--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | book binding (2) description: book binding | We write regularly on a wide range of industrial glue topics including types and uses of glues as well as varying applications. (2) --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Equipment%20Spotlight_%20The%20Colonel%20AG%20Gluer.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/equipment-spotlight-colonel-ag-gluer) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Sep 26, 2017, 8:30:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Equipment Spotlight: The Colonel AG Gluer](https://blog.lddavis.com/equipment-spotlight-colonel-ag-gluer) As the largest protein glue manufacturer in the United States, we work with a variety of glue application machines everyday. Today, we spotlight the Colonel AG Gluer, a hot protein glue machine manufactured by The Gluefast Company.  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/equipment-spotlight-colonel-ag-gluer) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/21%20Awesomely%20Creative%20Book%20Cover%20Designs.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/21-awesomely-creative-book-covers) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Aug 29, 2017, 8:24:44 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [21 Awesomely Creative Book Cover Designs](https://blog.lddavis.com/21-awesomely-creative-book-covers) Books. We love them. Chances are if you're reading this, you do too. And the fact that millions of books are bound with our glues makes us love them even more.   [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/21-awesomely-creative-book-covers) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Perfect%20Binding%20Glue.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/perfect-binding) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Sep 27, 2016, 9:14:20 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Perfect Binding Glue](https://blog.lddavis.com/perfect-binding)  The method of [bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) often used to make soft cover and paperback books is called "perfect binding".  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/perfect-binding) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Cheaper%20Book%20Binding%20Glue%20Could%20Be%20Costing%20You%20More%20(1).png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/cheaper-book-binding-glue-could-be-costing-you-more) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jun 28, 2016, 9:50:41 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Cheaper Book Binding Glue Could Be Costing You More](https://blog.lddavis.com/cheaper-book-binding-glue-could-be-costing-you-more) I will start off by saying this: **all book binding glues are not created equal**. In our 90 years in business, we have worked with hundreds of [book binding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) companies.  Like many of our customers, we're always working to get competitive pricing on our raw materials. It's only natural to shop around for the best pricing possible. But one thing we have noticed is that some book binders are making the switch to different glue vendors because, on the surface, the price per pound for their glue is less expensive. **In the end, it turns out that's really not the case.**  Here's a little story for you... [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/cheaper-book-binding-glue-could-be-costing-you-more) [« Previous Page](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/book-binding/page/1) | [Next Page »](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/book-binding/page/3) --- [View All Posts](https://blog.lddavis.com/all) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. 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