Company History
Paul E. Ridley founded Ridley’s Book Bindery in 1931 during the great depression of the 1930’s. The bindery operated as a “mom and pop” business through the 1940’s when Cornell University became its largest account. It continues today as a family owned and operated business. Ridley’s Book Bindery has grown to the present time extending its business through the northeastern United States, including Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and, Ridley’s Book Bindery home state, New York.
Ridley's Book Bindery’s primary service has been, and remains today, quality library binding. Over 95% of our business comes from academic, medical and law school libraries. At the same time, we continue to accept materials from those who wish to preserve family heirlooms or favorite books. We also bind special publications, such as family genealogies and editions. (For a full list of our services click here.)
Our company continues to grow and keep pace with industry developments. We work with our clients to ensure they meet their binding and conservation needs, along with all budget sizes, with products including, but not limited to, Advantage Plus bindings, Paperback Stiffening, and versions of Cased Archival Storage boxes. We also continue to enhance our exclusive NetBinder™ product, the world’s first Internet-based Library Binding Preparation System.
Ridley’s Book Bindery has been a member of the Library Binding Institute since 1959 and our company takes great pride in providing an excellent product, on a timely basis, at a reasonable cost. Contact us to learn how we may meet your binding needs. Inquiries are always welcome.