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The LBS Experience
The passion that each and every LBS employee-owner brings to you is evident in all that we do. From providing you the very best materials to exceptional service, we are here to help you.
Dedicated to Your Success
Unparalleled Service
Our employee-owners are the reason our customers choose LBS with confidence.
Communication and collaboration drive our customer service philosophy. We build lasting relationships with our customers and vendors, constantly striving to exceed expectations. For our customers this means working with a team that understands their business and manufacturing requirements, offers solutions that can streamline their production, and can make recommendations for materials that enhance the final product.
Services We Offer
Material Converting
Custom converting services—including cutting, slitting, sheeting, rewinding—tailored to your specifications for our board products, cover materials, and reinforcing options. We help reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and deliver materials in the exact size and format you need.
Material Consultation and Technical Support
Our team of experts offers hands-on guidance to help you choose the best materials for your equipment, design goals, and budget. We focus on performance, aesthetics, and runnability to ensure a smooth production process from start to finish.
Lab Testing and Application Support
We offer access to lab testing for compatibility across substrates and components. Whether you need to verify if an adhesive works on a specific material or assess how a reinforcing product will perform, we help you validate results before you go to press.
Quality Control and Assurance
LBS maintains strict quality control standards across all stocked and converted materials. We monitor consistency, address any concerns promptly, and stand behind the performance of every product we supply.
Sustainable Sourcing and FSC® Certified Options
We support responsible manufacturing with FSC® certified materials and sustainable sourcing practices. Our team helps you meet your environmental goals while maintaining product quality and appearance.
Stocking Programs and Inventory Management
With a vast, accessible inventory and flexible minimums, our stocking programs ensure fast delivery and material consistency. We help safeguard your supply chain and reduce production downtime—even during market disruptions.
Sample Fulfillment
We provide fast, accurate delivery of swatches, full sample books, and specialty sample kits—empowering your design and estimating teams to make confident, informed decisions.
Custom Color Development
Need a specific shade to match your brand or project? We support custom color development for select cover materials, giving you creative control and consistency.
Educational Tools and Online Resources
Our website offers filtering tools, good/better/best categorizations, and detailed product guides to support both seasoned professionals and new team members in making the right material choices.
One-Stop-Shop for Book and Packaging Materials
From adhesives and reinforcing materials to boards and cover materials, we provide a comprehensive portfolio designed to work together—saving you time and simplifying your purchasing process.
Strategic Domestic and Global Sourcing
We maintain strong partnerships with both domestic and international mills, giving you reliable access to high-quality materials and the flexibility to navigate supply chain challenges.
Testimonials
“What sets LBS apart are their people. Their passion and their commitment in serving their customers in any way they can is unmatched. They’ve always been that way for as long as we have worked with them.”
– Jay Fairfield, CEO, HF Group
Solutions For You
Product Knowledge
Years of experience have given LBS an unparalleled knowledge of our products. Our employees’ craftsmanship, skill, pride, knowledge and work ethic is impossible to duplicate. LBS employees care about our commitment to service and quality. And everyone is available to answer your material or production related questions.
Beyond Expectations
Wide Selection
At LBS, we keep over 360,000 yards of cover materials in stock, along with a diverse selection of board styles, endsheets, and calipers, enabling us to ship many orders within 1–3 business days. Our extensive inventories give us the flexibility to meet your specific needs promptly, whether it’s for packaging, bookbinding, or custom projects. With our ability to offer a wide variety of options and fast delivery, we ensure your success by providing both quality and efficiency at every step.
Precision Converting for Seamless Bookbinding
LBS takes cover materials a step further by offering slit rolls and sheets, in addition to standard master rolls. With precise slitting and the option to mark the head and foot of capping materials with a color line, we help reduce orientation issues when feeding book blocks into casing-in machines.