by Allen King | Feb 9, 2022 | Commercial Printers, Encapsulation Service, Print Shops
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... 
by Allen King | Jan 25, 2022 | Encapsulation Service, Retailers
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... 
by Allen King | Jan 25, 2022 | Commercial Printers, Encapsulation Service, Print Shops
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... 
by Allen King | Jan 25, 2022 | Commercial Printers, Laminating Film, Print Shops
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... 
by Allen King | Jan 25, 2022 | Laminating Machines, Print Shops
Laminating machine problems usually go something like this…“How do I get the film to stick properly?” and “How do I stop getting bubbles under the film?” These are 2 of the most common troubleshooting questions printers ask me about laminating, and they reflect a lot...