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How Sustainability is Driving Paper Innovation in the UK Print Industry
Businesses throughout the UK are undergoing a number of interesting changes in recent years – this is due to a number of diverse factors. One major change in the market is the increased prominence of sustainability, which more companies are beginning to embrace as a...
How To Fix 6 Common Problems With Laminating Film
Don't want to read the full guide? Download the pdf. Laminating print can be difficult with many machine variables to consider. With over 30 years creating beautiful film-sealed print, we know the most common issues to look out for and how to correct them. In this...
How To Fix 7 Common Problems With Encapsulating Film
Don't want to read the full guide? Download the pdf. Creating film sealed print using encapsulation can be fraught with difficulties. There are many variables to consider and it can often be any number of things or a combination of different things that is causing...
Understanding the 5 Types of Laminated and Encapsulated Print
Whether you realise it or not, you’re likely dealing with laminated products on a daily basis. With lamination machines, we can protect all sorts of products, from restaurant menus to hazard signs and even aircraft safety cards. Laminating essential documents and...
Choosing the right type of encapsulation
Knowing when to choose encapsulation over lamination Lamination and encapsulation both involve adding a protective layer of film to paper. Lamination enhances the look of your print product, but because it uses lighter film it can deteriorate quickly when handled...
4 Insider Tips for Increasing Profitability on Your Next Print Job
Even though there was growth in the volume of output and orders, confidence is subsiding. And with Brexit-related economic uncertainty, digital marketing trends and pressure from online and overseas providers, I can’t say I’m surprised by these results. However, I...
The Anatomy of an Effective In Store Catalogue
You can easily irritate your customers if your catalogue is: too bulky poorly finished confusing to navigate (or) hard to read In this article, I condense my 30 years’ experience finishing in-store catalogues into 4 key features that are critical for success. Feature...
Lamination vs. Encapsulation: Which Do You Need?
Although most people in the printing industry understand the basic difference between lamination and encapsulation, there is still a great deal of confusion, with many conflating the two. But while lamination and encapsulation both fall under the encapsulation...
Not All Laminating Film Is The Same – How To Determine What Type You Need
There’s a common misconception that all laminating films are created equal. In fact, they vary in terms of type, quality and cost. Whether you need to encapsulate with gloss, laminate after litho or obtain a premium finish for digital, your project’s success (and...