Articles

Introducing the New Duplo Booklet Maker at Foote Printing

The world of printing is ever evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for any successful print shop. Foote Printing highlights its commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with its latest acquisition, the Duplo Booklet Maker. This innovation stands to revolutionize the way booklet creation is approached by blending efficiency with quality.

The Duplo Edge: Transforming Booklet Production

In an era where print quality and speed determine success, Foote Printing proudly presents the new Duplo Booklet Maker as a game-changer for both the company and its clients. Our pursuit of innovation has always been driven by the need to meet evolving customer expectations while simultaneously streamlining our in-house operations.

State-of-the-Art Design: The Duplo Booklet Maker introduces a fresh take on the traditional saddle-stitched books. Traditionally, this method involved folding pages and securing them with two staples along the spine. The Duplo advances this by adding scoring, which allows these booklets to lay flatter, creating an aesthetic mimicry of perfect-bound books.
Client-Centric Features: Customers regularly seek perfect bound book aesthetics for their projects, mainly for their neat appearance and durability over many pages. However, the time and financial investment associated with perfect binding can often be prohibitive. The Duplo Booklet Maker bridges this gap by offering a quicker turnaround time without sacrificing appearance.
Efficiency and Speed: Not only does the Duplo Booklet Maker produce booklets that cater to aesthetic desires at a fraction of the cost of perfect binding, but it also enhances production speed. While process-intensive perfect bound books typically take around two weeks due to the grinding, gluing, and scoring involved, our Duplo system can deliver stunning results much faster. This efficiency translates into faster project completion for our clients, who can now enjoy both the rapid delivery and the high-end look they desire.
Cost-Effective Production: One of the standout advantages of the Duplo system is its cost efficiency. By reducing the intricate steps associated with perfect binding, clients incur lower costs. This makes top-tier booklets accessible to a wider range of budgets, without compromising on professional quality.
Leveraging Section 179: Foote Printing constantly reinvests in technology that benefits both our workforce and clientele. The acquisition of the Duplo Booklet Maker aligns perfectly with our strategy to capitalize on Section 179 tax advantages, allowing us to offer competitive pricing while ensuring our team has access to industry-leading technology.
Future-Ready Printing Solutions: With the anticipation of increased demand for high-quality, quickly-produced booklets, the introduction of the 700 series Duplo Booklet Maker is poised to meet these market needs head-on. Set to become operational in 2025, this addition exemplifies our commitment to staying current and providing superior services.

Why Choose Foote Printing?

Our investment in the Duplo Booklet Maker isn't solely about technological enhancement; it reflects our dedication to client satisfaction and efficiency optimization. By combining faster service times with reduced costs, we enable you to focus on what truly matters—your projects and business goals.
For customers seeking high-quality printing services that offer both cost-efficiency and rapid turnaround without compromising on visual appeal, Foote Printing is your go-to solution. Our new Duplo Booklet Maker ensures that you receive beautifully crafted booklets that satisfy even the most discerning of tastes.

Contact Us for Your Printing Needs

Looking for a fast, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing booklet solution? Reach out to Foote Printing to discover how our innovative Duplo Booklet Maker can fulfill your printing needs. Whether you're after the look of a perfect-bound book at a reduced timeframe and cost, or simply wish to explore our range of advanced printing services, we invite you to connect with us. Let’s bring your vision to life with precision and flair.

Most Recent

Direct Mail vs. Email: Why the Mailbox Still Wins for Leads | Foote Printing

Posted By Foote Printing
October 15, 2025 Category: General

Picture this: your inbox is crammed with hundreds of unread messages, but your physical mailbox still gets your attention every single day. Even the “junk” gets a glance. That moment—those few seconds with something in your hand—is where brands are built and leads are made. At Foote Printing, we live at the intersection of print and direct marketing. We love email for its speed, but we’ve seen time and again that the mailbox delivers attention, trust, and results you just can’t get online alone. Here’s why—and how we help you make the most of it. The Real Problem: Digital Overload, Diminishing Attention Email is easy to send and cheaper per message, but that ease creates a flood. Your customers are overwhelmed, filters are aggressive, and messages blur together. Meanwhile, people open their mailbox daily, touch every piece, and form split-second judgments that stick. Our job is to make sure your piece earns those seconds—and turns them into action. The Attention Advantage in the Mailbox Daily habit: People check and sort their mail almost every day. Your message gets handled, not just “marked as read.” Built-in “open rate”: Even if someone tosses a postcard, they saw your brand, offer, and headline first. Sticky brand recall: That physical touch plants a memory that pays off when they see your name online later. Tangible Means Trustworthy A well-printed, well-designed piece signals legiti

7 Printing Trends for 2025 We’re Already Delivering at Foote Printing

Posted By Foote Printing
October 15, 2025 Category: General

In three seconds, your audience decides whether to keep your postcard, scan your code, or toss it. Those seconds are where 2025’s smartest print trends win—and where we help you stand out. As a solar-powered print shop, we’ve been building toward these trends for years. Clients are printing fewer, smarter pieces that work harder: more personal, more tactile, more connected to digital, and far less wasteful. Here’s how we (and Michael Duhr, our print expert) see the year’s top opportunities—and how we’ll put them to work for you. 1) Sustainable, eco 11friendly printing (we’ve led since 2017) Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for us—it’s built into our shop. Solar-powered facility since 2017 LED lighting that mimics daylight for accurate color evaluation Recycled-content papers across our lineup Short-run strategies that reduce overprinting and waste Actionable tip: Ask us to recommend recycled stocks and coatings that align with your brand’s look, feel, and footprint—without compromising color or quality. 2) Personalization at scale with variable data printing Personalization boosts response when it’s relevant. With digital presses and variable data printing, we tailor: Names and messaging by segment Offers by audience and location Images, maps, and calls-to-action by region or event Actionable tip: Bring a clean list and a few audience segments. We’ll help you version creati

Printing in a Digital World: How Smart, Sustainable Print Cuts Through the Noise

Posted By Foote Printing
October 15, 2025 Category: General

Your best email probably didn’t even earn two seconds of attention. Meanwhile, a well-designed postcard sits on a kitchen counter and gets read twice. In a world of overflowing inboxes, phishing attempts, and disappearing feeds, print is the channel people still trust. As a Cleveland print company, we see it every day: print isn’t dying—it’s evolving. And when you use it strategically, it outperforms digital alone. Why Print Wins Trust (and Attention) In the digital world, skepticism is the default. People double-check sender names, avoid links, and ignore most messages. That’s exactly why print is surging back: It’s tangible and memorable—your brand lives on desks, counters, and trade show booths. It signals legitimacy—real materials from a real company. It stands out—especially when everyone else is stuck in the inbox. We’ve heard “print is dying” for 40 years. The truth? It’s simply evolving, and the businesses who adapt are the ones getting noticed. The Future of Print Is Integrated Today’s best-performing campaigns blend print and digital. You don’t need to say everything on the piece—just enough to spark interest and guide the next step. Here’s how we help clients do that: Use QR codes to bridge offline and online seamlessly. One scan, and your audience lands on the exact page you want them to visit. Leverage variable data printing for personalization. Tai