October Reflections: Where Tradition Meets Technology in Book Manufacturing
Morten Reitoft, Editor in Chief INKISH and Kent Larson, Chief Growth Officer Bridgeport National Bindery
As the leaves change here in New England, October has been a season of both reflection and forward motion for Bridgeport National Bindery. Our team has been deep in conversations with publishers, printers, and partners who, like us, are adapting to a new era of book manufacturing where flexibility, speed, and sustainability matter more than ever.
This month, our executive team headed to PRINTING United in Orlando, where thousands of professionals from across the print industry gathered to share ideas and innovations shaping the future of print. The energy was undeniable. For us, it was a chance to reconnect with long-time partners, meet new faces, and reaffirm how BNB’s digital short-run and print-on-demand capabilities fit perfectly into the evolving needs of today’s publishers.
One theme kept surfacing in nearly every conversation: how to keep more working capital in the publisher’s pocket without sacrificing quality or control. That’s where our focus on flexibility truly stands out. Whether our partners are sending orders daily, weekly, or on demand, BNB makes it possible to produce beautiful books exactly when they’re needed, no warehousing, no overprinting, no waste.
Our technology integrations, including API connectivity, make it seamless for publishers to automate their workflows, reduce manual touchpoints, and scale their operations efficiently. We’re not an offset printer competing on price alone; we’re a partner helping publishers simplify logistics, preserve capital, and bring books to market faster, digitally produced.
As we look ahead to the final stretch of the year, our team is energized by what we’ve seen and heard. The print landscape continues to evolve, and the need for trusted, adaptable manufacturing partners has never been stronger. At BNB, we’re proud to stand at that intersection of tradition and technology, helping publishers of every size thrive in the modern book economy.
If you didn’t catch us at PRINTING United this year, we’d love to connect before the year ends. We will be at the BMI Annual Conference: Book Manufacturers Institute in St Augustine next weekend if you are attending. Let’s explore how digital print-on-demand can keep your pages moving and your business growing.