by: Dianna Brodine The bindery landscape is changing. Small printers are being consolidated by larger entities. Printers are installing their own binding and finishing equipment, in hopes that bringing operations in-house will reduce overall expenses. These factors lead to a smaller customer base and fewer "bread and butter" jobs to keep a business going between larger or more … [Read more...] about Family Binding Finds Opportunity in Changing Market
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Making a Lasting Impression at Binderyonics
by: Dianna Brodine Dan Griffin loves it when his company makes a good impression. From giving the customer a tour of his bright, modern facility to quality job samples prepared by hand to packing completed jobs with care, Binderyonics, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois aims to exceed customer expectations at every stage of a project. Looking for a New Way to Excel Griffin … [Read more...] about Making a Lasting Impression at Binderyonics
Investing in Equipment: Look Before You Leap
by: Brian J. Marder It's time to invest in machinery! There are a multitude of scenarios that have driven you to this conclusion. Perhaps this is something you have thought about in the past, but now the decision has become unavoidable. But where do you start? And what should you look for? Upgrade or Stagnate For whatever reason, you have concluded that there is no … [Read more...] about Investing in Equipment: Look Before You Leap
Why Automate the Folding Function?
by Mark Pellman, BAUM The need for automating and/or improving the folding process has become more prevalent today than ever before. Shorter run lengths can require more frequent setups. The emergence of digital short run printing has changed the imaging process but the need for bindery and folding is still there. Less setup time saves cost. Skilled bindery labor … [Read more...] about Why Automate the Folding Function?
Estimating and Selling Are Two Different Functions
by Mark Porter, Dienamic MIS There are many reasons to automate the estimating function within your bindery. Faster, more consistent estimates. Re-quotes are much faster. Allows you to spend more time planning the job then crunching numbers. Letter of Confirmation faxed or e-mailed provides a more professional image. Estimate history allows you to find and … [Read more...] about Estimating and Selling Are Two Different Functions
BJ Bindery: Taking a Risk, Reaping the Rewards
by: Dianna Brodine In 1985, Naresh and Renu Arya purchased BJ Bindery, located in Santa Ana, Calif. Founded in 1970, BJ Bindery consisted of 5,500 square feet and six employees at the time of purchase. Since then, BJ Bindery has grown to over 50,000 square feet and more than 120 team members. What has made the difference? An owner unafraid to take risks on behalf of his … [Read more...] about BJ Bindery: Taking a Risk, Reaping the Rewards
Fast Impressions with Digital Printing
by: Glenn Schelich, Trends Presentation Products Can we get 4-color process? What is the smallest quantity that can be ordered? We need a different name on each item, can it be done? How soon can we get a quote? How soon can we get a press proof? How soon will the order ship? HOW SOON, HOW SOON, HOW SOON!!!! Sound familiar? These are everyday questions that have to be … [Read more...] about Fast Impressions with Digital Printing
Living in the Mechanical World
PostPress Optimum Bindery was founded in 1990 by Frank C. and Joseph F. Frisoni, Jr. in Nashua, N.H. Frank Frisoni had been a staple in the bindery business since the mid-1960s, first learning to run the machinery and then working his way up in the industry. His forte was in folding and saddlestitching, and he became known as a troubleshooter. Customers would call when they … [Read more...] about Living in the Mechanical World
Plastic Spiral Binding – Problems Solved!
by: Anna C. Massey, Gateway Bookbinding Systems Ltd. Plastic spiral binding is fast becoming the mechanical binding method of choice for many publishers, printers, and binderies. The product's durability, the vast array of available colors to choose from, and advancements in the automation of the binding process have enabled spiral binding to inch (or coil!) its way onto … [Read more...] about Plastic Spiral Binding – Problems Solved!
JDF-based Print Production Workflow
by: James J. Mauro, Prinect Product Manager, Heidelberg USA, Inc. Today's aggressive printing environment is a by-product of fierce competition (from home and abroad); demanding customers, shorter turnaround times and runlengths; mergers and acquisitions; and increasing costs, all of which result in diminishing profit margins for printers. In many cases, the only way to … [Read more...] about JDF-based Print Production Workflow