Quantum Bookbinders has installed an Autobond laminator and Sakurai spot UV machine to fill the gap left by the closure of Leeds printer Best Cover
The Clevedon-based company started up in late 2009 following the demise of owner Richard Hughes's previous company WH Ware.
In a short space of time, the company has taken on a second facility, following a successful first year.
However, when Ecoat Finish, formerly known as Best Cover, closed in June, Hughes saw an opportunity.
He said: "I noticed a need in the area for spot UV and laminating, which no other local binder can offer. I have taken on one of the key members of Best Cover staff to give Quantum the know-how and experience we need to offer quality and service."
The company installed the B1 Sakurai SC 102 A from Global Ggraphics in June, with the installation of a B1 Autobond mini 105 completed at the end of July, taking total investment since it formed to £900,000.
Hughes said the company would turn over £700,000 for the year ending November 2011.
Currently Quantum offers folding, guillotining, perfect binding, PUR binding, burst binding, sewing and shrink-wrapping. Hughes said that he may look at foil blocking next. | 
