Our Services
Binding Solutions*
Bound To Be Read*
Bound to be read*
Bound to be read.
Binding turns printed sheets into finished books, brochures and presentations. The right binding choice shapes how a piece is used, how long it lasts and how premium it feels in the hand.
From saddle-stitched brochures to screw-bound portfolios, MDR combines print expertise with the right binding and finishing to deliver a professionally finished result. We advise on the right option for your page count, budget and finish, then produce and check your bound job to a reliable standard.
Understanding Binding
What is binding?
Binding is the process of securing printed pages together to create a finished book, booklet or document. The method chosen depends on page count, use, budget and the look you want to achieve.
Binding solutions are commonly used for:
- Brochures & booklets
- Catalogues & magazines
- Reports & presentations
- Manuals & guides
- Menus
- Swatch cards & portfolios
- Calendars
- Training materials
Our Binding
Six binding solutions we offer day in, day out*
Every binding below is managed from artwork through production and delivery. We will advise on the right option for your page count, budget and how the finished piece will be used.
Stitching
Saddle stitching - wire-stitched through the spine of folded booklets - gives a clean, economical finish ideal for brochures, catalogues and magazines.
- Brochures
- Catalogues
- Magazines
- Booklets
- Newsletters
- Price lists
Stapling
Simple, fast stapling for collated documents, packs and desk sets - an economical binding for everyday materials.
- Document packs
- Reports
- Hand-outs
- Information packs
- Newsletters
- Desk sets
Wirobinding
A continuous wire loop binding that lets pages lie perfectly flat and rotate 360° - ideal for reports, manuals and calendars.
- Reports & manuals
- Calendars
- Notebooks
- Reference guides
- Pitch presentations
- Training packs
Screwbinding
Professional screw-post binding for swatch cards, portfolios and premium presentations; pages can be updated and replaced over time.
- Swatch cards
- Portfolios
- Sample books
- Premium presentations
- Menu decks
- Replaceable pages
Perfect Binding
PUR-bound spines for square-backed books, catalogues and magazines with a clean, premium, printed spine.
- Books & catalogues
- Magazines
- Brochures
- Prospectuses
- Reports
- Mailed publications
Eyelet Binding
Metal eyelets threaded through punched pages for a craft, tactile finish popular for tags, swing tickets and small booklets.
- Swing tags
- Sample booklets
- Craft cards
- Small catalogues
- Promotional tags
- Point-of-sale
Our Binding Process
From brief to bound*
Consultation & Format Advice
We advise on the right binding for your page count, use and budget.
Artwork Set-Up
Our pre-press team prepares the artwork with correct spine, bleed and grid allowances.
Print Production
Pages are printed colour-managed to a premium standard, ready for binding.
Binding & Finishing
Your chosen binding is specified, finished and quality-checked by MDR.
Quality Check & Delivery
Every bound piece is inspected, packed and delivered ready to use.
Why Choose MDR
Why choose MDR for binding*
Format Expertise
We recommend the right binding for page count, use and budget - every time.
Six Binding Methods
Six binding methods, each managed and quality-checked by MDR - one accountable partner for every job.
Premium Finishes
From PUR-bound books to screw-bound portfolios, bound to a premium standard.
Fast Turnaround
Reliable binding and finishing for deadlines that don’t move.
Sample Advice
See and handle binding samples so you choose with confidence.
Hands-On, End To End
Print and binding, handled with hands-on production expertise and quality-checked by MDR in Cheshire.
Bound in Cheshire. Delivered nationwide*
Based in Knutsford, Cheshire, MDR combines print expertise with carefully selected binding and finishing for clients across Manchester, Liverpool, the North West and the whole of the UK. From small booklets to premium portfolios, every job is produced and checked to a reliable standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Binding questions*
For booklets up to around 64 pages, saddle stitching is usually the most economical and cleanest choice. For thicker booklets, perfect binding offers a premium square spine.
Bind it the right way*
The right binding makes print usable, premium and built to last.
Stitching, wirobinding, perfect binding, screw binding or eyelets - MDR will advise on the right binding and manage it from artwork through to finished product. Speak to our team about your next project.
LET'S PARTNER*
Ready to create something extraordinary? Tell us about your project and we'll craft the perfect solution. Email is the fastest way to reach us - your message lands straight with the studio team.
