It’s no secret that printing overseas has a bit of a bad rep. Between the poor paperwork, late and complicated deliveries, difficult correspondence and the language barrier confusing specifications…. Can you be sure you are understood?? It’s enough to put anyone off.
Yet, this is by in large a fair assessment of most European companies!
So we wanted to explore the question ‘Why print in Eastern Europe?’ to explain why printing abroad can actually be the BEST option for your publishing needs!
Not only that, but we’ll also be covering HOW to overcome these barriers !!! (Spoiler: it’s all about having a U.K. contact who knows what they are doing.)
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Why print in Eastern Europe?
Why print in Eastern Europe when we have so many reputable printing houses in the UK?
Whilst we feel very fortunate to work with our talented British suppliers (and 50% of our production is UK-based) , we understand that printing in the UK isn’t always the most economical option and let’s face it, PROFITABILTY is more key than ever these days. That’s why we’ve worked tirelessly over the past 25 years to develop close working relationships with printing companies all across Europe (also in Asia if suitable, and you have the timescales).
In doing so, we have been able to offer our clients competitive prices from our overseas suppliers since 2000 – without compromising on quality!
Thankfully, low costs aren’t the only benefit of printing overseas. With our wide variety of contacts, you have the luxury of choosing between different equipment to accommodate various stylistic choices and techniques. Meaning we can help you shop around to find the perfect printer for your exact publishing specifications.
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The key is having a U.K. contact!
When printing overseas, a lot of clients worry about corresponding with European suppliers. After all, effective communication is essential when explaining the exact specifications of your project. But what if we told you that you only have to communicate with us – a U.K. contact – and we correspond and handle everything with our suppliers on your behalf?
As far as you’re aware, it will be exactly like dealing with a UK supplier, so you can rest assured knowing your books will fulfil all your hopes and expectations.
Having a U.K. contact results in many benefits for you:
- You have one point of contact who speaks English and knows the process inside out.
- We can find you the best printing house with the equipment you need for your exact specifications (sometimes that’s overseas, sometimes that’s in the U.K.).
- We can negotiate incredibly competitive prices with our European print partners, saving you time and money.
- You gain peace of mind and a significant amount of time – as your only point of contact, it’s our responsibility to liaise with our printers and approve proof files before they are sent to production. So, you can spend your time focusing on other high-value tasks.
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Overall, it’s cheaper, easier and more efficient if you let us do the leg work for you.
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Reap the rewards of printing overseas!
Ultimately, the answer to ‘Why print in Eastern Europe?’ comes down to 3 things – cost, quality and capabilities. However, you need to know what you’re doing, and that’s where we come in!
If you’re a publisher looking to print cost-effectively whilst maintaining a high-quality, you can have a U.K. contact AND get the benefits of printing in Europe by using Xpedient Print.
When we compare our price to the rates our customers have been paying we almost always show a significant saving.
And the best part? You get a professional print buying service, acting in your best interest, essentially your own print buying department for less money than if you did it all yourselves.
Our European suppliers can produce high-quality, cost-effective products to accommodate all of your printing needs. So let us liaise with our contacts to find the best fit for you.
Whether you decide to print in the UK or Europe, it’s always worth assessing your options to ensure you get the most for your money!
Andy Rogers
[email protected] / 01792 475149
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Need more help from us?
- Read ‘How to Save Money on Book Print‘
- See our video about buying effectively
- Take a look at the range of book print we cover here.
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