5 Extra Services a Print Company Can Offer

There's much more on offer from print companies than just straightforward printing. Many print companies have additional services and the facilities to be your virtual printing, marketing and reprographics department. It's always worth speaking to a print company about what your project is as they will be able to give you tailored advice on the best options available for you. Take a look below at some of the more unexpected services you might find at your local printers.

1) Certificate printing services

Certificates are a great way to recognise the training development and achievements of students in educational establishments or staff in the workplace. Many print companies offer specialist certificate printing services which include smart touches such as foiling and embossing to create a unique and attractive finished certificate.

2) Binding services

Although people can publish books online now, there's still a demand for the real deal and there's nothing quite like being able to hold a copy of your very own finished book with your name on the front cover. You will find book binding services at many print companies and these binding services will give your book a professional edge. Book binding techniques can also be applied to large documents such as university work including theses and dissertations and corporate information such as reports.

3) Gift voucher printing

Gift vouchers are a secure way for your customers to give their loved ones their gift of choice in shops, restaurants, theatres, spas and many other establishments. If you want to give your customers the opportunity to purchase gift certificates then your local print company will be able to help. They should also be able to print gift envelopes to present your vouchers in and also add extra touches such as security holograms and attractive foiled text.

4) Portfolio printing

Photographers, models, designers, artists, business professionals and many more people use portfolios to showcase their previous work and highlight their credentials. If a portfolio is not professionally presented then the quality of the work can be undermined or the portfolio could be completely overlooked. Many print companies offer portfolio printing which features high quality paper and ink, personalised printed pages (with features such as colour themes or emblems for example) and professionally printed photographs and pictures.

5) Annual report printing

Annual reports can cover a multitude of topics from CEO and chairperson reports through to accounting reports, environmental policies and company mission statements. Collating and presenting these reports in a professional way can be daunting as there's so much information to take in. Specialist annual report printing services will enable you to clearly present your information to key people at your organisation. Some printers will even help you with the design elements of the finished report such as the cover as well as elements such as the type of paper and print quality most suitable for your report.

Whatever you need to have printed, speak to your local printers to find out how they can help you achieve the best possible results.