Bridgeport National Bindery Joins BISG Membership

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Agawam, Massachusetts, Bridgeport National Bindery (BNB) is a book manufacturer serving publishers, libraries, educational institutions, and businesses nationwide. From print-on-demand and short-run production to library binding and textbook rebinding, BNB combines nearly 80 years of craftsmanship with advanced digital manufacturing technologies to deliver high-quality books and custom workflows tailored to evolving industry needs.

As BISG continues to strengthen representation from across the publishing supply chain, manufacturers play a vital role in informing industry conversations around production, sustainability, standards, and operational efficiency.

“Manufacturing remains a critical part of the publishing ecosystem, and it’s essential that BISG continues to hear directly from the companies responsible for producing and preserving books,” said Brian O’Leary, Executive Director of BISG. “Bridgeport National Bindery brings decades of expertise spanning binding, print-on-demand manufacturing, and conservation. We’re delighted to welcome their team and look forward to the perspective they will bring to our conversations about the future of the book publishing supply chain.”

“For nearly eight decades, Bridgeport National Bindery has focused on helping customers create, produce, and distribute books with the highest standards of quality and service,” said Nikki Lee, Director of Business Development, Bridgeport National Bindery. “Joining BISG gives us an opportunity to engage more deeply with publishing industry leaders, contribute to important discussions about manufacturing and supply chain challenges, and help support a stronger, more connected book industry.”

Bridgeport National Bindery joins a diverse BISG membership representing publishers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, libraries, service providers, and technology companies working together to solve industry-wide challenges through collaboration, standards, and best practices.

To learn more about BISG, visit BISG.org/membership.

About Bridgeport National Bindery

Bridgeport National Bindery is a digital POD book manufacturing company based in Agawam, Massachusetts. Since 1947, BNB has provided library binding, textbook rebinding, print-on-demand manufacturing, and short-run book production services. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern digital workflows, the company serves publishers, libraries, educational institutions, businesses, and cultural organizations throughout North America. For more information, visit bnbindery.com.

About the Book Industry Study Group

The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) is the leading trade association for the book industry, dedicated to advancing standards, best practices, education, and communication across the publishing ecosystem. BISG brings together agents, publishers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors, libraries, retailers, and industry partners to collaboratively solve shared challenges and drive innovation throughout the supply chain. Through its committees, members build relationships, develop transformative ideas, and address issues affecting multiple parts of the industry. BISG’s five core practice areas are metadata, rights, subject codes (BISAC), supply chain, and workflow.

For more information about BISG, please visit bisg.org or contact Liz Bartek, Marketing & Communications Manager (liz@bisg.org).