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Sustainable Business Magazine

MRP feature in Sustainable Business Magazine

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We are proud to be featuring in Sustainable Business Magazine, with our latest steps to help mitigate climate change and protect the environment.

Sustainability has always been at the very heart of what we do here at MRP. We feel it is crucial for each and every one of us to discover new and better ways of reducing our environmental impact and contribute towards mitigating the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Additionally, we believe that there are numerous promising opportunities available to create a greener and brighter future.

At MRP, we have a strong commitment to eco-friendly practices that align with our values and beliefs. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and are constantly seeking new ways to lessen our impact on the environment.

Please see attached the link to the article: nottingham-packaging-label-specialist-partners-with-grow-my-tree-in-latest-move-to-help-tackle-climate-change/. We have a long history of implementing eco-friendly initiatives, which are central to the our values and ethos and we are proud of what we have achieved so far.

Sharing some of the ways we are accomplishing this.

We have partnered with Grow My Tree and we are planting a tree for every order we receive. We have already planted 5,002 trees, neutralising 110,000kg CO2

We support the World Land Trust by buying an acre of land every year (10 acres so far in Argentina, Kenya and South Africa).

 Supporting The World Land Trust’s ‘Restore Armenia’s Forests Appeal’

We are proud to have successfully been awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification for the fourth year running

We have successfully been awarded FSC Accreditation for the third year running.

We have replaced our compressed air system, saving an incredible 26,874kg CO2 per year – a 57.3% saving.

We are in the process of finalising the purchase of 290 solar panels to provide us with eco-friendly energy.

Minimise our environmental impact by committing to suitable recycling and waste minimising schemes, recycling all possible waste including paper, board, plastics, metal and most chemicals.

For more information please feel free to contact us.

Grow My Tree Partnership

MRP partnership with GROW MY TREE

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We are proud to share our latest and very exciting news with you.

Sustainability has always been at the very heart of what we do here at MRP, we are on a mission to help fight climate change which is why we are very proud to be partnering with GROW MY TREE!

We have already planted 4,000 trees – neutralising a massive 88,000 CO2! For every order you place with us (no matter how big or small), we will plant a tree just for you. Our aim is to plant at least a further 4,000 trees this year.

GROW MY TREE works with countries in the Global South to plant trees where the environmental, social and economic leverage is greatest – ensuring all plantings are fair, sustainable and certified. Only trees native to that area with high survival rates are planted to protect the local flora and fauna – this also helps guarantee the long-term survival of the trees. Every tree is certified for full traceability.

The trees are planted in collaboration with local farmers, this generates income and supports local communities. Cultural traditions and the needs of the local communities are strictly taken into account, along with high ethical standards and fair wages.

With your help, we would like to plant as many trees as possible and we would like to thank you for helping us achieve what we have so far!

As these 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 future orders going forward.

If you would like to find out more about buying or gifting trees please feel free to contact us or see www.growmytree.com

Gordon Ramsay Future Food Stars

BBC1 Future Food Stars by Gordon Ramsay

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We are very proud to announce we have had the incredible honour of producing the labels for the BBC1 Future Food Stars by Gordon Ramsay!

Episode 5 (Season 2) which aired last night, saw the two teams set with task of creating a bottled sauce, which they must then present to Sauce Shop (who have the most incredible sauces) and Gordon Ramsay for judging. The two sauces designed were Flaming Pineapple Molasses and Ha’Pea Ketchup. Ha’Pea Ketchup (best described as mushy peas meets curry sauce) was crowned the winning sauce and will be available for a limited time to buy at Sauce Shop – please see https://www.sauceshop.co/…/sauce-shop-x-gordon-ramsay…

We cannot give out too many details, however it was a very exciting night! After receiving the information for the artwork mid-afternoon, we had a few hours to create the artwork, make the printing plates and produce these labels. These labels were printed on our state of the art inline hybrid Mark Andy Pro 3 press with flexo UV white and digital CMYK.

It makes you really appreciate the work that goes off behind the scenes, so the contestants can continue with their tasks once the brief has been set.

We would love to have this opportunity to work with Gordon Ramsay again in the future! Thank you to Sauce Shop for the honour and we loved working with you on this.

Good luck to the final contestants! You are all incredible!

We would also like to say a massive THANK YOU to Brownett Ltd for stopping their production and producing these plates so quickly for us, we couldn’t have done this without them!

Sanwa Axia

MRP invests in the latest die cutting / blanking technology

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Midland Regional Printers Ltd continues to invest – installing a Sanwa 1060 S.C.B. Axia

After extensive trials, we are very proud to announce we in the process of having our first blanking / die cutting machine installed. This is a state of the art Sanwa 1060 S.C.B. Axia, which gives us far greater die cutting capacity within our packaging division and this will run alongside our existing Sanwa die cutter.

The Axia is designed for die cutting and blanking both solid and corrugated boards and has a running speed of 8,000 sheets per hour. It has edge-to-edge registration accuracy and automatic feeding, giving us far more versatility, productivity and efficiency. We believe this machine will offer far greater options to our existing clients, improve turnaround times and also open up new markets. Going forward, we foresee huge growth in this area with our clients looking for environmentally friendly options and moving away from plastic.

All the CAD design, artwork, printing, die-cutting and gluing takes place at our Nottingham site. Alongside this we also offer full self-adhesive label and ribbon printing, maintaining colour consistency across all your printed products.

Midland Regional Printers are committed to quality and service, holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and FSC accreditations. We pride ourselves on the company’s structure, keeping up to date with technology and our fully integrated plant enables versatility, with the ability to meet customer requirements.

For further details or to see how we can help you, please see contact us on 0115 9551000 or visit https://mrp.uk.com

Packaging

Co-packing and fulfilment

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Midland Regional Printers offer a comprehensive range of packing and fulfilment services to meet all your needs. 

Whether you need to rework stock, hand assemble your products or packing into gift sets, we have got you covered. Our experienced team ensure that your products are packed and dispatched with the utmost care and precision.

We understand the importance of delivering high-quality products to your customers and we strive to provide a hassle-free experience that exceeds your expectations. With our flexible and reliable services, you can focus on growing your business while we take care of the rest.

If you would like to find out more about our packing services, please give us a call to discuss your requirements on 0115 955 1000 or email sales@mrp.uk.com.

MRP – Named in the UK Top 500 Printers Again

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We are very proud to be named as one of the UK’s Top 500 printers again for 2018 by PrintWeek, furthermore, we have moved up the rankings by 64 places to 397! Building on over 49 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our professional service and the long term relationships we build with both our customers and our loyal team. We feel we are small enough to remain personal but large enough to provide a professional standard of service.

Sharing some interesting printing facts and figures:

  • £700 Million – spent in Capital Investment
  • The UK is the World’s fifth largest producer of printed products
  • £13.8 Billion – Turnover
  • 116,000 – Employees
  • £775 Million – Positive Trade Balance
  • £6.1 Billion – Gross Value Added
  • 8,200 – Companies in the UK

Please see http://www.printweek.com, http://www.britishprint.com and www.mrp.uk.com for more information.

Why Our Clients Choose MRP

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2017 has been a year of growth, development and investment and with an exciting start to the new year, we are excited about some of the great things we are achieving, not just within the company but primarily for our clients.

We would like to share with you a few of our reviews – every review is valuable to us and we appreciate all your time putting them together, thank you.

‘I have now received the cartons and would just like to say a big thank you to you and all the MRP team that have worked on the cartons for me. They look absolutely brilliant and I am so happy with the outcome.’ Claire – Beauty Company

‘This is just a quick note to say Thank You very much for the beautiful packaging & labels. I picked up the first batch of my oils and wanted to let you know that they look really great. Can you also please say thank you to your team and whoever else helped with getting it done. I appreciate it.  The next products are in motion and I’ll be in touch soon with the next steps / quote etc.’ Ané – Beauty Company

‘Yes it’s perfect and we just received the leaflets – thank you very much! Your service is great!’ Kristine – Vape Company

‘Received the boxes and labels today, I must say I’m very impressed they look amazing! Great job guys I won’t be going anywhere else now for my printing and will definitely be passing on your details to fellow colleagues and customers. Can’t wait to see how the letterheads turn out but ticked all the boxes so far so will look forward to seeing how the trails look. Please pass on my thanks to your team and let them know they did a great job.’ Jay – Vape Company

‘The Nottingham Rugby Match Day programme looked fabulous on Friday night at the Yorkshire Carnegie game. Well done!’ David – Nottingham Rugby

‘A massive thank you to all the team at Midland Regional Printers Ltd for the printing of our new labels, flyers and leaflets they look great!’ Tom – Freshly Spiced

‘I cannot recommend MRP enough!! Catherine has lead my project of new labels and boxes for my beauty range Clarity Cleanse with the up most attention to detail, going above and beyond expectations. If you are wanting a quick turnaround with competitive prices and outstanding quality then MRP are for you!! Thank you so much guys!!!!’ Jolene – Beauty Company

‘We have received first class service from MRP. Not only did you provide us with a wealth of knowledge and huge support to us when we were starting out, but nothing is too much trouble, quick service, the price was great, and the product is of excellent quality. Can’t recommend highly enough.’ Nicky – Treat Company

‘I’ve always ordered my business stationery online, however, since being introduced to MRP Ltd, I won’t be reverting back to my online supplier (who I should add, I loved), so this goes some to showing how impressed I am with MRP – who always goes above and beyond to meet my needs – it’s very comforting to know you have a reliable supplier you can go to, when you need them – thank you guys!’ Katrina – Beauty Company

‘Thank you for the super fab printing you did for me for my Boudoir promotional material. You helped with the weight of paper, the size to shrink my vouchers down to – so they would fit inside the tri-folds (which I hadn’t thought of) turning the job around on time & budget! All done with super efficiency and a smile. Bonus for me it turns out we are only 5 mins away from each other. So a big thank you – I know all my printing needs can be met here.’ Ursula – Photography and Video Company 

It is our customers who make us who we are today. If you would like to write us a review, we would love to hear from you. Thank you for your time in advance. https://mrp.uk.com/contact/

Colour Psychology for Packaging

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Your choice of colours for your packaging will set your product apart from your competitors’ products. This is one of the most important elements when designing your packaging. 

White
White is an excellent choice where you want to create the impression of cleanliness, purity, efficiency or simplicity. However it can also stand for basic and conservative, depending on the message you want to portray.

Black
Black is the colour of power, authority and control. It tends to stand out as it makes products appear more expensive and can create a higher perceived value. Black can add a degree of mystery and intimidation or elegance and class, depending on your target audience.

Blue
Blue builds customers trust, it creates the feel of honesty and reliability, strength and unity. Blue can indicate a product that will contribute to the buyer’s relaxation and calmness. Use darker blue to create the more professional feel and light blue for a more creative product.

Red
Using red for your packaging draws attention to your product, it stimulates the senses and excites the potential buyer. Red stands for energy, action, passion, excitement and strength.

Pink
Pink packaging is generally most appropriate for products relating to the female market such as cosmetics, fashion, beauty and romance. Pink creates a feeling of warmth and compassion, whilst being calming and comforting.

Green
Green creates packaging that will represent a balanced, calming design. If you want to show that your product is natural or organic use this colour. Dark green can also be used to show wealth and luxury whilst adding a professional quality to your package.

Gold
Gold packaging suggests expensive, luxurious and high quality. However your product should reflect this high standard or you will lose credibility – a poor quality product inside gold packaging will appear cheap.

Silver
Silver packaging implies elegance and sophistication. It is more gentle than gold and it combines well with almost all other colours highlighting anything printed or decorated on the packaging.