Celebrating the acquisition of CPC

Celebrating the second-year anniversary of Park Lane’s acquisition of The Complete Product Company!

How time flies! Two years have felt like two months, yet so much has happened during this time. Park Lane, originally a long-standing environmentally friendly waterless printing company, now incorporates the systems and processes of The Complete Product Company, offering end-to-end services in Print, Logistics, Fulfillment, and Stock Control.

We take pride in trading with some of the biggest manufacturing businesses, providing a just-in-time service to complement their products with the necessary print requirements, all done in a sustainable manner using the latest technology to achieve outstanding quality.

Whether it’s packs containing instruction manuals, brochures, labels, and warranty cards picked from our stock and delivered to their plant for packing and distribution every Monday, or a retailer distributing leaflets with viable data pricing supplied to stores within the UK, or bespoke software tailored to suit your needs and dovetail into your systems – Park Lane is here to assist.

We are problem solvers, ready to help you with your jigsaw of requirements for data-driven marketing logistics. Our service fits your picture perfectly, and it can be tailored to meet your needs.

We love a cup of coffee and discussing print. There’s no obligation, and it could be a great opportunity to solve a problem! Give us a call.

Busting Myths: The Truth about Paper and Sustainability

We’re here to break down some myths you may have heard about the print industry.

You might be surprised by some eye-opening facts learnt in a recent survey by Two Sides in 2021. Let’s separate fact from fiction!

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Myth #1: European Forests are Shrinking

64% of European consumers believe European forests are shrinking, but that’s not the case. In reality, these lush woodlands have been growing by an area equivalent to 1,500 football pitches every day!

Myth #2: Paper is Wasteful and Bad for the Environment

The survey also showed that 39% of European consumers think paper is wasteful, and 37% believe it’s bad for the environment. However, when produced, used, and disposed of effectively, paper is inherently sustainable. It can be recycled up to 7 times, reducing the need for fresh raw materials and lessening the load on our planet.

Myth #3: The Digital Era Makes Paper Obsolete

We’re living in the digital age, but that doesn’t mean paper is going anywhere. Paper still has its place in education, healthcare, packaging, and more. Plus, the paper industry is stepping up its game by embracing eco-friendly practices like forest management certifications.

Myth #4: Digital is Always Greener

Digital isn’t always the “greener” option. Digital devices and data centres have their own environmental impact, including energy consumption and e-waste. So, it’s not just about choosing digital over paper; it’s about making informed choices and considering the bigger picture.

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Find out More

Our dedication and proactivity to protecting​ the environment through initiatives such as this make us trailblazers of sustainability in the industry.

To find out more about how we are a sustainable and low-impact business, visit https://parklanepress.co.uk/environmental/

To find out more about Two Sides and learn about even more industry myths visit: https://www.twosides.info

Closing the Loop: Our Commitment to Zero Waste to Landfill

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At Park Lane Press, we are motivated by finding new and better ways of doing things. This is why we are proud to announce the introduction of our Zero Waste to Landfill system.

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Why is this Important?

In 2020, 8.4 million tonnes of waste was sent to landfill and 20% of total UK waste generated was commercial and industrial. At Park Lane, we believe it is our responsibility to the environment and community to reduce our contribution to this waste as much as possible.

Recycling has long been a vital part of our day-to-day, with 97% of our waste being recycled, only a minimal amount has been sent to landfill in recent years. However, we don’t want to stop there.

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What is Zero Waste to Landfill?

Our goal is to create a closed-loop system to eliminate any waste going to landfill. All of our waste is now pre-sorted and as much as possible is recycled. Instead of being sent to landfill, the remaining unrecyclable waste is now collected for incineration to generate electricity. 

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The Benefits of Closing the Loop

Closing the loop is the ultimate goal of eliminating loss and waste. By establishing a system that utilises outputs like waste, recycling, and reusing them, we can significantly reduce the need for raw materials and minimize waste generation. This approach supports resource conservation and paves the way for a more sustainable and efficient future.

Zero waste to landfill reduces the environmental impact of waste disposal and waste being incinerated to generate electricity contributes to renewable energy production.

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Find Out More

Our dedication and proactivity to protecting​ the environment through initiatives such as this make us trailblazers of sustainability in the industry.

To find out more about how we are a sustainable and low-impact business, visit https://parklanepress.co.uk/environmental/.

Christmas is coming

Its nice to see our Print Finishing Manager  – Bob Smith, is checking that the Father Christmas beard that he has just die cut works correctly – diligent as ever!

December 2019 – messages from happy customers

I saw a fully collated pack on my desk. I would like to say that the colour matching throughout is the best yet and the pack look so professional and dare I say better that last years. Thanks for the great attention to detail and please pass on my thanks to everyone involved in production – a job well done! Kevin.W

Many thanks for the file copies. it looks awesome. You have done a great job. Mike.S

Just received my brochure file copies and they look lovely, really smart… thank you so much for all your efforts on this one. Tracy.S.

I wanted to e-mail you to thank you both for doing such a good job with these. Can you pass on my thanks to everyone who has worked on them at Park Lane Press. I know it has been a massive undertaking with printing and collating so many different sets. Now lets hope they sell well and then we can talk about reprints!! Wendy.R

September 2019 – messages from happy customers

Thank you so much for the delivery today. We are delighted with the print quality and the speedy delivery. Really very much appreciated. Katie.D

Just to mention, we are very impressed with the Hokusai invites, they look great! Many thanks for your hard work, this is very much appreciated. Sophie.B

They have just arrived – Thank you so much their beautiful Katie.O

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for being so welcoming yesterday! I really enjoyed myself, and it was very kind how everyone took the time to explain and teach me how everything works. It is very interesting to know what is and isn’t possible as a designer too, so in future I don’t create problems for myself (or you!). Also thank you very much for all the treats you gave us, I have redecorated my desk space already! Jomilla.C

One very happy bunny named Lucy has just signed off the RCM artwork.  Thank you muchly, kind sir. Your efforts to allay Lucy’s dps image fears were met with smiles.  She thinks you are the bee’s knees, and thanks you for taking the time to ensure the college image works across that dps. Sarah.M

I just wanted to say thank you for Migraine News. We’ve just opened the boxes here in the office and they look fantastic as always so thank you Holly.L

We received these and are delighted with the quality. Many thanks for your help and excellent production standards. Matthew.W

 

July 2019 – messages from happy customers

Just to say we have the cards and they look great Lynsey.S

They arrived first thing Paul and I’m delighted with them. Thank you Lexy. E.

Apologies for not getting in touch sooner I’ve been away from the office since yesterday but I’d like to offer a belated HUGE THANKS from us all for turning around our print job for our last set of brochures – they looked fantastic and everyone was really happy with the result! Kate.S

Looks good. Thanks for the speedy turnaround. Phil.H

We have received the brochures and they look great. Top quality work, as always.Many thanks for all your help and support on behalf of all the team. Much appreciated. Special thanks to Lee for his great work on pre-press and also on the corrections. Tom.D

March 2019 – messages from happy customers

Thank you so much for your work on the Skincare brochure, it looks beautiful and I have a very happy client! Emma.G

Thank you for getting the folders to us. They’re great. Victoria.C.

Thank you so much for the newsletters – they look absolutely fantastic! Such a good job! Everyone here is so happy with the print and finish quality of them (and the service from you guys). Our Press and PR manager was particularly impressed and excited to learn about the waterless process – I think it will spark a few conversations 🙂 Eloise.L

Just to say thanks for the file copies (ah, the smell of printing ink!) – looking good. Thanks for all of your support through a challenging production process. Onward next to the supplement! Lydia.T

 

 

October 2018 – messages from happy customers

I am writing to you on behalf of Chippenham Christian Fellowship to thank your company and employees for the generous donations we received in terms of items and providing leaflets for our recent Jumble Sale. Thanks to the kind donations we received we were able to raise £950 and the leaflets proved to be instrumental in securing donated items as well as advertising the event!Thank you so much for all your help and please pass our thanks on to your team, it was very much appreciated. Miriam.D

Just to say that I have now received the printed coastal strategies (they arrived last Friday but I’ve only got into that office today). They look great – please pass on my thanks to your colleagues who were involved. Emily.G

Please pass on our thanks to all concerned Tim.J.

WOW! You guys are amazing. Simply AMAZING! thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this project. Brandi. F.

Needless to say they have been very well received there too so thank you very much for doing such a great job. Claire.L.

The brochure is fabulous and the colour as always is top notch. Thank you so much to you and the team for producing yet another superb publication. Leonora.M

Just to say a big personal thank you for pulling out the stops to get the brochure off on schedule even after we missed our deadline. It really was much appreciated. Thank your team from me. David .G