Welcome to Brightsea
Premium quality litho, digital and wide format printing Welcome to the Brightsea Print Group, the amalgamation of the best of Devon's biggest and proudest printing companies. Together we boast over 200 years experience, providing you with first class service and the highest levels of customer care. At the Brightsea Print Group we take great pride in offering outstanding levels of customer service, combining creative design and quality print, all delivered in a friendly, family-run environment. We specialise in full lithographic, digital offset and wide format printing to offer a complete selection of professional print solutions tailored to your exact needs. Whether you need 50 brochures or 300,000 leaflets, we can handle orders of any size and you can rest assured we treat every project with the same level of care and professionalism. We operate a 24-hour printing facility to ensure a flexible service with speedy turnaround times. Our creative in-house design team will assist you in promoting and enhancing your brand. We fully understand the importance of brand management, we’re trusted by some of the most respected blue-chip brands in the UK. We’re proud to be fully Environmental Management accredited and FSC and PEFC certified, with 100% of our papers and boards being environmentally sustainable or recycled. Our commitment to the environment is as important to us as our commitment to you.
Mark Commins Managing Director
DIRECTOR’S INTRODUCTION
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Our green credentials
Exceptional print doesn’t have to cost the earth
We pride ourselves on being an environmentally sound printer, ensuring that our products have a minimal impact on the environment, without compromising print quality. Being FSCÂŽ and PEFC certified means that all our paper is sourced from well managed forests and sustainable sources and we always use 100% recycled paper where possible. Our vegetable-based inks are of the highest quality and use soy oil rather than petroleum which is better for the environment and makes recycling easier. We recycle all our waste, from paper and card to aluminium plates and toner, and our printing plates are free from chemicals. Reduce your carbon footprint and improve your green credentials by printing with Brightsea Print Group.
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE
The high energy efficiency and the careful use of resources make our Heidelberg Speed-master XL75 the most eco-friendly machine in its class.
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Our passion for quality
From start to finish, Brightsea have got you covered With so many different aspects to commercial printing, it can be difficult to know which method is right for your needs; that is where our experienced team of print and prepress professionals come in. We understand the weird and wonderful world of print and can advise on how to get the most from your print job. Most of our staff have been in the print industry their entire working lives and what they don’t know about print isn’t worth knowing. We specialise in lithographic, digital and large format printing. Our Heidelberg 5 colour B2 litho presses are perfect for high volume print runs, exceptional colour quality and specialist PantoneŽ inks such as gold or silver. Our litho printing is of the highest quality and our meticulous print minders are on hand throughout to quality check at every stage of the process. We run a 24 hour shift on the litho presses, enabling us to deliver a fast turnaround. Brightsea Print Group have always been at the forefront of digital printing and has invested heavily in our digital department. Our state of the art colour digital press is capable of producing a vast array of print products from business cards, leaflets and postcards to 6 page A4 folded brochures and stitched booklets. The print quality is almost as good as litho but with digital there are much lower set up costs and we can turn it around much more quickly. We can add variable data and personalisation to your print, which is ideal for direct mail and invitations. We are more than just a printer. Brightsea Print Group also has its own graphic design studio and in-house finishing department, which means from creative concept to the final finished product, we are with you every step of the way.
PRINTING AND FINISHING
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Not only can we deliver great print, we give it the finishing touch
Lithographic Digital Spot UV Matt lamination
Print finishing allows your printed material to be enhanced by various finishes and effects. These effects range from being practical and essential to extravagant and luxurious. Whether you need your print to be durable and robust or stunning and tactile, our in-house finishing department can offer the perfect solution. Bindings are probably one of the most common types of finishing, ranging from stitching and stapling of brochures and booklets to wiro-binding calendars or notepads. Perfect binding or book binding is ideal for larger documents, where the pages are sewn or glued together and finished off with an attractive spine. Die cutting enables you to shape your print to work for you. Cut out shapes or bespoke edges can make your print unique. We can apply gloss or matt laminate to give your print a professional feel, choosing spot UV varnishes and foils can really make it stand out. Foils come in various colours and finishes such as white, silver or gold and can be applied to coloured boards. Embossing onto boards is high impact and gives a traditional, luxurious feel to your print. Speak to us today about adding the finishing touches to create stunning print for your business.
Personalisation Direct mail Fulfilment Plain cover deliveries
Stitching Finishing Binding Gluing
Perfect binding Wiro-binding Saddle stitching Gumming
Foil blocking Embossing Die cutting Perforating
Folding Envelopes Stickers White-out labels
Cut to shape Variable data Sequential numbering Contract proofing
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Let’s get creative
In-house design studio fully loaded with creatives
Brightsea Creative is a full service, in-house graphic design agency within Brightsea Print Group. We offer stunning design solutions including logo design and branding, corporate stationery, brochures, leaflets, posters, signage, exhibition graphics, websites, advertising and much more. Absolutely anything you need designed, we can provide, with meticulous attention to detail and your target audience in mind. Our friendly and professional team of creatives come fully loaded with heaps of experience in many design and print related business sectors such as advertising, marketing, tourism, sales and retail. We know what works, what sells, what looks great, and how to bring it all together. We are already trusted by some of the country’s most well known companies but we also love to work with start-ups to create new and innovative brands which gain prominence in the market place. We offer help and advice on everything from choosing the right colour palette to how your advertising campaign should look. Because our background is in print, we know that what we design on our screen will look just as good on the printed page. We are able to follow a job through our building from initial concept, through print, to completion.
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Better together. We work with you as a team Logo design Branding Corporate identity Brand guidelines
Business stationery Corporate literature Our creative team work across a range of disciplines and can provide illustrated maps or diagrams as well as characters or mascots to complement your design piece. As well as old fashioned tools such as pencils and paper we are also equipped with the latest industry standard creative software which enables us to create animated visuals, mobile friendly websites and other digital services. Check out our Brightsea Creative brochure to find out more about our full range of design services, or visit our dedicated website www.brightseacreative.co.uk
Direct mail Newsletters
Leaflets & Flyers Booklets Posters Vouchers
Packaging Illustration Flags Banners
Advert design Advertising campaigns Exhibition stands Signage
Websites Social media Email marketing E-commerce
Clothing & uniforms Interior design Point-of-sale Promotional gifts
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Over 200 years of printing excellence Bombed during the Exeter Blitz in 1942 and re-established in North Street, Exeter
Moved to Cowick Street, Exeter in 1947 and later become Bartlett Printing
Bartlett Printing acquires Raddans Printers and Trumpets
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E.W. Bartlett joins Godfrey & Son, established as one of the first commercial printers in Exeter
E.W. Bartlett goes on to form his own printing company
Bartlett and Son trading from Chapel Street, Exeter.
Sprint Print and Co. Ltd established and trading from Swan Yard, Exeter
Mark Commins (now managing director) starts work at Bartlett Printing
John Baker establishes Brightsea Press at Exeter Airport Business Park
HISTORY
Bartlett Printing purchase the city’s first digital imaging (DI) machine in 1995
Brightsea Press installs its digital print department in 2006
2013 sees major investment in three new Konica Minolta digital presses
Major investment in a new Heidelberg XL75 litho press
2018 sees further investment in the latest Konica Minolta digital presses
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Sprint Print acquires Bartlett Printing in August
Sprint Print (now trading as Sprint Print & Design) acquires Brightsea Press
Brightsea Creative is established to offer customers complete design solutions
Bartlett Printing, Sprint Print and Brightsea Press form the Brightsea Print Group. A full service print and design company
Brightsea Print Group goes from strength to strength
Brightsea Print Group acquires Maslands Printers in Tiverton
Make a statement
A comprehensive range of products that stand out from the crowd
One of the fastest growing areas of our business, exhibition and promotional items are a fantastic way to promote yourself and stand out from the crowd. Half the battle of attracting new customers is being able to show off what you offer in a visually appealing way; and this is where we come in. We have a range of exhibition and display solutions to suit all budgets. Pull up banners, A-boards, outdoor PVC vinyl banners, large pop up displays and flags are all available. Our creative team can also design and artwork everything for you so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Brightsea Print Group are proud to be able to offer a complete signage service to our customers. This includes shop signs, PVC banners, vinyl lettering, corrugated boards, magnetic signs, aluminium post and panel systems and a whole lot more. We can even design and fit your vehicle livery making your car or van into a mobile advert for your business. As well as all the above Brightsea Print Group can undertake bespoke projects such as printed wall murals, window graphics, bunting, table cloths, deckchairs and large outdoor display solutions. For full details and examples of all our exhibition and promotional items please ask for our dedicated on-line Brightsea Promotions and Exhibitions brochures.
SIGNAGE AND EXHIBITIONS
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Promotional items add that personal touch
Not only can we give you the backdrop, we can help you really set the scene and provide promotional items that add that wow factor. We have a vast array of products including pens, pencils, umbrellas, mugs, T-shirts and hoodies, USB drives, calendars‌whatever you can imagine your logo and message printed on‌ we can make you stand out from the competition.
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
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Who we work with
“We have decided to take Brightsea on as our designated printer for the near future. We have been very impressed with the speed and quality.”
The customer is king ... ... or queen!
Fiona M “So pleased with the design and print work done on a recent project. The materials all look fresh, exciting and really stand out from the ‘crowd’. Happily recommend Brightsea.” Lorna F “I wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the new HE guide – it looks great and meets the original brief exactly. You’re a talented design team.” Sue R
We work with clients nationwide, across Exeter and the South West, from small local businesses to well known national brands, blue-chip companies, professional bodies and charities. We are proud to be a contracted printer to the National Trust and preferred printers for many local public sector organisations. Most of our clients have been with us for many years and we see this as a testament to our first class customer service and impeccable print.
“Thank you for the fabulous display boards – they look great around the house.” Beth N
“I have seen the promo, it looks fantastic! The whole team are delighted, a big thank you!” Amie H “I just wanted to write to you and thank you properly for all your hard work on my website, business cards and pull up banner. They are all absolutely brilliant. You have been fantastic from the start and I am so pleased with the final pieces. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you and I am sure I ‘ll be using you for many years to come!” Hannah B
“The leaflets arrived on Tuesday and both Ian (my boss) and I are REALLY chuffed at how good they look.” Lucy P “This is the first time I have worked with Brightsea and I am absolutely delighted with the service. Friendly, approachable and always willing to help. I am really happy with the results and will definitely work with them in the future. Excellent, reliable, and very prompt service!!” Karen W A VALLEY LAPP
OUR CUSTOMERS
“I don’t think in all the years I have worked here that anyone has interpreted what we do as well as you have, and quite so quickly!” Sarah J
“It was amazing and thank you so much, the guide was a knock-out. We were all so pleased with it!” Tracy A “Working from Manchester we always use Brightsea for our print jobs no matter where in the UK they are going. Graeme Nichols is always our first port of call and an unofficial part of our team - His knowledge and customer care is unequalled. The quality of print and service from all the team is second to none. Thoroughly recommended.” Jim A
“Brightsea have completed a number of jobs for me over the past 18 months and they are far better, cheaper and friendlier than anyone else by miles. Really great turnaround and fantastic quality and amazing customer service. I can't recommend them enough and will be using them whenever I have the opportunity!” Sarah B “Brilliant! We received a friendly, quick, and high quality service. Brightsea sorted out our little "Argghhh, I've just run out of...." emergency within only a few days - and cheaper than our original stationery supplier too! Thank you.” Jennifer R “Absolutely superb printing, we’re really chuffed with the final product.” Clare S
“Thank you for turning everything round so quickly – great work as ever!” Tracey D
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Fast moving print on demand
Targeted printing and direct mail campaigns that deliver results
The Brightsea Print Group has many years of experience in handling sensitive data. You can rest assured that your valuable data is safe in our hands. Brightsea is GDPR compliant and does not pass on any information to third parties. We are proud to offer you individual personalised items of print using both images and text. Each image and area of text can be changed on the fly, to more accurately represent your end user. Text from Excel spreadsheets can be manipulated to achieve the effect you require. Cost-effective mailing options can be suggested to keep your costs sensible. Talk to us now about any future projects, it is far better to discuss with us early about designing and producing a quality product that will save costs in the long run.
FULFILMENT AND MAILING
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ONLINE ORDERING
Brightsea online ordering is a website portal that allows you to have complete control over your print, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is suitable for customers ranging from large multi nationals to small independent businesses. This robust system not only assists our customers in their ordering of print, but also offers an enhanced level of service which delivers print seamlessly, on time, and on budget. We can tailor the system to your requirements and integrate it into your business’ processes. Even promotional items such as umbrellas, USB sticks, pens, etc. can be ordered through this all-in-one print management system, giving you complete control. Our helpful print professionals will guide and support you through the process. Order print at the touch of a button... no more waiting for estimates. Contact us for more information.