Thomson-Shore Book Manufacturer Finds Perfect Fit in Purchase of Ann Arbor’s Bessenberg Bindery

The move establishes Michigan's only custom commercial case bindery business as a division of Thomson-Shore, which employs more than 200 people and expects growth this year even as the book industry changes. And now (Jon) Buller is there to help train a younger generations of binders.

Having an in-house binder that specializes in high quality work for low counts makes sense on a financial level for both companies. (Thomson-Shore President Kevin) Spall added that there is a “softer, more philosophical reason” for the sale as well.

“We can take a craft that is dying...and not just preserve it,