Sewickley, PA - The Binding Industries Association (BIA), the preeminent organization for the binding and custom loose-leaf manufacturing industry, today announced its 2010 Product of Excellence Awards (POE) Call for Entries. Companies worldwide are eligible to submit their best work to be recognized with this prestigious award.

As the nation's only binding and custom loose-leaf competition, the 2010 Product of Excellence Awards provide a platform for companies to demonstrate the value that companies deliver to the graphic arts community.
 
Companies have the opportunity to submit their highest quality work to be validated in one of the most respected competitions in the world. The judges for this competition are distinguished professionals chosen because of their extensive knowledge and years of experience in graphic finishing and custom loose-leaf manufacturing.
 
"Not only is the competition an excellent vehicle for promoting the industry and its capabilities, it also gives companies the opportunity to see how they stack up against their competitors, and how they can improve their own operations," says Mike Roswell, President, Roswell Bookbinding.
 
"For Roswell Bookbinding, winning three awards validates our 50 years of commitment to excellence and dedication to innovation and ingenuity. It also provides us more motivation to continue producing the highest quality work in the United States."

Eligible Products
Any pieces produced between March 2009 and March 2010 are eligible to be entered into the competition. The deadline for submissions is March 26, 2010. For complete details, please visit www.bindingawards.com.
 
The Binding Industries Association wishes to acknowledge and thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Colter and Peterson, CP Bourg, Durapro, Biloematik Jagermark, BCI, Bensons, Fix your own bindery, Gane Brothers, Heidelberg, IFS, Pilgrim Wire, Jorson and Carlson, Kolbus, Nordson, Standard Finishing Systems, Technifold, and US Ring.  
 
For more information regarding the 2010 competition or to receive a promotional piece, please contact awards manager Justin Goldstein at 412-259-1806, or email [email protected].