Magazine Print, Catalogue and Brochure Printers https://cliffe-enterprise.com/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:14:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-logo-32x32.png Magazine Print, Catalogue and Brochure Printers https://cliffe-enterprise.com/ 32 32 192978855 Printing Stocks: What are LWC, MWC and wood free paper? https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/paper/magazine-printing-paper/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:04:00 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2371 Magazine Printing Paper_ LWC, MWC or WoodFree_The type of paper or card you choose for your print project can either make or break your product, so it's useful to have an understanding about paper stocks so you can make the right decision.

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When it comes to printing we all know that there are different types of paper stock to choose from. The type of paper or card you use can either make or break your product, so it’s useful to have an understanding about paper stocks so you can make the right decision.

You may have heard LWC or MWC banded about. Quite simply, LWC is “light weight coated” and MWC is “medium weight coated” (MWC). And then you’ve got wood free (that’s pretty explanatory!) coated and uncoated paper. All of which are used in magazine printing, catalogue printing, newspaper supplements, inserts, brochure printing and direct mail etc.  

Let’s delve into this a bit more….

Not all paper is created equal. Different papers are created from different types of pulp (mechanical or chemical) and some have different coatings. Some will have different weights and a variety of finishes (gloss, silk, matt or uncoated).

But does it really matter?

In short, yes! Different characteristics will affect the paper’s grade. This in turn affects the choice of paper for the type of printing and product you are producing and ultimately, cost.

A quick guide to Paper – what you should use for Brochure & Magazine Printing

We’ve put together this short (but technical) guide to highlight the main characteristics of these printing papers as well as the types of printing and products they are typically used for.

LWC: Lightweight coated (LWC) paper is made from a pulp achieved through a mechanical pulping process. This process grinds up logs or woodchips rather than using chemicals to separate the wood fibres.

These lightweight papers are single coated and have a typical paper weight of between 36-70 gsm (standard brightness*). For higher gloss and whiteness, you’ll find up to 90 gsm stock. This leads to higher brightness and more vibrant colour printing.

LWC papers are typically used for heat-set web offset and rotogravure printing of magazines, brochures and catalogues. A hybrid grade known as LWC Hi-Brite provides higher brightness and opacity than MWC.

MPC: Medium weight coated (MWC) paper is also made from mechanical pulp but it is double coated. Consequently, this coating gives it a more consistent smooth surface, ideal for heat-set web offset printing. It has gloss, silk or matt finishing options and tends to be over 80gsm in weight. MPC lends itself to higher quality products such as news-stand magazines or high end direct mail catalogues.  

*paper brightness is rated on a scale of 1 to 100. Paper with a rating of 80 reflects more light and consequently appears brighter than a paper rated in the 70s.

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Wood-Free: Finally, we get to ‘wood free’ paper. This is a finer paper, made from chemical pulp as opposed to LWC and MWC which uses mechanical pulp. Chemical pulp uses a sulphate process to cook wood fibres to remove the lignin from the wood; lignin is wood’s natural binding agent.

Wood free paper tends not to go yellow over time. It’s also bright, lasts longer and stores better than mechanical pulp paper. Wood-free paper can be matt, silk or gloss finished and have up to 3 coatings. Due to its fineness, this type of paper tend to be used for high quality covers for magazines, brochures or catalogues.

Uncoated wood free fine papers have a wide range of uses, for example advertising materials, books, maps and office paper. Weight ranges from 60gsm lightweight through to cardboard grade weights. 

Cliffe Enterprise holds the FSC Chain of Custody Certification. For more information about the importance of ensuring your paper stock is FSC accredited please visit https://fsc.org/en

For the right advice about the best paper to use for your next print project, please get in touch with us. You can email simon@cliffe-enterprise.com or call 01323 419701.

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Mail Fulfilment: Should I wrap it or Stuff it? https://cliffe-enterprise.com/fulfilment/mail-fulfilment/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:34:05 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2404 Mail Fulfilment - wrapping or stuffing?If you have a product that needs mailing out then mail fulfilment is another print services element which needs careful consideration.

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Mail Fulfilment Services

If you have a product that needs mailing then mail fulfilment is another element of print services which needs your careful consideration. Your options are influenced, and also limited, by many variables, for example:-

  • the type of product to mail out
  • the volume being mailed out
  • whether it is just domestic or includes international mailing
  • your timescales
  • your budget
  • what your product weighs

Mail Fulfilment Options

Firstly, it’s important to consider the unwrapped weight of your product. This may effect how you choose to mail it. If your product is close to a mailing weight or size boundary then the type of wrapping you use will affect the overall weight. This, in turn, may affect the overall mailing cost.

There are four main fulfilment options:

  • poly-wrapping
  • bio-wrapping – using potato starch
  • naked mailings (no outer to protect the mailed item)
  • envelope stuffing
  • paper-wrapping

Getting wrapped

Poly-wrapping

Poly-wrapping is a polythene wrap which can be used for a variety of your different sized mailings. Even non-standard sized or shaped items can be poly-wrapped. Most poly-wrapping can accommodate A6 brochures to large tabloid newspaper sized mailings with machinable inserts.

Poly-wrap is a plastic and is therefore both waterproof and highly durable (compared to a paper-wrap for example), and as the the contents are easily visible it is s a great option for marketing impact. It is light weight, from around 2gm for an A4 poly-wrap, compared to 10gm for an envelope. This lighter option can therefore reduce your mailing costs.

Poly-wrap can easily be printed on. So, for example, you can print addresses, marketing text, logos and mailing barcodes and reducing the need for address inserts and an extra production process (and cost!).

Poly-wrapping is fast. Some machines can wrap around 12,000 items per hour. This makes it ideal for large direct marketing fulfilment projects, as well as smaller bespoke projects.

Bio & Paper-Wrapping

With a drive towards sustainable practices within print, both bio-wrap and paper-wrap are becoming an increasingly more popular choice.

Bio-wrap is made of potato starch is biodegrable and can be even be composted at home. Its durable and can be printed on, however due to is slightly ‘milky’ appearance, there have been issues with Royal Mail scanning the mail marks.

Paper wrap is is 100% recyclable and more durable than poly and bio-wrap. There are multiple printed options possible and as any logos, sales message and images can be printed directly onto the outside of the mailing, the marketing impact is fantastic!

Stuff it

Envelope enclosing is often chosen when the content is sensitive and requires confidentiality. As a paper option, mailing addresses can be printed along with logos and other information. A range of fonts and colours can be used, in line with any branding.

Envelope insertion can be either be done by hand or machine. Depending on the machine configuration up to 20 additional inserts can be included.

Recycled envelopes are widely available and used envelopes can be recycled with paper recycling. Envelopes are heavier than poly-wrapping, but some Royal Mail mailing discounts can be higher on envelopes than poly-wrap.

A downside to using envelopes is that they may not offer the same durability as poly-wrap. They can get crushed or torn in the mailing process, especially if they get damp which can affect the quality of the contents.

Considering mail fulfilment before you print can influence the choice of printers and mailing house, because in some cases it can all be done in-house. Most of the significant catalogue, magazine and brochure printers offer some form of mail fulfilment, but their expertise is limited to their in-house abilities and their knowledge on postage solutions may not be as comprehensive as it could be.

What next?

This guide is a ‘rule of thumb’ so please contact us to discuss the mail fulfilment services you are looking for so we can advise you on what options will provide the quality and pricing required.

Contact us now for a no obligation quotation, either by call 01323 419701 or email simon@cliffe-enterprise.com.

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Printing Colours Explained https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/cmyk-explained/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:16:50 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2449 Printing Colours Explained....CMYK vs PMS vs RGB Pretty much all magazines, catalogues and brochures are produced using the CMYK process. So what is this? Quite simply, CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (aka black). These are the four-primary printing colours and commonly seen in home inkjet printers. In commercial printing, these 4 colours are mixed
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CMYK vs PMS vs RGB

Pretty much all magazines, catalogues and brochures are produced using the CMYK process.

So what is this?

Quite simply, CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (aka black). These are the four-primary printing colours and commonly seen in home inkjet printers.

In commercial printing, these 4 colours are mixed together in different quantities to print a vast array of various colours. CMYK printing requires four colour plates, one for each colour and is known as four colour process (4CP).  However, some printing presses have 5 or 6 colour processes, which means that additional metallic spot colour or a vanish can be added alongside the CMYK.

You may also see CMYK being referred to as the subtractive method of colour printing.  As each of the 4 colours are layered down to cover the white paper, the less light reflects through; hence subtraction of the white.

CYMK is a cost effective option for printing. Only four ink colours are required and mixed specifically to each project’s colour requirements.

This 4-colour process also lends itself to small and large print projects as well as managing multiple print projects on one printing press. There can be issues with replicating the exact colour hue again. This is because colours are not standardised across all printing presses which means colours can vary slightly.

PMS: Pantone Matching System

PMS stands for Pantone Matching System and is a standardised spot colour categorisation system. Pantone colours are pre-mixed, so a specified Pantone colour code is always the same regardless of where and how it is printed.

Pantone lends itself to projects where colour consistency and accuracy is important; for example with branding and catalogue printing. As pantone colours are pre-mixed, the range of colours needed is specific to each print project. In turn this can make it a more costlier option.

So using a Pantone becomes more cost effective for large print projects where colour accuracy and consistency is important.

RGB

RGB is very simply red, green and blue which is used on computer screens but not used in printing. Although RGB can be converted to CMYK, it cannot convert to Pantone. And due to the difference in the way colours are constructed in RGB and CMYK, any conversion is likely to result in colour changes. For thie reason never create print ready artwork using RGB images.

OK, so which should you use?

In summary, CMYK is good for any size of print projects and when accurate colour matching isn’t a priority.  Pantone colours are best for larger print projects when colour consistency is critical. Never use RGB!

We’ve put this guide together as a ‘rule of thumb’, but it’s always best to have a chat with us! So call us on 01323 419701 to discuss your project requirements or email simon@cliffe-enterprise.com and we can advise you on what options will provide the quality and pricing you require.

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Cover finishes: Laminates, UV Varnishes and more https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/cover-finishes/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:07:38 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2443 cover finishes for magazine printingCover finishes – Laminates, UV varnishes and more explained Cover finishes such as laminates and varnishes can add an element of quality, durability and creative individuality to your magazine, catalogue or brochure printing. Finishes can be done in-line as part of the printing process, particularly when using digital and web printing presses, or they can
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Cover Finishes

Cover finishes – laminates, UV varnishes for magazine, brochure and catalogue printing

Cover finishes – Laminates, UV varnishes and more explained

Cover finishes such as laminates and varnishes can add an element of quality, durability and creative individuality to your magazine, catalogue or brochure printing. Finishes can be done in-line as part of the printing process, particularly when using digital and web printing presses, or they can be finished off-line as a separate process. The following explains what laminate and UV varnish finishes are, as well as outlining some other decorative finishes that are available.

Laminates

Laminates are a thin layer of plastic which is applied to the whole of the outer cover of your magazine print product. These can be matt, silk or gloss in finish. Laminates add durability and some protection against spills and marks whilst preserving artwork. However, lamination cannot be spot applied and matt lamination over dark colours can show up finger marks.

Polypropylene lamination is one of the most common and cost-effective laminates offering protection and strength and is available in gloss, silk and matt finishes. Polyester Lamination is more durable than polypropylene and offers a hard coating which offers heat protection and does not become brittle with age. Speciality laminates include metallic finishes such as gold and silver as well as holographic and iridescent films.

UV Varnishes

Ultra violet (UV) vanishes are typically applied in-line and exposed to ultra violet light to harden it. It can be applied to part of a page (spot varnished) to enhance or reduce specific areas such as logos or images and come in a variety of finishes. When gloss UV vanishes are applied to dark, rich blues and black colours it can result in an almost wet look. A gloss finish will reflect the light whilst matt gives a smooth finish which doesn’t reflect the light and a silk finish is somewhere in the middle. UV spot varnishes can also be applied to specific areas and over laminates to create different visual effects. Textured varnish gives a slightly rippled effect and can be used as a spot varnish to enhance specific areas or as an overall finish. Neutral varnishes which are not visible can be added online as part of the printing process or offline, after printing to seal ink and artwork.

More creative varnishes are also available including metallic or glitter, tinted colour vanishes and latex scratch off panels.

More finishing options

There are a range of other finishes available which include embossing where an image is raised from the paper or card and debossing where the image is indented and tends to be used on thicker paper or card. Foil stamping is available in a range of colours and can enhance the look of your product and can be applied to more materials than ink. Foiling can also be used to enhance embossing and debossing to create visual and tactile finishes. Edge staining, where the edges of a book for example are stained in gold leaf.

This guide is a ‘rule of thumb’ so please contact us on 01323 419701 to discuss your project requirements so we can advise you on what options will provide the quality and pricing you require, or email simon@cliffe-enterprise.com

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Printing Presses: digital, sheet fed and web offset explained https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/printing-presses-explained/ Wed, 17 Oct 2018 11:09:50 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2423 Types of Printing PressesOur definitive guide to commercial printing presses Let’s start with a quick overview of types of printing presses that are used by commercial printers for the majority of print today. You’ve got Digital, Sheet-Fed and Web-Offset. We’ll look at each one individually to give you a more comprehensive idea of what and how they produce. Digital Printing
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Printing Press

Our definitive guide to commercial printing presses

Let’s start with a quick overview of types of printing presses that are used by commercial printers for the majority of print today. You’ve got Digital, Sheet-Fed and Web-Offset. We’ll look at each one individually to give you a more comprehensive idea of what and how they produce.

Digital Printing Press

Digital printing is a fast and cost-effective way of printing items but at great quality. Its ideal for your smaller print runs and for items with variation, like peronalisation in what is being printed. Items such as advertising mailers with individual names and addresses are projects suited to digital printing.

The way digital printing works is through the use of toners, injet heads of lasers. Toners are fused onto the paper, inkjet heads use droplets of ink dotted onto the paper and lasers use an electrostatic plate. Advances in digital printing technology means that quality is improving all the time and is comparable to sheet-fed and web offset results.

Digital printing is fantastic for quick turnaround items, as it can take as little as 24hrs. There is no need for lengthy set up of plates as digital technology is used instead.

Sheet fed printing Press

Sheet fed printing is good for heavier paper and will allow for additional spot colours and varnishes to be applied (e.g. pantone or gold detailing) which makes it perfect for printing covers. Despite its name, sheet fed can use paper reels (cut-star) and sheets and lends itself to volume printing such as leaflets and brochures using paper weights over 115gsm. In comparison, there is typically less waste generated than there would be if using the web offset printing process. Because the ink is not heatset on the paper, the ink oxidises to bind into the paper to give a more matt finish than in heatset web offset. Also, because in sheet fed printing each part of the process is independent, printer issues don’t hamper cutting or binding which can be the case for web offset printing.  

 

Web offset – Heatset or Coldset

Web offset printing is a fast and economical print process for high volume or high pagination print products. Typically magazines, direct mail catalogues and holiday brochures are printed using this process and tend to use a lighter weight (sub 70gsm) paper stock. Its a great process for larger print runs or higher paginations because both printing and folding happens in-line. Web offset presses can be configured to produce press finished (trimmed and bound) magazines or catalogues.

Heatset web offset uses an oven to dry the ink on the paper as it is printed, which creates a glossy finish because the ink isn’t absorbed into the paper.  The heat can cause the paper to flute or ripple slightly and web growth can occur after the paper has been cut to size.  Web growth happens over a period of time, occurring as moisture is reabsorbed by the heatset printed paper . This can lead to the paper expanding slightly in comparison to a sheetfed printed cover.  

In coldset web offset the ink is fixed as it is absorbed into the uncoated newsprint paper.  Coldset web offset is typically for newspapers. 

This guide is a ‘rule of thumb’ so please contact us on 01323 419701 to discuss your project or email simon@cliffe-enterprise.com

Whether you are looking for catalogue printing, brochure printing or a professional magazine printer we can advise you on which options will provide the quality and pricing you require.   

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Supporting Ovarian Cancer https://cliffe-enterprise.com/news/supporting-ovarian-cancer/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:38:28 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2152 Boxerthon SponsorsFor the 4th year running, Cliffe Enterprise has proudly sponsored Boxercise Eastbourne’s Box2Beat 3 hour Boxerthon event which was held on the 24th March in aid of Ovarian Cancer Action. We printed the certificates given out to the hard-working participants who took part in the three hour Boxercise class that raised vital funds for research and
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Charity sponsored by Magazine print catalogue and brochure printer Cliffe Enterprise

The boxercise team

For the 4th year running, Cliffe Enterprise has proudly sponsored Boxercise Eastbourne’s Box2Beat 3 hour Boxerthon event which was held on the 24th March in aid of Ovarian Cancer Action. We printed the certificates given out to the hard-working participants who took part in the three hour Boxercise class that raised vital funds for research and awareness work.

If you would like to donate to this fantastic charity, please click here for the Boxercise Eastbourne’s JustGiving Page.

(photo credit: Carl Slezacek)

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Ideal Paper Weights for Magazine, Catalogue and Brochure Printing https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/ideal-paper-weights-printing-magazines-catalogues-and-brochures/ Fri, 06 Oct 2017 12:09:24 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2319 Paper weight guidePaper weight for your printed project We are all aware that there are different paper weights used for different printed items but what are the ideal weights for specific jobs? Here we look at, and make suggestions, as to which weights we believe are the best for your print job based on our experience of
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Paper weight for your printed project

We are all aware that there are different paper weights used for different printed items but what are the ideal weights for specific jobs?

Here we look at, and make suggestions, as to which weights we believe are the best for your print job based on our experience of over 25 years in the industry.

The general rule of thumb, and something each and every one of us would agree with, is that the heavier the paper weight used the greater the perception of quality by the reader. For this reason, product brochures are mainly printed on heavier weights of paper compared to magazines or newsletters. In contrast, with direct mail and mail order companies, you will find their printed products use lighter papers to allow for postage costs. So the paper used is a balance between customer perception of quality and the technical use of the printed item.

We’ll look at examples of print jobs and an explanation as to why we would make the recommendation:

Brochures, Catalogues and Magazines

With magazines, brochures and catalogues it tends to follow that the type of paper weights are dictated by the customers you are aiming to attract and the markets you are selling into. A major factor to consider is the FINAL WEIGHT of the product if the distribution involves using Royal Mail. We have had clients previously who ended up spending more on the mailing element of the job then they did on the paper and print together.

A product whose cover is no heavier than the text pages is called a ‘self cover’ and we suggest that these print jobs use a stock of a minimum weight of 130gsm. This ensures that your product conveys the impression of quality. A lighter weight self-cover can be considered cheap and throw away.

When considering printing a product with a heavier stock cover then we recommend a cover weight that is DOUBLE that of the text weight. For example:  Text 100gsm Gloss with a 200gsm cover Gloss. Text 115gsm Matt with a 250gsm Cover Matt.

Postcards

Did you know that for Royal Mail to accept postcards, they must be a minimum thickness of 160 microns? This is an additional measure to paper weight and is specific to the thickness of board. If your postcard is being printed on a coated stock, we would suggest using 250gsm as a minimum as this would be robust enough to go through the mailing process.

Reply Cards

Again, the minimum 160 micron thickness rule applies and we would recommend 250gsm for coated stock. With an uncoated stock, it is possible to use 170gsm, but we would suggest 200gsm. Anything lighter, in our view, would result in a lower quality item.

Inserts

Whether these are for you to insert into your own magazine or to be used as advertising material within a newspaper they can be pretty much any stock or weight you wish. There will be determining factors to the ideal weight, such as the message you are wanting to convey and the perception of quality you are wishing to achieve.

Wall-charts

This can be a tricky one! If your wall chart is going to be delivered flat, or rolled, and they won’t be folded to a smaller finished size, then you would be okay to use any paper weight between 80gsm to 400gsm.

If your A1 or A2 wall planners are going to be folded to A4 or A5 finished size, then paper weight is a very important consideration. For example, an A1 wall chart which is folded down to an A5 finished size needs to be printed only on lighter paper stocks no heavier than 100gsm. We would also only advise to use gloss or uncoated materials.

Furthermore, whilst undergoing the folding process, it is probable that you will encounter some unsightly fold marks even when using a stock as light as 80gsm. These unsightly marks, known as ‘crows feet’ by printers, are caused when trapped air tries to escape when the product is being folded. Unfortunately, as the weight of paper increases, this ‘crows feet’ effect will become more apparent.

Looking at finishes, if you are considering a laminate to cover your chart, then folding should not even be attempted due to the ‘crows feet’ effect. Secondly, the minimum weight to be used alongside a laminate chart should be 200gsm, so as to avoid curling and to maintain a flat final product.

Folders

These products, both with capacity and non-capacity, are able to be produced using most weights of material. Predominantly they are used as a marketing or sales tool, to send product literature to clients and tend to be printed on heavier weights. A weightier stock works to convey quality about the product or company that they are representing as well as better protecting the information held inside. An ideal weight to use would be 350gsm coated paper but if you are using a laminate on one or both sides of your folder, then we would suggest using no less than 250gsm.

Letterheads

This can be one of the first gauges of your company and is therefore important to consider the paper they are printed on. If your letterheads are used to accompany corporate information to prospective clients, then the paper they feel can directly influence their opinion of your products or services. Decide on how to position your letterhead and treat your paper choice as important for this product as any other marketing material. You may wish to consider a balance between the highest quality paper stock options, which could put perspective buyers off if they perceive your services/ products as unaffordable, and using 80gsm copier paper which could adversely produce feelings of inferior quality.

Business Cards

Similarly to your letterheads, business cards are an ambassador for your business, and in some cases, could be the first and only contact your company has with a prospective client. It may be prudent to take time to undertake competitor research of their business cards and ask clients of their opinion. At this stage, your print advisor should be of great help. A further consideration is to ensure the finished business card is of the recognised size (55mm x 85mm) so that it will fit in a business card wallet or folder. This is very important, because if they aren’t this standard size then there is a chance that your business card could be the first one thrown in the bin.

For more advice about the right paper stock to use for your next printed project, please contact us to find out more.

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Brochure, Catalogue Magazine Printing: Paper Sustainability https://cliffe-enterprise.com/printing/paper/paper-sustainability-brochure-printing-magazine-printing/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:27:29 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2299 Understanding Environmental Credentials of yourPaper Sustainability in catalogue, brochure and magazine printing I think most people will consider that brochure printing, magazine printing and catalogue printing is not a naturally environmentally friendly process. To be simplistic – we chop down a tree, use water from the local river to pulp it, dig out some minerals from the ground and add it
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paper sustainabilityPaper Sustainability in catalogue, brochure and magazine printing

I think most people will consider that brochure printing, magazine printing and catalogue printing is not a naturally environmentally friendly process. To be simplistic – we chop down a tree, use water from the local river to pulp it, dig out some minerals from the ground and add it to the mix and ta-dah…we have paper. We then transport this paper across the world to printers who then use vegetable oil and pigments on the surface, which is then again, shipped around the world for the end user to read. Once finished with, the printed product is burnt, sent to landfill or, if lucky, recycled. So much for paper sustainability!

This is an extremely simplistic view but until recently, this was actually pretty much what the print cycle consisted of only without corporate or social responsibility which is now ingrained within the print industry. It has only been a few years since printers started to use vegetable based inks….some still don’t!

With regards to the paper element of the magazine and brochure printing process, the move towards sustainability began with specifically harvested trees. Sustainable Forests were created – meaning the mills planted more trees than were felled. The majority of paper now used in the UK is from sustainable forest stocks. As the industry woke up to environmental issues and their responsibility to uphold standards, along came environmental accreditation programmes such as ISO14001 and EMAS.

The following are the most common programmes to be aware of:

FSC – the Forests Stewardship Council

This group have set out standards and principles which outline precisely what is required in high level responsible forest management. By becoming FSC accredited, wood based products can then carry the FSC logo and in turn allows consumers to know that the item has been certified as coming from a well-managed forest and to make an informed choice about the products they use. This non-profit group is made up of environmentalists, industry, foresters and indigenous and social groups.

PEFC

The Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes, is a non-profit organisation, promoting sustainability through managing forests. This non-government body provides reassurance to companies involved in the purchasing of wood and paper products that they are promoting the sustainable management of forests.

ISO 14001

This is a voluntary, international standard. It provides business management with a framework and tools for a systematic approach to environmental management. This certification standard is set by the International Organisation for Standardization in Switzerland. Around the same time a number of other organisations were created to enable consumers to identify that the products they were buying or using were coming from environmentally sound sources and these were known as the FSC and the PEFC.

EMAS – Eco Management and Audit Scheme:

This is a management level process whereby a company undertakes out sustainability surveys, creates a sustainability policy and puts in a place a companywide environmental management system (this could be ISO 14001). Audits are carried out and consequently published in an ecological annual report which are then monitored by independent assessor.

These days the difference in cost between accredited and non-accredited paper is ever diminishing as demand increases so does supply. It is not difficult to foresee a time when all paper will be either FSC or PEFC accredited. Any printer can supply you with either FSC or PEFC paper which is produced by ISO14001, EMAS accredited mills for your brochure, magazine or catalogue printing. But only by using FSC and PEFC accredited printers can you then use the respective logos from these two organizations on your printed material. It is these logos that consumers recognize for the environmental credentials and therefore by association your company is seen to be environmentally conscious. A reputable and quality print business should be ISO14001 and FSC/ PEFC accredited. This is your guarantee that your print is being produced in an environmentally sound manner.

 

So, what is difference between recycled and sustainable paper stock?

100% Recycled paper is formed from pre or post-consumer waste and not from felling trees. In general, the waste is mixed with water and chemicals and the chopped to break down the fibres to form a pulp. This pulp is then purified through a process of cleaning, straining, de-inking and bleaching until it is ready to be made into a recycled paper.

Sustainable paper is made from wood sourced from managed forests. So when each is tree felled a few more are replanted. This has resulted in forest growth in Europe of 30% since 1950.

So the argument is which is truly more environmentally friendly? 100% recycled paper whose process involves re-using consumer waste but using fairly harsh chemicals to regain the expected ‘white’ appearance of paper, or sustainable paper using trees from a sustainable forest source?

 

What sustainable paper stocks can we provide?

All coated and uncoated house sheets used in Cliffe Enterprise brochure, magazine and catalogue printing are FSC mixed sources accredited. This means the stock contains one or more of the following:

Virgin timber or fibre from a FSC sustainably certified forest

Reclaimed or recycled timber and/or fibre

Virgin timber or fibre from controlled sources

Due to our working relationships with the paper companies, we are able to source all types of recycled stock in addition to our standard FSC sheet.

For all of your brochure printing, magazine printing and catalogue printing needs, please contact Simon at simon@cliffe-enterprise.com or call 01323 419701

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Contract win with South Cambridgeshire District Council https://cliffe-enterprise.com/news/contract-win-south-cambridgeshire-district-council/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:34:41 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2291 SCDC_LogoCliffe Enterprise has successfully tendered and consequently won a place on SCDC’s print framework contract. The Council were looking for qualified and experienced print suppliers to provide a range of print services including brochures, flyers, books, leaflets, banners, postcards, posters and magazines. Following their analysis of our tender, we were approved and are now able
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Cliffe Enterprise has successfully tendered and consequently won a place on SCDC’s print framework contract. The Council were looking for qualified and experienced print suppliers to provide a range of print services including brochures, flyers, books, leaflets, banners, postcards, posters and magazines. Following their analysis of our tender, we were approved and are now able to provide SCDC with high quality, cost effective print. We very much look forward to working with them over the next couple of years.

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Sponsorship of Rusthall FC attacker, Danny Powell https://cliffe-enterprise.com/news/sponsorship-rusthall-fc-attacker-danny-powell/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:00:13 +0000 https://cliffe-enterprise.com/?p=2280 Rustall FCWe are pleased to announce that Cliffe Enterprise is now the proud sponsor of Rusthall Football Club’s striker Danny Powell. Formed in 1899, Rusthall FC is based near Tunbridge Wells and has experienced a range of success over its 118 years.  After a great 2016/17 season, their runner up status secured them promotion from division
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We are pleased to announce that Cliffe Enterprise is now the proud sponsor of Rusthall Football Club’s striker Danny Powell.

Formed in 1899, Rusthall FC is based near Tunbridge Wells and has experienced a range of success over its 118 years.  After a great 2016/17 season, their runner up status secured them promotion from division one to Southern Counties East Premier Division.

We wish Danny, and all the team at Rusthall, the best of luck for the 2017/18 season.

Print sponsorship of Danny Powell, Rusthall Football Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For any print enquiries, please contact our Print Sales Director, Simon Berry-Hill on simon@cliffe-enterprise.com or 01323 419701

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