Design
Good quality design and lay-out can play a major part in how your business comes across to the outside world. We’ll make sure your branding is consistent across everything you do, whether it’s the company stationery or a major marketing campaign. We will also pull together any other creative services you might need, from copywriting to photography and illustration. Whether you’re a new start-up looking to make your mark, or an established business in search of fresh inspiration, we’ll work closely with you to come up with the right approach. And, of course, when it comes to printing the finished product, everything you need is right here.

Print
Whatever print project you have in mind, our experts have years of experience in recommending the best options and delivering the right result. There are two main printing methods to consider: digital and traditional. Both have their advantages, depending on the exact demands of the job.

Digital print
This makes it possible to produce even the smallest quantities at affordable prices. It's also easier to update existing documents or print new versions whenever you need them. You can even personalise each and every piece of print, to make it more engaging for your customers.

Traditional print
Often referred to as lithographic or 'litho' print, this opens up more possibilities for larger or more complex jobs. It also allows for a wider range of paper stocks and finishing techniques to be used.

We print
Business stationery; Brochures & Reports; Flyers & Promotional leaflets; Price Lists; Invitations; Newsletters; Booklets; Manuals; Catalogues; Proposals & Tenders.

Display
‘Display’ refers to all those highly visible, attention-grabbing items that you can use to promote your business, especially the big things like exhibition kits and banners. We can also help with a wide range of additional items, from special sales promotions to on-screen presentations. Just talk to us about what you need and we’ll make it happen.

Any size
Whether it’s a large display or an unusual format, we’ll work with you to make sure the image quality doesn’t lose any of its sharpness – even at A0 size (16 times the size of your letterhead) or beyond.

Any quantity
Digital print means we can produce anything from a one-off banner to an ongoing, full-colour campaign. Talk to us about what you need and we’ll recommend the most cost-effective solution.

We print
Exhibition Kits; Pop-up Stands; Signage & Banners; Large Posters; Sales Promotions; Point-of-Sale; Presentation Binders; Pitches & Tenders; Handouts; PowerPoint Presentations

Direct Mail
Over the years, we’ve helped many businesses get closer to their customers through carefully targeted, well-executed direct mail campaigns. In each case, our aim is to make sure the mailer gets read, not just delivered. Our experience spans everything from creating the mailer to tracking the response.

Personalised mailings
New digital techniques have made it possible to create truly personalised marketing campaigns that talk directly to your customers. Text and pictures can be specific to groups of clients – or an individual client – providing greater impact to your mailings and a more effective communication message.

All-round service
We’re experienced in handling the whole process, from creating the printed materials through to collating them and sending out the finished product. Our years of experience mean you can rely on us for anything from a single local mailing to a long-term, national campaign.

We deliver
List Sourcing; Copywriting; Mailer Creation; Campaign Creation; Fulfilment; Labelling; Despatch; Personalisation; Response Tracking; Flexible Service

Finish
‘Finishing’ is the catch-all term for those extra touches and techniques that bind your printed materials together and give them that extra lift. It’s an area that’s packed full of technical jargon, so if anything foxes you, our experts will be happy to explain it in plain English. Our finishing service breaks down into two main areas:

Binding your materials
This covers everything from collating and numbering the materials, trimming and folding them, numbering them where necessary, and then fixing them together – using techniques ranging from simple stapling to perfect binding (of the sort you see in most paperback books).

Adding the final polish
There are countless finishing techniques that you can use to add character to your printed materials, ranging from special varnishes to embossing the logo on your business card or brochure cover.

Student Dissertation and Thesis binding
We're well known in Durham (and beyond!) for our binding service, especially for being able to keep up during hand-in week! Soft (Wire, Comb and Tape) or hard (or Case) binding, you've got plenty of options.
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We can provide
Numbering & Collation; Cutting & Folding; Creasing & Scoring; Drilling & Tabbing; Document Binding; UV Varnishing; Lamination & Encapsulation; Acetates; Foil Blocking; Perfect Binding

Books and Short-Run Publishing