Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - The BIA, in conjunction with Printing Industries of America, is pleased to offer this year’s conference attendees optional plant tours as part of the 2015 BIA Annual Conference Agenda. The plant tours will offer attendees firsthand experience in innovative graphic finishing, binding, and loose leaf methods.

The 2015 BIA Annual Conference is the leading conference designed for postpress operations, including binderies, graphic finishers, and custom loose-leaf manufacturers looking to network with industry peers, brainstorm ideas about operating techniques, gain advanced knowledge from leading-edge speakers, and connect with top suppliers and industry experts.

The spring conference will feature plant tours from top performing companies, Muscle Bound Bindery, Daily Printing, Inc., and 612Brew.

Muscle Bound Bindery
Muscle Bound Bindery is a division of Lerner Universal Corp. For more than 45 years, they have combined state-of-the-art technology with expert craftsmanship for every service performed. The binding capabilities are highlighted by our side-sewn case binding, Otabind and PUR layflat adhesive binding, as well as EVA and PUR perfect binding capabilities. With five dedicated binding lines, they have the capacity and flexibility to meet both long- and short-run production needs. Complementary services include folding, cutting, drilling, film laminating and shrink wrapping, making them a single source for tough, long-lasting books.

Daily Printing, Inc. 
At Daily Printing, Inc., attendees will see the entire operation and hear how they differentiate themselves for clients by being Customer Fanatics! Daily Printing has a full-service print services lineup of digital and offset engines, full bindery, including diecutting, stitching and folding, automated cutting systems, Heidelberg Varimatrix diecutting, MBO and Stahl folding, to name a few. Attendees will hear about the unique platforms, such as the Co-Mailing operations, that help Daily Printing enhance relationships with clients.

612Brew
Attendees will tour the landmark building of 612Brew. 612Brew has a two-vessel 15bbl steam-heated brewhouse with six-30bbl mirror polished fermentation tanks. 612Brew is located at 945 Broadway St. NE, the anchor tenant in the historic building called The Broadway. This landmark building has exposed brick and timber along with polished concrete floors, creating a perfect atmosphere for the brewery.
 
The BIA Plant Tour will consist of one tour with three stops. Transportation will be provided. Space is limited, register today at www.printing.org/biaconference or contact Chrystal Kapanyko, Manager, BIA, at [email protected].