Binding and related services

NACE v2.1 Code: C18.14

About binding and related services

NACE code 18.14 covers a range of services related to the binding and finishing of printed materials. This industry plays a crucial role in the publishing and printing sectors, transforming raw printed content into finished products ready for distribution and sale. The binding and related services industry is an essential part of the broader manufacturing and service ecosystem, providing value-added processing that enhances the usability and marketability of printed works.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the binding and related services industry include folding, collating, stitching, gluing, and trimming. Workers use specialized machinery and equipment to perform these tasks efficiently and with a high degree of precision. Binding can involve the use of various materials such as paper, cloth, leather, or plastic, depending on the specific requirements of the printed product.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the binding and related services industry include printed materials (e.g., books, magazines, brochures), binding materials (e.g., thread, glue, covers), and specialized machinery and equipment. Skilled labor is also a critical input, as the industry relies on the expertise of workers to perform the necessary binding and finishing tasks.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the binding and related services industry are finished, bound printed products ready for distribution and sale. These may include 18.11 Printing of newspapers, 18.12 Printing of other publishing, and 18.13 Pre-press and pre-media services. The binding and related services industry supports the broader publishing and printing sectors by transforming raw printed content into marketable, user-friendly products.

Revisions to 18.14

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 18.14. The most recent 1 version of this code (18.14) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 18.14.

Older versions

Family tree for binding and related services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18'>18: Printing and reproduction of recorded media</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18/1'>18.1: Printing and service activities related to printing</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18/14'>18.14: Binding and related services</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18/11'>18.11: Printing of newspapers</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18/12'>18.12: Other printing</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/18/13'>18.13: Pre-press and pre-media services</a>"]

    

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