Dwell on Press

Who knew that dance floor wax was the perfect antidote to static build-up in the bindery? Process cross-over at its best. #process

Collaborating to get the best result possible. In the distance are the signatures traveling towards the waiting pallets. A team member pauses, ready to pull a sample from the line, a task that requires precision so as to not affect the flow. Also evident everywhere are recycling bins, as the press maintains a strict waste-reduction policy.

The team works closely with our Dwell representative to make sure the result is as clean and colorful as possible.

The crew keeps a close eye not only on the controls, but also on the pages by pulling samples from the line frequently. Consulting one another is key to keeping an eye on quality.

The same person has been approving every page of Dwell Magazine for many years. A retired pressman with 43 years in the field, he has made sure our colors are bright, true, and details pop. Over weekends, through long nights (and far-too-early mornings), we are grateful for his time, energy, and skill!

Tens of thousands of signatures roll off this press every hour, in a seamless flow. It takes many skilled hands and a great deal of experience to keep it running smoothly.

The pressroom is full of sights, sounds, and taste. Each team member wears protective eyewear, ear plugs, and quickly grows accustomed to the taste ink and paper lend to the air (not at all unpleasant!)

Color approval can take quite a while, even though the team is moving as quickly as possible to "get up to color." They will continue to fine-tune before locking in on the desired result.

One of the many turns the signatures take on their way to resting on a pallet between printing and binding.

Signatures traveling through on the way to a waiting pallet. When the pallet is full, one of an automated system of carrier-robots will swing by and pick it up, then deliver it to short-term storage as we move towards the bindery.