Bespoke Binders, Presentation Boxes & Portfolios

We are a small family owned Artisan bindery, who specialise in making special one-off items that make a statement. Meticulously handcrafted in Britain

Shop by use.

Every product we make performs a specific job. It will have a specific use and hopefully for you solve a particular problem. This can be for personal use; a keepsake box, a wedding guest book, a portfolio book, car document binder, certificate binder, family history file etc. Or it can be for business use; binders or boxes for a presentation. Menus for a restaurant. Guest room or cabin binders etc.
It sometimes much easier to find what it is you are looking for by the job it is going to do either seeing previous examples or by looking at pages that serve the use or industry that you are in.
Find your use below to see how we can help you and what we have done for others.

Corporate Presentation
High quality custom made, luxury personalised boxes and binders for business presentations that require impact.

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Car History Files
Bespoke binders and boxes for classic (and future classic) car history and provenance documents. Custom made and bespoke to your car.

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Restaurants & Hotels
Luxury menus and guest books for restaurants and hotels that require something a bit special and also in small numbers.

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Photographers & Designers
Portfolio books and portfolio boxes for Photographers, Graphic Designers and Architects. Personalised and highly bespoke.

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Superyachts
Luxury cabin binders, menus, guest books and gift albums. or the bridge, bespoke binders for everything from logs to reports.

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Pilot Logbooks
Pilot logbook binders for users of electronic digital logbooks who want and need a physical hard copy of all the their flight details.

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Weddings
Wedding keepsake box, guest books and binders for wedding albums, all custom made and in the colours of the special day.

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Personal Projects
From special albums for special events. Boxes to hold special memories and binders or just a custom made binder or box for a special project.

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Have a look at some of the work we have made for others in the past

Click the link below to see what's possible and see some of the bespoke binders and boxes we've made for others in the past.

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High Quality Ring Binder by Hartnack and Company, luxury bespoke custom made binder in rich burgundy textured cover.

Bespoke Ring Binder

Bespoke Multi Slipcase

Size

To fit both 8.5" x 11" and A4 paper

Format

Portrait

Item

4 x Ring Binders (with option of leather pulls)
Multi Slipcase with 4 enclosures

Binding Method

2.5" (65mm Binder)

Cover

Mullberry Buckram

Inner Cover

Sand Faux Leather

Personalisation

Full Colour UV Digital Print on both binders and slipcase.
The brief was we were given pictures of the car and asked to design something appropriate. This 250 GT Tour De France has a distinctive shape, so we traced and re drew the outline. We also included the Italian tricolour flashes at the bottom of the binders that appear on the roof of the car. Each Binder also had separate titles on the spine. Over and above the standard UV printing cost for each, there was an additional 3 hours of design work.

Approx Price

£1700 (nett applicable tax and delivery cost)

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Bespoke Ring Binder

Bespoke Drop Back Box

Size

8.5" x 11"

Format

Portrait

Items

8 x Ring Binders
1x Drop Back Box
1 x Multi Slipcase

Binding Method

10cm 3 Ring, binder mechanism (specially sourced and imported).

Outer & Inner Cover

Flame Buckram

Personalisation

Our customer sent us a picture of CSX 2156, an original and now classic, racing Cobra as asked us to redraw the racing number 10 on his car, as well as the cobra badge on the hood/bonnet.
This design was carried forward to all the products with each one numbered and individually titled.

This was then colour UV printed onto the covers as well on the the side of the slipcase "book shelf".

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Bespoke Ring Binder

Bespoke Multi Slipcase

Size

8.5 x 11

Format

Portrait

Item

2 x Ring Binders and a Multi Slipcase

Binding Method

50mm/2 inch 3 Ring Binder

Cover

Silver Blue

Inner Cover

Sand Faux Leather

Personalisation

Full Colour UV Digital Print on the binders and a custom fin effect of the side of the box.

The 1967 Corvette has a distinctive air intake on the hood (bonnet) of the car which is unique to the year and also fins on the side. Our customer wanted these elements incorporated into the design of the binders and the box.
As well as the charge for the fin effect on the side of the box, there was a design charge to create the 'shark' hood effect as well as draw the corvette badge.

Approx Price

£1200 (nett. excluding taxes and relevant shipping costs)

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This product was created using the following options

Bespoke Ring Binder

Bespoke Multi Slipcase

Size

To fit both 8.5" x 11" and A4 paper

Format

Portrait

Item

Ring Binder and Multi Slipcase

Binding Method

2.5" (65mm Binder)

Cover

Navy Buckram

Inner Cover

Ruby Buckram

Personalisation

Full Colour UV Digital Print.
The brief was we were given pictures of the car and asked to design something appropriate. The colour matches the car and the ruby inner covers matches the red upholstery. The design we chose was inspired the owners manual for the car. Over and above the standard UV printing cost, there was an additional 3.5 hours of design work.

Approx Price

£1245 (nett excl. taxes and relevant shipping)

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Drop Back Box luxury bespoke clamshell presentation box with magnetic closures, handcrafted by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Drop Back Box

Bespoke Hidden Screw Post Binder

Custom Project

Photographer Nuno Da Costa wanted an all in one Portfolio where one (clamshell) box would contain his portfolio book (hidden screw post binder) which would also have its own slipcase. Also incorporated into the box would be a recess in which would sit a copy of Vogue magazine where Nuno had shot the cover as well as the feature shots.

Format

Portrait

Item

Clamshell box with plinth and recess
Hidden Screw Post Binder
Slipcase

Cover

Silver Buckram

Personalisation

Single Personalisation on Cover stamped on each item
Customer supplied logo
Black foil emboss

Customer

Nuno Da Costa Illustrator

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Bespoke Ring Binder

Bespoke Multi Slipcase

Size

Format

Portrait

Item

Ring Binder (x2)
Multi Slipcase

Binding Method

65mm Ring Binder

Cover

Yellow Leather

Inner Cover

Mekong Book cloth (non standard)

Personalisation

Customer supplied artwork
Gold foiled Plaque on cover and spine
Purple foiled lettering on spine

Customisation

In order to recreate the look of the vehicle (space frame desert racer) we created insets into the front covers. The plaques were a custom cut out. Brass pulls on the spines.

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What we do

Hartnack & Company are a small artisan bindery that specialise in making high quality, one-off bespoke binders and boxes for a variety of customers and business's that are located in the U.K. and around the world.

Everything we make is hand crafted and made to order, bespoke to either a special individual, event, organisation or vehicle.

Importantly we don't make 100's of anything, we just concentrate on doing small quantities but very well. As such we specialise in 'the special'.

jackie and nick hartnack from hartnack and co

Who Are We

Hartnack & Company are a small family business and we are located in the rural and beautiful county of Devon in England.

Things began in 2014, in our spare room, when the need arose for a certificate binder for our daughter.

Since then things have moved on a bit and we have grown into what you see on these pages. As a family business, we take what we produce personally. We aim to deliver a superior, quality product surpassing the expectations of those who buy them, and hopefully making a few friends along the way.

Our Story

How It's Made

Everything we make is custom-made and hand-crafted in our Devon studio. We create bespoke products, so each order is unique and tailored to the contents it will carry. It’s a one-off, with varying sizes, colours, options, and of course, personalisation. As a result this is not something that can be mass-produced in a factory.

Each item is carefully hand made using traditional techniques. While this may take longer, this ensures that our products whether they are boxes or binders are made properly and will last. It requires skill, attention to detail, and a labour of love, but we are incredibly proud of what we create and hope you will be too.

hartnack and company hand made luxury binders

rolls of book cloth piled up in hartnack and co studio

a book cover being hand made with a bone folder

hand made leather products being marked out

preparing leather for hand made leather folders

detail shot of glue being added to a step jointed board used for making a bespoke clamshell box

preparing material for custom ring binders

carefully measuring up where personalisation must go on a leather cover

embossing a piece of leather with a hand blocking machine

What our customers have to say about us.

Since 2014 we've been lucky enough to grow a long list of happy customers. One of the perks of our work is to receive letters of thanks from people once they have received their delivery.

Ocassionally we get reviews, some of which you see below.

Our Review Page

"...From start to finish the procedure, craftsmanship and delivery is second to none. They show off my images so well and the portfolios look so good either on a coffee table or on shelves. An excellent company to deal with. You will not find better."

Brian I (U.K) | Professional Photographer GB

Custom made luxury Clamshell Box bespoke presentation box with strong double thick walls and custom sizing options by Hartnack & Co.

Bespoke Clamshell Box

"I will always cherish what they did for me. The extraordinary quality of the leather, the fantastic quality of the binder mechanisms themselves are all the best. I’ve yet to see anything like them sold anywhere and couldn’t imagine anyone with a better quality product. I couldn’t possibly be happier. I highly recommend them for anyone’s most important keepsakes. Worth every penny and more! You’ll never regret this quality purchase!."

Curtis C (USA) | Car Collector

black leather screw post binder in luxury veg tan leather by Hartnack & Co

Leather Screw Post Binder (Portfolio)

"Absolute top quality, I was not expecting anything amazing but then I got my order and realized these guys put out top quality products that will amaze you. Couldn’t recommend enough they are absolutely worth every penny."

Jacob S (U.S.A) | Corporate Presentation

Custom made luxury Box File custom made bespoke presentation binder with magnetic closure and custom ring binder mechanism by Hartnack and Company

Bespoke Drop Back Box File

"...Jackie and Nick were unbelievable in helping me create the most unforgettable folder for one of my directors who retired earlier this year. They worked above and beyond the call of duty to rectify these issues, and created the most incredible folder that brought my boss to tears when he opened it.

I would highly recommend this company time and time again, and as I said, their attention to detail is fantastic.."

Charlotte C (U.K) | Executive Assistant

Screw Post Binder luxury bespoke presentation binder with hidden posts and customizable cover options by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Hidden Screw Post Binder

Shop Products

Most of the items that you see on this website are based on the products you see below. While many might have the title of the job they perform (presentation box, memory box, portfolio book, guest book, car document binder etc) they are all based on the binders and boxes below. Each item starts as a large piece of board or leather which is then hand cut to the size and format required. It is covered in your choice of material and then embossed or printed to your specification. Everything is completely custom made and bespoke.

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Exposed Screw Post Binder in beige fabric with gold screws, a luxury bespoke presentation binder by Hartnack and Company.

Bespoke Exposed Screw Post Binder

Case Bound Screw Post Binder bespoke luxury presentation binder with custom materials and personalised finish by Hartnack and Company

Bespoke Case Bound Screw Post Binder

Bespoke Hidden Screw Post Binder

Bespoke Ring Binder

Leather Ring Binder in rich brown veg tan leather for luxury bespoke presentation binder use.

Leather Ring Binder (Full Hide Veg Tan)

Leather Screw Post Binder (Portfolio)

Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu binder in luxury veg tanned leather by Hartnack and Company.

Leather Exposed Screw Post Binder

Leather Screw Post Menu, bespoke luxury vegan tan leather menu cover with soft texture and customisable posts.

Leather Screw Post Binder (PGB)

Bespoke Clamshell Box

Bespoke Drop Back Box

Bespoke Drop Back Box File

Leather Covered Box File in dark brown luxury leather, bespoke clamshell box file for presentation and portfolio use.

Bespoke Leather Covered Box File

Luxury lined slipcase for book or portfolio binder covered in hard wearing cloth or leather

Bespoke Slipcase

Bespoke Multi Slipcase

large luxury custom made high quality presentation or keepsake box hand made by hartnack and company

Bespoke Lidded Shoulder Box

Quote for Leather Screw Post Menu

Quote for Leather Exposed Screw Post Menu

High end leather double page menu cover made by Hartnack & Co

Quote for Menu Covers

Quote for A5 Leather Elasticated Menu

A4 page protector sleeves. High quality, glass clear pockets

A4 Page (Sheet) Protector Sleeves - Portrait (pack of 10)

High quality and clarity page protectors sleeves A4 landscape multi punched

A4 Page (Sheet) Protector Sleeves - Landscape (pack of 10)

A3 Page (Sheet) Protector Sleeves - Portrait (pack of 10)

plastic hinge file strips with adhesive edge

Hinge and File Strips (10 per pack)

A4 Landscape 175gsm Paper pre Punched and Scored

Helpful tips & guides

Some quick answers to frequently asked questions are below. We also have an FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page which you can get to by clicking the link to the right.

FAQ's

Ordering a binder, folder, presentaion box form hartnack and co

How do I order?

Unfortunately we aren't set up for taking payments over the phone, so everything is done online and via our product pages where, using lots of options, you can...

Guide to Ordering

How do I personalise?

There are a number of options. We can either set out a few lines of text in one of our house fonts, or you can send us finished artwork. This can either be stamped...

Personalisation Options

Delivery of custom made binders, presentation boxes and portfolio books by hartnack and company

Where do you ship?

All over the world! Nearly half of what we make travels internationally. Local deliveries within the UK are sent out via next day delivery. International deliveries are al...

Delivery Information

black and brown veg tan leather hides draped over wooden hangers

Do you keep stock?

Unfortunately not (sorry).
Everything is made to order.

The only exception to this are the page protectors and hinge strips in the accessories collection.

Our Journal

Often there is a story behind the project we are creating but sometimes, it might just be showing how a presentation box is made. Either way if it deserves a few words, here is where you find it.

custom made leather bound and personalised luxury wedding keepsake box with storage for wedding album, wedding guest book and a drawer for the memories and keepsakes

Wedding Keepsake Box, Album & Guest Book

What went behind making this gorgeous wedding keepsake box? Step by step pictures as well as images of the finished article.

3 (very) Good Reasons Why You Need To Invest In a Bespoke Classic Car History File

Do all the documents relating to your much cherished classic car currently reside in a well-used, off-the-shelf ring binder or box file? Does the spine contain the brief details written in black Sharpie? It would be unkind and unfair to say ‘Shame on you’ as quite frankly you weren’t aware there was an alternative, but there is and here there are at least two reasons why you must change this and invest in something better, far better!

Ring Binders and Box Files for Both A4 and US 8.5 x 11 Letter Paper

The advantage of a custom made filing system is that if you have paper work in A4 as well as 8.5 x 11 inches (US letter size), we can make your binder cover fit both sizes, so no more compromising with overhanging pages. We can also even supply plastic page sleeves that fit both sizes of paper.

The Car Behind The Binders - Ferrari 365 GTB/4

A bit of back ground behind the box set that we made. What was the car and what was the brief? In this case a 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4, which was of course dark blue with a red leather interior.

What is UV printing?

We offer full colour, digital “UV Printing” as an option of having your designs and artwork printed onto binders and boxes, but what actually is UV Printing? This brief article hopefully explains it and shows you how it is done,

Bespoke luxury pilot logbook binder with 100 logten logbook pages

Pilot Logbook Binders: Home Printing Logten Pilot Pages

More and more pilots are using digital logbooks. One of the downsides to digital is keeping a hard copy up to date. Quite often pilots use professional printing services to do this, but actually with LogTen Pro, you can print them off on your home printer very easily and very effectively. Here's guide to show you how to do it.

Custom made and personalised triple slipcase with 3 ring binders by Hartnack and Co

The Making Off: This Triple Slipcase

A triple slipcase like this is firstly sized around it's contents (the binders) which are also exactly sized around their contents (A4 and 8.5 x 11 pages sitting within plastic sleeves and dividers, that sit perfectly within the inner cover). The box itself consists of 24 boards a quarter of which are different sizes, 10 of which are lined. It is assembled with carefully glueing and careful assembly.

luxury bespoke and personalised box file for classic Porsche 911 car

The Perfect Gift for the Car Collector Who Has Everything

Discover the perfect gift for the classic car enthusiast who has everything. Our handcrafted, bespoke, and personalised binders and box files keep every car document safe, organised, and beautifully presented. From original invoices to service records, these custom-made car history files celebrate a vehicle’s story, enhancing provenance and making a thoughtful, unexpected gift for any collector and definately something they do not already have.

custom made box with a high quality stepped joint construction by Hartnack and Co

The Stepped Joint - Why we use it in making our boxes.

We often refer to "stepped joints". Why do we use it? Well according to the Library of Congress "The step joint is used for constructing corners of the majority of boxes because it is more rigid than a simple butt joint This stepped joint is also used to join the base to the wall (of the boxes) board. A further reference to the step jointed corner maybe found in Fragments of Bookbinding Technique by T. Harrison (1876 - 1955)"

Luxury premium leather bound personalised guest book with gold foil embossing on the cover

Guide to H&Co Custom Personalised Guest or Visitors Book

Custom, personalised guest books can be a bit of a nightmare to navigate simply because nothing is 'off the shelf'. This guide that helps to answers questions of what's available in terms of the type of product as well choices of leather or fabric, personalisation and what can be printed on pages.

H&Co custom made Photography Portfolio book

The H&Co Guide To Buying a Photography Portfolio

A large part of our customer base are creatives - Photographers, Designers and Architects. What's the best format for a portfolio? Is it books or boxes? If books should the pages be bound directly, or hinge strips or are sleeves the answer to solve grubby fingers??
After many, (many!) conversations we decided to put together this brief guide to putting together a professional portfolio.

Black and Yellow Triple Slipcase Box

We pride ourselves on our bespoke products and our ability to create items to the highest quality. For example, this slipcase box with room for two leather binders and a drawer at the bottom.

Luxury leather slip case for car documentation ring binders

Twin Ring Binders with a Leather Case

The Story of Our Imperial Press

How we got our Imperial Press and the odd detail that survived 160 years.

Battersea power station bespoke luxury presentation box

Battersea Power Station Presentation Boxes

We were asked to create some wonderful bespoke presentation boxes celebrating the restoration of the Battersea Power Station control rooms.

Documentation Boxes for McLaren F1 Cars

A distinctive project designing two documentation boxes for two legendary Formula One cars.

Finally, what makes Hartnack & Co different?

There is nothing "off the shelf" with H&Co. Everything starts as an order with your name on it and a list of measurements. From there we start making your order, by hand, from scratch.

What you'll receive is a bespoke item that is completely unique to you.

Individually Handcrafted

Custom Made & Bespoke

Made in the U.K.

Luxury, bespoke custom made boxes & binders

We are a small family owned Artisan bindery, who specialise in making special one-off items that make a statement. Meticulously handcrafted in Britain

Shop by use.

Corporate Presentation

Car History Files

Restaurants & Hotels

Photographers & Designers

Superyachts

Pilot Logbooks

Weddings

Personal Projects

Have a look at some of the work we have made for others in the past

What we do

Who Are We

How It's Made

What our customers have to say about us.

Shop Products

Helpful tips & guides

How do I order?

How do I personalise?

Where do you ship?

Do you keep stock?

Our Journal

Wedding Keepsake Box, Album & Guest Book

3 (very) Good Reasons Why You Need To Invest In a Bespoke Classic Car History File

Ring Binders and Box Files for Both A4 and US 8.5 x 11 Letter Paper

The Car Behind The Binders - Ferrari 365 GTB/4

What is UV printing?

Pilot Logbook Binders: Home Printing Logten Pilot Pages

The Making Off: This Triple Slipcase

The Perfect Gift for the Car Collector Who Has Everything

The Stepped Joint - Why we use it in making our boxes.

Guide to H&Co Custom Personalised Guest or Visitors Book

The H&Co Guide To Buying a Photography Portfolio

Black and Yellow Triple Slipcase Box

Twin Ring Binders with a Leather Case

The Story of Our Imperial Press

Battersea Power Station Presentation Boxes

Documentation Boxes for McLaren F1 Cars

Finally, what makes Hartnack & Co different?

Any lingering questions? Drop us a line.

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