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Printed booklets are extremely effective marketing tools that are used by all sorts of businesses from one-person operations to large companies. Printed booklets come in a huge range of sizes and at Northside Graphics we also offer our customers a choice of three different binding options, each with its own advantages depending on the size and purpose of your printed booklet. If you’re ready to design or print your own booklet our guide will help you decide what type best suits your needs.

Saddle stitched booklets

Saddle stitching is a very popular binding method for booklets, magazines, brochures and company brochures. The pages are printed as spreads and each spread makes up four printed pages. The spreads are stapled together along the centre then folded so that the staples are along the spine of the booklet. Saddle-stitched books are cost effective and very straightforward to print, making them an excellent choice for any booklets of between eight and 48 pages. They come in multiple sizes from 120mm x 120mm up to A4 size.

PUR perfect bound books

Perfect bound books can be 40 to 700 pages thick and are available in a range of sizes from 120mm x 120mm to A4. The pages are stacked and squared off before being glued together along the spine, then the cover is wrapped around the pages and glued on. We use PUR adhesive that is extremely strong and flexible so your book won’t come apart or the pages become loose. We also print on the spine so as well as looking neat and professional your perfect bound book are great for shelf displays or for stacking. Customers use perfect binding for brochures, magazines and thicker reports.

Wiro bound documents

With wiro bound books the stacked pages are hole-punched along the edge and held together with thick metal wire that’s fed through the holes. Because wiro bound documents can fold fully back around and lie completely flat when open they are perfect for reference books, presentation documents, manuals and reports. They come in five sizes from 1/3 A4 to A3 size and many customers choose clear acetate covers for extra durability. Wiro bound documents can be between four and 180 leaves (360 printed pages) long.

Paper and finish

Paper choice is important and we offer an extensive range of premium uncoated, silk and gloss papers in a variety of weights. There are recycled options and if you want your booklet to look extra special you can choose from our stunning luxury paper range. Many customers choose matt or gloss lamination for covers to give extra strength and durability.

Call us for advice or a quote

As Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printer Northside Graphics has been printing booklets for 30 years. See the full range of products on our website and for a quote or advice on producing your professional, printed booklet simply call us on 029 9022 2111 today.

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Take advantage of our book printing offer this summer – order 250+ Saddle-Stitched books or 100+ PUR Perfect Bound books and receive 20% OFF! Get more details here.

The Different Between Digital and Litho Printing

We’re often asked about the difference between litho printing and digital printing. They’re by far the two most common forms of print used in marketing and each uses completely different methods to produce your finished, printed job. Litho printing has been around for much longer, dating back to 1796 in some forms. Digital printing became popular towards the end of the 20th century and in recent years huge leaps in technology have seen digital print widely used for everything from flyers, stickers and leaflets to brochures or books. So what’s the difference and why choose one over the other?

Print quality

Traditionally, litho printing was said to be better for printing large blocks of solid colour. However, with the advancements in modern digital printing technology it’s often hard to tell the difference between jobs printed digitally and those printed using litho.

Litho and digital printing each use different finishing techniques. In litho printing the ink soaks into the paper whereas digital presses print on the surface of the paper. This means the same colour might appear slightly different when printed litho as the ink takes on some of the appearance of the paper used.

Turnaround time

Turnaround is generally faster with digital printing because there’s no set up or drying time. When printing very large quantities on a litho press the process runs more quickly than with digital. However, there will still be time required for drying and the entire litho process from set up to completion can take several days compared to digital print which can take as little as one working day.

Cost

Litho print uses plates that are used to apply cyan, magenta, yellow and black to a rubber roller which in turn applies the ink to the paper. This means there is time and cost involved in the setting up of your job before print.

Digital print works like an exceptionally high quality laser printer or photocopier in that there is no set up required. The job is simply loaded and the cost only begins when the operator presses “print”. The customer is charged based on the amount of copies and ink used.

When you go digital – choose Northside Graphics

Launched 30 years ago, Northside Graphics is Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printing company. We use only market leading HP Indigo presses that produce exceptional colour and image reproduction every time. We’re based right here in Belfast and our team are dedicated to delivering professional quality print when and where you need it. Visit our website to see the range of products we supply or contact us for a quote on 028 9022 2111 today.

At Northside we are very proud to supply much of the marketing and print used in the launch of the Titanic Hotel Belfast

How did we do? – Titanic Hotel Belfast
Situated in the original Harland & Wolff Headquarters building, Titanic Hotel Belfast was launched in 2017. The listed building has been carefully restored to preserve features such as the three-storey high ceilings – the oldest surviving example in the world of this style of architecture. The drawing offices where Titanic, Britannic and Olympic luxury liners were born are now part of the hotel whose name and décor is inspired by it’s most famous ship. With Belfast cementing its place as one of Europe’s leading tourist destinations, Titanic Hotel Belfast’s opening last year was no small event.

At Northside we are very proud to supply much of the marketing and print used in the launch and the day-to-day operation of this fantastic hotel and visitor attraction.

Northside Graphics and Titanic Hotel Belfast
We asked Yvonne McIlree, Sales & Marketing Director of Titanic Hotel Belfast, why she chose Northside Graphics. Yvonne told us, “We have worked with Northside Graphics since the day that we opened the hotel. They design and print all of our materials and their quality is fantastic, backed up with great prices and quick turnarounds – something that is essential in our industry.”

What We Supplied

Northside Graphics began working with the Titanic at the beginning of last summer. The launch of such a prestigious hotel was a massive project and we had to ensure that all the printed materials were ready for the Grand Opening on 10th September. Since then we’re delighted to be their chosen print partner, supplying all the print needed in the running of the hotel, including:

Menus and drinks lists
Branded stationery – letterheads, compliment slips
Roller banners
Business cards, comment cards, registration cards
Guest Directories
Door hangers
Corporate brochures
Vouchers

Write a Google+ review and win with Northside Graphics

Write a review of us on Google+ you’ll be in with a chance to win a £50 voucher you can use against any of our products. And when you work with Northside Graphics you can be sure that you’ll receive exceptional print quality and service at excellent prices. We understand the importance of your deadlines and that’s why we offer a range of delivery options so that you get your print when and where you need it.

You’ll find our full, extensive product range on our website. Simply call us on 028 9022 2111 to get a quote for your print and start working with Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printer today.

So, what is digital print and why is it so popular in 2018?

There are many types of print available today. The lithographic press was invented in the 18th century and has continued to develop right up until the present day. However, towards the end of the 20th century we saw great developments in the field of digital print and in recent years advancements in technology have led to digital presses producing work of an exceptionally high standard that’s impossible to tell from litho print. That’s made digital printing extremely popular for everything from invites to large marketing campaigns.
So, what is digital print and why is it so popular in 2018?

Digital printing cuts out the ‘middle man’
With digital print, the digital image or artwork file is sent straight to the printer without the need for a printing plate. Offset printing uses plates and the cost of materials and time taken to set up your job is added to the price you pay. Digital printing cuts out this stage altogether, so you save money.

Digital print means fast print
Digital print jobs are turned around much more quickly than with traditional print. That means you can get your job when you need it – even the next day!

Great value for money
Not only does the digital printing process save you money, it allows you to print very small runs. That means you don’t waste money on print you can’t use. If your information or message is likely to change in the near future you can print a small amount, then amend or update your job for the next run.

Personalise your print
Digital printing allows you to really customise your print. You can add names to your marketing to make it more personal to the recipient, add numbers for tracking or print different variations of a job all on the same print run.

Great for the environment
We’re all trying to reduce unnecessary waste and digital printing keeps it to an absolute minimum. With no minimum print run you won’t waste print. The plate making process used in offset printing also creates waste and the offset process itself uses chemicals that are far from environmentally friendly. Digital printing is clean and efficient – better for the planet and much better for you margins.

Founded 30 years ago, Northside Graphics are Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printers. Our extensive product range is expertly printed using our four HP Indigo digital presses that produce exceptional, litho quality print every time. Our state of the art SmartStream production system means we avoid delays by recognising potential bottlenecks before they occur and its efficiency ensures your job will be delivered to your deadlines. To get a quote or find out more about how digital print from Northside Graphics can help you, call us on 028 9022 2111 or visit www.NorthsideGraphics.com today.

Think of wedding stationery and you’ll immediately think of invites. However, your stationery doesn’t stop – or start – there.

Anyone who’s been married or has organised a wedding will know there’s a seemingly endless to do list. Planning begins many months before the big day and organizing wedding stationery is an early part of that planning.
Think of wedding stationery and you’ll immediately think of invites. However, your stationery doesn’t stop – or start – there.
Our wedding stationery checklist will help you plan what you need to do and when you need to do it.
Before the wedding:
Save the date cards
Particularly handy for weddings abroad or if you’re inviting guests who need to travel, save the date cards go out before the official invitations. They typically just give the names of the bride and groom, date of the wedding, location and notify guests that an invitation will follow.

Hen/stag party invites
Many couples send postcard-sized invites for their hen or stag party, especially if the party is to be abroad or themed.

Wedding invites
The wedding invite itself is the most important piece of wedding stationery you’ll have printed. You can get really creative with luxury papers and a design or feel that will set the tone for your big day.

RSVP cards
Sent with the wedding invites, RSVP cards allow your invited guests to confirm their attendance or let you know if they can’t make it.

Evening invites
Often the evening function will include many people not invited to the wedding itself so a separate invite is required.

Directions cards
These might include a map showing easy directions to the location along with contact details for hotels and other accommodation for guests who want to stay overnight after the wedding.

On the big day:
Order of service
These are handed out to guests as they enter the location of the wedding ceremony and help guests follow the proceedings. They might also include the words to hymns or songs.
“Huge thank you for the order of service booklets. I really love them! They have such a beautiful finish.

Thank you so much to you both and everyone at Northside Graphics for all your help with both these booklets and the invitations a few months ago. You made this part of the process much easier!” – Esther
Table plans
Table plans might be handed to guests or printed on large boards on the way into the reception.

Place cards
Folded place cards allow people to find their seats quickly and easily when they enter the reception.

Menus
Wedding menus will be placed on tables at the reception and some couples also include the menu along with the invite. Menus will also detail options for those with specific dietary requirements.
After your wedding:
Thank you cards
Sent after the wedding to thank guests for attending and for their gifts, thank you cards are also given or sent to bridesmaids, flower girls and others who played a part in the big day.
Announcement cards
Some couples who have a small or secret wedding will send cards to friends and family after the event.

Wondering about paper? Order your free luxury wedding paper stock book
If you’re looking for extra special paper for your special day, order a complimentary luxury paper stock book. In it you’ll find samples from across our s luxury paper range. We offer the widest choice of luxury papers you’ll find in Northern Ireland today. Choose from metallic, pearlescent finishes or a range of beautiful textures including linen, laid and felt mark. Just contact us to receive your luxury wedding paper stock book.

Northside Graphics are Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printers. For 30 years we’ve supplied wedding stationery and other bespoke, quality printed products to customers. We’re based right here in Belfast and we’re always on hand with help and advice. To find out more about how we can help with your big day, get a quote, order your wedding stationery, or request your luxury wedding paper stock book, simply call us on 028 9022 2111 or visit www.NorthsideGraphics.com today.

March Special Offers

Flyers are tried and tested and for years have helped businesses to spread their messages to potential customers. Whether they are for a door drop or to post out to your customers, a shopping centre promotion or to sit on your counter, our flyers are the ideal way to promote your products and services in the most cost effective way.

A5 Single Sided
250 – £29
500 – £37
1000 – £52
A5 Double Sided
250 – £36
500 – £50
1000 – £78

Call us on 028 9022 2111 to place your order.

March Special Offers

Our winning streak continues into 2018 with HP Users Award

At Northside Graphics we’re extremely proud of the print quality produced by our four HP Indigo presses and we’re extremely pleased to announce that for the third year running we’ve been crowned the fastest growing HP Indigo user in UK and Ireland. HP has 273 customers in the digital printing market throughout UK and Ireland with 671 presses on contract. As Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printer, Northside Graphics are delighted to have achieved double digit growth for our region year on year.

Why we only use HP Indigo Digital Presses
Put simply, HP Indigo digital presses produce the best quality digital print in the marketplace. The HP Indigo uses exceptionally high quality inks that are electrically charged and applied using a thermal blanket. This unique process produces rich, accurate colours and image reproduction that is unmatched in the industry. That’s why we have four HP Indigo presses in our SmartStream production system. The print quality we supply combined with the efficiency of our production system (and of course our highly trained print team) allows us to provide our customers with the best printing service we believe you’ll find locally.

The best for us – the best for you
We never compromise on the quality of our print and that’s why we only use industry leading HP Indigo digital presses, or for your large format work, Roland high definition large format presses. Our dedication to supplying only perfect print is one reason why our business continues to grow and that growth is demonstrated by our winning the Fastest Growing HP Indigo User award for the third year running. Another – and the most important – reason for our continued growth is the support of you – our loyal customers. That support drives us to keep ahead of print technology and advancements so that we can continue to provide the best service available.

Supplying professional, high quality digital print for 30 years, Northside Graphics are extremely proud to supply our Northern Ireland customers with a professional, high quality, value for money printing service that’s recognised by the print industry right across the UK and Ireland.
This latest award follows last year’s clean sweep of four industry awards from four shortlistings. That’s great news for our customers and we’re determined to continue to exceed your expectations with every job we print.
To see our full range of digital and large format products and find out how we can help you with professional print, visit www.NorthsideGraphics.com or to get an instant quote just call us today on 028 9022 2111.

It’s a win-win when you work with Northside Graphics
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Choose Northside Graphics as your partners in print and you’ll not only receive exceptional print produced by our market-leading HP Indigo digital presses and high definition Roland large format printers, but you’ll enjoy all the benefits of working with of Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printer. And if you post a review on Google+ you could win a £50 voucher that can be used against any of our products.

See our full product range on our website or to get a quote, contact us on 028 9022 2111.

We’re delighted that Face Communications have chosen Northside Graphics as their partners in print.

Face CommunicationsFace Communications and Northside Graphics have worked together for seven years during which we’ve supplied marketing materials and large format print for a great many campaigns.

Face Communications is a Portadown based company who produce high-quality design, branding, advertising, marketing and PR campaigns as well as event management for a range of clients throughout the Northern Ireland and the UK.

We’re delighted that Face Communications have chosen Northside Graphics as their partners in print. We share the same values and dedication to delivering the highest quality work and service.

Face Communications and Northside Graphics
Face Communications design and produce a huge range of printed marketing for their clients and since 2011 Northside Graphics have supplied digital and large format print including:

• Brochures and reports
• Leaflets
• Stickers
• Strut cards
• Gift vouchers
• Report covers
• Business cards
• Outdoor signage on foamex and corex
• Roll up stands

Why Northside Graphics?
Neil Cornett, the founder of Face Communications believes that Northside Graphics are the obvious printing partners for a company who work closely with their clients to deliver the best quality design work to consistently deliver on commercial objectives. “Not only do Northside Graphics produce print of the exceptional quality our customers expect” says Neil, “but they understand our particular requirements as an agency and their level of customer service is second to none.”

At Northside Graphics we also believe in working closely with our customers to deliver the very best quality in print. Our customer service team is based right here in Belfast so you know you’ll get a personal service from a print professional who knows your job and understands your needs. In the 30 years since we launched, we’ve grown our product range to cover everything that even a leading agency like Face Communications might require for a major campaign.

Whether you’re one person looking for party invites or a large company launching a major marketing campaign, we’ll be proud to work with you.

It’s a win-win when you work with Northside Graphics
Review Northside Graphics

Choose Northside Graphics as your partners in print and you’ll not only receive exceptional print produced by our market-leading HP Indigo digital presses and high definition Roland large format printers, but you’ll enjoy all the benefits of working with of Northern Ireland’s oldest and largest digital printer. And if you post a review on Google+ you could win a £50 voucher that can be used against any of our products.

See our full product range on our website or to get a quote, contact us on 028 9022 2111.

This year marks our 30th anniversary and what a 30 years it’s been! Established in 1988 we quickly recognised the importance and potential of digital print which was then still in its infancy. Fast-forward to 2018 and we’re proud to be Northern Ireland’s largest and oldest digital printing company.

30 years of high quality print
Our aim was always to supply Northern Ireland customers with the best digital print available. Every job you order from Northside Graphics is printed using either one of our four market leading HP Indigo presses or our Roland high definition large format presses. All our presses produce exceptional colour and image reproduction at superb value for money, while our size and experience in the print industry allows us to offer you excellent value for money without ever compromising on quality.

30 years of exceptional service
30 years on we’re still proud to be based right here in Northern Ireland. We offer a wide range of delivery options and we understand the importance of your deadlines so we ensure the quickest turnaround times possible. When you call Northside Graphics you’ll be speaking to an experienced member of our Belfast-based customer service team. We believe in supplying a professional and personal service – something you simply don’t get with other online printers.

30 years of the latest technology
We’ve always believed that to supply the best quality and service we need to have the best equipment on the market and that’s why we make sure we use cutting edge print and production technology like our SmartStream production system. All our presses work as part of the SmartStream system which flags up any potential production issues so that we can avoid bottlenecks and hold ups before they happen.

30 years of industry recognition
It’s always nice to be recognised by the industry both in the UK and in Ireland; it shows us we’re doing something right for our customers. Last year we won another four awards in recognition not just for the quality of our print, but for our staff, our use of technology and the overall service that we offer. That’s great news for us and gives great peace of mind to you – our customers.

Work with the biggest, oldest and best in Northern Ireland – work with Northside Graphics
Throughout our 30 years we’ve never believed in standing still. Our product range has grown with our business and we supply Northern Ireland customers with everything from business cards, brochures and display stands to outdoor advertising like 48 or 96 sheet posters. We’re extremely proud to be celebrating 30 years in business and we’d like to thank you for making our vision – to supply a world class, value for money digital printing service to customers throughout Northern Ireland – a reality.

For a quote or to find out more about our services, contact us on 028 9022 2111 today.

February Special Offer

We love our standard business cards but we also love to offer something a little bit different and that’s why we’ve introduced our Luxury business card range.

Available in double, triple and quadruple thick, our Luxury cards will ensure that ‘Wow’ factor every time you hand one to someone.

Double Thick
100 – £29
250 – £59
Triple Thick
100 – £39
250 – £69

Call us on 028 9022 2111 to place your order.