Specifying your requirements

From concept through to distribution, we have the skills to help you convey your message to your target audience. Involve us as early as possible and tell us what you want to produce.

Important points are:
format (e.g. A4, A5) and number of pages
type and weight of paper or board
print and finishing processes required
quantity and distribution instructions
Don’t worry about the technical specifications – we can guide you through the options available.

Any print job involves a number of different elements, of which putting ink on paper is just one. We can help you through all the processes to distribution of the finished product, so it's never too early to talk to us.

Design

We provide design services 'in-house' or through one of our associate designers. We can take your concept or existing publication and help you transform this into a new format that will appeal to your audience.

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 to avoid hidden costs.

Getting your project or copy to us

We can accept artwork or copy in virtually any form – from all the most popular graphics programs for Mac or PC on disk, by FTP, or by email.

Checking your proof

Customers have a choice of proofing methods including PDF format proofs; 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.

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. We are happy to recommend the best material for your jobs. Where no material is specified we always use the best available option from a range of environmentally friendly chlorine-free stocks.

Printing

Our high quality Heidelberg presses range from one to six colour machines suitable for short or long runs of magazines, reports, leaflets and books.

Finishing

Our finishing facilities are extensive:Twin wire stitching; Wiro; Burst & Perfect Binding;Folding and Laminating. You can be assured of full quality control as all the work is carried out ‘in-house’

Mailing and distribution

Whether using polybags or envelopes – we can either overprint carrier sheets on our digital presses or affix labels. We have the expertise to advise on the most cost effective and appropriate delivery system for your needs.