Mechling Bookbindery

Al and Marla Mechling’s passion for researching their family history led to collecting and rebinding old county histories, which developed into a garage-based rebinding business in 1995. Since then, Mechling Bookbindery has grown into a full-scale manufacturing facilty, located on Rt 38, 6 miles north of Butler, PA. For nearly two decades, the company has provided book printing, bookbinding and book restoration services. With the merging of world-known Bookbinders Workshop in 2013, Mechling Bookbindery’s list of services and products expanded to include high quality leathers, bookbinding supplies and training videos. WHY MECHLING IS DIFFERENT In spite of its successful growth, Mechling Bookbindery retains its friendly, hands-on service—so rare in today’s depersonalized business world. That personal approach is extended to every caller by dedicated, knowledgeable staff members, who are always available during business hours; and by the company’s graphic designer, who works one-on-one with clients, guiding them through each phase of their projects. Blending the use of time-honored methods and equipment, and modern technology—including the latest graphic design software and state-of-the-art digital printing, Mechling Bookbindery offers solutions for both old and new books, as well as other printed and covered projects. All formatting, cover design, printing and binding are completed in house, where quality control is at its most precise. With the addition of its binding materials line, Mechling Bookbindery has a much wider selection of leather types and colors for its book binding customers; and can supply bookbinders and craftsmen with the world’s finest bookbinding leathers, tools, supplies and training videos. Simply put, Mechling Bookbindery takes the mystery out of getting solid craftsmanship and high quality binding supplies, with personalized service and support from trustworthy professionals who truly care about their client’s projects.