However, ArtSystems, Summa's UK distributor decided to put these claims to the test, by subjecting the F Pro to a 24-hour cutting marathon. The race started at 12 noon on 21st November and ended at 12 noon the following day, with Andrew Edwards, ArtSystems' Sign and Display manager and Bruce van Greunen, the company's applications specialist, having the unenviable job of keeping the cutter fed with jobs over the 24 hour period, thus ensuring that the machines tackled the full gamut of finishing work, including roll to roll vinyl, cardboard, foam board and other standard card materials.
 
The full range of jobs can be seen in the race video, which neatly condenses the race's 24 hour duration into four highly viewable minutes.

Andrew Edwards commented: "We wanted to really challenge Summa's reputation for excellent manufacturing quality by testing the machine with a wide range of applications – and we weren't disappointed! The F Series enjoyed a totally trouble free run for 24 hours straight and in fact, it was Bruce and I who struggled in the early hours of the morning, when only the flow of double espressos and the promise of a bacon butty kept us going!’

The release of the video marks the beginning of a promotional campaign that will run during the lead-up to the Sign & Digital UK exhibition in March, where the F Series will take centre stage on the ArtSystems/Summa stand. Take a sneaky peak here.

For further information visit: www.artsystems.co.uk