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2024 State of the Industry Report Now Available The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has announced the publication of the highly...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) is now accepting nominations for their Rising Star Award which recognizes book industry professionals...

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BMI has launched its new member community, BMI Connect. You can see a brief overview by watching the video below. Besides a member's only group,...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced recipients of Signature Award, as well as four new members to the Cased-in Club. The...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) hosted its industry event, Book Manufacturing Mastered, on Thursday September 14, 2023 at the Penguin...

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[BRADENTON, FL—July 24, 2023] The Book Manufacturers' Institute (BMI) is proud to announce its participation in Tomorrow’s Workforce...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the April results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the March results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the January results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the December results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the November results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced recipients of the Master Bookman and Signature Award, as well as three new members to...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the October results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the September results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the August results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the July results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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Conference will bring together publishers, manufacturers, and other suppliers to help foster collaboration and learning in the changing book industry

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the June results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead times for soft cover and hard...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), announced that Jonathan Conant of Lakeside Book Company is the recipient of the 2022 Rising Star...

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BRADENTON, FL—May 11, 2022] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the May results for its monthly survey on capacity and lead...

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[BRADENTON, FL—April 14, 2022] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) released the April results for its monthly survey on capacity and...

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Association metrics will show industry capacity and lead times

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Over the years, the MSST has been the guide for how to produce durable textbooks for our K-12 schools. Many years of work has been done by SIMRA,...

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Association will be accepting nominations through March 4, 2022 [BRADENTON, FL—January 20, 2022] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI)...

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CYBER CRIME – we don’t want to think it will ever happen to us, but reality is... MANUFACTURERS are the 2nd most targeted industry for...

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The 2nd edition of the study shows continued interest in inkjet and automation

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced recipients of the Signature Award, as well as three new members to the Cased-in...

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Notable Speaker Line-Up to Discuss Moving Forward Post-Pandemic

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New statue commissioned by the Wisconsin book printer will permanently honor Nason’s four decades of service to the company

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Publishes 2021 State of the Book Industry Report

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Largest Book Producer in the United States Gets a New Name to Carry on the Company’s Legacy as the Premier Service Provider to Publishing Customers

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As students return to in-person learning, parents believe physical books are the more effective learning tool; cite ‘distractions’ during online...

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Virtual Spring Management Conference - Register Now!

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Announces New Board Members [BRADENTON, FL—November 24, 2020] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute...

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2020 Virtual Fall Annual Conference Agenda is Set!

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has made the move to virtual for its 2020 Fall Annual Conference. Like most other 2020 events, the decision...

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BMI is excited to announce that our Board President Joe Upton, has joined new member Gasch Printing as Vice President of Business Development. The...

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ORMOND BEACH, FL—June 23, 2020] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has launched a new Request for Quote (RFQ) tool for those...

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BMI is excited to announce the launch of it's new podcast, The Manufacturer's Library. The podcast is available on Apple iTunes, Google Play and...

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Announces 2020 Rising Star Award Winner [ORMOND BEACH, FL—May 19, 2020] The Book Manufacturers’...

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Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. In order to get the most...

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The Membership Directory and the Member Compass are two central components of our new website. These features are a part of our association...

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[ORMOND BEACH, FL—April 9, 2020] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has released this year’s State of the Book Industry...

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Association will be accepting nominations through February 28, 2020 [ORMOND BEACH, FL—January 13, 2019] The Book Manufacturers’...

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Paper argues improving print productivity and production agility is more important than ever [ORMOND BEACH, FL—January 8, 2020] The Book...

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Conference speakers include industry veterans from book printers and suppliers [ORMOND BEACH, FL—December 5, 2019] The Book...

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[ORMOND BEACH, FL—October 30, 2019] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced recipients of the Distinguished Master...

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Conference will bring together publishers, manufacturers, and other segments of the supply chain to help educate those involved in printing...

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BMI Becomes Official Association Sponsor for The Print Event:A Revolutionary Conference on Integrating Print and Digital [ORMOND BEACH,...

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[CHARLOTTE, NC—April 29, 2019] The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has announced that Clark Matthews of Independent Publishers...

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University of Iowa Libraries Preservation Processing Coordinator Librarian Shelby Strommer is the recipient of the 2019 Jan Merrill-Oldham...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has produced a first-ever State of the Book Industry Report, based on extensive research, to inform...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI), has announced that it is partnering with NAPCO in their annual Inkjet Summit, which will be held at...

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The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced the launch of the Rising Star Award to recognize book industry professionals who are...

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If you were able to join us in Bonita Springs, you know it was an awesome event! If you missed it, you can now see some of the highlights in our...

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Announces 2018 Award Winners The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has announced recipients of the...

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Members of STOPP Coalition Celebrate Unanimous Decision onCanadian Imports of Uncoated Groundwood Paper [ORMOND BEACH, FL—August 29, 2018]...

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Michelle Obama was the keynote speaker at the American Library Association Annual Conference on Friday June 22, 2018 in New Orleans. Over her one...

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Last week was a busy one for BMI. Executive Director Matt Baehr and President Jim Fetherston (Worzalla) attended the Print and Packaging Legislative...

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NISO recently released an update to the Library Binding Standard.Read more by clicking on the link below. ANSI/NISO/LBC Z39.78-2000 (R2018) Library...

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Bill Would Suspend Newsprint Tariffs WhileGovernment Studies Effects on U.S. Industries [ARLINGTON, VA—May 15, 2018] Today, in an effort to...

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BMI is excited to announce that it is sponsoring the2018 Print & Packaging Legislative Summit. The Summit is being held June 19-20 in...

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BMI is excited to announce a new benefit to its membership. Now included with your BMI memembership is access to the Statista market research and...

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[ARLINGTON, VA—March 19, 2018] Today, members of the printing, publishing and paper-producing industries, which employ more than 600,000...

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BMI wants to send its well wishes to longtime industry veteran, Dennis DeHainaut of Finish Line Binderies. He is retiring after 45 years, and...

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BMI President Jim Fetherston, joined members of the STOPP Coalition (Stop Tariffs on Printers and Publishers) in Washington last Thursday to meet...

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BMI Stands Together with Others to Stop Tariffs on Print and Publishers The Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) officially joined the STOPP...

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BMI is proud of our members Worzalla and CJK Group. Both were honored by Printing Industries of America as winners in the 2017 Best Workplaces in...

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2017 BMI Awards Dinner The 2017 BMI Awards program was once again a wonderful evening recognizing BMI members who not only contribute to the...

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Book Manufacturers’ Institute Changes LeadershipAssociation Welcomes New President and Executive Director The Book Manufacturers’...

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