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Christmas in the Bindery
December 18, 2017 at 12:52 pm

As we approach Christmas, Don Piontek is feeling more optimistic than ever about print and print finishing.

Are Protein-Based Adhesives Ready for Bookbinding?
November 20, 2017 at 11:08 am

We have seen lots of advances in adhesives for bookbinding over the years, with PUR (polyurethane reactive) adhesive being the last major game changer. But there is now a revived interest in protein-based adhesives.

New Equipment Makes Central Bindery the Largest Perfect Binding Shop in Arizona
September 1, 2016

Central Bindery in Phoenix has managed to both survive, and even thrive. Founded 31 years ago, Central has evolved into a broad-based trade bindery offering traditional and not-so-traditional services. Along with folding, perfect binding, saddle stitching and all forms of mechanical binding, Central Bindery offers pharmaceutical folding, round cornering and shrink wrapping. Owner Andy Delph has "seen it all" since its startup, and he and his team have had to adapt to many challenges and opportunities.

What’s in the Box?
August 22, 2016 at 11:33 am

We see tons of packaging in retail every day, but luxury packaging is a different breed.

Trade Binderies Hit the Wall
April 25, 2016 at 9:02 am

It's no secret that we're dealing with a greatly compressed printing industry as opposed to the "roaring '90s." For trade binderies, the news has been even worse. In the last few years, some of the largest trade shops in the Chicago-land, the East Coast, and more have closed their doors. But, amidst the bad news, there are trade binderies that are not only surviving, but doing well, thank you. What are their secrets?

Is Mechanical Binding the Last Short-Run Frontier?
August 21, 2012

Mechanical binding remains the most practical finishing method for a wide variety of products, which benefit from the “lay open” quality of the process. Newer, larger machines have been introduced that combine the collating, inserting, punching and binding operations into one process.