Kolhapur-based Dot Print has strengthened its book production capabilities through investments in automated binding systems from Bindwel, helping the company improve speed, quality, and operational efficiency. Founded in 2008 by Bhimrao Pandurang Patil, Dot Print operates from an 8,000-sqft facility located along National Highway NH14 in Kolhapur.
The company employs a team of 30 and specialises in government educational publishing, including textbook production for Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Dot Print currently operates 15 press and post-press machines, with binding operations managed entirely in-house since inception. During peak season, the company produces between five lakh and seven lakh books per month using paper grades ranging from 57-gsm to 90-gsm.
Patil said the company’s primary challenge before investing in Bindwel equipment was balancing production speed with binding quality. “We were looking for a system that could improve production speed while maintaining consistency and quality,” he said.
The company installed its first Bindwel WB2000 system in 2018, followed by the BW@2500 in 2026. According to Patil, low maintenance requirements, production speed, and binding quality were key factors behind the decision to choose Bindwel systems.
Among the features most valued by the production team are the three-roller gluing system and adhesive consumption control, which help optimise binding quality and reduce wastage.
Since the installation of the machines, Dot Print has reported improvements in turnaround time, labour savings, and overall production speed. “The binding speed has increased significantly,” Patil said. The company’s workflow today focuses on handling large textbook volumes efficiently, particularly for government publishing contracts requiring high consistency and tight delivery timelines.
Among the projects produced using the Bindwel setup are Balbharati textbooks, including nine-form educational books. Dot Print also cited Andhra Pradesh textbook projects among the most complex and deadline-sensitive jobs handled at the facility.
Patil said timely technical support and quick engineer response during breakdowns had been important aspects of Bindwel’s after-sales service. “Definitely recommend,” he said when asked whether he would suggest Bindwel systems to other printers.
Looking ahead, Dot Print expects automation to play a larger role in Indian book production as labour shortages continue to affect manufacturing operations. “Nowadays, there is a manpower shortage, so we are looking for automation machines. In the next 10 years, automation machines should be added to reduce manpower dependency and increase production speed,” Patil said.