Business Document Services by The Document Group
Business Document Services (BDS) from TDG provides high-quality black-and-white digital printing for a wide range of professional documents. Our high-speed production printers running 85–135 pages per minute allow us to produce everything from small brochures to voluminous manuals with rapid turnaround. We handle standard and oversized sheets (8.5″ x 11″, 11″ x 17″, 12″ x 18″) and print in crisp black/greyscale for maximum clarity and cost-efficiency. The result is a fast and cost-effective solution for any organization’s document needs, without compromising quality or accuracy.
Versatile Document Types for Every Need
We support a wide range of document types to serve all industries and departments. In the event you need a short booklet, an extensive catalog, an engaging presentation, a persuasive proposal, or a detailed manual, BDS has you covered. Each format is produced with careful attention to layout and finishing so that your information is delivered effectively:
Booklets (Promotional, Safety, Informational): Ideal for concise content such as safety guidelines, event programs, or mini brochures. For example, a manufacturing firm might order a 24-page safety booklet for its factory workers, or an engineering company might request a 32-page project overview booklet for clients. Booklets are typically saddle-stitched or stapled in the middle, creating a professional magazine-like look that is cost-effective for shorter documents.
Catalogs (Product, Service, Parts Listings): When you need to present a broad range of offerings, our catalogs deliver the results. Businesses use our printing for product catalogs, service directories, or parts lists. For instance, an automotive supplier might produce a 48-page parts catalog while a corporate office would likely print a 64-page services catalog for internal use. These multi-page documents are printed on quality text stock to ensure durability as readers flip through frequently.
Presentations and Proposals: Printed presentations such as training decks or sales pitch books and formal proposals benefit from the polished touch of our BDS printing. For example, a tech startup may create a 24-page product pitch presentation to hand out at investor meetings, or a nonprofit might submit a 40-page grant proposal to a foundation. Physical copies of presentations and proposals lend a professional, tangible quality that can set you apart in meetings and bids. We ensure that every page from the executive summary to the appendices is straightforward to read.
Manuals (Operational, Instructional, Technical, Training): BDS specializes in detailed manuals. We print operational manuals (e.g. a 120-page pipeline operations manual for an energy company), instructional manuals like a 40-page software user guide for an engineering firm, engineering manuals such as a 100-page structural design standards book, parts manuals for example, a 64-page equipment parts reference for a manufacturer, and training manuals like an 80-page employee onboarding handbook for a corporate HR department. Manuals often have higher page counts and require durable binding and paper. All of which we provide to ensure the final product withstands heavy use.
Professional Binding Options and Finishing
A document is only as good as its finish. BDS offers several binding options to suit the document’s purpose, page count, and usage. Our team will recommend the optimal binding based on the document type:
Saddle-Stitch Binding: This method staples the folded sheets along the spine, creating a “booklet” style. It is the most economical binding choice for smaller documents. Saddle-stitched booklets lie flat when open and are ideal for documents ranging from 16 to 64 pages such as small catalogs, brochures, and newsletters. For example, a company newsletter or a product lookbook can be saddle-stitched for a clean, professional appearance at low cost.
Coil (Spiral) Binding: Coil binding uses a durable plastic spiral threaded through punched holes along the page edge. This format is ideal for manuals and reference documents that are frequently used. A significant advantage of spiral binding is that pages can turn 360° and lay completely flat, making it easy to reference pages on the fly. For this purpose, think of training workbooks or maintenance guides. We typically recommend coil binding for documents ranging from 24 to 200 pages in length. The result is a sturdy manual that stays open on the page you need – perfect for engineers, technicians, or anyone who needs hands-free reading.
3-Ring Binders: For maximum flexibility, we offer three-ring binder options. Pages are printed, three-hole punched, and assembled in a binder, often with the addition of custom index tabs for easy navigation. This format can accommodate 50 to 750 pages or more, making it suitable for extensive manuals or collections of documents. Three-ring binders are fast and easy to assemble, cost-effective, and allow pages to lie flat. Importantly, they also enable easy updates. You can add, remove, or replace pages without reprinting the entire document. Many companies opt for binders to store documents such as policy handbooks or procedure manuals that are constantly evolving and require frequent updates.
Perfect Binding: For high-page-count documents that require a polished, bookstore-quality appearance, we offer ideal binding through our trusted binding partner. Perfect binding glues the pages into a clean, flat spine providing a sleek finish for documents in the 100–750 page range. Publications exceeding 64 pages are often best suited for perfect binding, which provides durability and ease of use. This option is popular for thick annual reports, academic catalogs, or lengthy technical guides that need a professional presentation. The result is a smooth spine that can even display printed text (e.g., title or company name), adding to the document’s professional appeal.
Each binding method can be paired with the appropriate cover stock and finishing touches. For three-ring binders, we can include custom-printed tab dividers (on sturdy 110# index stock) to organize sections. For saddle-stitched pieces, we ensure the stapling is aligned and secure. Our coil bindings are appropriately crimped, ensuring that the coils won’t spin out. Every detail, from the first to the last, is handled with quality in mind.
Tailored Print Specifications and Materials
No two projects are the same, so BDS offers flexible print specifications to meet your needs. We can accommodate short runs or large orders with equal efficiency. Standard quantity options include 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, or 5,000 copies, but we can scale to other quantities as required. Whether you need a small batch of manuals for an internal training next week or a few thousand product catalogs for a nationwide distribution, our production schedule will be tailored to your timeline.
Page Counts: We handle documents ranging from a slender 16 pages (8 sheets, double-sided) to 1,500 pages (750 sheets, double-sided). In other words, whether it’s a slim booklet or a phonebook-sized reference manual, our equipment can print and assemble it. This wide range of page counts encompasses both concise and comprehensive options, providing you with complete freedom to determine the amount of content to include.
Paper Stocks: The choice of paper can significantly impact a document’s feel and functionality. We stock a variety of paper weights and types suitable for different applications:
- 20# Bond Paper: A lightweight, standard copier paper (approx 75 gsm) that is cost-effective and easy to handle. The 20# bond paper is often used for high-page-count manuals where keeping individual pages thin helps reduce bulk. Despite being light, modern bond paper is strong enough for everyday handling and is ideal for text-heavy documents.
- 50# Offset Paper: A slightly heavier text stock (approx 75–90 gsm) often used for booklets and catalogs. It has better opacity and a more substantial feel than basic copier paper, giving printed brochures or catalogs a quality touch without adding too much weight.
- 60# Text Paper: A popular professional-grade paper weight for documents requiring a higher quality. It’s thicker and more opaque suitable for essential presentations or manuals where a premium feel is desired. Text weights in the 60–70# range strike a good balance between durability and flexibility.
- 80# Text / Cover Stock: We offer 80# text for an even more durable inside page, which is helpful for manuals that will be heavily used. For covers, we can use 80# cover stock (a cardstock) to provide a sturdier, protective outer cover for your document. Some clients opt for a self-cover using the same paper as the interior for the cover to save costs, while others prefer a heavier cover for added longevity. In all cases, our black-and-white printing on these stocks yields sharp, easy-to-read pages.
In addition to paper weight, we support various sheet sizes as mentioned earlier. Standard letters (8.5″ x 11″) are common for most documents. For content such as large diagrams, organizational charts, or engineering schematics, we can print on 11″ x 17″ or 12″ x 18″ sheets. These can be either folded into the smaller books or provided as pull-out sections, giving you the flexibility to include oversized content without reducing its size. Our no-bleed printing ensures everything is clean with proper margins.
Print Quality and Ink: BDS specializes in monochrome (black/greyscale) printing using advanced digital presses. Black-and-white printing remains the most efficient and transparent format for textual documents, technical drawings, and forms. By focusing on greyscale, we also help clients keep costs low for large manual runs while ensuring high contrast for readability. Our digital presses produce consistent toner coverage and sharp lines, so even fine details like small diagrams or footnotes come out clearly on the page.
Fast Turnaround: With our modern, high-speed digital printers, we can offer quick production times. Once you approve the proof of your document, typical production is around 3–4 business days for most orders depending on quantity and binding complexity. Digital printing technology eliminates the lengthy setup of traditional offset printing. There are no plates to create and minimal make-ready time, meaning we can go from final file to finished product very quickly. For shorter runs or more urgent projects, turnaround might be even faster. This agility is particularly useful for businesses that operate under tight deadlines or require last-minute print runs of updated materials. We’ve structured our workflow to be efficient and responsive so you get your documents when you need them.
Serving All Industries and Departments
BDS is designed to meet the document needs of all industries and corporate departments. Over the years, we have delivered successful projects for clients across diverse sectors, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Automotive, Construction, Technology, Energy, and Non-Profit. Each industry has unique documentation requirements, and our versatile platform can fulfill all of them with precision.
Within corporations, every department can benefit from improved documents. Human Resources departments use our services to print employee handbooks and training manuals. Operations and Safety teams produce procedure manuals and safety booklets for facility use. Sales and Marketing departments create printed presentations and product catalogs for customers. Procurement and R&D may require technical specifications sheets, parts lists, or proposal documents. In every case, BDS can adapt to the content and purpose of the document.
Real-World Examples: An energy company equips field technicians with a spiral-bound pipeline operations manual for quick reference on-site. A university prints a series of saddle-stitched course catalogs and departmental booklets for students each semester. A construction firm uses perfect binding to deliver a polished, book-style project proposal when bidding on a large contract. A healthcare organization orders binders with tabbed sections for its comprehensive policies and procedures manual, which needs regular updates. And a retail chain might print thousands of product knowledge booklets for store employees, relying on our fast turnaround to meet a national rollout date. These examples demonstrate the breadth of applications from the factory floor to the boardroom where high-quality printed documents remain essential tools for communication and training.
Why Choose TDG’s BDS?
The Document Group’s Business Document Services offer a one-stop solution for businesses seeking reliable, high-quality document printing. We combine speed and precision. Our advanced digital presses not only print quickly (up to 135 pages per minute) but also maintain consistent output quality on every page. We emphasize cost-effectiveness by offering black-and-white production and recommending the most suitable printing and binding methods for your budget and usage requirements. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, from assisting with paper selection to ensuring every booklet is trimmed and bound perfectly; our team treats your project with care.
BDS is designed to make your job easier. We handle the complex production work so you can focus on content. Our experts can advise you on how to best format your documents for print, and we’ll manage the printing, binding, and finishing steps to deliver a final product that you and your audience will love. By partnering with us, you get the peace of mind that your manuals, catalogs, and proposals will be delivered on time, error-free, and ready to impress.
From safety booklets for factory workers to technical manuals for engineers, our Business Document Services deliver professional results across the board. If you’re looking to elevate your company’s documents and do so efficiently and affordably, TDG’s BDS is here to help. Contact us to discuss your next printing project, and let us provide an informative, polished, and physically tangible touch to your business communications.