market leader

digitalweb to print

promotional games

direct mail

quality

secure

instant win

personalised

scratchcardsfull colour variable

breakopenspeel & reveal

scratch & sniff

innovation

specialist

large format

complete rangecreative solutionsbespoke

relationships

creative design

marketing solutions

ideas

ISO 9001

print

brands

knowledgeinspiringsecure

promotions

ISO 14001direct mailunique reference numbers

heat & reveal

technologyFSC Certified

lithoexperience

Who we are& what we doFounded over 140 years ago, we’ve built an

enviable reputation by staying true to our

principles - to produce consistently effective,

progressive design and marketing solutions

whilst still maintaining special emphasis on

client care and support.

We hold ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and our

consistent internal procedures ensure high

quality output each and every time. All our

staff are committed to providing a quality

product on our large secure premises in

Sunderland.

We are certified by FSC, meaning all

papers carrying the FSC Logo have been

independently certified as coming from

forests that meet the internationally

recognised FSC Principles and Criteria of

Forest Stewardship.

We have developed strong relationships with

some of the most recognisable brands in

the UK providing high quality, cost effective

print solutions. We work closely with them

to develop highly successful products and

promotions and have a reputation for providing

exceptional reliability and quality.

No matter how large or not so large the client,

we pride ourselves on giving everyone the

same high quality service, and with a dedicated

account manager to assist you, you’ll be in safe

hands.

Our clients

DesignEffective design is vital for any business giving you the

professional edge and help to distinguish you from

your competitors. From branding to brochures, leaflets

to letterheads, our talented design team work closely

with clients to produce creative solutions to satisfy all

your marketing requirements.

Our creative team of designers have many years of

experience and are always willing to offer advice

about any project. We work closely with all our clients

with our aim to not just meet your expectations, but

exceed them.

Print

We have one of the largest printing plants in the UK and specialise in both litho

and digital printing, allowing us to provide a complete range of print services

for all business sectors. With many years of experience, we will produce

your print to the highest standard, on time and every time. We are always

committed to your requirements.

Our digital presses allow us to produce any size runs in short lead times

without compromising on our committed high quality. With full colour variable

printing, one or every page can be personalised to elevate your message over

your competitors.

Our colour management system and quality control ensures that our work is

produced to the highest ISO standards whatever size your print run.

Our key presses include:

• Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 - 5 colours

• Sanden Quantum 8 colour web with coater

• Heidelberg 2 colour presses with Domino inkjet facility

• Nipson Varypress high speed laser press

• Screen Truepress 520 high speed 4 colour digital web

Our dedicated finishing department will ensure that your print

is finished to the highest standard.

Promotional Games

Whether to increase sales, position a brand

or simply get noticed, we strongly believe in

the power of promotional games to make a

difference.

Our promotional game campaigns use

specialist printing methods to engage

consumers and ensure our client’s objectives

are achieved. From hundreds to millions, we

have the capacity for any project.

We specialise in game cards and vouchers

including scratch cards, break-opens and

tear-opens featuring instant wins and unique

reference numbers to drive consumers online

or instore. We also produce scratch and sniff,

heat and reveal and even wet to reveal cards,

and have worked with big and small brands

across Europe for over 40 years.

Direct MailEven with the growth of the internet, traditional mailing

is still a necessity. Our comprehensive printing, finishing

and mailing capabilities, including 5 way camera matching

envelope inserters, are complemented by long and short run

personalisation lines, offering a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your

requirements. We have the capability of inserting 450,000

envelopes per day including personalised raffle books and are

the leading supplier of raffle ticket packs to the not-for-profit

sector, helping raise over £50m for UK charities.

An in-house IT department combines with our specialities to

enhance our portfolio, which includes variable data printing

with QR codes and fundraising packs specifically for charities.

Clients can interact with our client services to develop

campaign ideas in order to increase responses whilst, at the

same time, save postage costs.

With ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 accreditations, we aim to

save you money, by using Royal Mail’s sustainable mail

programme. From a single one piece mailer through to

scented mail and many millions of complete packs, we

always deliver on time, every time.

Web to Print

Our Printeazi Web-to-Print gives you the freedom

to manage, personalise and order your print –

saving you time and money.

It can be used for anything in your business from

leaflets, posters and stationery to full colour

variable direct mail, from a simple spreadsheet

or our unique integration into a number of

membership databases, it allows you to send fast,

reactive, highly targeted, effective promotions to

your customer.

With templates designed bespoke to your

requirements, Printeazi can be accessed any time

of the day from any internet enabled device,

including mobile and tablet. With turnaround

times under 24 hours, it puts you in total control

and gives you the freedom to produce high

quality efficient print to meet the tightest of

schedules and demands.

Large format printingIf you’re looking to get noticed and grab your

audiences attention - you have to think big!

Whatever the size, we have an effective way to

earn the attention of your customers. We have

the latest technology to produce high quality

products, for both indoor and outdoor, on

virtually any material.

0191 514 4199

info@edwardthompson.com

www.edwardthompson.com

contact us

Richmond Street, Sunderland SR5 1BQ

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