As a full-service bindery, Eckhart & Company offers a wide variety of production options that will fit any binding project. From the versatility of Wire-O™ to the classic look of Perfect Binding, Eckhart provides the products and capabilities to create unique, compelling books and presentation materials.
Wire-O™ Binding
- Lay-flat capabilities
- Mixed stocks in a variety of weights and finishes make Wire-O™ binding popular for paper swatch books and other product sample catalogs
- Foldouts give designers extra space to incorporate additional copy
- A Wire-O™ bound book does not step up when opened, making it ideal for crossover text or images
- Many cover options
- Wire colors can be PMS-matched to duplicate corporate logos or color-sensitive graphics
- Examples include: cookbooks, manuals, calendars, and much more
- Five machines, including two Bielomatik automatic binding lines with in-line punching
- Up to 1 1/4" loop diameter
Spiral Wire Binding
- Rapid turn-around and tight production budget
- Traditional look
- Plenty of design options
- Compatibility with mixed stocks
- Examples include: wall and desk calendars, notebooks, memo pads, shop manuals, flip charts and many more
- Four semi and fully automatic machines
- From 1/8" to 1 7/8" book bulks
Plastic Spiral Binding
- More crush-resistant and scratch-resistant than metal wire
- Available in a variety of colors
- Contemporary look
- Three semi-automatic machines
- Bielomatik automatic binding line with in-line punching
Plastic Comb Binding
- Can include screen printing
- Pages can easily be added or removed
- Available in many colors
Case Binding
- Kolbus Compact 2000 SC with auto book feeder
- Two Smyth sewing machines
- Automatic end sheet tipping
Cased-In Wire-O™ Binding
- Includes a thick, wrap-around cover with the lay-flat capabilities of Wire-O™ binding
- Extremely durable
- Several material options, including cloth, offset printed and film laminated paper, leather and more
- Numerous production and decoration options, including foil stamping, embossing and screen printing
- Examples include: journals, instructional manuals, and books featured in retail locations
Perfect Binding
- An economical and functional binding style that gives books an attractive appearance
- Spines of perfect bound books can be easily printed
- Perfect binding’s versatility is ideal for a variety of products
- Recently installed a high-speed, 6M book/hr Kolbus Ratiobinder
- Examples include: annual reports, shop manuals, textbooks, cookbooks, and much more