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Thomson-Shore Passes FSC Audit
With the combined efforts of the entire Thomson-Shore orginization and our customers, we have successfully passed are annual FSC audit. This is another step in our strategy to reduce our environmental impacts. Thomson-Shore continues to be extremely focused on its green initiatives.
If you would like further information about the Thomson-Shore Environmental Council or Green Press Initiative Click Here
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Thomson-Shore adds new Bolero Binder
Thomson-Shore installed a new Bolera Binder so we can manufacture more great softbound books. The Bolera allows us to make thicker books, bind-in CD’s, do short side binding, and make books with French flaps.
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21st annual Benjamin Franklin Awards
Did you publish an outstanding book in 2008? If so, you’re eligible to enter the 21st annual Benjamin Franklin Awards. Your book could be judged in one of 50+ categories, and you could win an award based on both editorial content and design. Winners go to the gala awards ceremony in NYC next May.
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New Sales Representative for the South East
If you’re located in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee or Florida, you have a new, dedicated Thomson-Shore sales representative. It’s George Goeddeke, and he’s looking forward to talking with you.
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New Thomson-Shore Website Launched
After months of hard work, we just launched our new Thomson-Shore website. Our goal was to make an inviting, informative site that’s a breeze to use. In the next year, we’ll add even more functionality. Check out the new site and send us your feedback.
What Our Customers Are Saying
I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for an amazing job on the scanning of the 47 images for our book, Stories from Before. We are eternally grateful to you and everyone at Thomson-Shore for working with us on the correcting of these images.
Victoria W. Monks
Missouri Historical Society
Featured Customer
Our featured customer this month is Mount Ida Press, a leading publisher specializing in high-quality, illustrated books on history and architecture. > Learn more
Ask Thomson-ShoreMore Q & A
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Q... What is a horizontal or landscape book?
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This type of book is also referred to as short side bind. This is a book that is wider than it is tall.
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Q... Can you stamp in colors?
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Yes, Thomson-Shore offers a wide selection of stamping options. Color foil is considered pigment foil where gold and silver foil is considered metallic. The metallic foil is usually more economical and generally stamps cleaner.
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Q... What are head and foot bands?
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Head and foot bands are a small piece of silk or cotton which are glued to the top and bottom of a case bound book. These fill the gap normally formed between the spine of the book and the case. The only purpose is decorative. They come in a variety of solid and "striped" colors.
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Q... Is there a cost difference between White and Natural papers that you stock?
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Yes, White stocking text papers are generally less expensive.
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Q... What would be considered a good page count?
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Anything divisible by 8 and meets requirements for the minimum bulk of the specified binding. The most economical page count is divisible by 32.
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Q... Where is Thomson-Shore located?
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We are located in Dexter, Michigan. You can get driving directions and other useful information on the Our Location page.
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Q... Is your paper acid free?
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Yes, Thomson-Shore stocks all acid free paper. Acid free paper can last up to 200 years where as acid papers last around 50 years. Read about our Green Press Initiative.
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Q... Who is my Thomson-Shore representative?
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At Thomson Shore, our customer service department is divided into three market segments – Trade and Professional, Religious and Independent Publisher, and University. You will be assigned to a customer service team based on your market segment.
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Q... What is a printed case?
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Also referred to as a litho case, it is when the artwork is printed directly onto the case material, vs. having the artwork or type foil stamped.
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Q... What does the acronym PPI stand for
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Pages Per Inch. The spine bulk of a book is calculated by taking the page count and dividing it by the PPI.
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About Us
As an expert book manufacturer, Thomson-Shore prints and binds both perfect bound (paper back or soft cover) and case bound (hard cover) books. While our specialty is short to medium run books, we offer a full range of capabilities.
“Helping you put your best book forward” - it’s our mantra, and it represents our promise to provide exceptional customer service. Our customers are a diverse group of trade & professional publishers, university & religious presses, as well as self publishers. They all tell us that when they work with us, we make their jobs easier. Since we’re employee-owned, each person in our company is accountable for ensuring that our customers’ worries are alleviated, their needs are met, and their jobs are indeed a bit easier.
While we’re helping our customers, we’re also doing all that we can to help the planet. Thomson-Shore stocks more recycled papers than any other book manufacturer. We were the first printing manufacturer to become a member of the Green Press Initiative, and we’re Forest Stewards Council (FSC) certified which means our papers meet the highest social and environmental standards.
