Twin Loop bound for success with Horizon BQ-470 perfect binder

Strong demand for perfect binding sees Twin Loop invest in second Horizon machine.

The one-time wire-only binder made its first expansion into perfect binding back in September 2008 with the purchase of a Horizon BQ-270 single clamp perfect binder and HT-30 single-sided trimmer.

Manager of the family-owned business, Wayne Rubin, did not anticipate that the response from customers and clientele would be so strong. “It was a very exciting time for us,” he recalled.

“After 16 years of doing only wire binding we had a whole new service that would only get better and add value to our business.”

Pictured: binding by the book. Michael Speckmann (left) with Wayne Rubin.

Just over one year later, Wayne found himself needing a faster machine to keep up with the demand and settled on a new Horizon BQ-470 4-clamp perfect binder with both conventional EVA and PUR adhesive binding.

“Having a bigger machine increases our capacity and gives us access to PUR, which lots of players don’t have,” he said. “This means we can service the digital market and people.”

According to Wayne, there was no need to look beyond the Currie Group again. “They are located very close to us [in North Sydney] and give great customer service,” he said, paying respect in particular to Currie’s technical support specialist, Mick Wood.

Production manager, Michael Speckmann, has worked for over 40 years as a bookbinder and has never before seen equipment with such integrity. “It’s a very handy machine,” he said. “The support we’ve had from the Currie group has been second to none.”

Both Wayne and Michael believe that PUR is the future for binders. “There is a growing need for this because of the rise of digital printing,” said Wayne.

Michael adds: “PUR achieves a long-lasting result that can take over from section sewing and allows you to work with toner and oil-coated stocks.”

The two anticipate that Twin Loop will eventually grow to be a complete binding service, adding stitching, folding and guillotines to its offerings. Wayne noted that thanks to the work which the Horizon has brought the company, they were able to create a new role for a binder during an economic downturn, and may even look at employing an apprentice or adding a second shift.

“Our volumes have increased beyond expectations,” he said.