Keeping Binding 'In The Fold'

"Printers think of us as repair binders or remanufacturers," says Flechsig, "We actually have a specific niche as technical library binders."

Flechsig's bindery operations consist of Potdevin glue machines, cutters, wringer rollers and oversewing machines. With 12 full-time (equivalent) employees, the bindery handles a approximately 60,000 volumes annually. Besides the library's book binding needs, it also takes in outside work.