by: Dianna Brodine "It can't be done" isn't a phrase heard very often at Rickard Bindery. The family-owned business, located in Chicago, Ill., has fostered a reputation for doing the difficult work, for finding creative solutions to problems that might normally require intensive labor by hand. And yet, the bindery also prides itself on helping its printing customers with … [Read more...] about Rickard Bindery: A Century of Folding Solutions
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Evaluating Cover Material Options
by: Ivana Bevacqua Cover materials are fundamental to the design of any project. They dictate the look, the durability, and even the feel of your finished product. The importance of choosing the right cover material simply cannot be understated. But with all of the different materials from which there are to choose, how do you determine which form best meets your … [Read more...] about Evaluating Cover Material Options
Disasters: Be Prepared
by Richard Ensman Natural and man-made disasters can strike businesses of any size, anyplace, anytime. These disasters are not limited to earthquakes, floods, and tornadoes. Fire, blizzards, explosions, power outages, and even acts of vandalism or terrorism can strike at the health of businesses. Without adequate preparation for disasters, many businesses will find their … [Read more...] about Disasters: Be Prepared
Safety in the Bindery and Finishing Department
by: Frederick Hartwig It's often an overlooked fact, but many of the injuries and accidents that occur in the printing industry occur within the binding and finishing department. And as with any other production staff, bindery employees performing their daily tasks need to be aware of the risks and hazards when working with and around materials and equipment. The main … [Read more...] about Safety in the Bindery and Finishing Department
Determining the Right Ring Mechanism for the Job
by: Alex Lintzenich, US Ring There are many factors that come into play when determining the right ring mechanism to use for each job. It is important to know what the mechanism will be used for, as well as the look and style of the binder. In order to come up with the best selection, customers should first ask themselves the following questions: What is the overall metal … [Read more...] about Determining the Right Ring Mechanism for the Job
Getting Involved in Your Community
by Dianna Brodine Chances are, your business has been asked to donate to local charity events and activities. Chances are, your business has received a lot of those requests. Nonprofit organizations, by definition, have to run a very tight financial ship, and one way to cut budget costs is to solicit donations of cold, hard cash or in-kind services. With the decline of … [Read more...] about Getting Involved in Your Community
Dealing with Static Electricity
by: Scott Shelton Static electricity is often the cause of problems encountered in the bindery, hampering production and affecting product quality. By having a basic understanding of static electricity and by utilizing ionization equipment to control or eliminate the static charges, most common problems can be tackled. What Causes Static Electricity? Static electricity is an … [Read more...] about Dealing with Static Electricity
The Benefits of Pick and Place Automation for Vinyl Binding Manufacturing
by: Ken Sherman In the United States, PVC is by far the most commonly used cover material for loose leaf ring binders. The field of Information Storage also includes the use of CDs, DVDs and other digital media. Vinyl heat-sealed binders and cases have proven popular for these products as well. Traditionally, vinyl has been the material of choice in custom binder … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Pick and Place Automation for Vinyl Binding Manufacturing
New Technologies in Cutting & Trimming
by: Dianna Brodine A complex printed project begins with consultations between customer, printer and binder. The possibilities are discussed, printing and folding options are weighed, and a plan to reach the desired outcome is developed. Once the printed material reaches the bindery, an inaccurate or ragged cut can compromise days or even weeks of work and material. Since … [Read more...] about New Technologies in Cutting & Trimming
Planning for Internet Success
by Mary Napier As potential customers turn to the Internet to research and make product purchase decisions, more companies are trying to market themselves and their products with the use of a web site. But you shouldn't jump on the bandwagon without proper preparation. The web site needs to be well planned and executed, or the business risks spending money on a web site that … [Read more...] about Planning for Internet Success