Mechanical binding is a great solution for products that need to lie flat. Double loop wire binding, commonly referred to as Wire-O (trademark of James Burn, Int'l), is a durable binding method that lies flat, opens 360º and is perfect for manuals, cookbooks, calendars and more.

Many people think of Wire-O as the Cadillac of mechanical binding. It is an elegant, durable and versatile binding style that has endured for decades, yet never looks dated. It's pages open without a “step-up”, making Wire-O an appropriate choice for books with crossover images. Wire-O elements are available in a wide variety of standard colors and if necessary, can even be specially ordered to match any PMS color, as long as minimum quantities are satisfied. Since Wire-O can be highly automated, it is an economical choice for long runs.

The E&M Wire-O Binding Advantage:

Click on the following link to read the text of an article on mechanical binding, Good Wire Work Is A Balancing Act, published by E&M Bindery president, Gary Markovits.