{"id":17220,"date":"2023-09-28T19:54:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postprintleipzig.com\/?p=15539"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:21:33","slug":"thread-stitched-book-blocks-book-binding-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/en\/news\/thread-stitched-book-blocks-book-binding-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Smyth machine FX-50 for thread-sewn book blocks at the Meinrad Bruder Bookbindery"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Like many small bookbinderies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bruder-buchbinderei.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meinrad Bruder Bookbindery<\/a> in Ottersweier specializes in short runs. However, most of these are orders that require highly specialized knowledge; they cannot be produced using conventional methods. Their specialized projects include such things as thread-sewn books, miniature to XXL format, and luxury packaging with an integrated display for video feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_bec9bcbb via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;For the love of something special: binding books in small print runs&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>When it comes to bookbinding, it\u2019s possible to carry out such projects as <strong>PUR adhesive bindings up to a format of 70 x 42 cm (landscape)<\/strong> and <strong>large-format thread sewing up to a format of 54 x 51 cm (landscape)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bruder-buchbinderei.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruder Bookbindery<\/a>, a family-owned business, attracts and holds onto its customers by offering high quality at an affordable price, especially for small runs. The Bruder Bookbindery is able to do this thanks to their company\u2019s unique status: their methods are both artisanal and modern.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Manfred Oftring von PostPrint Leipzig \u00fcbergibt FX-50 von Smyth an Buchbinderei Bruder\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/smyth-buchbindemaschine-ppl.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\">[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SMYTH FX50: the perfect solution for small, flexible bookbinderies&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>To strengthen their market position and produce small-run books even more efficiently, the Meinrad Bruder Bookbindery ordered and installed a <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/maschinen\/fadenheftmaschine-fx-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FX-50 book sewing machine<\/a> from PPL.<\/p>\n<p>The company now has the equipment it needs to be able to offer bookbinding in short and medium runs. They can carry out every step of the bookbinding production process in house.<\/p>\n<p>How did the Meinrad Bruder Bookbindery decide on a Smyth FX50? They selected something that met their flexible working methods and requirements specific to special projects and short runs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>quick set-up time<\/strong>, ensuring efficient production and a fast start<\/li>\n<li><strong>compact dimensions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>large-format range<\/strong>, for such jobs as printing art books<\/li>\n<li><strong>lateral feed<\/strong> to make it easy to load folded sheets<\/li>\n<li><strong>option to retrofit a folder feeder later<\/strong> (required for digital printing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Do you run a bookbindery? Are you looking to attract more customers by offering additional services? At PPL we have the expertise and the right machines. <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-2025.postprintleipzig.com\/services\/\">To set up a consultation, send us an email or give us a call.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SMYTH FX-50 at the Bruder bookbindery: Ideal for thread-sewn book blocks in small and medium runs. 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