May 20th 2024 in Social, Company, Environment, Uncategorised
We are pleased to announce that we have achieved B Corp certification! This prestigious accreditation reinforces the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Park Lane Press has had an environmental management system since 2002, and over the years attained ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
READ MOREMay 14th 2024 in Case Studies, Social, Environment
Within our factory, we hold onto a valuable principle: waste not, want not. It's a mantra instilled in us from an early age, and it rings true today more than ever. Each scrap of material represents potential, and seeing it discarded hurts a little. Today we folded 12-page sections on our MBO folder for a beautiful PUR book, we encountered a
READ MOREMay 2nd 2024 in Social, Technology, Company, Uncategorised
Within the busy print room, amongst the noise of the machines there will always be a team of people hand working. Some possess an innate gift, working through tasks with ease, and seem to have been born with a natural knack for intricate work. Then there are those like me - an office worker, pitching in to meet deadlines with a sense of
READ MOREApril 23rd 2024 in Case Studies, Technology, Company
In the competitive world design, standing out is crucial. One way our customers make their book cover truly exceptional is by incorporating foiling and embossing techniques. These finishing touches not only add a touch of luxury but also create a memorable tactile experience for readers. Foiling instantly adds a touch of sophistication
READ MOREApril 11th 2024 in Social, Technology, Uncategorised
Maybe its that I'm getting a little more sensitive as I get older but there is a beauty in print! I know some of our machines are hefty, noisy and sometimes a little scary, but there are many that are refined, graceful and truly impressive. Such as the single knife trimmer, trimming the edge of the books in perfect sequence or the plate
READ MOREApril 3rd 2024 in Testimonials, Company, Services
Thrilled to share the success story of our recent project with @Wyke Farms, where we showcased their exquisite Ivy’s Reserve Somerset Red cheese and Ivy’s special recipe farmhouse butter to major retailers. We meticulously crafted a range of print items and custom-designed boxes to highlight these delectable products, capturing the
READ MOREMarch 26th 2024 in Case Studies, Technology, Company, Uncategorised
Here is our latest poster image and what a beauty it is! The photographer, Julian Calverley @juliancalverley.com has collaborated with us and agreed to allow us use this fantastic image to help promote Park Lane Press. Printed using the waterless process with a screen ruling of 300 lines per inch provides production values that are off the
READ MOREMarch 14th 2024 in Case Studies, Technology, Company, Uncategorised
How things have changed… In 1991 Park Lane Press operated as a trade printer catering primarily to the local book manufacturers and to other printers who struggled to achieve the quality their clients required. We out-sourced the film and plate making and all of our finishing; it was how many printers operated in those days. We used three
READ MOREFebruary 29th 2024 in Testimonials
HUGE thanks to you and the PLP team! DH Client thrilled with book. 86 yrs and it rounds off career and explains his work. Also, I got to see the delivery man (and so much more) Tim Bacon. Everybody happy. Bridget L The brochures arrived and look wonderful. Thanks a lot for your work. Nick W I'm currently up in very sunny Scotland for the
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