by Melissa DeDonder, The Binding Edge What does it take to create an award-winning piece? Four companies share production details, including secrets of success and challenges faced while producing their 2013 BIA Product of Excellence Award-winning pieces. McGraphics manufactures CMT Music Awards' big reveal announcements When the Country Music Television (CMT) … [Read more...] about The Secrets behind Award-Winning Projects
2013 Fall
BIA Notebook
From the Chairman Those of us in the binding, finishing and information packaging industry are challenged every day to know how best to manage and position our companies not just to survive, but to prosper. We work tirelessly to keep check on our expenses and, at the same time, we think strategically as to how we should invest in our businesses. The fact is there are … [Read more...] about BIA Notebook
Management: Energize to Optimize
By Jack Daly We can't expect different behavior than what we offer as an example. "We are the message" in our companies. Business leaders today must develop ways to thrive during times of constant change. Below are 10 specific actions designed to gain peak performances from our most important resource - our employees. Never before have we seen companies put so much … [Read more...] about Management: Energize to Optimize
Choosing a Mechanical Binding Method: Plastic Coil or Wire?
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge Mechanical binding can be a cost-effective way to create bound documents that open flat and can offer 360-degree rotation. With the right tools, companies can have professionally punched and bound documents produced in-house. Determining if a project needs to utilize plastic coil or wire, though, starts with knowing how the finished product … [Read more...] about Choosing a Mechanical Binding Method: Plastic Coil or Wire?
Q&A: Paper Punching
The Binding Edge Although technology has changed the manner in which information is received, it has not changed the need to archive important documents and reference materials. Binding experts believe on demand printing and spiral binding will continue to expand well into the future. The Binding Edge consulted with industry experts at Punchmaster Tool & Die Ltd. and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Paper Punching
2014 Product of Excellence Awards – Enter Now!
The BIA now is accepting entries for the 2014 Product of Excellence Awards. As you know, this competition honors "the best of the best" in binding, graphic finishing and custom loose leaf manufacturing. With 12 categories in the Graphic Finishing section and 17 categories in the Loose Leaf section, you should have no problem finding the appropriate category to enter your … [Read more...] about 2014 Product of Excellence Awards – Enter Now!
Family Ties at Reindl Bindery Company
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge Being nice and treating people fairly is more than a business philosophy at Reindl Bindery Company. It is how owners David and Steven Reindl were raised and how they, in turn, are raising their own families. But as a business philosophy, the mantra has proven beneficial for both employee longevity and sales. The pair grew up at the … [Read more...] about Family Ties at Reindl Bindery Company
Increase Stacking Capability without Compromise
by Ken Troemel and Kevin Coldren, Simco-Ion For years, electrostatic pinning (or tacking) has been an important tool for the printer and an integral part of efficient bindery operation. Effective and consistent pinning reduces run times and labor costs. Until now, the tools and strategies employed for electrostatic pinning have remained largely unchanged while the … [Read more...] about Increase Stacking Capability without Compromise