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Here is a link to a great website that is all about paper.  OK, I agree that does sound dull.  But this site has lots of facts and info and is generally great to look at.  The site is owned by Domtar Paper, a US based paper manufacturer specialising in uncoated materials. The Domtar campaign is to remind people just how much we use paper and how much value paper has to us in many different areas.  Thought provoking and innovative - see what you think.

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Although we do not publish these on our website we are often required to quote perfect bound booklet printing.  Perfect bound booklets are when the loose text pages are glued in to the spine of the cover, rather than being stapled down the centre. 

Bespoke booklet printing is an area of high competition and we are pleased to offer bespoke quotes  to ensure you always receive the best prices for your product.  Our booklet printing is on a range of materials and includes many different types of finish, so give us a call or email your enquiry - we are here to help!

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Sharpen your pencils!  If you have an interesting blog or article that you would like to publish on our blog page why not let me know.  Obviously it needs to be relevant to eco printing, eco living, organic products etc (you get the drift) but other than that it's down to you.  You can email me directly via blog@alocalprinter.com and assuming all is in order (no naughty stuff etc) then up it will go - with all credit to you of course!

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A report in Print Week 12/1/12 indicates that printed correspondence is alive and well due to the public's distrust of emails.  A survey carried out by an industry leader in mailing equipment found that 50% of mail respondents preferred to communicate via the post than email, and of those surveyed 74% were worried that important emails might be diverted in to junk or missed entirely.

So the message is clear - if your information is important and requires a response stick with print - you now officially know that it makes sense! 

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A very big and rather sexy piece of tin has taken up residence at ALP - a brand new Xerox DC8080 digital press.  Whilst we already have a digital print offering, this new kit will open up many new markets and opportunities for us. With double the capacity of our previous digital press our new Xerox will allow us to enter the digital printing market much more aggressively.

Digital printing has been an offering from ALP for over 3 years and has always filled a hole in the short run printing market.  With our new Xerox in place our digital printing capabilities will be enhanced and provide more than just an avenue to short run or quick print requirements.

Training is taking place over the next few days and then our new digital printing products will come on stream. Watch this space!

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6/1/12.  Print Week reports today that the Wall Street Journal claims Kodak is preparing to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a struggle to secure new funding.  With many UK businesses already having shut their doors last year it this type of announcement does not exactly instil confidence in the business arena so soon in to 2012.

As a business operating in a sector that suffers from over capacity, losing the odd printer does not necessarily mean a bonanza for those of us who are lucky enough to still be here.  Whilst order books are willingly and happily snapped up it remains a fact that the 'phoenix' company is the scourge of our industry.   'Now you see them now you don't' is actually 'Now you see them, now you see them operating under a new name'. On the face of it that probably sounds reasonable, until you realise that for each phoenix company is a whole series of suppliers are left out of pocket with a bad debt on their hands.

As for ALP, we will be concentrating on new markets via new technology to ensure we don't do a Kodak!

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Here's an interesting fact.  Last year there was an estimated 7 million print related search queries made on the internet, with approximately 80% put through Google. In terms of product searches business cards were the top enquiry with over 2.4 million, followed, not very closely, by leaflets with 700k. 

There is no getting away from it, internet based print companies are here to stay.  When we launched this site in 2006 we were one of perhaps 10 companies using the internet to actively promote our products -  and probably only one of four or five that offered online ordering.  How things have changed! New internet print businesses are springing up regulalry and competition is tough. But I am happy to say that at ALP we continue to zip along with regular new customers and repeat business.  

Dont' keep it to yourself!

If you have any product ideas, service additions or website enhancements please let us know!  We are always happy to receive feedback and over the years have made changes to our website based solely on customer suggestions. 

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We don't just batch print our flyers.  Oh no.  We also plate-share and batch print our eco business cards.  Printed on a weekly schedule on FSC Silk or 100% recycled we can print 40 jobs at a time - and that means 250 business cards for only £25 delivered.  What's more, our business card printing is all litho - not a digital business card in sight - for superior quality and finish.

Business Card Printing is the ideal mini-marketing tool.  Use your card to promote your business, not just for contact details.

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Is it a sad thing that I get so excited by the flyer printing we do?  Each week we batch print our silk flyers for the best prices which we then pass on to our customers.  Some of the artwork is really great, and all imposed together on one sheet is a joy to behold!

Flyer printing can be a cheap and effective way to reach your customers.  Our Silk Art Flyer Printing is a perfect example - for only £85 we will deliver 5000 to your door.   No artwork no problem - our FIXED PRICE design starts at only £59 (you won't find a design agency selling themselves at that price either).

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The business card printing we did for this progressive children's nursery group is bright, bold and eyecatching. Our business cards start at only £25 for 250
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