1800 Projects boosts precision and speed with the Summa F1832 flatbed cutter

In the competitive signage and branding industry, precision and speed make the difference between meeting tight deadlines and falling behind. For Australian signage specialist 1800 Projects, the ability to cut a wide variety of materials quickly and accurately was critical. In 2024, the company invested in the Summa F1832 flatbed cutter, adding a new level of capability to its production floor.

Premium branding solutions

Founded in 2008 and owned by Brent Nassibian and Ben Browning, 1800 Projects delivers premium branding solutions and signage for brands and agencies across Australia. With a team of 10–15 employees, the company’s mission is to provide a seamless, cohesive branding service, handling everything from large-format signage to high-end visual branding. “Our mission is to create a seamless and cohesive branding service for brands and agencies representing brands,” says Ben Browning, Director at 1800 Projects.

The challenge: meeting growing demand

1800 Projects had relied on external cutting solutions in the past, but this slowed production and limited flexibility. Manual or outsourced cutting processes could not keep pace with the company’s growing demand for printed and laminated SAV, PVC, and eco-board applications. They needed an in-house solution that would deliver greater accuracy, higher productivity, and faster turnaround times.

The solution: Summa F1832

In 2024, 1800 Projects partnered with Pozitive Sign & Graphic Supplies, their long-term equipment supplier, to bring the Summa F1832 flatbed cutter into their workflow.

The F1832 was designed specifically for the printing industry, with a working area of 184 x 320 cm, perfectly aligned with popular print sizes such as 3.2 m rolls and 152 x 304 cm boards. With its wide tool range, including cutting blades, an oscillating knife, and a crease roller, the machine enables 1800 Projects to take on diverse signage applications with precision.

Ben Browning recalls why the company chose Summa: “Summa’s long history of precision cutting machines for signage materials gave us confidence. The pricing was on point, and we got great service from Nathan at Pozitive.”

Nathan Young, Sales Manager at Pozitive, added: “We’re always proud to support forward-thinking businesses like 1800 Projects. The Summa F1832 is a powerful addition to their workflow, offering the precision, speed and versatility needed to meet growing demand. We know that with Summa, we can deliver reliable quality for our customers.”

The impact: productivity unlocked

The F1832 has already brought clear improvements:

• Faster and more accurate production compared to hand cutting, enabling faster turnaround times

• Flexibility across materials, with the ability to handle printed and laminated SAV, PVC, eco-board, and many more

• Consistent precision: delivering clean, high-quality cuts that enhance brand presentation

•  Operational efficiency: Summa's ecosystem possibilities allow for full workflow integration with roll feeders and printers, creating end-to-end automation.

• Confidence in Growth: a machine built to deliver ROI in 2–3 years, with the proven potential to run reliably for many more

“We can already produce work faster and more accurately than by hand cutting,” says Ben Browning. “With its capabilities, the F1832 is set to become a reliable workhorse that will support our growth for years to come.”

Looking ahead

1800 Projects is committed to fully integrating the F1832 across its printer fleet, including  . With support from Summa and Pozitive, the company expects to unlock the flatbed cutter’s full automation potential: streamlining workflows, expanding capacity, and reinforcing its position as a go-to partner for premium branding and signage solutions.