WTP works exclusively with print brokers, commercial printers, quick copy shops, ad agencies and publishers. We never sell to end-users, which means that unlike other shops that sell both retail and to the trade, there is never a conflict of interest. Nor will there ever be a retail job that cuts in front of your client deadlines.
Why Choose Western Trade Printing for Wholesale Print and Bind Services?
Print resellers who work with WTP get an advisory partner with our 250+ years of collective print industry experience. Everyone in our shop from bookkeeping to customer service, prepress, printing, bindery and mailing has a printing background.
WTP operates with a strict G7® Master Printer methodology. This means your clients get predictable, matching color across all substrates, whether running on digital or offset presses.
WTP uses certified sustainable print practices and materials. Environmental responsibility is integrated directly into WTP's daily operations. Your clients get the full benefit of eco-friendly printing so that you can pass along these advantages as your own.
This includes the following sustainable practices:
♻️ FSC® Chain of Custody certification ensures paper is sourced from responsibly managed forests.
♻️ Lean manufacturing using an all-digital workflow to minimize physical proofing waste.
♻️ Chemical-free plate processing and non-toxic, long-life consumables.
♻️ Use of soy and vegetable-based inks crafted from plant oils to minimize petroleum dependence.
♻️ Systematic recycling of all paper and ink waste from our press and bindery operations.
♻️ Computer-controlled presses and bindery to minimize make-ready times and reduce material waste.
Wholesale Book Printing and Binding Services Available at WTP
We use both digital and offset presses for our print and bind services. Our years of experience with both means print resellers don’t have to guess which method is more efficient for a given job. We’ll calculate the exact crossover point so you protect your margins and get the best bang for your buck.
The Digital-to-Offset Crossover Advantage
Our digital press is great for short runs up to approximately 750 copies. Digital print production offers fast turnaround and competitive costs. This includes variable data personalization and inline stitching capabilities.
For mid-to-long runs, our 40” high-speed offset perfectors and bindery equipment drive unit costs down even further.
At-a-Glance Binding Comparison Matrix
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Full-Service Book Printing and Binding Production
Our full-service print production means you only need to send us the digital files. We’ll handle the job from prepress, printing, cutting, folding, and binding, through to final shipping, mailing, or fulfillment.
Of course, if you’ve already printed a job, you can send us the flat sheets for binding. Or if you’ve already folded signatures or prepared book blocks, we can finish the binding.
Book Printing and Binding Equipment at WTP
Below is a list of some of the Western Trade Printing equipment that helps us execute a wide range of book printing and binding jobs to meet G7® standards and deliver on time.
WTP’s Ricoh 7500 Digital Press + Inline Booklet Maker Advantage
Our state-of-the-art digital press prints full-color and black-only projects on paper stocks up to 18 pt. and a maximum sheet size of 13” x 27”. Digital printing capabilities include variable data for all types of personalization and customization. Equipped with an inline Plockmatic 350 booklet maker featuring square-bind technology, it prints, collates, stitches, and trims short-run saddle-stitched booklets in a single pass while ensuring they lay flat.
40" Offset Presses
Our 40” Heidelberg and Komori 4 and 5-color perfectors are perfect for mid to high volume print and bind jobs. Their computerized press controls (CPC) deliver consistent color and can include inline aqueous coatings.
40” Bindery Equipment
High-volume capacity is backed by high-speed MBO and Stahl folders handling up to 40" sheets. These folders support our in-house Muller Martini Saddle Stitcher.
Mailing and Fulfillment (The WTP Bulk Mail Methodology)
We help resellers secure massive bulk mail postal savings which often amount to thousands of dollars on a single mailing. We do this by systematically capturing USPS Destination Entry (SCF) discounts, carrier walk-sequence discounts, and list enhancements including NCOA and ACS. When you let WTP run all these postage calculations and logistics for you, it makes your trade package incredibly competitive.
Areas Served by Western Trade Printing
WTP's trade printing production facility is based in Fresno, California. Western Trade Printing offers wholesale printing, binding, mailing and fulfillment services throughout California and the United States.
Our local delivery service area includes all the major metropolitan areas in California including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, as well as the surrounding regions. Expedited, overnight, LTL, and truckload shipping are available throughout the US.
The ground shipment timetable below shows estimated delivery times throughout the US. Call (559) 251-8595 or submit a custom quote here for specific delivery times.
Western Trade Printing Reviews
Here’s what clients are saying about working with Western Trade Printing. You can read more WTP reviews here.
Western Trade did a fantastic job on a custom sized booklet for me, very tight margins and lots of pictures - beautiful and precise! They also met a very tight turnaround time for my project. I highly recommend their services.
~ Liz N
I consider WTP my "left-hand" for all the print jobs that I can't handle in-house. Their print quality, customer service, shipping & packaging, and attention to special (difficult) requests consistently exceed my expectations. I highly recommend WTP as a trade shop partner.
~ RTP
Getting Started with Your Book Printing and Binding Project at WTP
Ready to maximize your book printing margins? Set up your trade reseller account for instant pricing, or submit details for custom sizes, paper stocks, and special binding configurations using our WTP Custom Quote Request Portal. You can also speak directly with our estimating experts at 559-251-8595 ext. 1.
