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Who we are & what we do Founded over 140 years ago, we’ve built an enviable reputation by staying true to our principles - to produce consistently effective, progressive design and marketing solutions whilst still maintaining special emphasis on client care and support. We hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and our consistent internal procedures ensure high quality output each and every time. All our staff are committed to providing a quality product on our large secure premises in Sunderland. We are certified by FSC, meaning all papers carrying the FSC Logo have been independently certified as coming from forests that meet the internationally recognised FSC Principles and Criteria of Forest Stewardship.
Our clients We have developed strong relationships with some of the most recognisable brands in the UK providing high quality, cost effective print solutions. We work closely with them to develop highly successful products and promotions and have a reputation for providing exceptional reliability and quality. No matter how large or not so large the client, we pride ourselves on giving everyone the same high quality service, and with a dedicated account manager to assist you, you’ll be in safe hands.
Design Effective design is vital for any business giving you the professional edge and help to distinguish you from your competitors. From branding to brochures, leaflets to letterheads, our talented design team work closely with clients to produce creative solutions to satisfy all your marketing requirements. Our creative team of designers have many years of experience and are always willing to offer advice about any project. We work closely with all our clients with our aim to not just meet your expectations, but exceed them.
Print We have one of the largest printing plants in the UK and specialise in both litho and digital printing, allowing us to provide a complete range of print services for all business sectors. With many years of experience, we will produce your print to the highest standard, on time and every time. We are always committed to your requirements. Our digital presses allow us to produce any size runs in short lead times without compromising on our committed high quality. With full colour variable printing, one or every page can be personalised to elevate your message over your competitors. Our colour management system and quality control ensures that our work is produced to the highest ISO standards whatever size your print run. Our key presses include: • Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 - 5 colours • Sanden Quantum 8 colour web with coater • Heidelberg 2 colour presses with Domino inkjet facility • Nipson Varypress high speed laser press • Screen Truepress 520 high speed 4 colour digital web Our dedicated finishing department will ensure that your print is finished to the highest standard.
Promotional Games Whether to increase sales, position a brand or simply get noticed, we strongly believe in the power of promotional games to make a difference. Our promotional game campaigns use specialist printing methods to engage consumers and ensure our client’s objectives are achieved. From hundreds to millions, we have the capacity for any project. We specialise in game cards and vouchers including scratch cards, break-opens and tear-opens featuring instant wins and unique reference numbers to drive consumers online or instore. We also produce scratch and sniff, heat and reveal and even wet to reveal cards, and have worked with big and small brands across Europe for over 40 years.
Direct Mail Even with the growth of the internet, traditional mailing is still a necessity. Our comprehensive printing, finishing and mailing capabilities, including 5 way camera matching envelope inserters, are complemented by long and short run personalisation lines, offering a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your requirements. We have the capability of inserting 450,000 envelopes per day including personalised raffle books and are the leading supplier of raffle ticket packs to the not-for-profit sector, helping raise over £50m for UK charities. An in-house IT department combines with our specialities to enhance our portfolio, which includes variable data printing with QR codes and fundraising packs specifically for charities. Clients can interact with our client services to develop campaign ideas in order to increase responses whilst, at the same time, save postage costs. With ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations, we aim to save you money, by using Royal Mail’s sustainable mail programme. From a single one piece mailer through to scented mail and many millions of complete packs, we always deliver on time, every time.
Web to Print Our Printeazi Web-to-Print gives you the freedom to manage, personalise and order your print – saving you time and money. It can be used for anything in your business from leaflets, posters and stationery to full colour variable direct mail, from a simple spreadsheet or our unique integration into a number of membership databases, it allows you to send fast, reactive, highly targeted, effective promotions to your customer. With templates designed bespoke to your requirements, Printeazi can be accessed any time of the day from any internet enabled device, including mobile and tablet. With turnaround times under 24 hours, it puts you in total control and gives you the freedom to produce high quality efficient print to meet the tightest of schedules and demands.
Large format printing If you’re looking to get noticed and grab your audiences attention - you have to think big! Whatever the size, we have an effective way to earn the attention of your customers. We have the latest technology to produce high quality products, for both indoor and outdoor, on virtually any material.
contact us 0191 514 4199 Quoting MP10 info@edwardthompson.com www.edwardthompson.com Richmond Street, Sunderland SR5 1BQ
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