When we were asked by Chester agency, Lemondrop Creative, to produce a book to be used by teachers in the great outdoors, we had the solution. Printed onto a durable synthetic paper by our HP Indigo digital press, this book will withstand the test of the elements (not to mention the odd accidental spill)!
Printing waterproof leaflets and booklets
Johnsons have had a number of projects where indoor and outdoor durability were key factors to the products success. These projects have seen us create posters, leaflets and waterproof maps. All of which needed to last the test of time and the British weather.
The synthetic paper prints beautifully and is suitable for printing using the industry recognised HP Indigo digital press. This means we are able to print both long and short runs, very cost effectively. Furthermore, this substrate offers additional cost efficiency as it doesn’t require any lamination.
The ability to print directly to the substrate also offers a superior look and finish to the booklet.
Printing other weather Resistant Products
Johnsons can provide a whole range of printed products for outdoor durability. These range from posters and leaflets to pavement signs and roller banners. Give the team a call 01270 625 207 to discuss further, or use the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Community Forests
“Trees for Learning” is a book provided by the Department for Environment to aid teachers in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. England’s Community Forests are situated within and close to our largest cities and towns and work to improve their communities with trees. The book helps teachers educate children about trees in a fun way whilst positively tackling subjects such as climate change and the importance of our community forests for future generations.
To enquire further, visit www.communityforest.org.uk
Related Information
Digital Print: Why the HP Indigo is first choice for Creatives
Johnsons are now into their second HP Indigo press having initially entered the digital print arena in 2009. Being renowned for high standards within commercial print, it was essential the digital print option matched quality, immediately ruling out the powdered toner machines.
But ultimately it was our customers who had the biggest say in which press we chose. We're now using the 4th generation of Indigo 7000 series and such is the quality, our customers rarely stipulate whether we should be printing digital or litho. That choice usually being made by economics.
The Indigo has quite a few tricks up its sleeve that toner based machines cannot achieve. But essentially its the fact that the Indigo represents the best comparison to litho printing quality that makes it the first choice for design agencies.
Those qualities include the reproduction of accurate and consistent colours. The integrated spectrophotometer offers automatic ICC profiling giving a tailored colour profile for each paper stock it prints on. And the paper stocks available are wide and varied, with most paper mills offering HP Indigo specified choices.
So why do Creatives insist on HP Indigo?
The Indigo has quite a few tricks up its sleeve that toner based machines cannot achieve. But essentially its the fact that the Indigo represents the best comparison to litho printing quality that makes it the first choice for design agencies.
Those qualities include the reproduction of accurate and consistent colours. The integrated spectrophotometer offers automatic ICC profiling giving a tailored colour profile for each paper stock it prints on. And the paper stocks available are wide and varied, with most paper mills offering HP Indigo specified choices.
Consistent Colour Reproduction
The consistency also comes from the inline Spectrophotometer and the liquid ink technology used by the Indigo. Being able to produce consistent colour matches, no matter when, where or what its printed on, is a major factor. The ability to reproduce the same accurate colour time after time, was an obvious advantage to our customers, and the Indigo delivers this for our customers. The press also offers a host of "special" effects, ink colours and tactile print. Put this together with the usual digital printing advantages of short-run and variable data, you can understand why our customers chose this press. Advantages of the Indigo Press include:- Inline, controlled colour management
- Perfect registration
- Higher colour consistency over time
- ICC profiling - Media specific
- White Ink Printing
- Invisible red ink (visible under UV light)
- Fluorescent Inks
- Textured/tactile print
- Spot Matte/Gloss varnish effect
Timber Signage – Oak and Hardwood signs
When you're looking for timber signage, wooden signs that offer a high quality finish, Johnsons would like to discuss your requirements. We can produce anything from small wooden signs to huge timber monoliths, built to last and giving a superior alternative to aluminium signs.
There are a number of ways we can add text, logo's and graphics to your timber signage. In this case, fine white acrylic cut text was added directly onto the timber. We can also add aluminium tray signs to give depth and a clear area for additional graphics.
Care is taken to produce long lasting wooden signs that fit your brief and be totally practical. Finishing the signage is as important as the design, and we'll make sure your signage is built to the highest standards.
We try to make things as easy as possible.
If you already have a good idea of what is required, we can often quote from a sketch. But sometimes a brief chat can help iron out any questions or difficulties.
In the first instance call our signage manager Jamie Brelsford on 07903 576400 or use the form below. We'll make sure we help you get exactly what you require.
Creating Bespoke Timber Signage
We can create your wooden signs to your brief, giving a fully bespoke service. This might include cutting the wood to shape, or producing tongue and groove panels to produce larger wooden facia's. Johnsons can offer visuals to show you how your signage will look, or we work to your own ideas and visuals. We can look at the practical use of your signage, including the colour and choice of wood as well as the position and fixing. Our aim is to produce stunning timber signs that will stand the test of time with care before and after installation.Oak Signs with Cut Acrylic Text
There are a number of ways we can add text, logo's and graphics to your timber signage. In this case, fine white acrylic cut text was added directly onto the timber. We can also add aluminium tray signs to give depth and a clear area for additional graphics.
Care is taken to produce long lasting wooden signs that fit your brief and be totally practical. Finishing the signage is as important as the design, and we'll make sure your signage is built to the highest standards.
How to order timber signage
We try to make things as easy as possible.
If you already have a good idea of what is required, we can often quote from a sketch. But sometimes a brief chat can help iron out any questions or difficulties.
In the first instance call our signage manager Jamie Brelsford on 07903 576400 or use the form below. We'll make sure we help you get exactly what you require.
School Signs and School Branding
Johnsons offer a full range of school sign solutions, both externally and internally. We have extensive experience in providing creative, durable and practical signage solutions for schools and colleges.
As well as producing signage, we also print and install bespoke wallpapers and hardwearing wall vinyls. Our work with schools has also seen us produce high quality student images, reception and classroom graphics. We enjoy transforming blank walls and creating exciting places!
Whether you're looking for creative design or updates to your existing signage, we can simplify the process. We can discuss your ideas and requirements and blend them with our experience to give you signage which will be safe and practical.
Creative and Durable School Signs & Branding
As well as producing signage, we also print and install bespoke wallpapers and hardwearing wall vinyls. Our work with schools has also seen us produce high quality student images, reception and classroom graphics. We enjoy transforming blank walls and creating exciting places!
Whether you're looking for creative design or updates to your existing signage, we can simplify the process. We can discuss your ideas and requirements and blend them with our experience to give you signage which will be safe and practical.
School Sign Installation
We start with a site survey to assess your requirements. Here, we give you the benefit of our experience as well as producing the necessary health and safety documentation including risk assessment and method statements. Where required, we will install out of school hours, and produce a schedule for fitting to make things as easy as possible for you, the staff and students.Branding Schools Effectively
We are able to offer help and advice regarding any kind of display graphics and wall art. We can advise on which sign systems can be used and which substrates are suitable. However, the essential look and feel of any school branding will come from you, and we will effectively represent your brand in signs and graphics. It doesn't matter if the project is big or small, our Sign & Display staff will manage your project from start to finish and will be on hand throughout each process including installation and finishing.
Litho Printing
Quality is our main focus here at Johnsons and we want your litho printing to be the highest quality possible.
To achieve the quality we only use the best presses available. Our Heidelberg XL75 printing press produces the majority of our commercial work, running at speeds of approximately 15,000 sheets per hour. Consequently we are set up to deliver the highest quality print, and to meet your deadlines.
Litho Printing Colour Management
The in-line colour management system that sits alongside the press ensures colour consistency. It also gives rich tones and sharp images giving the best possible CMYK print reproduction. The Heidelberg presses produce a high quality print product, which give a superior finish and quality from medium to long run printing. As a result we produce a more consistent colour reproduction and are capable of printing spot colours include metallics. Furthermore, running our printing presses is a highly experienced and skilled workforce dedicated to producing high quality litho printed product. Our Litho printing and finishing takes place at our head office premises in Cheshire, alongside our digital printing. We like to think we can give you the best service anywhere. So give the team a call to discuss your litho printing in more detail, we'd be delighted to help. Or you can leave a message in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Brochure Printing
Printed Brochures
Our litho and digital presses enable us to print brochures in large and small quantities very cost effectively. With our Heidelberg and HP Indigo presses offering the highest quality printing and an array of finishing options, you can see why our customers continue to return to us.Printing Brochures To Your Own Specifications
We print each brochure to your own specifications, giving you a choice from our premium paper ranges. And you can discuss your brochure with one of the team over the phone, by email, or face to face. We can also send you samples so you can choose from a range of different paper stocks. Your brochure will be bespoke to you and we're here to help you achieve the very best quality whether a small or large quantity is required. What we can offer:- A4, A5, DL or custom size Brochures
- Premium papers of your choice
- Mixed paper stocks
- Block foiling
- Embossing and de-bossing
- White Ink printing
- Experienced pre-press support
- Sampling
- Design
- Experienced brochure printing team
- Discuss your brochure face to face
We're here to help with your brochure
Our experienced team are here to help. We can offer advice on design and file conversion and we will give you full pre-press support to ensure your brochure is printed to beautifully. Give us a call on 01270 625207 or use the form below to leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Calendar Printing
Because we've been printing calendars for quite some time, we have a very quick and efficient pre-press and design process. This means we can design the layout of your calendar free of charge for orders of over 100. You can tell us what is required, and leave the rest to us. This ensures your layout and design is exactly how you want it, with logo's, back page index and attention to every detail.
Our studio will ensure that your calendar images will be of the highest possible quality, and we'll proof your calendar before we go to print, just to make sure you're completely happy.
Professionally Printed Calendars
Our calendar printing service is used by companies and organisations, photographers and designers who require a professionally printed and presented calendar. That's because we supply a first class service from comprehensive pre-press support through to production and individual wrapping of each calendar.Supply Your Images and we'll do the rest
Because we've been printing calendars for quite some time, we have a very quick and efficient pre-press and design process. This means we can design the layout of your calendar free of charge for orders of over 100. You can tell us what is required, and leave the rest to us. This ensures your layout and design is exactly how you want it, with logo's, back page index and attention to every detail.
Our studio will ensure that your calendar images will be of the highest possible quality, and we'll proof your calendar before we go to print, just to make sure you're completely happy.
Sample Prices for A4 & A3 Calendars
Print: A3 Size Calendar- 350gsm front and back covers, gloss laminated
- 12 internal pages (12 leaves) on 170gsm silk art with wire-o binding, hanger and thumb cuts
- All presented in a clear cellophane foil.
- £8 each plus £40 set up and design
- Free design and proof for orders over 100 calendars
- 350gsm front and back covers, gloss laminated
- 12 internal pages (12 leaves) on 170gsm silk art with wire-o binding, hanger and thumb cuts
- All presented in a clear cellophane foil.
- £5 each plus £40 set up and design.
- Free design and proof for orders over 100 calendars
Every Kind of Calendar available
Although A3 and A4 wall calendars are by far the most popular, we supply all kinds of calendars, including bespoke shapes and sizes.- A4 & A3 Wall Calendars (landscape or portrait)
- Desk Calendars
- Slim wall calendars
- CD Calendars
- Desk Pads
- Holiday Wall Charts