A Series of Informational Conversations

Join us as we explore today's bookbinding with industry experts.

LBS-U: A Series of Informational Conversations

LBS & Kast: Beautifully Rounded Books Start with High Strength Reinforcing Material


Learn how 70/110Z, a stretchable spine reinforcing material, helps create a quality round back book block. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: Patented Material, GS5L, Produces a Better Book


Learn how and why our patented reinforcing material, GS5L was created. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: GS5L; An Alternative Reinforcing Material


Learn how GS5L can be used as a bookbinding replacement for Super. Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: Helpful Tips When Casing in Your Book


Bookbinding advise for those printers/binders just entering the hardcover binding market. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini  bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: Peter Martini Offers an Alternative to Spine Strips


Learn how Spine Hollow can be used as an alternative to bookbinding board spine strips. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

Why Choose LBS and Kast Reinforcing Materials


In this video, we are speaking with Peter Martini, bookbinding expert and Sales Director, with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG. LBS and Kast’s combined years of bookbinding and manufacturing experience can be a valuable resource for all of your bookbinding materials and questions.

LBS & Kast: Book Manufacturers Shorter Runs Lead to Higher Quality


Learn how shorter book production runs are leading to higher quality book production. Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast Partnership


Learn more about the 17 year partnership between bookbinding suppliers LBS & Kast. Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: The Importance of Reinforcing the Book Block


Learn why it is important to reinforce the book block from head to tail. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: Benefits of Using GS5L, GP5W and GP2R


Learn why some bookbinders apply spine reinforcing material from the side and why some apply it from the rear of the book block. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: From Soft Cover to Hardcover


Learn how printers can move from soft cover book production in to hardcover bookbinding. Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: Peter Martini’s Advice for the Young Bookbinder


Peter Martini shares his advice for the young person entering the bookbinding market. Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS & Kast: A Worldwide View of Today’s Bookbinding


In this video Rob Mauritz, LBS, President, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG. Learn about Peter Martini's background and his view of today's bookbinding.

LBS & Kast: Clear-Spine Sample Book Shows Book Structure


See how this unique book sample, with the clear-spine is a great way to view the inside of the book structure. Joe Dunham, LBS, VP Sales, speaks with Peter Martini bookbinding expert and Sales Director with Dr. Günther Kast GmbH & Co. KG.

LBS-U Blooper Reel


We had a great time creating these videos for you and thought you might like to see just how much fun we had. Please enjoy our Blooper Reel!

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