by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge Like most trade binderies, Allied Bindery has observed trends in smaller run quantities, quicker turn-around time requirements, changing raw materials and an overall reduction in marketplace demand as the digital world continues to expand. To place the company apart from the competition, Allied Bindery set a high standard of customer … [Read more...] about Allied Bindery: Bound for Excellence
2013 Summer
BIA Notebook
The Binding Industries Association Two of the Hardest Things are Saying Hello for the First Time and Goodbye for the Last Time. It is with many emotions that I say goodbye to Justin. His hard work and enthusiastic leadership skills certainly will be missed throughout the BIA. Over the last seven years, Justin has worked tirelessly to guide the association through a remarkable … [Read more...] about BIA Notebook
The End User – Fair Game or Game Over?
by John Mascari and Kelly Mallozzi, Specialty Finishing Group, Inc. There seems to be a serious debate going on in our industry. The question is this: "Should a postpress company sell to end-users (or, as we have always known them, the printer's customers)? Historically, most postpress companies have taken a hands-off approach when it comes to dealing with those … [Read more...] about The End User – Fair Game or Game Over?
Creating Energy Efficiency in the Bindery
by Melissa DeDonder, The Binding Edge When it comes to energy efficiency, suppliers and binderies often take different paths to arrive at the same conclusion. For suppliers, the newest technology provides a range of energy efficient features that can be a selling point for some industries. For an industry rooted in tradition, such as the binding and loose leaf industry, … [Read more...] about Creating Energy Efficiency in the Bindery
PRINT 13 Innovates at Chicago’s McCormick Place
The Binding Edge Under the banner "Innovate, Integrate, Communicate," the world's graphic communications industry will convene at Chicago's McCormick Place for the PRINT 13 Expo on Sept. 8-12. Every four years, members of the graphic communications industry attend the largest print market in the world to rejuvenate, energize and find the trending business solutions and … [Read more...] about PRINT 13 Innovates at Chicago’s McCormick Place
Two Steps to Efficient Riveter Set-Up
by Ted Rumatz, Bensons International Systems Q: Custom binder manufacturers have different methods to set up their riveters when they change to a different job. Some are very efficient, making adjustments to the riveter in a matter of a minute or two; and others spend quite a bit of time with trial and error on every adjustment made. Are there tips that can speed riveter … [Read more...] about Two Steps to Efficient Riveter Set-Up
Saddlestitching Industry Evolves as Some Printers Move Function In-House
by Jen Clark, The Binding Edge As equipment manufacturers develop machinery that can handle both digital publishing and finishing capabilities easily and efficiently, some trade binderies have seen a drop in work orders for saddlestitched products, which traditionally had been a large segment of their business. For others, as the work remains steady, new developments in … [Read more...] about Saddlestitching Industry Evolves as Some Printers Move Function In-House
Create a Sustainable Competitive Advantage
by Ken Garner Association of Marketing Service Providers (AMSP) I have been asked, "What's next?" by a number of AMSP members who believe they have successfully transformed their companies to become Marketing Service Providers. The question is asked in a way that suggests a final destination at the end of a long road of transformation has been reached. I'm afraid I have some … [Read more...] about Create a Sustainable Competitive Advantage