May 12th 2016 in Company, Services
Its refreshing to see a client use a material that is adventurous, in this case its a cover going off to be foil blocked, the text has a similar colour throughout the document which is printed so I can't wait to see the finished result There are plenty of mid-range papers that can add value to a job at a reasonable price, without going to the
READ MOREMay 6th 2016 in Technology, Services
The imagery used on this suite of A4 landscape brochures is stunning. Printed using the waterless process with a very heavy ink content (mainly black) throughout provides a real feel of quality. The specification includes soft touch laminated to the outer covers, gold foil and spot UV. The extra embellishments set off this promotional piece for
READ MOREMay 6th 2016 in Company, Services
In the next week or two paper prices will increase in the region of 6%, this is the first delivery of the paper we have forward ordered - its still not too late for you to order the stock in anticipation of the artwork if it isn't quite ready. Call us to discuss 01225 815
READ MOREMay 5th 2016 in Environment, Services
Today was my first venture back into the classroom at Hinchley Wood School to share my knowledge and experiences of an Environmental Management System with GCSE Business Studies students, using Park Lane Press as a case study. The exercise was a good opportunity to reflect on how far Park Lane Press have come from when we first introduced our
READ MOREApril 26th 2016 in Technology
Accurately mixing an ink to a specific pantone colour is certainly an art. In this case we are mixing pantone 375 a green. As you can see blue and yellow weighed to the correct proportions should hit the colour correctly, but at Park Lane we also add other colours or additives to make it print better, or improve the match to the pantone
READ MOREApril 21st 2016 in Technology
How to get the best out of your 6 colour press. Our 6 colour press has been printing 4 colour process plus "double hit" with a special pantone blue, to hit a specific colour for the client, who was press passing. We do like press passing, as being able to accommodate our clients like this makes all the difference. The depth of colour
READ MOREMarch 14th 2016 in Company, Environment
On the 10th March I attended a fabulous event at Christies, It’s Our World Auction. Park Lane Press were proud to be the print sponsors of the invites and catalogue, the design was donated by The Partners, and paper by Arjo Wiggins Graphic Papers. The Auction featured artworks by over 40 leading artists, inspired by the landscape,
READ MOREDecember 13th 2015 in Technology, Services
Park Lane were one of the first printers in the UK to offer waterless printing. Motivated by finding new and better ways of doing things, we gleaned the knowledge we needed to introduce the waterless process from contacts all over the world for the equipment to build our initial press. This passion for innovation and knowledge continues to drive
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