by Melissa DeDonder, The Binding Edge For 78 years, Holum & Sons Company, Inc. has been a leader in the binding industry. President Richard Holum reflected on the company's earliest beginnings in his grandfather's basement. "Arthur, my Grandfather, worked as a casemaker for RR Donnelly in Chicago. He and my Uncle William, known as 'Bud,' dreamed about starting a bindery … [Read more...] about Holum & Sons Company, Inc. – Innovating Into the Future
2011 Fall
Mechanical Binding Reacts to Changes in the Market
by Staff The demand for short runs and quick turnarounds has impacted every type of binding process, from saddlestitching to perfect binding to mechanical binding. For this Q&A, The Binding Edge contacted mechanical binding experts Gateway Bookbinding Systems, Ltd., Spiral Binding Company and Spiel Associates for their perspectives on how the on demand market has changed … [Read more...] about Mechanical Binding Reacts to Changes in the Market
From Partnering with Printers to Achieving Independent Certification
by Amy Bauer In the three years since its launch, Sustainable Green Printing (SGP) certification has been awarded to 35 printers, designating their commitment to environmental, social and ethical standards of operation. Today, binders, finishers and loose leaf companies also can pursue this certification specifically tailored to the graphic arts industry. While there are a … [Read more...] about From Partnering with Printers to Achieving Independent Certification
Application Highlights
by Staff Three companies take loose leaf applications to new creative heights by working with complex topics, difficult materials and unique customer requests. Pittsburgh Binding Brings Conversation to the Pharmacy Counter When a high-end point of purchase display was needed for the pharmacy counter, Pittsburgh Binding, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, assisted in creating the Abreva - … [Read more...] about Application Highlights