BINDERY matters

The fire had forced the operation into temporary quarters, which resulted in a series of temporary layoffs. However, the company survived as a printing brokerage until arrangements could be made to restore its production capability.

"It was the cutter that got us back in business," says owner Fred Thomas. "We instantly gained more control and a huge boost to our morale with that installation." A second Polar cutter is also on order, along with a two-color Heidelberg Printmaster QM 46 press.