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Webinars and Published Articles
- Click here to watch the FREE Webinar “Beyond the Tri-fold,” brought to you by PaperSpecs.
- Want to learn about innovative print finishing technologies? Click here to read the technology blog “Trish Talks Finishing”.
- Click here to read Trish’s current articles about folding and finishing.
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Technology in the Bindery
Click here to learn about exciting technologies that have been developed to streamline, automate, and improve the print finishing process. View offerings from BAUM, Duplo, FOLDRite, Heidelberg, Kluge, Mathias Bauerle, MBO, Lithotechnics, Morgana, Rollem, SoftSolutions, Standard Horizon, and Technifold.
This resource was built to complement the feature article of the July issue of Graphic Arts Monthly magazine. Read article
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Findabindery.com is the only directory in the world specifically for trade binderies, graphic finishers and loose-leaf manufacturers. This resource is provided by Binding Industries Association (BIA). To join BIA, or for assistance with a job, contact Justin Goldstein jgoldstein@printing.org or call him at (412) 259-1806.
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Need help in the bindery? Hire an experienced bindery consultant!
Bindery Consultants provides advisory and consulting services for the Bindery and Finishing segments of the Graphic Communications Industry. Whether you require a machinery valuation, assistance in equipment purchase and application, site layout, or other professional consulting service, Bindery Consultants can help. http://www.binderyconsultants.com/
Chuck Cline of Binding Solutions, LLC offers expertise in PUR and other forms of adhesive binding. Chuck started the first PUR system in the US at Commercial Bindery in Oregon and has been involved in over 50 installations since. Other "firsts" include working with the first PUR system on a Duplo binder for on-demand binding, and running the first tests with the COOL BIND technology at Banta. Client list includes RRD, Quebecor, Lightning Source, and Steffen Bindery, among others. He is also available to perform book analysis and to provide comprehesive reports based on test results. Visit bookbindingadhesive.com, or contact Chuck directly.
Parts For Folders, LLC
Consulting, training, parts and service for paper folding machines
With over 75 years of combined experience Parts For Folders can help you get the most from your paper folding machines and peripherals. They can answer your folding questions, provide technical support, train your employees and supply you with the parts, accessories and service to keep your equipment running at maximum production. Visit the Parts For Folders Website for more information and to contact.
Werner Rebsamen Werner has consulted for hundreds of companies throughout his career, including RRD, Quebecor, Lightning Source, and Xerox. His expertise is in on-demand binding options with concentration on hardcover bindings, photo book binding options and Library binding. He offers in-home testing and analysis for adhesive binding and book manufacturing (problem bindings, cover warp, etc.). Werner is also available to consult as an expert witness in disputes over issues of bookbinding. Contact Werner for more information.
Are you a bindery consultant? Contact us to get on the list.
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Great folding and finishing resources
In my years and years of research, I have had the privilege of working with some very generous printers, binderies and industry organizations who have been willing to share their time and energy with me, and their valuable knowledge with the rest of us.
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Bindagraphics in Baltimore, Maryland is ranked sixth in the nation in size and boasts more services than any other trade binder in the world. They have a great “Technical Tips” section on their Web site.
Bindagraphics is also home to “Binda University”, the most comprehensive postpress and mailing seminar around. You can earn your MBA (Masters of Bindery and finishing Administration!). I haven’t attended yet myself, but I am definitely making the trip sometime soon.
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Rickard Bindery in Chicago is well-known throughout the country for their extensive small- and large-format folding and saddle stitching capabilities, as well as for their specialty capabilities and capacity. They produce one of my favorite monthly e-newsletters, Helpful Hints, which addresses a wide range of post-press issues. Click here to read a few and to register.
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Specialties Graphic Finishers in Toronto, Ontario is Canada’s premier graphic finishing house. They post an online resource called “Finishing Touch” and there is a ton of information posted on their site, along with articles, a dictionary of terms, and much more. They do a lot of cool specialty work as well. Check them out.
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Whitmore Group is an Integrated Graphic Solutions Provider in Maryland. They’ve been around for 60 years, and have embraced current technologies, including variable data and digital print, web-to-print, and online print management solutions. They are also a certified green printer. They have a nice “knowledge bank” section on their web site which is worth looking at. Visit their site.
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