The case study below describes a particularly challenging Seattle Bindery project. We hope you find it interesting and instructive. If you have questions about the equipment, techniques, or other details of the project, feel free to call us at 425-656-8210.

Sometimes you just have to invent a new word to get the meaning across, or a new way of doing something to get the job done. This project—60,000 round-corner trimmed pads of tear-off-and-return entry forms to be used in the client’s retail stores—required some adroit handwork, not to mention a lot of creative problem solving to get it finished and delivered by deadline.

The deadline was the first challenge . . . it was inviolate, because it was predicated on the rollout of a national campaign to stores across the country. The second challenge was the large quantity that had to be turned around in the short timeframe. But, perhaps the biggest test was finding the best glue that would work on the coated stock that was flooded with an aqueous coating.

To meet the first challenge, we acquired a second round-corner trimmer, thus doubling our capacity. The 40-inch press sheets were delivered 64-up, so we had to determine the most efficient way of trimming and collating them. We had one critical factor in our favor: Our collating equipment is able to accommodate a smaller size sheet than most other collating machines in the market.

After conducting multiple production meetings and running several tests, we settled on the most efficient way to run this particular job. We concluded that by reducing the numbers “up” in each stage of production—collating, trimming, and round-cornering—we would actually reduce the overall production cycle.

We then asked our glue supplier to provide multiple samples of different padding glues to find just the right mix. After several trials, we found a formula that would hold the flood-coated printed stock and would also separate easily for the end user.

We delivered the job on schedule and on budget, and the national rollout went out without a hitch.

While you may not have a client asking for a job exactly like this, we hope this project proves that we have what it takes to figure out the fastest, most cost-effective solution for any finishing project. Give us a call.

Seattle  Bindery
6540 South Glacier Street, Suite 120
Seattle, WA 98188

Phone: 425-656-8210
Fax: 425-656-4400
miltvine@seattlebindery.com
www.seattlebindery.com

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