Any print job involves a number of different elements, of which putting ink on paper is just one. We can help from the initial concept through to distribution of the finished product, so it's never too early to talk to us.
SPECIFYING YOUR REQUIREMENTS
As early as possible tell us what you want to produce. Important points are:
format (eg A4, A5) and number of pages
type and weight of paper or board
print and finishing processes required
quantity and delivery instructions
Don't worry about the technical specifications - we can guide you through the
options available.
ESTIMATING
We'll provide a comprehensive quotation detailing the exact costs for the
specification you have given us, or that we've helped you develop. Our
quotations always identify any additional charges as part of our policy of
avoiding hidden costs.
GETTING YOUR PROJECT TO US
We can accept text and images in virtually any form - from traditional
camera-ready materials through to all the most popular graphics programs for Mac
or PC on disk, by ISDN or by email. We can handle black, spot colour, or four
colour process jobs and output to our CTP (computer to plate) equipment.
CHECKING YOUR PROOF
Customers have a choice of proofing methods including digital black and white
prints for single colour work; digital colour prints for colour work - both of
which can be used for checking and making changes before final plates are
produced. We also offer Agfa Pressmatch proofs from final films, prior to
platemaking, or wet proofs from the plates.
PAPER AND BOARD
We can advise on the different grades and weights of material to achieve the
correct presentation of the finished publication and to stay within budget.
As part of our environmental policy, we have developed a high level of expertise
in the use of recycled papers.
Where no material is specified we always use the best available option from a
range of less environmentally damaging chlorine-free stocks.
PRINTING AND FINISHING
Our high quality Heidelberg presses range from one to six colour machines
suitable for short or long runs of reports, leaflets and books.
Trimming, folding and binding (twin wire stitching, thread sewing and perfect
binding) are all carried out in-house to ensure full quality control and to
avoid delays.
DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION
We deliver finished jobs by our own transport wherever possible. We also offer a
mailing service for magazines and newsletters.