Horizon Radio

Hot Minute Ep. 10 - Horizon Smart Factory 2026

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0900

The Horizon Smart Factory 2026 event, will be held at the Horizon Factory headquarters in Takashima, Japan, from November 4th to 6th, 2026.

Key highlights include

Integration of robotic and workflow systems
Lights Out production
5 new solutions
Collaborations with major printer, workflow, and robotic partners
Factory tours
Japanese cuisine
Japanese tea ceremony

The Horizon Team is thrilled to welcome guests from all over the world into the next level of print finishing automation.

Official HSF Newsletters
ON THE HORIZON! #2
ON THE HORIZON! #1

For event inquiries, please find your local contact here:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/sales_network/salesnet_index.html

Watch Visual Podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/cVhmchOWC1c

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＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#9 Horizon Finishing First 2025
#8 Horizon at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2025
#7 Horizon Smart Factory 2024
#6 Horizon Folder Automation with JD Mackie
#5 Horizon at drupa 2024
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 9 - Finishing First 2025 with Captain Timm Edelhoff

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0900

Finishing First 2025 is just around the corner and Captain Timm is here to cover all the information you need on the Horizon booth, applications, and partners!

Link to local contacts:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/sales_network/salesnet_index.html

Link to Finishing First registration form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NI8nElokw0eFtBP9YDjFw8LgUIXKcm1OjxrXIiZ1AL9UQ1BBSUZDRkNRVEJDT0RRTjg5UlJDSzRUMiQlQCN0PWcu

More information on Finishing First:
https://horizon.de/finishing-first-2025/#event-infos

Watch Visual Podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/GOr-OUwp1QI

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＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#8 Horizon at Hunkeler Innovation Days 2025
#7 Horizon Smart Factory 2024
#6 Horizon Folder Automation with JD Mackie
#5 Horizon at drupa 2024
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 8 - Horizon at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0900

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 collaborations and applications

Watch Visual Podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/CToGYtXYjz8

Learn more about our show at HID 2025:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/news/20250124-on-the-horizon-newsletter-hid25.html

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＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊

#7 Horizon Smart Factory 2024
#6 Horizon Folder Automation with JD Mackie
#5 Horizon at drupa 2024
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 7 - Horizon Smart Factory 2024

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0900

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-Factory-Announcement.html

Watch Visual Podcast on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/O4nEFJV10iY

＊＊＊＊ What is Hot Minute? ＊＊＊＊
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1245734/13711752

＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#6 Horizon Folder Automation with JD Mackie
#5 Horizon at drupa 2024
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 6 - Horizon Folder Automation with JD Mackie

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0900

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 FOLDER AFV-56K Series:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/products/en/products/folders/afv56k_e/afv56k_e.html

Listen on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/PCMhRLGhTmg

＊＊＊＊ What is Hot Minute? ＊＊＊＊
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1245734/13711752

＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#5 Horizon at drupa 2024
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 5 - Horizon at drupa 2024

Thu, 09 May 2024 14:00:00 +0900

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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Hot Minute Introduction
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＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#4 Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 04 - Herbert Cheong and #HistorywithHorizon

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0900

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:
https://www.horizon.co.jp/en/news/20240213-history-with-horizon.html

＊＊＊＊ What is Hot Minute? ＊＊＊＊
Hot Minute Introduction
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1245734/13711752

＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#3 Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 3 - Ryuji Kinugawa and #HistorywithHorizon

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0900

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!

Learn more about our #HistorywithHorizon campaign!

＊＊＊＊ What is Hot Minute? ＊＊＊＊
Hot Minute Introduction
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1245734/13711752

＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#2 Hideharu Hori and #HistorywithHorizon
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 02 - #HistorywithHorizon ft. Hideharu Hori

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0900

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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Hot Minute Introduction
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1245734/13711752

＊＊＊＊ Past Episodes ＊＊＊＊
#1 Eijiro Hori and #HistorywithHorizon

Hot Minute Ep. 01 - Introducing #HistorywithHorizon ft. Eijiro Hori

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0900

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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#1 Hot Minute Introduction
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Welcome to Hot Minute with Horizon

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0900

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 reference drupa as being "next year."

In-house Book Prodution & iCELiNK: Sven Binder, Sendmoments

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0900

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.

Future Proofing Workflow with Julie Watson

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0900

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/.

The secret to production optimization with SpencerMetrics

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0900

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

FUJIFILM Europe: The Real Production Show Annoucement

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0900

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 temporarily down)

If there's a topic you'd like featured on the next episode of Horizon Radio, send us at email at horizon.radio@horizon.co.jp and put "listener question" in the subject title.

To learn more about Horizon finishing solutions visit https://www.horizon.co.jp/global.html.

Case Study: StitchLiner at Bluetree Group (UK)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0900

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.co.jp

StitchLiner with Jason Seaber

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0900

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.html

Case Study: Smart Binding System at Schwabenprint

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0900

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 our official website.

Smart Binding System Basics with Marisa Dütsch

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0900

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.

Rotary Die Cutter: RD-4055 Part 2

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0900

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.

Rotary Die Cutter: RD-4055 Part 1

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0900

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.

Welcome to Horizon Radio

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0900

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.