Founded in 2006 by independent booksellers Susan Novotny and Eric Wilska, The Troy Book Makers is a short-run book printer and full-service design shop that turns authors’ manuscripts into custom-designed, printed and bound books. The only business of its kind in the Berkshires and Greater Capital District, it lets authors order as few as 10 copies and choose only the production help they need. Its staff brings a combined half century of book-business experience and works closely with authors through the process, including in-person consultations.
48 Hour BooksFor more than 40 years, 48 Hour Books has helped self-publishing authors turn manuscripts into bookstore-quality books through fast, in-house printing and binding. Based in Twinsburg, Ohio, the company operates from a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and has printed millions of books for more than 10,000 authors. Its prepress team reviews files before production, while distinctive options such as Diamond 3D covers and full-color printed edges give authors unusual control over a book’s finished look.TWINSBURG, OH
48 Hour BooksFor more than 40 years, 48 Hour Books has printed bookstore-quality books for self-publishing authors, pairing fast production with in-house binding and hands-on prepress review. The Twinsburg company operates from a 50,000-square-foot headquarters and has printed millions of books for more than 10,000 authors, including distinctive editions finished with options such as Diamond 3D covers and printed edges. It is also a BBB Accredited Business.AKRON, OH
BindTechFive generations into the craft, BindTech manufactures and finishes books, from everyday trade volumes to deluxe leather-bound editions. With more than a century of bookbinding experience, the company serves printers, publishers, designers, and agencies across North America through nine offices and a workforce of more than 400 employees. Its Phoenix facility can produce runs as small as a single book, while its network of plants can handle projects in the millions.MACEDONIA, OH
Truax PrintingFounded by Jon and Sally Truax in Loudonville in 1966, Truax Printing is a family-owned commercial printer and book printer serving customers from design through delivery. What began as a two-person operation alongside Jon’s work at Flxible Bus Company has grown into a full-service shop known for book printing, folding cartons, and direct mail, while retaining a personal connection through its three owners. The company holds an A+ rating as a BBB Accredited Business and supports organizations throughout the local community.LOUDONVILLE, OH