial printer works with local and national organisations including the NHS. Established in 1982 it runs Heidelberg MO litho presses and Konica Minolta Bizhub digital presses.

Jim Monks, Managing Director, explains the investment: “We had a folder that was more than thirty years old and it needed some work doing. It was a great system, but it made sense to put the money we would have spent towards a new solution.

“We looked at what was on the market, but the Horizon stood out for us. We have a Horizon SPF-200L booklet maker so know the manufacturer and IFS. IFS also know us, so when we talked to them, they were able to recommend what they thought would be most suitable for our workload.”

He continues: “The folder is obviously highly automated and easier to run. We liked the fast set up and how well it grips the paper. It is also easy to switch jobs which helps our operators and also means we can manage a lot more, short run work.

Printworks’ Horizon AFC-564AKT user-friendly high performance, space efficient automated cross-knife folder features advanced automation for fast set up and job completion. It runs at up to 40,000 sheets per hour.

As for the impact the new addition has made since it was installed in May, Jim says: “We now have shorter set up times, faster running times, increased capacity and greater flexibility.”