The utilization of ring binders for “loose” binding creates a niche market not well served by the conventional print industry. Although a small niche, there is steady growth. As this application becomes more popular through digital printing technologies, it will replace the older silkscreen method of printing.

Binder inserts are most commonly printed, trimmed, and inserted into clear vinyl sleeves built into the finished ring binder. Conventional medium-to-large runs are sometimes “embedded” or sealed directly into the clear vinyl wrap. Digital printing allows for shorter runs which can be easily inserted. Binder inserts run the gamut from training materials to presentations.

Binder inserts are a relatively new application in the commercial print arena. Vertical industries, such as genetics and bioengineering, are gravitating towards this application.

Our customers are often trying to establish a new corporate “look and feel” that goes far beyond the standardization of logo colors and font selection. When desiring to print with their new quality guidelines in mind, many thought the only way to accomplish this was to print conventionally, thus incurring high costs. Digital printing allows our clients to print binder inserts in smaller quantities and allowed them to deliver the job on time and on budget.