Magazine Printing
Lightweight, engaging, colourful and high quality periodicals and publications.
Magazine Printing UK
From small businesses promoting their services to internal communications, magazines provide an engaging and tactile way to spread your message. We offer an exceptional printing service for magazines that are tailored to you. From glossy or matte paper to varying thicknesses, sizes, lamination or different binding options, we can create a custom magazine printing service to suit your needs, whether it’s a small page count or a larger publication. Our experienced team can work with you to create a fantastic result that will delight your readers. Contact us today for advice or to discuss your options.
High quality magazine printers
For some time now people in the media have been talking about the end of newspapers, catalogues and magazines but the truth is the magazine is actually doing very well. Magazine printing makes up a substantial portion of the print work we do which is a testament to this fact. Magazines are still popular, people still enjoy the solid glossy feel of a well-produced publication that can not only be read but displayed on the coffee table for others to enjoy. A magazine can say a lot about a home and the owner, and we think they are great. For companies that choose to use them, they can be a very powerful marketing tool, a great way to entertain readers, and more.
How Are Magazines Printed?
How magazines are printed plays a huge part in their quality, cost, and the readability of your product. There are generally two printing approaches for magazines, and each method has it’s positives and negatives:
Offset Printing
Offset printing is a huge advancement from traditional letterpress techniques as it uses CMYK plates to achieve vibrant colours and sharp images. Although it takes longer than digital methods because of plate creation, it produces incredibly high-quality results. The process involves offsetting the images and text onto paper using oil and water to create sharp prints. It’s great for high-volume production.
Digital Printing
Digital printing involves an electro-photographic printer directly connected to a computer which eliminates matrix setup and reduces time and costs. While offset printing provides greater detail in the final image, the quality of digital is still excellent and the choice between the two depends on the print run quantity. Offset is more cost-effective for larger runs and digital is better for smaller runs due to no setup costs.
Who is Magazine Printing For?
Magazine printing is ideal for any business or individual looking to present products, services, or information in an attractive and tactile way. Key audiences that might find magazine printing effective for their needs include:
- Publishers and media companies including mainstream media, niche and specialty magazines, and digital media brands looking to expand into print.
- Businesses looking to incorporate magazines into their marketing strategy.
- Hotels and luxury brands offering lifestyle publications.
- Memberships and community
UK Based Magazine Printers
We have years of experience in magazine printing and have supplied publishers and organisations all over the UK with a huge range of magazine types from ultra-high quality coffee table publications to large runs of light and low-cost event magazines, and more.
Magazine Print Quality and Other Considerations
There are a lot of print options when it comes to magazines and we can cater for them all.
Mailing Considerations
If you are planning on mailing out your publication then weight may well be a factor; choosing the right paper and pagination will be critical.
Print Run Sizes
Different magazines and publishers need different print run sizes:
- Big mailshot – you may need very large quantities which we can accommodate.
- Small runs – we often work with boutique publishers looking at doing small runs of very high-quality bi-annual coffee table magazines.
Print Options
There are many different print options to consider, including:
- Paper choice
- Print method (e.g. litho, digital etc.)
- Special finishes
- Inserts
- Promotional items
- Mailing and fulfilment
- Postage costs (we can advise, produce, and mail to help save you £1000s)
Our friendly team of UK magazine printers is here to help you create the perfect publication. Whether you have a specific brief and need a reliable printing company to bring it to life or you’re seeking for expert advice on the most cost-effective print solution, we can help. We can ensure you make a bold impact with ultra-high-spec printing and reach a wide audience at a lower cost. At Action Press, we can tailor our services to meet your needs.
Sustainable magazine printers
At Action Press, we’ve gone carbon neutral. For every order placed, we go above and beyond by planting three trees which offsets our impact on the environment. Through this process, we actively contribute to absorbing CO² from the atmosphere, promoting a greener planet. We also source our paper for magazine printing from well-managed and certified forests (FSC and PEFC). These certifications ensure that our virgin fibres come from well-managed and certified forests, where controls are in place to protect against pollution, pesticides, and fertilisers.
Our choice of paper, which is made from wood, aligns with our dedication to using truly renewable and sustainable resources. With a commitment to sustainable printing, we aim to protect the environment while delivering top-quality products to our customers.
How Much Does Magazine Printing Cost?
There are a number of different factors involved in the cost of printing your magazine. From paper thickness to finish, from the number of pages to binding, such as perfect bound printing, and more. As magazine printers we work with your requirements as well as your budget to find the most cost effective way to print your magazine. We may well give you a number of choices to look at with some lower and higher cost options. Our team have been doing this for a long time and we know how to get the best results in terms of the end product, the cost and other factors like delivery time and more.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we offer short-run projects as well as large-scale projects. This means whether you’re a boutique magazine or large publication, we can help.
Yes we handle everything from design to delivery. If you’re looking for professional and timely print delivery, choose Action Press.
Absolutely. We have an in-house design team that will work closely with you to bring your magazine vision to life. Simply get in touch with us with a brief, or alternatively give us a call and we can discuss your needs.
We offer a range of sized magazines to suit your needs. from standard A4 to smaller and larger sizes, we can produce a variety of different custom-sized magazines.
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