Full-service book manufacturing

The challenge is clear: create the highest quality book, as quickly and economically as possible. The solution is equally clear: depend on Webcom to help you make profitable choices and deliver the products you need on time and on budget.

Providing high quality printing and production capabilities is the foundation of our business. Webcom understands the importance of providing a seamless process from quoting through to production and final delivery. We are ready to help you make the choices that will enhance your titles and ensure your books are the best they can be.

Paper is part of your message
The starting point for your book's production is paper selection – especially in trade markets where both cost and aesthetics are critical to success. Through smart paper choices, we can help you identify product enhancement and savings opportunities.

Text paper
We offer a wide range of paper stocks and grades:

• Fine uncoated papers are all acid-free, high quality grades in a wide range of finishes, basis weights, opacities and brightnesses
• Our groundwoods provide bulk, opacity and brightness, for the most economical range of options
• Webcom's Legacy brand of eco-friendly papers (both fine and groundwood options) contain no chlorine or ancient forest fibres and have high post-consumer waste content

Cover stocks
In the retail environment your book will be judged by its cover. Webcom's cover stocks deliver sharp, true colour and superior ink hold for crisp text and images.

Our extensive inventory of text and cover stocks, and our bulk buying power, ensure that our customers always have access to the right paper at the right price.

Extensive choice of formats and binding options
To increase the overall value of your titles, Webcom will help you move seamlessly from new release to trade paperback to mass market formats.

Paperback
From trade paperback to mass market, Webcom specializes in quality softcovers in a range of trim sizes. The right paper and high-impact cover enhancements deliver outstanding quality to keep your titles moving.

Hardcover
Count on hardcovers that are both durable and attractive. Choose from our range of high-quality, high-bulk papers and various hardcover options to help build a best seller.

Binding choices

• Otabind™ – Webcom's unique lay-flat binding system is ideal for titles that need to stay open or have tight margins or double-page spreads (e.g., cookbooks, workbooks, guides) and it costs no more than perfect binding.
• Perfect binding with or without rough front
• Notch binding for extra durability for books subject to rough handling
• Mechanical bindings including wiro, plasticoil and spiral
• Saddle stitch for smaller page extents.

Head-turning cover enhancements
Give your titles more retail stopping power with the addition of specialty coatings and cover enhancements. Choose from the largest selection of UV coatings and laminates, including our newest offerings, raised UV and glitter – all available from our in-house coating facility. Add the visual punch and tactile appeal that will help pull readers to your titles. Command a premium retail price by adding other affordable softcover features – foil stamping, embossing or cover flaps to enhance visual appeal and provide space for promotional copy or reviews.

Beyond books
Look to Webcom for the advice and technology you need to help make the most of your assets at every stage of the product life cycle. Our knowledgeable customer service teams, efficient production processes, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and industry leading digital content management capabilities ensure that we offer the most effective publishing solutions – today and tomorrow.