Recent content by narkymark

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    Pop up or memory type 'tubing'?

    Afternoon, I've been asked to supply a customer with some printed fabric graphic panels with a flexi or spring type frame - similar to the frame used in pop up tents and some fold flat storage. I can get A-frame type pop ups in various sizes but my customer is after flat panels in a variety of...
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    'Sponsor a brick' type fundraising

    I have an oddball enquiry (and apologise in advance if this has already been covered). I'm after some bespoke bricks - standard size housebricks, not fussy on colour but want them to have some details cast on at the moulding stage. Something similar to the schemes offered by some premiership...
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    Businesses in Northern Ireland

    All depends on what price they've managed to push our pints to by then! Afternoon all - work for a Belfast based digital printer
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    Alternative to a Brochure

    Richard, Emily makes a good point. The other angle is to find a printer with an in house designer and ask them to quote for an entire package and design & print quoted individually. In either case the main thing is to work with your designer to get a layout and design you are happy with and...
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    Attention Printers (HELP)

    Andrew - its a novel idea for sure. The best way to figure if it'll work or not is probably to go ahead and get some samples of exterior grade vinyl printed and find a premises who'll trial them for you. If you pm me your details I'll stick some of our samples in the post - there may be...
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    Eco-friendly stickers

    Paola, What sort of shape and qty. are you after? May have somebody over here who could print using soya/veg based inks - not too sure about the recycled element but I'll ask them to check it out. Whats the end use by the way - do they need to be perm. or removable? Cheers, Mark
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    Introduction and help with PR

    John, Cheers - as a phrase 'up to your oxters' doesn't get used nearly enough in the world. As regards your query have you stuck a post on the web distortion blog? They've got a link on this regional forum - based in Omagh, and seem to have a range of members covering web design to sales and...
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    Would you subscribe to this magazine?

    I like it, especially the notion of ideas as opposed to advice. General business publications can tend to offer 'broad spectrum' type advice that at times only scratches the surface of an issue. Specific business sector magazines lean in the other direction, offering very tailored, sector...
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    Need printed shipping bags

    Give Mike at Robins Paper Bag Co. a bell - 01227 714934.They are based in Kent. I am currently dealing with him for some printed poly bags and the service has been spot on. Regards, Mark
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    Oooh, our own NI sub-forum

    Cheers Mark, We are doing a bit of work in updating the website at the minute. Also trying to decide what way to push it forward - sales or info. based - keeps things interesting in the current climate! Regards, Mark
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    "With Compliments" Chocolate Supplier Needed!

    Draugen, Have a look at a company called Baxter Murray in Belfast. They do a large range of handmade chocolates but I know they do a lot of promotional work with chocolates, mints etc.. Not sure of the web address but the guy you are after is Michael. Good luck, Mark
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    Oooh, our own NI sub-forum

    Morning all, Just a quick hello. Good to see some local input on the site. Mark
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    Displays and merchandising advice appreciated

    Lulu, If the windows are not suitable for a physical display of the stock what about getting some bespoke POS material printed? Also if you have passing trade and access to the footpath what about an outdoor breezer type sign? Double sided they will display 2 A1 posters which are fairly cheap...