Upon the completion of our carbon footprint certification, we are thrilled to announce that we have successfully compensated for our emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 (direct and electric emissions) by investing in the development of renewable wind energy projects in Brazil.
This significant initiative encompasses the establishment of several wind power plants within the Ventos do Piauí wind complex. The project is anticipated to result in the avoidance of an estimated 430,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions annually.
Our emissions offset will provide 1,000,000 MWh of renewable energy to the grid annually.
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We are excited to announce that we have successfully calculated our carbon footprint in collaboration with Eight Versa, an environmental consultancy. After submitting all energy usage and carbon footprint data, we have now obtained certification (verified by Natural Carbon Solutions).
Now that we understand our carbon impact, we are working on identifying areas of high impact, as well as opportunities and strategic actions to reduce our carbon footprint. This will also help us set targets for the future.
Our assessment includes Scope 1 (Greenhouse Gas), Scope 2 (Electricity), and Scope 3 (All other emissions, including investments, upstream and downstream responsibilities, waste, and end-of-life considerations for all our products).
For further details about the report, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We had an amazing time attending the prestigious Digital Labels & Packaging Awards 2024, and we are extremely proud and honoured to announce that we have won!
The event was held at The Kia Oval in London on Thursday, 27th June, and included a champagne reception and a three-course dinner.
What the judges said: ‘The judges like the 360° approach taken to review every aspect of their business to identify the positive change they could make, and to develop a roadmap to deliver these environmental benefits. No stone has been left unturned in their drive to a greener future.’
Photo attached – (L-R) Terry Garvey, Partner Alliance Director at Fiery, Catherine Tew, Sales and Marketing Director and Michael Tew, Technical Director both from Midland Regional Printers Ltd, Mark Butcher.
We would like to extend our congratulations to all of this year’s winners and express our gratitude to the team at Whitmar Publications for organising such a fabulous occasion.
We also want to thank Mark Butcher, an absolute legend of English Cricket, for delivering a fantastic speech and announcing the awards.
We are grateful to everyone who supported us, and we are looking forward to participating in next year’s awards.
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.
We are proud to share our latest and very exciting news with you.
At MRP, sustainability has always been at the very heart of what we do. We are proud to announce our partnership with Ecologi, where we are committed to planting a tree for every order we receive. You can check out the number of trees we have planted and the amount of CO2 we have neutralised by visiting https://ecologi.com/midlandregionalprint. We have also pledged to continue planting trees monthly through a subscription.
Ecologi collaborates with countries all over the world, mainly in the Global South, to plant trees in regions where the environmental, social, and economic impact is the most significant. Their focus is on reforestation projects, carbon offsetting, and supporting initiatives that align with the principles of environmental conservation. Each tree planted by Ecologi is certified for full traceability, ensuring the highest level of quality and accountability.
Now, the exciting part for you! As the trees are planted from your orders, we can send you a personalised certificate for the number of trees you have helped plant over the last year, as well as any future orders. This certificate will be an excellent addition to your marketing materials and social media, showcasing your contribution to fighting climate change.
Previously, we partnered with Grow My Tree, and over the last year, we planted an amazing 6,672 trees with them, neutralising 146,784kg of CO2!
If you want to find out more about our tree-planting initiative, please feel free to contact us.
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We had an amazing time attending the FlexoTech Awards in London again.
This was our fourth year as finalists and we are thrilled to have been recognised in both the Digital Labels and Packaging and Environmentally Sustainable Company categories. 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 Will Mellor for delivering a fantastic speech and 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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