Prepress Technicians and Workers

panies to acquire in-house binding and finishing equipment. However, growth in demand for specialized bindery workers who assist skilled bookbinders will be slowed as binding machinery continues to become more efficient. New technology requires a considerable investment in capital expenditures and employee training; therefore, computer skills and mechanical aptitude are increasingly important. The small number of establishments that do hand bookbinding limits opportunities for these specialists. Experienced workers will continue to have the best opportunities.