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The Binding Edge includes informative articles that help bindery and loose leaf facilities of all types improve their processes and keep up on the latest technologies. Each issue features a profile on a current bindery or loose leaf operation and covers solid business topics that can help with everyday business decisions. In addition, The Binding Edge also features the latest industry news and information on new products.

Diverse Services Position Midwest Binder for Success

Continual reinvestment and a commitment to educating customers have helped commercial binder and print finisher Wrap-Ups, Inc. remain at the top of its game. MORE...

Quality Control in the Bindery

As the print industry pushes into the era of lean manufacturing and quality control, both offset and digital presses have benefited from advances in integrated color management, inline image quality inspection and efficiency optimization. But quality is only good if the finished product shipped meets your customers’ expectations. MORE...

Cautious Optimism Marks 2012 for Binders

While the United States was in the grips of an economic meltdown, many in the binding industry saw business drop as customers sought to conserve resources and moved to digital publishing. The owners of three companies on the east coast that were able to withstand the recession are “cautiously optimistic” about what 2012 will bring. MORE...

The Latest…

Best Graphics Expands into Folder/Gluer Market

When Best Graphics, a graphic equipment distributor, expanded its product line to include Young Shin die cutters/blankers and stampers last year, the company’s search also led it to a new partner in the folder/gluer market. The Menomonee Falls, WI, distributor recently launched sales of the Omega Folder/Gluer line, which is manufactured in Europe. Handling a wide range of substrates from carton board to corrugated, the Omega AllPro gluers are capable of producing a complex range of carton styles, minimizing make ready and maximizing productivity and profitability. For more information, call 800.236.7603 or visit www.bestgraphics.net.

Duplo Develops Compact PUR Binder

UK-based Duplo International has added a compact PUR binder to its line of finishing equipment. The FKS PrintBind KB-4000 PUR is ideal for producing high quality books in short runs. The user-friendly, single clamp binder features both PUR and EVA glues. The PUR glue is dispensed through a self-sealing slot nozzle with provides a precise amount of glue down the length of the spine. Two active glue applicator discs apply an even spread of EVA hotmelt glue to the side of the book. The binder is fitted with an integrated PUR tank so no fume extraction is needed. Dry air is also circulated with the tank, making the glue more durable. For more information, visit www.duplousa.com.