Pacific Bindery Services (PBS) is pleased to announce that it has added a new labeling service.  Using the LS 450 pressure sensitive labeler, we can now provide high speed, high quality labeling solutions for your jobs.

New LS 450 Pressure Sensitive Labeler:

Application Specifications:

Maximum Width Label Carrier: 120 mm or 4.7 inches
Maximum Length: Seems to be unlimited!  Call to discuss with PBS.
Minimum Width: 3/4”
Minimum Length: 1”  (less than 1” would need to be tested.
Absolute minimum that we would test is 10 mm square)

Accuracy: 1/32” to 3/16” depending on label, size & application

Label Requirements:

• Precision die-cut
• Pressure sensitive
• 1/8” space between each label
• Silicone treated paper liner
• 3” inside diameter (ID) core, extended to outer edges of web (i.e. core is flush with web)
• Maximum outside diameter (OD) of label roll is 11”
• Approximately 7 feet of waste per roll: quantity of supplied labels needs to include this requirement PLUS running waste – call to discuss with PBS.

For more information, please contact
Pacific Bindery Services Estimating
or Production Coordinating at
604 873-4291 or 1-888-873-4291

Every Bit Counts:  Pacific Bindery Services Environmental Initiatives

We use a significant amount of compressed air to operate the bindery machines and vacuum baling system. This requires compressors, which in turn use filters and lubricating oil. We recycle the filters and also separate the waste oil-water mix condensate. The recovered oil is sent to recyclers and the filtered water is used to water the lawn and for other uses.

Continuous Environmental Improvement

We have established and maintained a program of continuous environmental improvement and a target of zero spills of pollutants. By reducing the volume of its discharge of air, liquid and solid waste, we not only reduce the pressure on landfills and reduce costs, but also help to protect the air we breathe and the life in our waterways.

The CleanPrint BC Process

We’ve completed the CleanPrint BC Environmental Management Plan (EMP) program and have earned the right to proudly display the CleanPrint BC logo. This is a process that begins very much as an awareness and educational journey in to the processes and products used in the shop. The program helped us to complete a comprehensive study of all regulations and to implement best environmental practices.

You may not know but bindery has many unique recycling challenges; think of all the paper, plastic and metal strapping, plastic skid wrapping and containers that are used. For example, because Pacific Bindery Services is at the end of the printing production chain, it ends up with printers’ well-used wooden skids.

At Pacific Bindery Services, we have a commitment to reduce the environmental impacts of our business activities. We believe we have a responsibility for effectively handling and disposing of the resources we’re using; in a sustainable way. This responsibility is often more significant for businesses, since business’ impact on the environment is large.

The protection of our environment is important to us because we are firmly committed to sustainable practices that

• enable us to be environmental leaders;
• minimize waste and reduce impact on landfill;
• recycle all possible materials;
• source environmentally friendly products to use in our process (for example, biodegradable shrink wrap film).