by Staff The demand for short runs and quick turnarounds has impacted every type of binding process, from saddlestitching to perfect binding to mechanical binding. For this Q&A, The Binding Edge contacted mechanical binding experts Gateway Bookbinding Systems, Ltd., Spiral Binding Company and Spiel Associates for their perspectives on how the on demand market has changed … [Read more...] about Mechanical Binding Reacts to Changes in the Market
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From Partnering with Printers to Achieving Independent Certification
by Amy Bauer In the three years since its launch, Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) certification has been awarded to 35 printers, designating their commitment to environmental, social and ethical standards of operation. Today, binders, finishers and loose leaf companies also can pursue this certification specifically tailored to the graphic arts industry. While there are a … [Read more...] about From Partnering with Printers to Achieving Independent Certification
Application Highlights
by Staff Three companies take loose leaf applications to new creative heights by working with complex topics, difficult materials and unique customer requests. Pittsburgh Binding Brings Conversation to the Pharmacy Counter When a high-end point of purchase display was needed for the pharmacy counter, Pittsburgh Binding, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, assisted in creating the Abreva - … [Read more...] about Application Highlights
The Riverside Group – Adapting to Change & Investing in the Future
by Melissa DeDonder, The Binding Edge The Riverside Group was formed in 1988 following the merger of three Rochester, New York companies - Riverside Book Bindery, Zahrndts Book Bindery and Monroe Paper Finishing. Each company brought a diverse set of products and services to the table – Riverside specialized in perfect binding and saddlestitiching, Zahnadts brought case … [Read more...] about The Riverside Group – Adapting to Change & Investing in the Future
ecoGenesis Allows RF Welding of Green Materials
by: Amy Bauer A proprietary radio frequency (RF) welding technology from Genesis Plastics Welding is expanding the capabilities of traditional RF welding machines, allowing them to bond a wider array of materials, including many considered more "green," or ecologically friendly. The technology, called ecoGenesis™, has been in development for more than 20 years, according to … [Read more...] about ecoGenesis Allows RF Welding of Green Materials
Perfect Binding for Digital Print
by: Steven Calov, Heidelberg USA In the finishing realm, perfect binding plays an important role in promoting efficient operations and fast turnarounds as the market moves toward digital print. As print becomes more prominent as a marketing piece, short-run perfect binding is becoming more desirable, compared to stitched products. Speaking of digital print, its suitability … [Read more...] about Perfect Binding for Digital Print
Sacred Cows in an Economic Downturn
by Ed Rigsbee What better time to grind sacred cows into hamburger than during an economic downturn? The sacred cow protectors in your organization experience lowered resistance when times are not so good. It is much more difficult for them to defend the pet projects, products and services that have reached their sunset when placed under the tight economic microscope. If You … [Read more...] about Sacred Cows in an Economic Downturn
Eckhart & Company: Diverse Services Under One Roof
by Amy Bauer, The Binding Edge Bookbinding and custom information packaging require different skill sets, different equipment and therefore different cultures, but Eckhart & Company, Inc., of Indianapolis, IN, has successfully merged the two to create a business that has expanded its market base beyond traditional boundaries. "We're really in the business of providing … [Read more...] about Eckhart & Company: Diverse Services Under One Roof
Specialty Folding Finds its Groove
by: Trish Witkowski, foldfactory.com It's no secret that the business of print has changed. Though the commoditization of print has been disappointing, something very interesting has been happening to a sizeable piece of the printing pie. A surge in interest in specialty print projects, such as unique folding configurations, dimensional solutions and innovative direct mail is … [Read more...] about Specialty Folding Finds its Groove
Travel & Tourism Industry Incorporates Intricate Folding
by: Melissa DeDonder According to the U.S. Travel Association, tourism is a $704.4 billion industry. While leisure travelers and meeting planners benefit from having so many destinations to choose from, Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) face fierce competition as they try to earn those elusive travel dollars. CVBs are constantly searching for creative ways to showcase … [Read more...] about Travel & Tourism Industry Incorporates Intricate Folding