Adhesive Binders — Tightening the Belt

"People are looking for all the features of floor models in table tops," Bowman says. "They're trying to get the price down. . . but there's certain, basic elements of perfect binding one has to maintain in order to have a book that's going to hold together."

No-fault setup and side gluing are among the features included in Rosback's 880 floor model binder. It boasts a 24/7 programmable timer to heat the glue prior to schedule. The company also markets the 885—a cover feeder for the 880—and the 850 desktop unit.