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The following articles were originally published in The Binding Edge, a niche-market magazine that covered the binding and loose leaf industries, including trade binderies, commercial printing facilities with in-house binding and finishing capabilities, book production facilities and manufacturers of loose leaf products.
The Binding Edge ceased publication at the end of 2014, when it merged with InsideFinishing, another trade publication that targeted graphic finishers, label manufacturers, carton manufacturers and more.
Fall 2014
Survey: Industry Profits Decline Slightly
by Stuart Margolis, of Margolis Partners; and Ed Gleeson, of Printing Industries of America
Holum & Sons Holiday Box Earns Industry Accolades
by Jen Clark
The Splurge/Save Strategy
by Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com
GRAPH EXPO 14 Provides Stage for Technology Introductions
by Dianna Brodine
Planning for Plastic Spiral Binding
by Anna C. Massey, Gateway Bookbinding Systems Ltd.
Digital Printing Leads to Print Finishing Opportunities
by Marco Bigianti and Andreas Lanter, Bielomatik-Matti AG
Using the P.L.U.S.H. Sales Process Methodology
by Chuck Reaves
Summer 2014
Collaboration Brings Brian Wonders to Life
by Jen Clark
GRAPH EXPO Preview
The Binding Edge
2014 BIA Product of Excellence Award Winners
The Binding Edge
Making the Cut: Diecutting Ideas and Strategies for Mail and Marketing
by Trish Witkowski
Pacific Bindery Services Showcases Its Own Skills
by Dianna Brodine
BIA Notebook
Binding Industries Association
Spring 2014
A New Beginning at Phillips Graphic Finishing
by Jen Clark
Low-Budget Wonders: Get the Look of Specialty without the Price Tag
by Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com
Binders Urged to be Aware of Legislation Affecting the Industry
The Binding Edge
Book Binders Find Life in the Digital Age
by Dianna Brodine
Communicate and Prosper
by Helen Wilkie, MHW Communications
Dale Reindl Inducted into the BIA Hall of Fame
The Binding Edge
BIA Annual Conference a Success in Dallas
Binding Industries Association
BIA Notebook
Binding Industries Association
Winter 2014
New Ownership Takes Hold at Seattle Bindery & Finishing
by Jen Clark
Sizing Up Postpress: Impact of Electronic Technologies on Postpress Manufacturers
by NPES
Responding to Print Industry Changes
by Si Nguyen, Duplo USA
Q&A: Preventing Transit Marking
by Kevin Rickard, Rickard Bindery
The Marriage of Board and Adhesives
by Dave Senter, Eska Graphic Board
The Economy and Print Markets in 2014-2015
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, PIA
Speakers Slated for the 2014 BIA Annual Conference
by The Binding Industries Association
BIA Notebook
by The Binding Industries Association
Fall 2013
Family Ties at Reindl Bindery Company
by Jen Clark
The Secrets behind Award-Winning Projects
by Melissa DeDonder
Choosing a Mechanical Binding Method: Plastic Coil or Wire?
by Jen Clark
Increase Stacking Capability without Compromise
by Ken Troemel and Kevin Coldren, Simco-Ion
Q&A: Paper Punching
by The Binding Edge
Management: Energize to Optimize
by John Daly
2014 Product of Excellence Awards – Enter Now!
by The Binding Industries Association
BIA Notebook
by The Binding Industries Association
Summer 2013
Allied Bindery: Bound for Excellence
by Jen Clark
Saddlestitching Industry Evolves as Some Printers Move Function In-House
by Jen Clark
PRINT 13 Innovates at Chicagos McCormick Place
by The Binding Edge
Creating Energy Efficiency in the Bindery
by Melissa DeDonder
The End User – Fair Game or Game Over?
by John Mascari and Kelly Mallozzi, Specialty Finishing Group, Inc.
Create a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
by by Ken Garner, Association of Marketing Service Providers
Two Steps to Efficient Riveter Set-Up
by Ted Rumatz, Bensons International Systems
BIA Notebook
by BIA
Spring 2013
Silvanus: Artisans in Custom Packaging
by Jen Clark
Advocacy Agenda for the 113th Congress
by Lisbeth Lyons, Printing Industries of America
Q&A: Book Trimming in the On Demand Age
by Staff
Challenges in Perfect Binding
by Jen Clark
BIA Annual Conference Held in Indianapolis
by BIA
Building a Defense for OSHA Compliance
by Rick Hartwig, Printing Industries of America
Product of Excellence Awards Presented
by BIA
Save the Date!
by BIA
BIA Notebook
by BIA
Winter 2013
Camera-Based Inspection Systems Add Quality Assurance to Print Finishing
by Dan Desmond, Standard Finishing Systems
Dillon Bindery Stakes a Claim with Open Pot PUR
by Jen Clark
Folding Machinery Programmed for Efficiency
by Staff
Looking into the Future of Loose Leaf Production
by Jen Clark
Special Report: Charting a Path for 2013–2014
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis and Ed Gleeson, Printing Industries of America
Fall 2012
Coyne Graphic Finishing Mastering the Art of Diversification
by Melissa DeDonder
From Surviving to Thriving: Lessons Learned When Adding Services to the Bindery
by Melissa DeDonder
The Mechanics of Delivering Online Value
by Landy Chase
Troubleshooting Common Cutting Problems
by Jen Clark
Summer 2012
A Closer Look at Stitching Wire
by Kris Shaw, WCJ Pilgrim Wire
Casebound Lessons: Learning from the Leaders
by Jen Clark
How to Close Sales That Are Over the Budget
by Landy Chase, MBA, CSP
Metallic Finishes and Bindery Challenges
by Jeff Peterson
Solar Panel Installation at Spiral James Burn
by Jen Clark
Specialty Finishing Group Embraces Efficiencies and Marks Record Years
by Amy Bauer
Spring 2012
Following Up: Use Voicemail to Your Advantage
by TJ Tedesco, Grow Sales, Inc.
Metal and Plastic Rings
by Jen Clark
On Demand Evolution
by Jen Clark
Your Bindery Finishing: Humble Beginnings, Aggressive Growth
by By Melissa DeDonder
Winter 2012
Cautious Optimism Marks 2012 for Binders
by Jen Clark
Diverse Services Position Midwest Binder for Success
by Amy Bauer
Quality Control in the Bindery
by Dan Maurer, Rob Kuehl and Steven Calov, Heidelberg
The Economy and Print in 2012-2013
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis, Printing Industries of America
The Importance of Stitching Wire
by Harry Lewis, Dorstener Wire Tech
Understanding Business Strategic Planning
by Kenneth B. Lerman
Fall 2011
Application Highlights
by Staff
From Partnering with Printers to Achieving Independent Certification
by Amy Bauer
Holum & Sons Company, Inc. – Innovating Into the Future
by Melissa DeDonder
Mechanical Binding Reacts to Changes in the Market
by Staff
Summer 2011
ecoGenesis Allows RF Welding of Green Materials
by Amy Bauer
Perfect Binding for Digital Print
by Steven Calov, Heidelberg USA
Sacred Cows in an Economic Downturn
by Ed Rigsbee
The Riverside Group – Adapting to Change & Investing in the Future
by Melissa DeDonder
Spring 2011
Cloth Covers All the Rage…Again
by Dianna Brodine
Eckhart & Company: Diverse Services Under One Roof
by Amy Bauer
Sales Tips: Fundamentals Beat Flash
by Dave Fellman
Specialty Folding Finds its Groove
by Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com
Travel & Tourism Industry Incorporates Intricate Folding
by Melissa DeDonder
Winter 2011
Directions for New Leadership
by Richard G. Ensman, Jr.
Merging Tradition with Progress at Roswell Bookbinding
by Amy Bauer
Moving Past the Great Recession: Print’s Recovery Path for 2011–2012 and Beyond
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis and Ed Gleeson
Production Digital Print: Changing the Feeding & Finishing Market
by Jim Hamilton, InfoTrends
Fall 2010
Digital Storm: Digital Print in the Offset World
by Julie Shaffer, Printing Industries of America
Finish On Demand Solves Today’s Short-Turnaround Bindery Challenges
by Staff
Retain Your Most Valuable Asset: Employees
by Janet Dunnichay
Viewing the Storm from the Binding and Finishing Perspective
by Kris Bovay, BIA Board of Directors President
Summer 2010
A Supplier’s Take: Meeting the Needs of Binders
by Renée Varella
Advantage Book Binding: 25 Years Young
by Dianna Brodine
Job Costing: Know Your Costs, Know Your Profits
by Mark Porter, Diemanic MIS
New Technologies in Cutting and Trimming
by Amy Bauer
Print Grows Trees
by Kerry C. Stackpole, CAE
The Art of Traditional Bookbinding in a Fast-Paced World
by Renée Varella
Spring 2010
Adhesives in the Bindery: Environmental Impact
by Ken Kroeger, PH.D., L.D. Davis Industries, Inc.
Applying Lean Manufacturing to Binding at Duraweld Ltd.
by Staff
Fulfillment: Measuring Your Performance
by Tom Quinn
Troubled Times Demand Dynamic Supplier Relationships
by Renée A. Varella
Where are they now? A Look Back…and Forward…with Three Former Spotlight Companies
by Dianna Brodine
Winter 2010
Adhesives in the Bindery: An Overview
by Ken Kroeger, Ph.D.
CPSIA and Its Implications for Binderies
by Staff
Disaster Recovery Solutions for Business Continuity
by Dawn Warner
Napco: Changing the Game of Loose Leaf
by Dianna Brodine
New Year’s Revelations: Updating the Outlook for Print in 2010–2011
by Dr. Ronnie H. Davis
Fall 2009
Delivery Management: Increase Productivity, Customer Service, and Profitability
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS Software, Inc.
In-line Finishing Techniques Enhanced with the Use of Electrostatics
by Ken Troemel, Andy Grzesik, and Mark Blitshteyn, MKS Ion Industrial
Seaboard Bindery Writes Its Own Story
by Dianna Brodine
Targeted Bindery Automation
by Brad Emerson, www.fixyourownbindery.com
Summer 2009
Best Practices for Paper Cutter Knives
by Woody Powers II, Jorson & Carlson
Cadillac Looseleaf Products: Loose Leaf Goes Digital In Detroit
by Dianna Brodine
Custom Binding: Dedicated Customer Service Meets DIY Convenience
by Renée Varella
Financial Metrics for Managers
by Gerry A. Michael, CPA, CMA, MBA
Pay It Forward with Needed Training and Preventive Maintenance
by Steven Calov, Heidelberg USA
Perfect Binding Technology Follows the Digital Flow
by James Tressler, C.P. Bourg, Inc.
Spring 2009
Diecrafters, Inc.: Common Sense Leadership, Steady Growth
by Bob Windler
Five Strategies for Guaranteeing Customer Loyalty
by Robert W. Lucas, Creative Presentation Resources
Folding Gets Futuristic: Embracing Technology for Ultimate Efficiency
by Trish Witkowski, Finishing Experts Group, Inc.
Investing in Energy-Saving Improvements
by Ryan Thompson, Murphy Company
The ‘Green’ Direction: Binding and Loose Leaf Companies Weigh in on Sustainability
by Renée Varella
Winter 2009
Binders Gone Wild: What do custom loose leaf manufacturers do when good binders go bad?
by Jeff Hunter, Federal Looseleaf
Stability and Service at Vulcan Information Packaging
by Dianna Brodine
Surviving a Recession: Keeping Profits Up When the Economy is Down
by Hugh Pinkus, Proudfoot Consulting
Using Electrostatics to Increase Speed and Quality in the Bindery – Providing solid magazine and catalog bundles without slowing down your line
by By Ken Troemel, Andy Grzesik, and Mark Blitshteyn, MKS Ion Industrial
Fall 2008
10 Steps to Providing Fulfillment Services
by Tom Quinn, Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association (MFSA)
7 Keys to Creating a Customer-focused Culture – Walking the Talk of Your Mission Statement
by Jeff Mowatt
80 Years Young at Dekker Bookbinding
by Dianna Brodine
Cover Materials Go ‘Green’
by Dianna Brodine
Cutting for Efficiency
by Rob Kuehl, Director of Product Management, Heidelberg USA, Inc.
Innovations In Collating Equipment
by Renée Varella
Summer 2008
Gold Medal Success at Olympic Bindery
by Dianna Brodine
Mailing and Fulfillment Services in the Bindery
by Tom Quinn, Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association (MFSA)
Perspectives: China’s Influence on the Loose Leaf Industry
by Scott Caplain and Jeff Hunter
Spring 2008
Bindagraphics: Aggressive Growth, Progressive Education
by Dianna Brodine
Making the Decision: Is Adding Services Right for You?
by Dianna Brodine
Using the Right Glue for the Right Application
by B&R Moll, Inc.
Winter 2008
Duraweld: A View Across the Pond
by Staff
Family Binding Finds Opportunity in Changing Market
by Dianna Brodine
Saddlestitching Technologies Save Time and Money
by Renée Varella
The BIA: Rebuilding a Trade Association
by BIA Board of Directors
Fall 2007
Estimating and Selling Are Two Different Functions
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS
Investing in Equipment: Look Before You Leap
by Brian J. Marder
Making a Lasting Impression at Binderyonics
by Dianna Brodine
Why Automate the Folding Function?
by Mark Pellman, BAUM
Summer 2007
BJ Bindery: Taking a Risk, Reaping the Rewards
by Dianna Brodine
Fast Impressions with Digital Printing
by Glenn Schelich, Trends Presentation Products
JDF-based Print Production Workflow
by James J. Mauro, Prinect Product Manager, Heidelberg USA, Inc.
Living in the Mechanical World
by Staff
Plastic Spiral Binding – Problems Solved!
by Anna C. Massey, Gateway Bookbinding Systems Ltd.
Spring 2007
Creative Choices for Distinctive Products
by Dianna Brodine
Q&A: Challenges in Perfect Binding
by Staff
RFID: The Future in Book Technology
by Dennis Dehainaut, BindTech, Inc.
Seidl’s Bindery: Where No Is Not an Option
by Dianna Brodine
Trade Show Exhibiting: How to Be a Star Performer
by Dana King
Winter 2007
Bindery Layout Advantages and Benefits
by Brad Emerson
Compton Presentation Systems: Linking the Traditions of the Past with the Opportunities of the Future
by Dianna Brodine
Custom-made Turned Edge Binders: Judging a Book by Its Cover
by Brad Emerson
Keep Your Eye on the Competition
by Richard Ensman
Fall 2006
Automating Your Bindery: What Equipment Do You Need to Drive Your 2007 Business Goals?
by Nancy Lowther
Disasters: Be Prepared
by Richard Ensman
Evaluating Cover Material Options
by Ivana Bevacqua
Rickard Bindery: A Century of Folding Solutions
by Dianna Brodine
Summer 2006
Determining the Right Ring Mechanism for the Job
by Alex Lintzenich, US Ring
Getting Involved in Your Community
by Dianna Brodine
Safety in the Bindery and Finishing Department
by Frederick Hartwig
Spring 2006
Dealing with Static Electricity
by Scott Shelton
New Technologies in Cutting & Trimming
by Dianna Brodine
Planning for Internet Success
by Mary Napier
The Benefits of Pick and Place Automation for Vinyl Binding Manufacturing
by Ken Sherman
Winter 2006
Perfect Binding Equipment Answers Need for Speed and Flexibility
by Staff
Q&A: Radio Frequency Heat Sealing
by Andy Oliner
Fall 2005
Bindery and Digital Printing Combine at PRINT 05
by Jeff Peterson
Vinyl Compatibility: What You Should Know and What You Can Do
by Sheldon Cohen
What’s Special about Specialty Folding?
by Kevin Rickard
Summer 2005
Maximizing Yields in the Bindery
by Kevin Rickard
Plastic Spiral Binding
by Anna C. Massey
Spring 2005
Building Profit Through Accounts Receivable Practices
by Andrea Schlack
Postpress Integration: CIM-plicity Itself
by Larry Tanowitz
Smart Packaging: Turned-Edge Loose Leaf Binders
by Joe Anderson