Look at how many folds this Circle has – We did all 6 folds automatically! How do other binderies fold a die cut circle? Most would start with a die cut circle that has one corner that’s perforated. The sheet would be folded like any other, (but limited to one or two folds) and then the perforated section would be…
Read moreWe do Step Cutting on books that are already bound, like perfect bound, saddle stitched or hard back books! Book Step Cutting is a cost-effective alternative for clients that have a book that needs a tab or fold-out tab. The images above show books that have been Step Cut. Each “step” can be different widths and lengths. When a book has…
Read moreWe broke a record lately by producing this huge side sewn book! Look at the range of sizes we can produce. This week’s topic is all about what we can do with Book Sewing. It’s amazing how with the range of modern binding methods that good old-fashioned Side Sewing and Saddle Sewing (also referred to as Singer Sewing and Center…
Read moreThis video features three of the most common types of Setup Boxes that we produce all in-house. We have two machines that produce these boxes, which go by various trade names. The first orange box shown above is the most common type of Setup Box. If there’s confusion as to what type of box that is (because there are so…
Read moreLook at these beautiful Capacity Folders! They’ve been debossed, foil stamped and have hidden magnetic closures. When your client is looking for a folder that will stand out on a desk, we can help! These two Capacity Folders each required a total 5 finishing operations in our shop: Debossing Foil Stamping Die Cutting Gluing Magnet Application The customer supplied blank…
Read moreThe challenge of a Cross Fold piece like this one isn’t the die cutting or folding. Gluing the inserts onto the Cross Folder is the typical way of doing this job. But, as you can see in the video and the image below, the insert on the centre panel is not attached by glue! A piece like this is produced…
Read moreWhen it comes to producing Z-Fold Cards, you print and we finish! When we produce Z-Fold Cards, you don’t have to include any trademarks or vendor identification marks on the piece, and you aren’t limited to certain stocks or standard sizes. Your Z-Fold Cards can have: PMC die-shaped covers Any size or shape of covers Covers with pockets or slits Folded covers…
Read moreThis looks like a typical Folder from the outside, so why is it featured in this email? I’m showcasing this piece because it’s highly unusual inside. Upon opening the Folder, the user sees a “handle” that can be moved up and down. The action of moving the “handle” replicates the movement of the breaker boxes being marketing by the folder.…
Read moreWe’ve just released our latest catalogue, which showcases our extensive case book binding abilities. Over 50 images show the numerous ways we can enhance and add value to Hardback/Case Bound books. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you or would like the PDF version, I’d be more than glad to send you a copy. Please email me…
Read more The product featured in this email is Velcro Closures. We get calls for jobs that require a closure of a flap, whether it’s on a book, folder, printed folder on 10pt stock, cloth wrapped board flap on a box, etc. Depending on the product and its intended use, a Velcro Closure is often a great option because it is…
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