As things slowly return to normal and the UK navigates a post-COVID society, businesses and employers are doing everything they can to make sure staff feel safe again when they return to work.
A recent project saw us help Iqbal Poultry do just that with their new signage. AB Print offered a full service from visiting the site and measuring up to the signage printing and installation.
Iqbal Poultry now has everything from their directional walkway signs, car park signage and new reception welcome signage.
Not only does the new signage give clear instructions for staff to be able to follow safety guidance effectively, we also think it gives the business a clean and welcoming feel.
The team here at AB Print Group has worked on numerous projects to design, print and install signs, banners, boards and whatever else you may need to display your message or branding. If you’re looking for new signage, get in touch with us to see how we can help.
The team at AB Print Group are always excited to take on new projects, and our latest work saw us join forces with Trust Funeral Plans in Wakefield to produce their print marketing materials.
AB was able to support their brand with all their print needs in commercial stationery including:
We think the new print collateral looks great and is the perfect way to build their brand identity and keep everything looking consistent from their envelopes to their funeral plan application forms and information.
If you’ve got a print job that you need our expertise with, get in touch with AB Print to see how we can help your next project shine.
There is pressure on companies and organisations to demonstrate good emission management and sustainability initiatives are growing fast. Many large Organisations and Government Departments, Local Authorities, Universities, Colleges and Schools are already committing to carbon reduction and so are AB Print Group.
Here at AB Print Group, we’re helping you reduce your carbon footprint as well as reducing our own.
We now have the ability to use Carbon Captured material. This means for all paper we order we’re helping shape the future. AB Print Group is offering customers and their clients the opportunity to capture the CO2 emissions from their paper purchases by planting native woodland, right here in the UK, through the Woodland Trust and the Woodland Carbon scheme.
With our methods and procedures, we’re able to allocate how much carbon has been saved and pass this information back to you. (The Calculation has been verified by the Woodland Trust using Carbon Trust and DEFRA figures). Certificates can be issued on an order by order basis.
This means, working alongside the Woodland Trust, we’re helping capture your CO2 and plant trees, creating native woodland in the UK and provide habitats for wildlife and green spaces for all to enjoy. Making your marketing & print greener than ever before!
If you’d like to know about our Carbon Capture Programme, please get in touch with AB Print Group.
A creative approach towards design is one of the core values our studio and design team embrace at AB Print. We are often called upon by Marketing and Creative agencies to deliver printed media utilising our many specialists in-house and finish processes.
A recent example of this type of work is an A2 4 colour process Litho printed map, overprinted with a scratch and reveal latex ink. Commissioned by a new client Northstar Creative, the poster features places of interest, hikes and trial details around Ireland.
Once “scratched” the latex-covered areas reveal full-colour details of the tourist Location!
For further information about how our range of specialist finishes can enhance your next print project, contact our sales team today.
Here at AB Print, we are dedicated to helping businesses better themselves however we can. We are delighted to be able to provide companies with branded merchandise, marketing materials, bespoke clothing and even vehicle graphics such as window clings and graphics, ensuring your business is completely cohesive.
Protech Timber Engineering recently did exactly that, by coming to us for new vehicle graphics for two recent additions to their vehicle delivery fleet. It has been a pleasure working with the company again, furthering their marketing exposure when on the road. The company specialise in providing modular roofing systems nationwide, which is why it was so crucial to ensure that the graphics for their fleet of vehicles was second to none.
The business came back to work with our team after we recently delivered them a range of embroidered workwear and PPE, keeping their brand identity on point.
As with all of our services, we always aim to create the perfect solution for our clients, which is why we have so many options and high-quality technology available. Our team love a challenge and are here to help with any design ideas or queries. If you are looking to heighten your brand exposure and have a fleet of vehicles desperately in need of clean marketing, why not get in touch?
With the UK in a second lockdown, non-essential retailers and services have been closed again with the government advice remaining work from home is possible. So, what about those of us who can’t? If it’s not feasible for you to do your job from home, it’s understandable that you might still be concerned about how to stay safe in the workplace.
If you’re an employer, it’s important to take reasonable steps to protect your employees. You can do this by ensuring there are adequate handwashing facilities with running water, soap and paper towels or hand dryers as well as hand sanitiser available. For employees, make sure you’re aware of the provisions and follow handwashing guidance and do your bit to help out when it comes to keeping your workspace clean and cleaning objects and equipment after you have finished using them.
Displaying safety information, using protective screens and directional arrows are all great ways to navigate a COVID secure workplace but have you thought about anti-bacterial touch guards? Self-adhesive touch guards can be used on door handles or door push plates to minimise the risk in areas where multiple people need to touch the same objects. The anti-bacterial barrier helps to protect against infection and is also available in sheet form.
It’s normal to feel more stressed or overwhelmed in these times, even if your usual job responsibilities haven’t changed. Remember that everyone else is likely experiencing similar feelings to you so try to take time to check in with colleagues or staff to see how they’re doing as well as allowing time for yourself.
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life for all of us as we enter this second lockdown and that means facing new challenges and adapting to new situations to look after yourself and others. At AB Print, we want to do everything we can to help keep you and your workforce safe. To find more information about our COVID-19 printed products, get in touch with us today.
Most people that are in a client-facing role of some capacity will have their own business card, as will anyone who is self-employed or running their own business. Business cards are an important tool in your marketing toolkit, as they often provide the first printed introduction to your business.
When networking and meeting prospects or clients, business cards are one of the essentials, so it’s likely you will be giving a good few away per week. It is for these reasons that getting your business card right is so important. Advances in both technology and marketing have been huge over the past few years, meaning that there are now endless possibilities for your business cards to help them stand out from the rest.
One of the most recent trends for business cards is to add an image of yourself to the card. This approach appears to be like marmite for most people, either loving or absolutely hating the idea. So, the question is, should you put your headshot on your business card?
There are a few factors that should be considered when deciding whether or not to add your photo to your business card. We thought we’d outline a few of them to help you make the decision before you go ahead and add it straight in there.
Whether or not you should add your photo to a business card can often be determined by the business sector you fall into. If you are self-employed or the face of the company, it would make more sense to have your face on the card. Equally, if you are a photographer, actor or public speaker, it would be appropriate to add your headshot to your business card. It’s true that people do business with those they like, know and trust, so personalisation can sometimes be an effective way of selling yourself.
This is something that should definitely be factored into your decision-making process. If you are self-employed and just starting out, it is likely that you will only have a small marketing budget, and therefore will be looking to make your money go as far as it can. If you add a photo, the card will become dated more quickly, and therefore need replacing sooner than it would have done otherwise, providing your details don’t change. If your headshot is on your business card and you decide to have a drastic haircut, change in glasses or choose to lose the beard, make sure your photo still looks like you!
If you choose to spend money on getting yourself professional headshots, you want to be sure that they come out looking just as professional on your business card. Make sure that the image is of high quality, both in terms of the image uploaded and the quality of the printing supplier used.
If you do decide that a business card with an image of yourself is the way to go, we’d recommend you follow these six golden rules to ensure that your personalised card stands out from the rest of the pack.
When it comes to headshots, it’s best not to skimp on the costs. Many photographers do great deals on headshots for self-employed people, so it’s worth researching a high-quality photographer with tonnes of experience.
Make sure that whatever you wear in your picture reflects how people would come across you in real life. If you never turn up to meetings in a full suit, don’t wear one in your photograph or you won’t seem genuine.
Where possible, make sure that your headshot is positioned so that your head is facing toward the text. This will help draw the eye of the reader to where you want them.
If you’re committing to having a photo of yourself on your business card, make sure it’s properly visible. The image is an added feature of the card, so make sure it’s a clear image that takes up at least a third of the space.
Regardless of whether your marketing is printed or digital, it should always be consistent. If you’ve spent the money to have a professional headshot and you’re using it on your business card, show continuity and have the same image as your profile picture on LinkedIn. That way, when people come to add you, there’ll be no doubt as to whether or not they have the right person.
With all this extra information to take in, make sure you don’t forget to include your most crucial details. Make sure that the text is clear and that your contact details also stand out on the card.
If you need help with your business cards or other print requirements, get in touch with the AB Print team today.
Deciding where to spend your marketing budget, particularly through tough times, is no easy job. If you work on a lot of print marketing projects, you might be trying to cut the cost and opt for home or office print methods instead. But here’s what a professional print can do for you…
If your print requirements extend beyond a few posters and leaflets, getting that high quality print at home becomes more challenging. What if you need banners or exhibition signage printing? And, unless you’ve got a die cutter knocking about in your office, you’re probably not going to get custom-shaped products without a professional printer.
Sometimes your print project just needs that extra touch that finishing options can offer you. Depending on your project, you might want to grab your customers’ attention with finishing extras like foil blocking, embossing or spot UV varnish that a printing service has the tools and expertise to produce for you.
If you need a one-off document producing, it might not make sense to get a professional printer involved. Minimum print quantities or setup costs often mean this isn’t the best option. But if you’re after a higher volume of printed materials, investing in a professional print ensures you get the best quality and a consistent finish.
It’s also important to think about the level of support you’ll receive with a printer. When you choose a company like AB Print, you’re not just getting the finished product, you’ll also benefit from our expertise and experience. Our specialist team can help you with everything from getting your artwork ready to deciding on the best print method for the job. Plus, we’ll be on hand to spot any potential issues and resolve them quickly so you don’t end up wasting resources on failed print runs and you’ll save time and money overall.
Whether you need a professional print service really depends on what it is you’re printing and what you’re hoping to achieve from it but we’re always happy to help our customers through this difficult time and provide the expert advice you need. Get in touch with the team at AB Print Group to discuss your requirements or contact us for a quote.
AB Print recently supplied printed hoarding panels for a new Garden City Homes development called The Willows. The Willows is a stylish and exclusive development of three and four-bedroom homes and the project needed to convey that message with branded site hoardings.
With our extensive knowledge and experience, AB Print Group has worked on numerous construction industry projects and housing developments that require high quality branding and printed banners, boards and signs. As such, we are able to supply our printed hoarding boards to any size and length and with the option of anti-graffiti laminate to protect the hoardings.
For more information on our print products and services, contact us today and one of our team will be glad to assist.
We recently supplied Ravnanger Brass Band with 50 embroidered music stand banners through our Tor Banners division of AB Print Group. The band is based in Norway and this project for music stand banners is one of many sets Tor Banners has supplied over the years throughout the UK, Scandinavia and Europe as well as North America.
Embroidered banners for music stands are used by bands, orchestras and for music departments in education settings such as schools and colleges. We are able to supply a range of banners including music stand banners, hand embroidered banners and presentation banners through Tor Banners, which was acquired by the AB Print Group 18 months ago and continues the 40-year-old tradition of one of the most renowned brands associated with music stand banners.
The new Tor Banners website was launched recently to showcase the products and services available through the prestigious brand. We hope to support and further develop the Tor Banners brand to build on its historical reputation as a recognised supplier of high-quality music stand banners. Visit Tor Banners for more information on our banner services.
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To find out more, please call, email or send our enquiry form. We look forward to speaking with you.
