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LBS

Name: LBS
Address: 1801 Thompson Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50316, US
Telephone: +15152623191

LBS is a manufacturer and distributor of woven and non-woven cover materials, endsheets, reinforcing materials, and LBS PrimeOne® binders board. www.lbsbind.com

LBS is a manufacturer and distributor of woven and non-woven cover materials. Our cover materials are perfect for book binding, publishing, photo books and luxury packaging. We also manufacture endsheets, reinforcing materials and PrimeOne board for the book binding industry. www.lbsbind.com

100% employee owned

09/04/2026

We’ll be closed Monday, September 7, for Labor Day, a holiday that celebrates the hard work and contributions of American workers. We’re grateful for our employee-owners and the dedication they bring to LBS every day. Wishing you a happy and safe holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

When your project calls for the timeless elegance of leather, LBS offers a collection of premium bonded leather cover materials designed to deliver exceptional beauty, durability, and performance. Whether you're producing fine books, luxury packaging, journals, menus, or specialty products, our leather collection provides a solution for every application and budget. https://www.lbsbind.com/product-type/cover-materials/?_popular_filters=genuine-leather

09/01/2026

Every employee-owner plays an important role in making LBS what it is. Different roles, different experiences, and different journeys, but one shared commitment to our company and to each other.

Happy anniversary to our five August honorees! We’re grateful for the time, talent, and ownership you bring to LBS every day.

08/20/2026

Last week, we celebrated 30 employee-owners who were nominated for making an IMPACT by living our core values and helping make LBS a safer place. Congratulations to Tom, our Core Values winner, and Ian, our Safety Award winner! And thank you to everyone who stepped up, went the extra mile, made a difference, and showed what employee ownership looks like in action.

We’re proud to be an ESOP, and even prouder of our people who make an IMPACT every day.

07/31/2026

This month we're celebrating the work anniversary of Charlie and Kate. We appreciate you both so much, thank you for all that you do for LBS!

07/23/2026

If your next hardcover project requires a high density board, LBS has 98pt PRIMEONE® HD board in stock and ready to help keep your production moving. It's also commonly referred to as spineboard because many binderies use it for spine construction, but it's equally well suited for any application requiring a higher density board. Learn more or request a sample at https://www.lbsbind.com/product/primeone-4-2-hd/

07/09/2026

At LBS, we're always looking for ways to improve the materials our customers rely on every day. That's why we've partnered with our manufacturer to enhance our exclusive BEL-BLANC® printable cloth cover material. While maintaining the premium look and feel you've come to expect, the new BEL-BLANC now features a durable poly-cotton blend base that delivers improved performance on today's printing and converting equipment. Review specs or request a sample at: https://www.lbsbind.com/product/bel-blanc/

07/02/2026

From all of us at LBS, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and relaxing Fourth of July! Please note that our offices and manufacturing facilities will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday.

06/30/2026

This month, we celebrate the work anniversaries of employee-owners Bill, Danny, Dan, Jeff, John, Kevin, Randy, and Rob. Thank you all so much for everything you do to make LBS a great company!

06/25/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day, it's the perfect time to spotlight the high-quality materials proudly produced right here in the United States. At LBS, we're committed to providing bookbinders and packaging manufacturers with dependable, domestically produced solutions that deliver exceptional performance, consistent quality, and reliable supply. Explore USA-made products at https://www.lbsbind.com/

Address

1801 Thompson Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50316

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15152623191

Website

http://www.lbsbind.com/

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