by: Bob Windler Editor's Note: Diecrafters, Inc. is located in Cicero, Illinois. The company identifies itself primarily as a finisher, providing diecutting, foil stamping and embossing, and specialty folding/gluing. Approximately 15 percent of its annual sales come from bindery services. A member of the Binding Industries Association (BIA) for more than twenty years, owner … [Read more...] about Diecrafters, Inc.: Common Sense Leadership, Steady Growth
2009 Spring
Folding Gets Futuristic: Embracing Technology for Ultimate Efficiency
by: Trish Witkowski, Finishing Experts Group, Inc. Just about every step in the print production process has been modernized - but the one real holdout is folding. Yes, programmable folding machinery has been around for several years, and there are automated folding systems that can do incredible things. However, until folding itself goes digital, automation alone will not be … [Read more...] about Folding Gets Futuristic: Embracing Technology for Ultimate Efficiency
Five Strategies for Guaranteeing Customer Loyalty
by Robert W. Lucas, Creative Presentation Resources Customer retention has always been one of the most cost-effective ways to increase business revenue. According to the international consulting firm Bain & Company, you can increase profits by as much as 95 percent through increasing retention by as little as 5 percent. If organizations fail to focus their efforts on … [Read more...] about Five Strategies for Guaranteeing Customer Loyalty
The ‘Green’ Direction: Binding and Loose Leaf Companies Weigh in on Sustainability
by: Renée Varella Although the "green" phenomenon has not swept binderies or loose leaf manufacturers like it has other industries, several authorities in the field say it is just a matter of time. Reasons for both types of companies to address the sustainability issue range from "It's the right thing to do for the environment" and "Customers are demanding green options" to "A … [Read more...] about The ‘Green’ Direction: Binding and Loose Leaf Companies Weigh in on Sustainability
Investing in Energy-Saving Improvements
by Ryan Thompson, Murphy Company As more corporations respond to an anemic world economy by putting capital improvement programs on a starvation diet, the age-old question asked in every cyclical downturn surfaces anew - "Is cutting capital improvements the right decision?" In some industries, the answer is "yes," but for many, it is not. There is a strong case to be made … [Read more...] about Investing in Energy-Saving Improvements