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Collating
Organised, accurate section gathering for reliable production
Collating brings pages together in the correct order before stitching, sewing or binding, essential for flawless books, brochures and multi-part publications.
Why Collating matters
- Section gathering for stitched, sewn or PUR-bound books.
- Automatic and hand-collation options.
- Integration with sequential numbering or mixed-format content.
- Final checks to ensure page order accuracy.
What this unlocks for your project
- Reliable, error-free publications.
- Smooth downstream finishing, stitching, sewing, PUR, case binding.
- Faster production on multi-section books.
Key considerations
- Mixed paper weights require careful sequencing.
- Inserts, gatefolds or throwouts will be collated manually.
- We can perform “page check” sample sets before full production.
Collating FAQ's
Essential tips and guidance to ensure your next project runs seamlessly.
Can collating include numbered or personalised pages?
Yes. We can integrate collating with sequential numbering or variable content workflows.
Can you collate different paper types in one job?
Yes. We regularly collate mixed stocks, weights and finishes, though this requires careful sequencing and checking.
Is collating done by machine or by hand?
Both. Standard section work is automated, while complex jobs (inserts, gatefolds, throwouts) are collated by hand.
What does collating actually mean?
Collating is the process of gathering pages or sections into the correct order before stitching, sewing or binding.
How do you ensure page order accuracy?
We carry out checks throughout production and can supply sample “page check” sets before full runs where needed.
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