BindTech LLC, the largest and fastest growing group of trade book manufacturers and related services in the U.S., has expanded from coast to coast over the past six years. Starting with the acquisitions of the Riverside Group in NY (‘15), BindTech in TN (‘17), Sheridan Specialty Bindery (formerly Kingsport Book) in TN (‘19), and Roswell Bookbinding in AZ (‘19). Their extended portfolio of related graphic arts operations includes Publishers Storage & Shipping (PSSC). Acquired in 2015, PSSC has two locations, one in Michigan and one in Massachusetts.
As of November 2021, they have returned to their roots with the acquisition of fellow Cleveland-based Steffen Bookbinders Inc. Once cross-city competitors, BindTech and Steffen have come together, allowing them to strengthen their load sharing, resource distributing, and collaboration because they are in each other’s backyard.
“The legacy built by Bill and Betty Turoczy and their team at Steffen has my utmost respect,” said John Helline, CEO of BindTech. “The years of being competitors dissolved immediately as we came together on this deal. We are thrilled to add their strengths to our family. Of all our acquisitions, this is one of the most strategic and will generate some of the greatest synergies yet.”
Steffen Bookbinders was founded in 1905 by George Steffen. In 1983, Bill Turoczy purchased the 2,000 square foot operation. Over the course of 40 years, Turoczy stayed on top of the trends as he built out a 45,000 square foot facility with ultra-modern technology. Steffen specializes in layflat binding with Otabind® advanced adhesive technology and perfect binding with PUR (polyurethane reactive hotmelt) for coated and cross grain stocks.
“BindTech is going to make the company grow in new ways, which is the main reason we chose them,” said Bill Turoczy, former owner of Steffen Bookbinders. “We received numerous inquiries about purchasing the company, but none felt right. After talking with John, I knew we shared the same vision, and it was the opportunity we were looking for. As the industry continues to evolve, this team will remain committed and above the rest.”
Powered by the robust financial services of Matt Touhey at S&T Bank in Akron, this addition to the already extensive and sophisticated group of post-press service companies expands the BindTech footprint to over 360,000 sq ft in manufacturing and warehousing and more than three hundred employees across five divisions nationwide. BindTech’s commitment to quality and service has earned a trusted name throughout the Graphic Arts industry. Partnering with strong and well-respected industry leaders like Steffen Bookbinders with long-time craft expertise keeps BindTech at the forefront of this critical market.
How to Use LinkedIn to Make Prospects Feel Like They’ve Met You
February 10 at 11:30am EST
No one is taking your call. Voicemail is a black hole. It’s hard to connect at a networking event when you are standing 6 feet away. COVID has accelerated what was already happening: Companies have built walls to keep you out. In this Short Attention Span Sales Webinar, Bill and Kelly talk about how to harness the power of LinkedIn to get the phone ringing, grease the skids, and connect with top prospects. Like every SAS Webinar, you will leave with a checklist of instantly-actionable items.
Short Attention Span Webinars are quick, powerful programs (15-20 min) followed by as much Q+A time as you need. You can stay just for the presentations or take a deeper dive and ask some questions. SAS Webinars will be held on the second Thursday of every month. Replays will be available through your Affiliate’s website.
These webinars are FREE for GMA members!
The new Project Peacock Platform is a one-click destination for print customers and printers to discover the latest innovations that level up print marketing and connect directly with partners that can help them bring new possibilities to life. Supporting research and sample requests, it is designed to help print buyers, creatives, marketers, advertising agencies, brands, and students learn directly from the industry subject matter experts. The platform also makes it easy to connect with print service providers.
Print customers are actively looking for new partners and new ways to do things; printers are looking for new customers and new technology. Press and finishing manufacturers, paper, software, and marketing technology companies have the tools we need to move forward creatively and efficiently. This platform brings everyone together and provides an ecosystem for effective print communications. Why search Google when you can have access to everything you need on Project Peacock?
Gather more information, stay up-to-date on our Peacock Partners, and to register for FREE platform access and a FREE ticket to all live educational and networking events!
We have created a new, Association-wide, user-friendly career database.
GMA members are welcome to post their current job openings free of charge.
If you are seeking a job in the printing and graphic communications area, please feel free to forward a resume to our attention. We often hear from members with positions to fill and will be glad to share your information.
Please send job postings and resumes to Judy Kellum at jkellum@graphicmedia.org.