September 2004: Calendar Binding Options

This “triple-panel” calendar design allows three months to be displayed at once – on either a wall or desk.

The last quarter of the year is the perfect time to begin planning next year’s calendars. A great calendar can keep your message in front of customers and prospects every day of the year. The Riverside Group offers a host of design options and binding styles to help you create distinctive and attractive calendars.

The Advantage of Wire-O Binding
Wire-O binding is an ideal style for calendars, as its suitable for both desk and wall calendar designs. In addition to allowing calendars to be folded 360 degrees, Wire-O wall calendars can include inline wire hanger insertion for efficient and cost-effective production. Here are a few additional Wire-O calendar possibilities:

Triple panels – In this design, two banks of Wire-O elements are used to bind three sets of sheets, providing the option of viewing three months at once. Triple-panel calendars can be used for both wall and desk use.

Split Wire-O – In the Split Wire-O (also known as skip binding) process, a gap is placed between two banks of wire elements to create a “skip”. This style complements wall calendar designs, as it allows for the easy insertion of a wire calendar hanger.

Distribution tip: At Riverside, we offer complete distribution services and can deliver your calendars as useful direct-mail pieces or shrink-wrapped retail packaging. For calendars destined for a retail environment, Riverside can affix a UPC or price sticker automatically and offers drop shipments to retail outlets or distribution facilities. Plan for fulfillment early in the finishing process, and leave the shipping to us.

The Riverside Edge
In addition to providing designs and bindery services, The Riverside Group can also laminate or add UV coatings to add depth and clarity to calendar images. Die cutting and a wide range of ancillary services can add pizzazz to any calendar project. Consult with the Riverside design team to determine which applications best fit your project and budget.

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