Saddlestitch - Is It Your Niche?

"A lot of people want to get away from 20-bin collators and instead just have three or four pockets for saddlestitching," Calov says. This will cut down on equipment and storage space requirements. But costs can also be a concern.

"A small, entry-level saddlestitcher is going to be less expensive than an entry-level, fully automatic perfect binder," adds Bill Klansco, product manager for Muller Martini. He notes that the consumable costs are also lower, with wire being a cheaper option than glue.