Bookbinding
General information
Bookbinding: an ancient craft, constantly evolving.
Bookbinding is one of the oldest crafts in paper and board processing. At Petratto, we carry this tradition forward with modern technologies and timeless craftsmanship - built into each of our machines.
Our solutions automate traditional folding, sewing, gluing, and finishing with precision, helping you achieve strength beauty, and lasting quality in your products. Thanks to our flexible, automated systems, ideal for both small runs and high-volume production, you can create a wide range of items - from books and catalogues to boxes, binders and communication tools designed to endure and impress.
Every client project starts with a conversation: we work closely with you to deliver machines that meet your production needs with flawless performance. At Petratto, innovation and tradition are bound together, at your service.
Machines
Petratto bookbinding machines
Die creasing and folding
Engineered for heavier stocks, these machines combine accurate creasing with smooth folding for strong, professional results.
Folding
The Poster Folding machine handles large formats with ease, delivering fast, clean folds — even for complex or customised layouts.
Folding and thread sewing
Our D‑SIG and D‑SIG PLUS machines perform thread sewing, a durable binding method ideal for multi-page volumes like textbooks and novels.
Delivering and stacking
Used with traditional folding systems, PICCOLO 46/66/94 and PGN 46/66 optimise sheet handling through automatic collecting, pressing, and stacking.