MRP Crowned Packaging & Printing Specialists of the Year – Central England Prestige Awards 2024/25
We are delighted to share some exciting news – Midland Regional Printers Ltd has once again been recognised for excellence in our industry, taking home the title of “Packaging & Printing Specialists of the Year” at the Central England Prestige Awards 2024/25!
This marks the second consecutive year that MRP has received this prestigious honour, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The awards celebrate small and medium-sized businesses that consistently offer outstanding products and services, and we are proud to be recognised for the care, innovation and quality we deliver every day.
Winning this award is a true testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our incredible team. From design to production, customer service to logistics, every department plays a key role in delivering the high standards our clients have come to expect.
We are also excited to be featured in the upcoming issue of the Central England Awards Magazine, where we will be sharing insights into our journey, our ethos, and how we continue to push boundaries in the packaging and printing world.
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers, valued partners, and of course, the entire MRP team – without you, this would not have been possible.
Finally, congratulations to all the other winners and nominees – it is an honour to be recognised alongside so many outstanding businesses across the region.
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Enhancing Quality & Efficiency: MRP Invests in a State-of-the-Art Heidelberg XL 106 Press
At MRP, we are committed to delivering the highest quality printed packaging solutions, combining cutting-edge technology with our expertise to elevate your brand’s presence. We are proud to announce the latest addition to our production line – a B1 Heidelberg XL 106 press. This advanced five-colour press replaces our 13-year-old Heidelberg XL 105, significantly enhancing our capabilities and ensuring even greater efficiency and precision in our printing processes.
Why the Heidelberg XL 106?
The Heidelberg XL 106 is renowned for its superior precision, reliability, and productivity. By upgrading to this advanced press, we are unlocking numerous benefits that will directly enhance the quality and impact of our clients’ packaging:
Exceptional Print Quality – The XL 106 delivers stunningly sharp images, vibrant colours, and unparalleled consistency, ensuring that every piece of packaging reflects the premium quality of your brand.
Faster Setup Times – With significantly reduced setup times, we can streamline production, reducing lead times and enhancing overall efficiency.
Increased Productivity – The advanced automation and high-speed operation of the XL 106 allow us to handle larger volumes with ease, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Enhanced Colour Accuracy – Our new press ensures impeccable colour matching, crucial for maintaining brand consistency across all printed materials.
Sustainable & Efficient – The press incorporates energy-efficient technology, reducing waste and improving sustainability, aligning with our commitment to environmentally responsible printing.
Elevating Your Brand’s Shelf Appeal
First impressions matter. High-quality packaging plays a vital role in capturing consumer attention, differentiating products on crowded retail shelves, and reinforcing brand identity. With the Heidelberg XL 106, we can deliver eye-catching, premium packaging that enhances your product’s appeal and drives customer engagement.
Our investment in this industry-leading technology demonstrates our dedication to providing superior printed packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Whether you require intricate detailing, vibrant designs, or high-volume production, our enhanced capabilities ensure that your packaging stands out for all the right reasons.
For more information on how MRP’s cutting-edge print technology can enhance your packaging, get in touch with our team today!
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We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Printing Charity! This collaboration is very important for MRP, as we recognise the vital role that achieving a healthy work-life balance plays in our colleagues’ lives.
At MRP, we know that a supportive environment is key to fostering personal and professional growth, which is why we are so proud to partner with an organisation that shares our values.
The Printing Charity is a remarkable organisation with a longstanding reputation for providing free, confidential, and independent support to those in need. Through their services, they offer both practical and emotional assistance to individuals, helping them navigate the challenges that life can sometimes present. From guidance on managing financial difficulties to offering a listening ear during tough times, their support can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our colleagues and their families.
At MRP, the mental health and well-being of our colleagues are top priorities. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to speak up, seek help, and know they are valued.
Our partnership with The Printing Charity strengthens our mission to ensure every voice is heard, every concern addressed, and every individual supported.
Together, with The Printing Charity, we look forward to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This partnership reinforces our dedication to putting well-being at the heart of what we do, and we encourage everyone at MRP to take full advantage of the invaluable resources available.
Watch this video to learn more about The Printing Charity and how they can support you:
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As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing our capabilities, we are thrilled to announce the installation of our new Lamina Fasline Edge 1116 FLE Mounter/Laminator, which replaces our previous Fengchi High-Speed Laminator.
This advanced machine offers increased versatility, productivity with up to 8,000 sheets per hour, sheet-to-sheet mounting of paper to board and board to board, whether solid or corrugated and with full servo control, it ensures edge-to-edge registration accuracy of less than 1mm and automatic feeding. It can seamlessly mount two sheets of board of varying thicknesses or paper to board. It is also capable of mounting various substrates to both open and closed-faced corrugated board.
Equipped with an in-line ‘Flip Flop Stacker’ system, it automatically flips sheets to prevent curling without compromising speed—a task that was previously done manually, impacting output.
Stephen Bates Managing Director said “We believe this new addition will offer better options to our clients, reduce turnaround times, and open doors to new markets. With the growing demand for subscription boxes, our clients are increasingly seeking environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic packaging.”
All CAD design, printing, mounting, die-cutting, and gluing are carried out at our Nottingham facility. Additionally, we provide full self-adhesive label and ribbon printing, ensuring consistent colour quality across all printed products.
To stay ahead in technology, we have also recently invested in the state-of-the-art Sanwa 1060 S.C.B. Axia blacking and die-cutting press, along with two advanced packers for our gluing machines.
Midland Regional Printers is committed to exceptional quality and service, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSC certifications. We are also carbon footprint certified, and for every order placed, we plant a tree to support sustainability. With a modern, fully integrated facility, we are equipped to stay versatile and meet the changing needs of our customers.
We had an amazing time attending Printweek Awards 2024 in London again.
This was our fourth year as finalists and we are thrilled to have been recognised in two categories – Environmental Company of the Year and Packaging Printer of the Year SME.
The comments from the judges made us incredible proud: ‘This is a tremendous achievement against extremely tough competition. This year we received an astounding calibre of entries from across the country, so being shortlisted is an incredible feat’’.
The awards were held at The Brewery, in trendy east London, which is a stunning venue. The night started with champagne on arrival, a delicious three-course meal, followed by the awards being announced and presented.
We are grateful to everyone who supported us and we are excited to participate in next year’s prestigious awards.
We would like to thank Jayde Adams for announcing the awards.
Packaging is not just about putting a product in a box, it involves both science and art to create really good packaging that sells. In fact, packaging is one of the most crucial factors in consumer purchasing decisions. With almost 76 percent of purchasing decisions being made at the point of purchase, a product’s design must immediately stand out from the competition.
1. Promote Brand Awareness: Having visually appealing packaging can increase brand awareness and generate consumer interest. A unique and distinctive design can help shoppers become more familiar with your brand and its style. The more visually striking your packaging looks, the more memorable it becomes – both online and in-store.
2. Colours – Colour Psychology: Your choice of colours will set your product apart from your competitors. Colours influence human behaviour, making it one of the most important elements when designing your packaging. Always take the time to choose colours that make sense with your target market and the emotions you want to create with your products.
3. Keep it Simple: In today’s fast-paced world, consumers have a very short attention span. Therefore, it is essential to catch their attention quickly. If your packaging has too many elements, it is highly likely that they won’t spend much time deciphering it. Even though you should use attractive colours and designs, it is best to keep it simple and straightforward if you want to attract new customers.
4. Use Premium Quality Materials: The branded packaging experience for the consumer is so important. You want the quality and appearance of your packaging to reflect the quality of your product. To ensure this, it is important to invest time in choosing the right board material and finish, such as gloss, silk, or uncoated – especially if the vibrancy and colours of the product are vital considerations.
5. Foiling and Embossing: Foil adds a touch of luxury to your product packaging and enhances its appearance. It not only sets your products apart from your competitors but also elevates their perceived value. You are not limited to gold and silver foils, this also extends to an impressive range of pigmented, pearlescent, opalescent, holographic, and security foils. All of these can be combined with embossed images to produce a product with varying tactile effects – any one of which will uplift your product and provide great shelf appeal.
6. Sustainable Packaging: Many brands are adopting sustainable packaging for various reasons. These include corporate social responsibility, decreasing their carbon footprint, reducing waste, boosting sales, and meeting consumer demand. At MRP, we offer eco-friendly options and plastic-free development. Furthermore, we plant a tree for every order we receive.
7. Unboxing Experience: The ‘unboxing experience’ refers to the moment when a customer receives a package and opens it to reveal the items inside. The main purpose is to provide additional value to the customer by creating a memorable and shareable experience. Here are some ideas that can help you deliver the best experience and value to your customers: printing on the inside of the mailer, adding promotional material, business cards, tissue paper, branded stickers, small gifts, or samples.
Partner with MRP to help: At MRP, we don’t just print and deliver, we add value through design, development, fulfilment, co-packing, and much more.
If you are looking for a solution and would like to discuss it, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Call 0115 955 1000 or email sales@mrp.uk.com.
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In-line with our continued investment plan, we are excited to announce the recent installation of our Fengchi High-Speed Laminator – GW-1450L, which replaces our previous Lamina Laminator. This machine offers greater versatility, productivity and efficiency. It is specifically designed for sheet-to-sheet mounting of paper to board and board to board, both solid and corrugated.
With a running speed in excess of 10,000 sheets per hour, this laminator has the ability to mount two sheets of board together in various thicknesses as well as paper to board. It can also mount various substrates to open or closed-faced corrugated board. The laminator has full servo control with edge-to-edge registration accuracy and automatic feeding.
The machine also comes with a ‘Flip Flop Stacker’ that automatically turns the sheets to prevent curling, with no effect on running speed, something that was previously completed manually and did adversely affect the machine output.
We believe that this machine will provide better options to our clients, improve turnaround times, and also create opportunities in new markets. Subscription boxes are on the rise, and our clients are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly options, moving away from plastic packaging.
All CAD design, printing, mounting, die-cutting, and gluing take place at our Nottingham site. We also offer full self-adhesive label and ribbon printing, maintaining colour consistency across all your printed products.
To keep up with the latest technologies, we have also recently invested in the state-of-the-art Sanwa 1060 S.C.B. Axia blacking and die-cutting press and two advanced packers for the gluing machines.
Midland Regional Printers are committed to quality and service, holding both the ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations, as well as FSC certified. We also plant trees for every order received. We take pride in the company’s structure, staying up-to-date with technology, and our fully integrated plant, which enables us to be versatile and meet customer requirements.
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We have recently partnered with U8 Girls Arnold Town Football Club to supply their kit for the upcoming league.
The girls have already played their first friendly game and the league is set to begin this weekend. We are proud to support the girls and wish them the very best of luck.
Jo Meakin, who manages the team, expressed her gratitude for the company’s sponsorship: “Thank you so much for sponsoring our fantastic group of girls for their kit and rain jackets. We really do appreciate it and it means the world to the girls (and me)!”
Kate Tew, Sales & Marketing Director at Midland Regional Printers, said, “We are thrilled to be working with Arnold Town and supporting them in their endeavours.”
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We are excited to announce our new Soft Touch Coating – an environmentally friendly alternative to soft touch laminate.
This coating is completely plastic-free, 100% recyclable, and cheaper than traditional laminates.
As customer demand for eco-friendly products continues to grow, we strive to stay ahead of the curve by testing new techniques and materials. Through our collaboration with board suppliers and coating manufacturers, we have found the perfect combination of board, coating, and technique that meets our high standards for quality and sustainability.
We have replaced laminate with this new coating on all of our in-house marketing materials and our customers are giving us great feedback on their products.
While lamination can provide protection from moisture and enhance the visual appeal of your printed items, it’s important to note that it has a negative impact on the environment. Lamination renders your boxes non-biodegradable and not entirely recyclable due to the use of a thin layer of plastic film.
We also offer high gloss and extra matt coatings as excellent alternatives to laminate.
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