Press release submitted on behalf of Book Automation

Streamlining yearbook production with continuous roll-fed smyth-sewing technology.

Entourage Yearbooks, a New Jersey-based company, began with a focus on photobook publishing but soon discovered its niche in creating high-quality, smyth-sewn yearbooks. Their journey into printing and binding started with the Columbia University MBA program yearbook, which inspired them to dedicate their efforts exclusively to yearbook production. Despite their strengths in technology and customer service, they initially struggled to find a printing partner that could meet their high standards for quality and quick turnaround times. This challenge ultimately drove them to enter the digital printing and binding industry on their own.

“For Entourage, partnering with the right company isn’t just about buying a machine—it’s about securing dependable, long-term service and support to ensure our products meet the high expectations of our customers,” says Edward Jo, COO of Entourage Yearbooks. “Our goal is to produce yearbooks that stand the test of time, with a focus on exceptional smyth-sewn binding. Partnering with Book Automation and Meccanotecnica has been a transformative experience for Entourage Yearbooks, and the recent decision to invest in the Universe Web has proven to be a game-changer. The machine’s ability to produce high-quality, durable bindings ensures our yearbooks are built to last for generations, which is a key selling point for our customers,” continues Edward Jo.

Book Automation, the U.S. branch of Meccanotecnica, has been a leading provider of high-quality industrial book finishing machines to the North American market since 1975. Based in New Milford, Connecticut, Book Automation brings Meccanotecnica’s expertise and innovation to U.S. soil. With a dedicated team of factory-trained technicians and a fully stocked spare parts warehouse, Book Automation ensures exceptional after-sales service and support for its customers, making it a trusted partner in the industry. For more information, visit www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/book-automation/en/.