4 x 6 is the smallest. 10 x 10 SQUARE is the largest SQUARE trim size. We are able to produce any trim size within these numbers including 8.5 x 11. Our maximum spine length is 11”. We currently have over 500 different trim sizes.
Formats, Binding and Extents (sizes) that are used:
Perfect binding and Hardcover are our preferred binding options. Minimum extent for both is 20 sheets Maximum is 1250 sheets of 50# offset.
DIGITAL OFFSET BOTH 3 Ring Binder Paste Hard Cover Comb Paperback Dust Jacket Side Stitch Plastic Coil Trim 4 Upper Left Stitch Twin Loop Wire Saddle Stitch
What Papers and Boards are used?
40# uncoated white offset – 3.4 caliper, 588 PPI, 60 gsm
50# uncoated white offset – 3.9 caliper, 513 PPI, 74 gsm
50# uncoated natural offset- 3.8 caliper, 526 PPI, 74 gsm
60# uncoated white- 4.6 caliper, 435 PPI, 90 gsm
60# uncoated natural- 4.6 caliper, 435 PPI, 90 gsm
70# uncoated white-5.3 caliper, 377 PPI, 72 gsm
70# uncoated natural – 5.2 caliper, 385 PPI, 72 gsm
100# text weight for case wraps
10 pt. C1S cover
12 pt. C1S cover
Our board weight is 88pt.
Other:
Printed paper cover
Dust jackets
Shrink Wrapping
Cover/jacket finishes:
Matte lamination
Gloss lamination
Do you have FSC Certification?
PG is not FSC certified, however all paper and board vendors have FSC accreditation. Yes, we do order and supply FSC paper.
What are your mono and color options?
For POD, PG is able to do full and split color or black print. We are able to insert color anywhere in a book. For OFFSET – the color insert must fall between web signatures; unless it is a T4S book; then we can hand insert after trimming.
What bindery machinery is there on-site?
High speed laminating, wire binding, Minute Man Saddle Stitch Machine, shrink-wrapping, PUR bindery, complete hardcover line, 3 hole drill.
What are your artwork production quality checks?
Our work flows have built in quality checks. All digital devices come with software that does not allow for font issues.
Can you do folded covers?
Yes, we can do folded covers, or French Flaps, on perfect bound books only.