Folding and Gluing
Sometimes paper is meant to deliver more than a written message. It can open and close, pop up, stand up or hang. We can mount to a number of different substrates including paper-to-paper, paper-to-board, or paper-to-plastic.

The process uses a tool or mechanical pressure to produce a sharply defined fold before securing the piece. In mechanical folding, the sheet is doubled between two rollers under an appropriate amount of pressure for the thickness of the paper. The end result is a sharp fold that virtually eliminates the paper’s natural tendency to remain flat. The glues used in securing a piece can be hot or cold, removable or permanent.

Whether it’s flat piece work, pocket folders or marketing brochures, Alco Print Finishers has the skills and finishing techniques required to complete these and many other demanding project requirements.

Application
CD, DVD, VHS cassette jackets, presentation folders, ticket jackets, shipping envelopes, brochures and table tents

Job Parameters
Sheet sizes from 4” X 6” to 28” X 27”
100 lb to 24 point stock

Embossing
Embossing simply means to press paper into a relief using force. It requires the use of a metal (female) die and a matching (male) counterdie. When the paper stock is pressed between the die, the desired image is pressed into the stock. Embossing creates a raised image while debossing creates an indented image.

Application
Book covers, dust jackets, business cards, presentation folders and annual report covers

Job Parameters
Sheet sizes from 8.5” X 11” to 28” X 40”
24 lb to 15 point stock

High Speed Scoring & Perforating
High speed scoring & perforating uses high speed equipment to score and/or perforate sheets of paper at speeds faster than can be achieved on conventional letterpress equipment. It is best to fold and score parallel to the paper’s grain. When a fold in both directions is required, it is best to fold with the grain first and then against the grain.

Application
Mailers, brochures, presentation folders and form letters

Job Parameters
Sheet sizes from 8.5” X 11” to 28” X 40”
80 lb to 18 point stock

Bindery and Other Capabilities
Our services don’t end with laminating or mounting. Bindery services involve managing the smallest of details. We offer finishing touches like eyeletting, drilling and shrink wrapping which makes the difference between a good job and a great finished project.

Transfer Taping
The process applies different types of sticky tapes with release liners to many kinds of substrates. Multiple ribbons of tape are possible, as well as continuous strips or skip taping. Permanent and removable adhesives are available.

Eyeletting
This is the process of insetting a metal fastener inside a hole for attaching, combining or reinforcement purposes. Each diameter and length requires separate tooling; therefore we attempt to use existing tools when possible. A variety of sizes are available.

Round Cornering
This process changes square edges to different radius for appearance and safety. Many different radiuses are available.

Guillotine Cutting
Straight edge cutting on up to 42” wide paper and chipboard

Assembly and Fulfillment
ALCO Print Finishers can store materials to be used at a later date. Our staff stands ready to distribute individual items or to assemble product kits.