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Subject:Re: Binding costs From:Chris Johnson <cjohnson -at- JPSGRAPHICS -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 3 Jun 1998 10:39:11 -0500
David and Carl,
The type of binding used on the FrameMaker book is called Otabind. You are
correct that it is only available in large quantities. Johnson Printing
Service in Dallas offers a lay-flat binding in short to medium quantities
(25-2500). This binding is called EcoFLEX. For a sample reply to me off line
and I will send you one.
I dont mean for this to be sales pitch, but a lot of companies are looking
for short run, lay flat books and I want to let you know what you options
are.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Locke David [SMTP:dlocke -at- BINDVIEW -dot- COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 1998 8:20 AM
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Re: Binding costs
>
> Carl,
>
> The perfect binding that allows books to lie flat is called "Lay-Flat
> binding." It requires a particular machine and is only economical on
> large runs.
>
> When I looked for a printer that could do this, I asked the equipment
> manufacturer for a referral. Nobody in Houston could do it. I had to go
> to Austin to find a printer who could.
>
> If you are doing a large run, your printer could subcontract this
> without involving you. You will pay shipping either way.
>
> David W. Locke
>
> ~
>
