by: Dianna Brodine The 2008 Beijing Olympics placed the spotlight on dedicated athletes who have taken a basic talent and enhanced it through hard work, determination and a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to find success. The ultimate reward for this sacrifice is a gold medal. For Olympic Bindery in Broadview, Illinois, the ultimate reward is customer satisfaction, … [Read more...] about Gold Medal Success at Olympic Bindery

by: Dianna Brodine An aggressive growth strategy, a commitment to educating the industry, and a willingness to provide a multitude of services to meet customer needs has proved successful for Bindagraphics, Inc. of Baltimore, Maryland. Family Footprints Marty Anson is the third generation of his family to be involved in the printing industry, following the footprints of both … [Read more...] about Bindagraphics: Aggressive Growth, Progressive Education

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

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

by: Dianna Brodine Dan Griffin loves it when his company makes a good impression. From giving the customer a tour of his bright, modern facility to quality job samples prepared by hand to packing completed jobs with care, Binderyonics, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, Illinois aims to exceed customer expectations at every stage of a project. Looking for a New Way to Excel Griffin … [Read more...] about Making a Lasting Impression at Binderyonics

by: Dianna Brodine In 1985, Naresh and Renu Arya purchased BJ Bindery, located in Santa Ana, Calif. Founded in 1970, BJ Bindery consisted of 5,500 square feet and six employees at the time of purchase. Since then, BJ Bindery has grown to over 50,000 square feet and more than 120 team members. What has made the difference? An owner unafraid to take risks on behalf of his … [Read more...] about BJ Bindery: Taking a Risk, Reaping the Rewards

by: Dianna Brodine In Texas, everything is larger than life. Pecos Bill ropes the wind, the ghosts of the Alamo still echo, and the legends of the Old West stretch into stories that every child knows. In Houston, there's a company that can tell a few tales of its own, with a determination to be the best and the confidence to back it up. Reacting to the Customer's … [Read more...] about Seidl’s Bindery: Where No Is Not an Option

by: Dianna Brodine Compton Presentation Systems has been a presence in the Chicago area since the 1930s, but it's the more recent history that is making news these days. What was a struggling custom bindery has become a feel-good turnaround story for the entire industry. Rising From the Ashes "What we know about Compton's early years is limited to the contents of a box … [Read more...] about Compton Presentation Systems: Linking the Traditions of the Past with the Opportunities of the Future

by: Dianna Brodine "It can't be done" isn't a phrase heard very often at Rickard Bindery. The family-owned business, located in Chicago, Ill., has fostered a reputation for doing the difficult work, for finding creative solutions to problems that might normally require intensive labor by hand. And yet, the bindery also prides itself on helping its printing customers with … [Read more...] about Rickard Bindery: A Century of Folding Solutions