by: RenĂ©e Varella Binderies look to reduce production costs through automation and other innovations that offer quick set-ups and changeovers. Here's an overview of saddlestitching technologies and equipment upgrades from five companies, all designed to enhance efficiencies - and profits. Automation Options Automation and other technologies in the saddlestitching process can … [Read more...] about Saddlestitching Technologies Save Time and Money
2008 Winter
The BIA: Rebuilding a Trade Association
by: BIA Board of Directors "When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." - Ben Franklin To say that the 53-year-old trade association known as the Binding Industries Association (BIA) has, in the past several years, lost some steam is obvious by the apparent lack of significance it holds in the minds of a once very involved membership. The reasons for this … [Read more...] about The BIA: Rebuilding a Trade Association
Duraweld: A View Across the Pond
by: Staff Although this magazine's focus is usually U.S. binderies, the appointment of Richard Senior of Duraweld Ltd. as incoming president of the BIA provides an opportunity to take a look at operations across the pond. Located in Scarborough, England, Duraweld is making exciting strides in mass customization of loose leaf products, primarily in polypropylene. Fifty Years … [Read more...] about Duraweld: A View Across the Pond
Family Binding Finds Opportunity in Changing Market
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