Recommended suppliers (printers, etc.)

Ben · 17th July 2009, 02:44 PM

hi all

I'm looking to get some flyers, folders, etc. printed and sourcing some roll up exhibition banners and display boards...

Thought it might be quite useful if people wanted to recommend any printers/suppliers they use? Whether they be local, friends, budget (!), etc... as long as they are reliable!

junosama · 15th August 2009, 11:48 PM

Def check out UPrinting.com they are the best online printing company by far and also partner with non profits and such.

matt.chatterley · 17th August 2009, 06:08 AM

I use Goodprint for all of our needs - tried them originally when we needed some glossed, corner cut business cards and the local price was just too high (always check local first).

Don't think they have any sort of third sector track record that I'm aware of, though!

Ben · 18th August 2009, 07:45 AM

I've just used www.solopress.com for our first batch of flyer printing and quickroll banner printing.

competitive prices, excellent quality, great/friendly customer service and fast delivery.
can't say fairer than that!

Bruce · 24th December 2009, 02:08 PM

Hi Ben
Just a word of caution with budgets and banner stands, I have bought thousands of them over the years and believe me all banner stands are not created equal.

If your needs are for a one off event or promotion then you should be looking for the cheapest but if you intend to use the same stand a number of times you might find (as many of our beneficiaries have) the cheapest stands have thin cases and poles that buckle and bend and graphics that come away from the stand as they are only held on with some double sided tape.
If you need a stand that lasts look for a solid base without the feeble fold out feet a support pole that sits in a decent housing (not two thin strips of metal at the back of the stand and ask if where the graphic is applied to the top if the bar has a clamp or grip built on or is it just stuck on.

Cheers
Bruce

MJR · 30th December 2009, 11:57 AM

Footprint and Calverts are the two third-sector printers which come immediately to my mind. http://calverts.coop/ and http://www.footprinters.co.uk (note - the website's Footprinters not Footprint)

software.coop might link up with someone for digital printing in the new year, but it's probably a month or so away.

Top10Tips · 7th January 2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

I've just used www.solopress.com for our first batch of flyer printing and quickroll banner printing.

competitive prices, excellent quality, great/friendly customer service and fast delivery.
can't say fairer than that!

I have a long standing relationship with SoloPress. Fantastic company.

Haworth Cat Rescue · 25th February 2010, 12:06 PM

We use printmeit.com - they are quick and friendly and don't stress if you make an error. They also give a small discount to charity. Used them for about a year now and had a brill service every time.