The printed piece that always delivers

As someone with a fair knowledge of the printing sector, I remember being approached at a networking event by an SME business owner who knew my background. ‘Look at this’ he said, and proudly delivered in front of my eyes his new box of business cards. ‘£5 for 100!!’ he beamed at me, delighted with the bargain […]

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Proofing for print

Proofing is a crucial stage in the printing production cycle. It is important that you understand how this process works, what your options are and what are the implications of signing off a proof ready for print production. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the document is prepared correctly, ultimate responsibility for ensuring […]

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Binding alternatives to saddle stitching

We often get asked about different methods of binding magazines and books using alternative methods than saddle stitching. Here are a few of the more common alternatives. Perfect binding Perfect binding puts all the pages or signatures together, roughens and flattens the edge and then a flexible adhesive attaches the paper cover to the spine. Paperback novels […]

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