Horizon Radio

Horizon Radio

Covering the latest Horizon product information and print finishing news. To learn more about Horizon products visit https://www.horizon.co.jp/global.html

Episodes

February 6, 2025 14 mins

In this episode of Hot Minute, Bryan Takano is joined by Horizon International Market Promotions Team General Manager Yasuo Taketsugu to introduce the Horizon system lineup at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025.

 Listen to learn about highlights like:
・Canon & Horizon Inline Saddle Stitching System

・Hunkeler Integrated iCE STITCHLINER Mark V

・Robot Integrated Perfect Binding System

・Other coll...

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In this episode of Hot Minute, Bryan Takano is joined by Horizon International Market Promotions Team General Manager Yasuo Taketsugu to introduce Horizon Smart Factory 2024.

 Listen to learn about HSF Highlights like:
・HSF 2024 Basic Info
・Exhibition Zones
・System Linup & Collaborations
・Smart Factory Tech

Learn more about HSF 2024:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/news/20240729-Horizon-Smart...

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In this episode of Hot Minute, Bryan Takano is joined by JD Mackie to talk about his favorite folder, the Horizon iCE FOLDER AFV-566FKT, and how its automation saves users time and helps future proof their business.

JD Mackie is a Senior Service Engineer for our US distributor Standard Finishing Systems and has over 42 years of experience with bindery equipment, specializing in folders.

Learn more about the iCE F...

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drupa is just around the corner!

In this episode of Hot Minute with Horizon, hear about Horizon's show at drupa 2024 with Yasuo Taketsugu and Bryan Takano of Horizon International's Market Promotions team.

Learn more about our drupa 2024 show:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/exhibition/drupa2024/index.html

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In this episode of Hot Minute with Horizon, Bryan welcomes President & Chairman of the Cyber Group, Herbert Cheong, to share his #HistorywithHorizon.

Cyber is Horizon's official distribution partner for Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries in Southeast Asia,  with relationships first beginning over 40 years ago in 1982.

We look forward to hearing your #HistorywithHorizon:
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In the episode of Hot Minute, Bryan is joined by Horizon International Managing Director Ryuji Kinugawa to promote our #HistorywithHorizon LinkedIn campaign. Kinugawa-san has been in Horizon for over 35 years and has experienced many different jobs through during that time making him a crucial component of our team. Listen to hear Kinugawa-san's #HistorywithHorizon story!

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In the episode of Hot Minute, Bryan is joined by Horizon Inc. Managing Director Hideharu Hori to promote our #HistorywithHorizon LinkedIn campaign. Hideharu is the third generation of the Hori family, and talks about what it was like growing up surrounded by the Horizon community and shares his own #HistorywithHorizon.

Learn more about our #HistorywithHorizon campaign!

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In this episode of Hot Minute, Bryan is joined by Horizon President & Representative Eijiro Hori to introduce our #HistorywithHorizon LinkedIn campaign. Eijiro talks about past drupa experiences and his own #HistorywithHorizon story.

Learn more about our #HistorywithHorizon campaign!

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October 3, 2023 5 mins

Hot Minute with Horizon aims to keep you updated with the latest information about Horizon solutions, technology, events, and global finishing trends.

In this episode, join Bryan Takano and Yasuo Taketsugu of the Horizon International Market Promotions team as they introduce themselves and this new podcast from the Horizon Headquarters in Japan.

Side note: the recording was done late 2023, which is why we referenc...

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As the first iCELiNK customer, Sendmoments has been able to automatically collect and visualize data from their Horizon finishing machines resulting in increased uptime. The addition of a new Horizon book production line has given them the capability to shorten turnaround times for short to medium run books.

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On this episode we discussworkflow automation with Julie Watson, CEO of Ultimate TechnoGraphics. Ultimate TechnoGraphics has been a pioneer in imposition software for three decades and is continuing to lead their customers into a more efficient, profitable future. To learn more about Ultimate's workflow solutions like Ultimate Binder for post-press automation visit https://imposition.com/.

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In this episode we discuss the importance of operator and machine interaction in the overall efficiency of the production process. SpencerMetrics is a technology provider that specializes in collecting important data that often falls through the cracks in other systems: the human element. Special Guest: Vishal Sahay

https://www.horizon.co.jp/global.html

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Horizon International will be presenting at the exciting The Real Production Show produced by FUJIFILM Europe GmbH on October 27th, 2020.

On this episode we sit down with the show's host Mark Stephenson to discuss the upcoming event and what viewers can expect.

You can register for the show ahead of time at https://info.fujifilm.eu/secondrealproductionshow.html.  (Please check back later if the link is tempor...

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On this episode we are joined by Chris Down, Head of Production at Bluetree Group. We discuss how the StitchLiner systems on their production line fit into their workflow and the advantages quick setup ties have afforded them.

Learn more about the full line of Horizon products on our official website.

If you have a question you'd like discussed on an upcoming episode, send us an email at horizon.radio@horizon...

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September 22, 2020 12 mins

Jason Seaber from Intelligent Finishing Systems joins us this week to discuss the success of the Horizon StitchLiner in the UK market.

Want to have your question answered on the next episode? Send us an email at horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and put "Listener Question" in the subject line.

You can learn more about the full line of Horizon finishing solutions by visiting https://www.horizon.co.jp/global.htm...

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On this episode we sit down with Eduard Martin from Schwabenprint to discuss his company's recent installation of an inline Smart Binding System for roll-finish book production.

Want your question featured on the next episode? Send an email to horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and be sure to include "Horizon Radio" in the subject line. To learn more about Smart Binding Solutions and other Horizon products visit ou...

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On this episode we discuss Horizon Smart Binding Solutions with Marisa Dütsch from Horizon GmbH.

Want your question featured on the next episode? Send an email to horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and be sure to include "Horizon Radio" in the subject line. To learn more about Smart Binding Solutions and other Horizon products visit our official website.

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August 17, 2020 18 mins

On this episode we discuss the RD-4055 rotary die cutter with Acculink president and lover of all things cutting-edge, Tom O'Brien. Want your question featured on the next episode? Send an email to horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and be sure to include "Horizon Radio" in the subject line. To learn more about the RD-4055 and other Horizon products visit our official website.

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July 28, 2020 17 mins

On this episode we discuss the RD-4055 rotary die cutter and special guest Bob Flinn from Standard Finishing talks about what made the machine so successful in North America. Want your question featured on the next episode? Send an email to horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and be sure to include "Horizon Radio" in the subject line. To learn more about the RD-4055 and other Horizon products visit our official website.

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July 28, 2020 1 min

Welcome to Horizon Radio, a podcast covering the latest in Horizon news and print finishing product information. Want to get your question to be featured on air? Send an email to horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and be sure to put "Horizon Radio" in the subject line. Visit our website to learn more.

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