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CLZ

Master bookbinders for publishers since 1967. Specializing in extra format and bespoke hardcovers.

Est. 1967 • Padova, Italy

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Padova • Italy
Production Infrastructure

Industrial Capacity

Our facility in Padova is equipped with specialized lines for every stage of bookbinding, optimized for maximum precision across all production scales.

3,000,000+
Books Per Year
9
Specialized Depts
435×600mm
Maximum Format
500–50,000+
Industrial Runs
Workflow

Production Workflow

From receiving flat sheets to global dispatch: a journey of integrated precision.

  1. 01PHASE 01

    Preparation

  2. 02PHASE 02

    Assembly

  3. 03PHASE 03

    Structure

  4. 04PHASE 04

    Embellishment

  5. 05PHASE 05

    Logistics

Lines3

Cutting

Three linear cutting lines for preparing printed flat sheets. Millimetric precision on sheets up to 176cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines8

Folding

Eight high-precision folding lines for interiors and endpapers. Handling signatures and inserts up to 145cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines7

Sewing & Gathering

Seven thread-sewing lines. From high-speed production to managing extra-format volumes up to 44x61.5cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines3

Casing-in & Gluing

Three lines for joining the book block with the cover. Structural precision for thicknesses up to 6cm and extra-large formats up to 43.5x60.5cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines3

Cover Making

Three lines for constructing hardcover cases. Extended capacity for open covers up to 100x65cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines2

Foil & Emboss Finishing

Two stations for foil stamping and embossing. Industrial embellishment on large formats up to 70x100cm and manual sample creation.

Verified Capacity
Lines1

Octavius Line

Complete CLZ-patented line for unique productions. 30-station gathering technology for complex paper architectures up to 30x40cm.

Verified Capacity
Lines2

Shrink-wrapping & Protection

Two lines with perimeter heat sealing for protecting finished volumes up to 44.5x61cm.

Verified Capacity

Artisan Processing

Automatic tipping-in lines (10x15 to 38x45cm) and high-precision creasing (15 to 100cm) for sampling and extreme extra formats.

Verified Capacity

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