Saturday Afternoons Keeping my Daughter Happy..
18th May 2012
At the weekend our boss Andy Edmondson divulged in a little 'Alice in Wonderland' inspired tea party. Designing and printing these rather special..
Advertise Your Event
18th April 2012
you have an event organised then you will know that you need to raise your profile and make people aware of your event and make sure that your target audience get the message.
Charity Calendars
18th April 2012
Charity calendars are a particular way of raising money for worthy causes that has grown in popularity considerably over the last few years so that there are now innumerable calendars to choose from if you want to support a charity or cause.
Boost Your Brand With Environmentally Sound Products
18th April 2012
Making use of environmentally sound products such as paper and card that have been approved by the FSC®, or Forest Stewardship Council®, can have a rather beneficial impact on the image and success of your company or brand...
The printing press: An idea that won’t die out
26th March 2012
The printing press was invented in 1440 by German inventor Johannes Guttenberg, and his version of the press has been the principal method of standard printing since then until the very end of the twentieth century.
Why Flyering Works
26th March 2012
Flyering is the simple act of handing out small pieces of paper (usually A5 size) with a business, idea or event details on it to help promote an endeavour. Flyers are most commonly distributed by hand, can be left in places where a target audience
Online Newspapers Versus Broadsheets
26th March 2012
The introduction of the printing press meant a whole new medium for current affairs to be broadcasted through the world by the form of the broadsheet newspaper. This was the most modern way for people to read up on what has happened
Different Ways to Bind a Document
26th March 2012
When binding a document, there many different binding options that can give a document a different look or feel. Finding the right binding method for your work can add a whole new aesthetic level to the document and give it a more professional image.
Choose Your Ink Well
26th March 2012
There are two main types of ink that are used in inkjet printer, dye ink and pigment ink. Each has different characteristics which can produce different results on paper, so it is important to look at the benefits of both
Promoting Your Music To A Wider Audience
20th February 2012
It is not a secret in the music industry that technological advances in the last twenty years have made it easier than ever to get your music heard. The increase of digital sales and online sites which allow people to download your music means...
How Can You Make Your Business More Environmentally Friendly?
20th February 2012
A successful company is likely to use a lot of paper and a lot of energy. A lot of this paper and energy is sometimes wasted. Many consumers now look at the carbon footprint of a company before they consider buying from it.
Newspapers v Magazines – A Difference in Printing
20th February 2012
It has been a difficult year for journalism with the phone hacking scandals and the Leveson inquiry leaving readers wondering how they can trust newspapers. In many cases this has caused newspaper circulation to drop.
Advertising your products to a wider market
20th February 2012
Marketing your business can be a very tough job. You may think you have the best business plan in the world with the best products but if no-one knows about you, you are never going to make any sales.
Make Sure People Know About Your Venue
20th February 2012
Trying to run a successful live music venue has always been difficult. There are plenty of unsigned bands who want to get up and play every night but sometimes these bands bring no fans with them.
Scratch cards: Scratch to reveal a better business
7th February 2012
In our society, when we are given a scratch card it is almost impossible to resist scratching the surface and revealing the contents, even if we have no intention of calling up the prize number.
Don’t be perplexed with duplexing
7th February 2012
When given a paper document to look at, have you ever wondered how the text gets on both sides of the paper?
Display your work around the home
1st February 2012
Personalising and proudly displaying your family photos, paintings or children’s drawings has never been simpler in this modern age.
5 Ways to Bind a Presentation
5th January 2012
Whether for personal reasons or business reasons, presentations that look professional always have a head above the rest, and give an edge to the material being showcased.
The Importance of Local Commercial Printing
4th January 2012
Many businesses find that effective advertising in other ways than virtual means can be essential to the business – for example, through flyers and banners, they can gain extra interest through those that are not interested in technology.
The Wide Format Printer and Its Uses
3rd January 2012
Any printer that prints around 17 inches to 100 inches is known as a “wide format printer”.
Putting The Finishing Touches To A Business Document
24th November 2011
It is common knowledge that presentation skills are vital if you want to succeed in any career path. When people think of presentation skills, they tend to think of public speaking.
Book Binding
24th November 2011
National government statistics show that sales in the book binding industry are slowly declining. People are no longer turning to book binders for their needs.
Wire Binding
24th November 2011
When an important document has lots of sheets and lots of different sections, it is important that they are kept together in the same order.
Business Cards And Why You Should Have Them
27th October 2011
Although it might perhaps appear to be only a small and simple thing a business card can be very useful and can help to promote interest in you or your company.
The Best Binding
27th October 2011
When it comes to printing and publishing there is one element which is vitally important but its importance can often be overlooked entirely; the book binding plays a very key role.
The art of foil printing
27th October 2011
If you need to have something printed then there are many different methods and techniques of printing some of which use inks, others use heat and others use large presses.
What is Print On Demand?
26th September 2011
“Print on Demand”, also known as “PoD”, is a new digital printing service. Its definition is literally printing a book one at a time, literally ‘on demand’ – as opposed to “batch printing”, where books are printed a few thousand at a time.
The History of the Printing Press
26th September 2011
The history of digital printing is one that potentially starts back in the 15th century, where Johannes Gutenberg developed the first mechanical printing press in 1457.
Your Checklist for a Successful Flyer
23rd August 2011
Flyers are an excellent way to promote a service or special event and they are regularly used by businesses as a way to market what they can offer potential customers.
Top Tips for Creating Polished Promotional Literature
23rd August 2011
It’s important to make any promotional literature the very best it can be to ensure your company has an impact on potential clients. Selecting the right people to create your literature will mean your company will get noticed by the right people.
The History of the HP Indigo Printing Press
11th August 2011
Before the Indigo digital printing technology came to be owned by HP, it was originally owned by the Indigo company.
What is the Most Expensive Liquid in the World?
11th August 2011
Is it water? No, but admittedly it’s the liquid many people need most and shockingly 5000 children die each day across the world due to drinking unclean water.
Going Back to Basics with Direct Marketing
7th July 2011
In a world obsessed with social media and all things digital, does targeted direct marketing still have a place?
Saving Nemo and Taking Responsibility for Climate Change
7th July 2011
Recent studies by The Climate Change Project have shown that increased carbon dioxide levels in sea water are having a devastating effect on coral reefs and their inhabitants.
What is Short Run Book Printing?
2nd June 2011
Short run book printing is generally used by novelists looking to self publish their work.
Saddle Up for our Book Binding and Saddle Stitch Guide
2nd June 2011
Sometimes folded leaflets or plastic wallets in a ring binder are not good enough to wow your clients, customers or lecturers and simply don’t do your documents justice.
Your Guide to Duplex Printing
9th May 2011
Printing technology is constantly improving and digital printing companies not only provide fantastic quality results but they can also slash the time and cost associated with even simple printing tasks such as duplex printing.
Boost Your Campaigns with Personalised Marketing Literature
9th May 2011
It’s becoming more and more difficult to achieve good response rates from direct mail campaigns as people are bombarded with promotional mail on a daily basis.
Personalise Your Marketing with Document Drilling and Die Cutting
12th April 2011
If you’re looking for a company to print your commercial marketing materials then make sure that you ask them if they provide document drilling and die cutting services
Your Guide to Foil Printing
12th April 2011
Foil printing is a great way to add an elegant look to a diverse range of products and can be used by businesses for promotional purposes or for individuals looking for a unique design for personal stationery such as invitations and greetings cards.
Why Professional Digital Printing is the Best Choice for Holiday Companies
12th April 2011
Holiday companies can use digital printing to produce their bespoke brochures, leaflets and travel guides at a fraction of the cost of traditional printing.
3 Reasons to Choose a Print on Demand Service
12th April 2011
On demand digital printing has revolutionised the business world. Traditional printing was expensive, involved long setup periods and often companies had to request huge print runs to make the process cost effective.
Top 5 Uses of Wide Format Printing
12th April 2011
Wide format digital printing is the ideal way to professionally print large images. Often used for advertising materials and fine art, wide format printing ensures the size of the image doesn’t compromise the print quality.
Digital Printing – The Flexible Way to Print
12th April 2011
Digital printing is used for a number of purposes by a range of people and companies from individual business owners looking to add a professional touch to their marketing materials to publishers printing the latest blockbusters.
Colour helps you remember
18th December 2010
Colour is commonly recognised as an important variable when committing things to long term memory.
Print-on-Demand Books
26th October 2010
Digital print technology keeps moving forward, adding more and more exciting innovations to the printing industry. Many libraries and universities now get the funds for purchasing “print-on-demand” machine,
New Translucent Material Released
19th September 2010
After trialing Cromatico Digital for GF Smith, we're delighted to announce it's launch. We have stock and would be happy to produce you a sample.
Ultraviolet Curing and Dry Ink Printing
15th September 2010
Utraviolet curing (with relation to printing), more commonly referred to as just UV-curing , the process whereby a solvent-free ink is ‘dried’ to the substrate to which it is...
EFI Introduces UV LED Cured Inkjet System
14th September 2010
The digital printing industry has this week received news of a brand new digital printing system capable of inkjet printing to flexible materials without the need for pre-treating;
The Evolution of Perfect Binding - Part IV
16th August 2010
PUR itself has undergone a multitude of developments and improvements over its thus far short lived presence in the binding industry;
Just wanted to thank you and the rest of the Purely team for such a fast turnaround and an excellent quality job on the leaflets for this weekend! What would we do without you!
You’re all fantastic!!
Hannah Whittaker, Marketing | MX Display
