Softcover and hardcover books and photobooks, seminars
My upcoming retirement is prompting me to reflect on what’s transpired during my career in the graphic arts industry. Considering I started in the print industry nearly forty years ago, I’ve witnessed some major transformations and have been an active participant in forging new futures. Here are some key takeaways…
My upcoming retirement is prompting me to reflect on what’s transpired during my career in the graphic arts industry. Considering I started in the print industry nearly forty years ago, I’ve witnessed some major transformations and have been an active participant in forging new futures. Here are some key takeaways…
Admit it, when you were young, you dialed seven digits into the phone and when someone answered the exchange went something like this: “Is your refrigerator running? “Yes” “Then you’d better go catch it!” Fortunately, today, the reply you’d probably receive is “no, my refrigerator is very efficient.” I don’t…
Admit it, when you were young, you dialed seven digits into the phone and when someone answered the exchange went something like this: “Is your refrigerator running? “Yes” “Then you’d better go catch it!” Fortunately, today, the reply you’d probably receive is “no, my refrigerator is very efficient.” I don’t…
It’s been almost a year since Kolbus and Muller Martini joined forces to become the world leader in soft-and hardcover bookline manufacturing. The first year entailed a lot of learning for both sides. Our administration, engineering, sales, service and parts departments needed to make some adjustments as merging two companies…
It’s been almost a year since Kolbus and Muller Martini joined forces to become the world leader in soft-and hardcover bookline manufacturing. The first year entailed a lot of learning for both sides. Our administration, engineering, sales, service and parts departments needed to make some adjustments as merging two companies…
According to Captain Edward A. Murphy, an aerospace engineer working on research project MX981 circa 1949, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” His quote is now known as Murphy’s Law. Call it what you will, it’s something that we all have witnessed either professionally or personally because, try as…
According to Captain Edward A. Murphy, an aerospace engineer working on research project MX981 circa 1949, “If anything can go wrong, it will.” His quote is now known as Murphy’s Law. Call it what you will, it’s something that we all have witnessed either professionally or personally because, try as…
Changing markets, new challenges. Printers and even more trade binders are facing these concerns every day. For many, being different and offering more than a competitor is the smart solution. One possibility is to add on equipment that provides optimum efficiency for gatefold cover products. Some companies have already invested…
Changing markets, new challenges. Printers and even more trade binders are facing these concerns every day. For many, being different and offering more than a competitor is the smart solution. One possibility is to add on equipment that provides optimum efficiency for gatefold cover products. Some companies have already invested…
The book business is going gangbusters. Being responsible for hardcover finishing solutions at Muller Martini, of late I’ve seen unprecedented activity in both the hard and softcover book markets as printers and binderies reach out for new finishing solutions. Some of this activity is the result of: Migration from overseas.…
The book business is going gangbusters. Being responsible for hardcover finishing solutions at Muller Martini, of late I’ve seen unprecedented activity in both the hard and softcover book markets as printers and binderies reach out for new finishing solutions. Some of this activity is the result of: Migration from overseas.…
When I go the local book store to meet some friends, there is always coffee, snacks and good conversation. After chatting for a bit, everyone wanders off to check out the latest books or magazines. We then reconvene with an array of items to review and/or purchase. The thought that…
When I go the local book store to meet some friends, there is always coffee, snacks and good conversation. After chatting for a bit, everyone wanders off to check out the latest books or magazines. We then reconvene with an array of items to review and/or purchase. The thought that…
Have you heard the latest on print vs. digital media? Studies show that comprehension is significantly better when reading printed material over digital. So, your children’s grades could see a higher return if they utilize the printed textbook. Tablets are great for expanding on content by linking to more information…
Have you heard the latest on print vs. digital media? Studies show that comprehension is significantly better when reading printed material over digital. So, your children’s grades could see a higher return if they utilize the printed textbook. Tablets are great for expanding on content by linking to more information…
Behind ink on paper, the printed word, and the stunning images found in a book, lies the critical binding step, “spine preparation.” Far too often, spine preparation tools are not properly maintained or forgotten about. If ignored too long, or not properly configured, the binding process can become compromised or…
Behind ink on paper, the printed word, and the stunning images found in a book, lies the critical binding step, “spine preparation.” Far too often, spine preparation tools are not properly maintained or forgotten about. If ignored too long, or not properly configured, the binding process can become compromised or…
Tired of the hassle and cost associated with producing a few hundred to a couple of thousand PUR-bound books a day? Are you throwing away more adhesive at the end of a job than what was used to run the books through the binder? Do you cross your fingers every…
Tired of the hassle and cost associated with producing a few hundred to a couple of thousand PUR-bound books a day? Are you throwing away more adhesive at the end of a job than what was used to run the books through the binder? Do you cross your fingers every…
