Yes, we offer print-on-demand services to established publishers. We print the interior pages of books in black and white or color and bind them into paperback or hardcover editions.
We offer perfect binding and saddle stitching. Cover choices include gloss and matte finishes. Interior page color and paper weight options are available.
San Val offers side sewing, double fan and notch adhesive, and oversewing. Our products and services include Vinaprint, Vinabind, library bind, text bind, text mount, and textbook rebinding. Additional options include foil stamping and head and tail bands.
Many hardcover bookbinders consider a few thousand books a short run. San Val has the ability, based on product, to bind a minimum of one book up to several thousand of a single title. Our turnaround time is two weeks or less, allowing for binding on demand.
We bind school books, library books, textbooks and printed materials that have not been bound previously.
Established publishers, distributors, schools, libraries, and printing companies.
On average, books 2¾ inches thick or less are bindable. If a book is less than 3/8 inch thick, it will be sewn. Books thicker than 3/8 inch will be adhesive bound.
No. Most bibles requiring re-binding are treasured heirlooms that require the special care of book conservationists.
No, San Val does not do interior printing for those wishing to self-publish.
A variety of factors may impact production times. But on average, production time for most binding services is two weeks; binding with digital printing services takes three weeks. Customized production schedules are available.
Yes, you may request a quote through our website, by calling our sales office, or by e-mailing or faxing your request.
Binding requirements vary by binding type and product type. Please check our website for specific product specifications or call or e-mail our sales office for specification information.
The company’s central offices are in St. Louis, MO. Binderies are located in Farmington, MO, and Steelville, MO. Tours are conducted at our Steelville location, which is located approximately 90 miles southwest of St. Louis. For more information, please contact our central offices.