Industry Insights: Frequently Asked Questions About Printing & Finishing

In the world of publishing and commercial printing, customers often have questions about how to choose the right materials and finishes for their books, magazines and catalogs. At Walsworth, we hear many of these questions regularly. Below, we’ve compiled some of the frequently asked questions (and clear answers) about paper stock, binding methods, finishing techniques, […]
Smart Printing Options to Enhance Your Member Publications

In today’s crowded media landscape, your association’s publication is more than just a magazine; it’s a key tool for member engagement, retention and pride. Whether you’re producing quarterly journals, monthly newsletters or annual reports, the quality and uniqueness of your printed materials can make a lasting impression. That’s where smart printing options come in. By…
Why You Should Onshore Your Book Production

The pandemic challenged book publishers as never before. The good news was book demand rose in many categories with people sheltering at home and seeking entertainment. The bad news was the increasingly global book manufacturing and distribution supply chain was severely challenged. Briefly, here’s what happened: Global labor shortage Global shipping issues Global paper shortage […]
Binding Basics – Case Binding

There’s so much more to binding than just paperback or hardcover. From the look to the weight to the longevity of the finished publication, it’s important to know how each binding technique can suit the unique needs of your publication and differentiate you from the competition. In this series, we explore how different binding processes […]
Binding Basics – Sewn Binding

There’s so much more to binding than just paperback or hardcover. From the look to the weight to the longevity of the finished publication, it’s important to know how each binding technique can suit the unique needs of your publication and differentiate you from the competition. In this series, we explore how different binding processes […]
Binding Basics – Spiral, Wire-O and Comb Binding

There’s so much more to binding than just paperback or hardcover. From the look to the weight to the longevity of the finished publication, it’s important to know how each binding technique can suit the unique needs of your publication and differentiate you from the competition. In this series, we explore how different binding processes […]
Binding Basics — Saddle Stitching

There’s so much more to binding than just paperback or hardcover. From the look to the weight to the longevity of the finished publication, it’s important to know how each binding technique can suit the unique needs of your publication and differentiate you from the competition. In this series, we explore how different binding processes […]
Binding Basics – Perfect Binding

There’s so much more to binding than just paperback or hardcover. From the look to the weight to the longevity of the finished publication, it’s important to know how each binding technique can suit the unique needs of your publication and differentiate you from the competition. In this series, we explore how different binding processes […]