SINCE 1898
SINCE 1898
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PRINTING MACHINES
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KOMORI Lithrone LS, 5 and 6 colours with in-line coater
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KOMORI Lithrone 840p, 8 colours
Algro Design Duo
300 g
Multiart Gloss
170 g
Soft touch lamination and greenish silver foil stamping
Munken Polar
150 g
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Partial UV varnish
G-Print
130 g
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Partial UV varnish
Multiart Silk
170 g
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Silver foil stamping
BOOKBINDING
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Soft touch lamination
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Flex binding with 4 folds and page glue – folded on MBO folding machines and flex bound on Wohlenberg glue binder
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Index die-cutting with Thumb index - 90° index and 120° index
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Only the best is good enough
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Graphic expressions for generations
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Making a graphic difference
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Printed matters on time. From day to day
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The future belongs to those who believe in it
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Working for a better world
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Environment – documented efforts
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Prepress – creativity, control and setting-up
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Good preliminary work is half the result
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Banners, signs, roll-up and stands
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In control of the files – from start to finish
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Colour codes have been decoded
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Colours will content
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A printed matter is no matter
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The important choice of paper
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Stature for most sizes
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Digital print
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Varnish – highlighted effect
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Lamination – exquisite surface treatment
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Put a stamp on your printed matter
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The personal printed matter
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Bookbinding – an art form in itself
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Special jobs of the special kind
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ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH W
elcome to Strandbygaard Grafisk. We are a company in Western Jutland, driven by a will to make things happen, an ability to be able to do so, and a desire to succeed. Only the best is good enough for our customers. They must always have the best, which means a little more than they expect. And we must constantly live up to and often exceed the expectations that our customers, suppliers and collaborators place on us as a graphic company. For more than 100 years we have been a vibrant part of the graphic industry, and this gives us a special obligation to make a difference and never rest on our laurels – quite the contrary. At Strandbygaard Grafisk we constantly strive to be on the move all the time and to supply beautiful, perfect and productive solutions. Please study this brochure and see for yourself.
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In 1898 Jens Strandbygaard obtained royal concession to establish a printing house in Skjern.
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Graphic expressions for generations
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he history of Strandbygaard Grafisk is the story of an unbroken line of fine graphic expressions for four generations. The company was founded in 1898 by Jens Strandbygaard, who had a small paper and gallantry shop in Skjern. He obtained a royal concession to run a printing house, and in 1899 he moved to larger premises at Bredgade to expand his business. After four years he built a new printing house and a new private house at Skolegade. In the years that followed he expanded several times. In 1955 Erik Strandbygaard took over the management, and the founder Jens Strandbygaard continued to work in the house until his death in 1961. In 1969 Erik suddenly died, and at the age of only 27 Niels Erik Strandbygaard took over the printing house – as 3rd generation. Growth continued steadily. In 1989 the private quarters had to be included in the printing house. This arrangement worked very well for some years, but space got very cramped, and in 1996
a decision was made to move again. This time the company moved into a large newly built printing house of 1,200 m2 – and even at the obvious address of Trykkerivej (Printing House Road) in Skjern. Our former logo and initials of JS (that are still used in some connections) of course stem from the founder Jens Strandbygaard. In 2000 the company and the day-to-day management was handed over from Niels Erik to his son Ole Strandbygaard (being 4th generation), and in keeping with tradition Niels Erik Strandbygaard continued to work in the company, until he died in 2009. Family ties are still intact today, where the company is run by Ole Strandbygaard and Claus Scotwin, who is Ole’s brother-in-law. And who knows, maybe the 5th generation is about to enter the company, as Ole Strandbygaard’s three children already started their career by filing order bags …
Left: Founder Jens Strandbygaard Right: Day-to-daymanagement is run by Ole Strandbygaard and Claus Scotwin.
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Making a graphic difference
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very single day Strandbygaard Grafisk aims to make a difference. A graphic difference. And that means a difference to our customers. We want to be the best. We want to stand out from the others by adding something extra to the graphic solutions – an extra fine paper quality, an extra lovely picture, an extra quick delivery of your printed matters and an extra good treatment.
IN OTHER WORDS: We take the stand to make a difference, and you experience that stand, once you are in contact with us. At Strandbygaard Grafisk we have many loyal customers, to whom we provided services for years. All things considered that is the best proof showing that we do make a graphic difference in practice.
A close dialogue aids comprehension – and creates better graphic solutions.
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Printed matters on time From day to day
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lexibility is a matter of course. At Strandbygaard Grafisk we offer delivery around the clock as an established part of our production. Of course we do so. This promise will put demands on our capacity limit, but we can do it. Thus we operate with modern printing machines, a large capacity and an efficient production planning. These three factors enable us to deliver from day to day. We call it printed matters on time. And the quality? Don’t worry about that. Strandbygaard Grafisk will always deliver first-class quality. We love jobs out of the ordinary, and we think everything is possible – by making an extra effort. Please contact us and hear more about the possibilities of solving your printing problem at short notice.
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The future belongs to those who believe in it
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s we all know faith can move mountains, and at Strandbygaard Grafisk we firmly believe in the future. We did that for more than 100 years, and therefore we have quite some experience in this respect. Our belief in the future gets fuel from our belief in development, innovation and progress in the professional field. Fortunately, the graphic industry is very development-oriented, and thanks to the technological progress many exciting options come up all the time. We want to take part in shaping our own future, and therefore we phrased a number of goals and visions that we are jointly aiming at: – WE WANT TO BE THE BEST, WHEN IT COMES TO GRAPHIC SERVICES. – WE SUPPLY HOLISTIC AND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS THAT CREATE LARGER VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS THAN THEY COULD ACHIEVE WITHOUT OUR INVOLVEMENT. – WE BUILD LONG-STANDING AND TRUST-BASED RELATIONS IN OUR NETWORK. WE WANT TO BE A MUCH-COVETED PARTNER WHEN IT COMES TO PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER THINGS AS TO GRAPHIC PRODUCTION. – WITH A PRECISELY DEFINED RISK PROFILE WE WANT TO CREATE A CONSIDERABLY BETTER RETURN ON THE COMPANY’S EQUITY, THAN THE AVERAGE MARKET REPRESENTS. – OUR GOAL IS THAT OUR EMPLOYEES HAVE AN UPDATED KNOW-HOW AND ARE OFFERED REGULAR COURSES, SO THEY CAN PERFORM THEIR JOBS IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY.
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WE ARE WORKING FOR A BETTER WORLD. THIS MAY SOUND A BIT SELF-RIGHTEOUS, BUT ACTUALLY WE ARE DOING A LOT TO IMPROVE THE WORLD AROUND US. OF COURSE WE CANNOT SAVE THE WHOLE WORLD, BUT WE CAN CONTRIBUTE BY PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS OF BENEFIT TO HUMAN BEINGS, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY. WE CHOSE TO ADOPT THE GUIDELINES OF THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT. THUS WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO SHOW SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TO FOLLOW AND INCORPORATE A NUMBER OF OVERALL PRINCIPLES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, WORKING CONDITIONS, ENVIRONMENT AND FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION. THE PURPOSE OF GLOBAL COMPACT IS TO SHOW HOW WE AS A COMPANY CAN HELP TO SOLVE THE SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES THAT ORIGINATE FROM THE GLOBALISATION. BY PARTICIPATING WE MAINTAIN OUR FOCUS ON SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN OUR ACTIVITIES AND STRENGTHEN OUR PROGRESS IN THE FIELD OF CSR.
By the UN Global Compact we committed ourselves to comply with ten principles Human Rights 1. To support, respect and protect the internationally proclaimed human rights. 2. To make sure that human rights are not violated. Working Conditions 3. To sustain freedom of association and acknowledge the right to collective negotiations. 4. To support the eradication of all kinds of forced labour. 5. To support an efficient abolition of child labour. 6. To eliminate discrimination in relation to conditions of employment. Environment 7. To support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges. 8. To initiate the promotion of a larger environmental responsibility. 9. To encourage to the development and introduction of environmentally friendly technologies. Opposing Corruption 10. To oppose all kinds of corruption, such as blackmail and bribe.
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Environment – documented efforts
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uality and environment are two sides of the same coin to us – they are the two most important factors in our innovation work, and they indicate the direction of our progress. We work on quality and environment on the basis of the key words customer focus and ongoing improvements. We strive to optimise our production pro-
cess, which is constantly monitored, evaluated and improved by a goal-oriented quality control and different certification systems. At Strandbygaard Grafisk all labelling systems are valuab le tools for us to achieve our goal of being the best in the graphic industry. It makes sense to us, when our efforts can be documented.
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SCÂŽ means Forest Stewardship CouncilÂŽ and is an international non-profit labelling system for wood and paper. In a FSC forest no more trees will be cut down than the forest can reproduce again itself. FSC is a guarantee that animal life and vegetation is protected, and that the people working in the forest are sure to get training, safety equipment and a decent pay for their work. The FSC system has much support from a number of green organisations world-wide. There are strict rules for the use of the label in a printed matter.
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EFC stands for Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification and is the world’s leading certification system for forests. PEFC Denmark is a member-run, self-governing and independent legal association, which owns, develops, administrates and maintains the Danish PEFC certification system for sustainable forestry. The interest in certification of sustainable forestry and traceability of wooden products originates in the wish to protect the rain forest from eradication and illegal cuttings. The arrangement has grown to include all the world's forests, and in recent years there has been a growing interest in certifying sustainable forestry in North America and Europe.
I 541-751 Ecolabelled printing company
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n 1989 the Nordic Council of Ministers established the Nordic Eco-label, and Denmark joined it in 1997. The label makes a number of demands on for instance discharge of toxins and the content of hazardous substances in printed matters. The Nordic Eco-label indicates responsibility, consideration for the environment and observing a number of quality demands. The label shows that our solutions are among the least polluting in our field, and it guarantees that the products will comply with all the strict environmental requirements.
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SO 9001 is the international standard for quality management that must secure systematic processes as to purchase, production and sale. The certification also demands the wording of a quality strategy and an ongoing development of the quality work at Strandbygaard Grafisk. The certification is revised once a year, and it is checked if we comply with all the established procedures.
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e want our environmental and quality policy to be a central part of our company basis. As an ISO 14001 certified company we meet international standards for environmental management. The certification is a tool to manage, monitor and reduce the environmental impact. ISO 14001 demands that we continuously document environmental improvements by setting goals and making action plans. The certification is revised once a year, and it is checked if we comply with the established environmental goals.
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MAS stands for “Eco-Management and Audit Scheme�. EMAS is the EU environmental management system - it is voluntary and applies to all kinds of companies. EMAS is an addition to an ISO 14001 certification, where the most important difference is the issue of an annual sustainability report. According to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency EMAS is the most ambitious environmental management system that a company can adopt. As a certified company Strandbygaard Grafisk a/s complies with the EU standards for environmental management.
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e were certified to supply CO2 neutralised printed matters. Thus we add yet another level to our efforts to produce eco-friendly printed matters. In practice it happens so that we acquire a number of CO2 credits (for example of 100 tonnes) that we resell to the customers who want a CO2 neutralised printed matter. The amounts from the credits will support environmental projects all over the world, as for instance the planting of trees in the Amazonas or water projects in Africa.
Please visit www.strandbygaard.dk and read more about our certifications and eco-labelling.
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PRE PR ESS I
n our prepress department it is a matter of the three P’s: Preparation, Preparation and Preparation. Here our many skilled graphic designers work on creating the VERY important graphic preliminaries that will end up in a fantastic final result. The graphic designers at Strandbygaard Grafisk are all very passionate in their work, they are dedicated to creative setting-up, scanning, image editing, colour adjustment, retouch, making up, imposition, PDF control, proofreading, ISO certified digital trial prints and plate production.
CREATIVITY CONTROL AND SETTING-UP All are working on high-yield Mac computers with matching advanced workflow that ensures an efficient work procedure with low risk of mistakes when transferring from screen to paper. Naturally, we also have access to Windows computers with all the common programs, so no matter on which platform you are we can handle your job. Our work stations, programs, servers and workflows are regularly updated and improved. Our graphic designers will also attend frequent courses to make sure they are always updated and ready to handle all jobs with the most recent knowledge on hand. We keep very closely abreast of developments and do our utmost to be one step ahead. All these things will allow us to minimise the risk of errors and make sure that you will always have your printed matter on time. In the department we can also handle digital print, advanced large size plots and ISO certified trial prints on ultramodern machinery. Please visit www.strandbygaard.dk, menu option “prepress”, and collect more useful knowledge.
Our skilled graphic designers know the art of setting-up the files, ready for print.
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Good preliminary work is half the result
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ell begun is half done, as the saying goes. The words really apply to graphic production, where it is of vital importance that all technical specifications are in order before production. In the prepress department our skilled employees’ first job is to clear the way for the best possible final result. Therefore, they always make sure to have the necessary qualifications within creative setting-up, image editing, scanning, imposition, proofreading and trial prints.
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Details always count. Our skilled graphic designers are eagle eyed and make sure that all details are perfectly in order.
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BANNERS SIGNS ROLL-UP AND STANDS VISUAL COMMUNICATION THAT MAKES SENSE
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e also handle the production of banners, signs, roll-up systems and stands, etc. With a wide range of products that can be used on many different outdoor and indoor occasions we see to the best possible exposure of your message. Please contact our consultants or see the large selection on www.dinudstilling.dk and contact us for further information.
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In control of the files – from start to finish
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n our prepress department we handle thousands of files and documents that end up being your printed matters. Naturally, this will call for the latest technology, but also something as old-fashioned as systematic procedures, carefulness and accuracy. We are quite good at that (though we say it so ourselves), and we dare not think of the alternative at all. A safe document management is the alpha and omega of the process. Therefore, we work extra hard to advise and guide our customers through all technical problems, as for instance file formats, image editing, FTP login, files ready for press, etc. In addition to the good advice you can get any time from our skilled graphic designers we put some instructions on our website, too. Please visit www.strandbygaard.dk, menu option “prepress�, to find the current instructions.
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CMYK 555X
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CMYK 500X
CMYK 050X
CMYK 005X
CMYK 000X
COLOUR CODES HAVE BEEN DECODED
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t Strandbygaard Grafisk we print according to Pantone and CMYK colour values – two different ways to define colours. Pantone colours are defined on the basis of a palette of existing colours, where you can choose between more than 10,000 existing colours. CMYK colours are four colours that are mixed to the exact shade wanted. The four colours are mixed in percentages in proportion to one another, thus creating new colours. Pantone and CMYK colours are not immediately comparable, but by means of a colour chart we can define the colours to appear uniform.
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olours are fantastic and a delight to the eyes. Colours are also a qualification at Strandbygaard Grafisk where we take pride in creating just the exact colours for the individual product. We produce according to ISO 12647 standards which guarantee a consistent production throughout the printing and in reprint.
Colours will content
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We recommend that pictorial material is converted to CMYK by means of ISO Coated FOGRA 39. Uncoated printed matters should be converted with the profile PSO uncoated. Strandbygaard Grafisk will practice a close colour management throughout the process from layout to finished print. Colour management is all important for the optimum end product so the colours will be spot on every single time. You are most welcome to ask for our advice when making your PDF files ready for press. Against an additional price we can offer you a digital proof of your job so you can make sure that the colours are in keeping with your expectations.
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A printed matter is no matter
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trandbygaard Grafisk is situated in Jutland and thus possessing the famous Jutlandic modesty, but still we must say we can handle almost any printing job. For generations we built up a highly skilled experience in the graphic field. We combine our skills with modern printing machines, large capacity and efficient planning, making it possible for us to accomplish even very large printing jobs of the highest quality.
Nordic Eco-label, FSC and PFEC. Whether you want your printed matter equipped with an eco-label is completely up to you. No matter what you choose you can be absolutely sure that your printing job will be produced according to our strict environmental requirements. In addition, Strandbygaard Grafisk can print even small editions where the solution will often be a digital print.
We print books, brochures, pamphlets, catalogues, stationery, posters, folders, sign boards, postcards, door hangers, business cards, etc. – you name it. We can manage the entire printing process from beginning to end, and we cooperate with the leading paper suppliers. We are always ready to collect paper samples at short notice for your particular printed matter. Naturally, we print in much consideration of the environment and was certified with The
At Strandbygaard Grafisk we create graphic solutions based on the keywords experience, quality, flexibility and price. Those are the four pieces that make the puzzle come out.
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THE IMPORTANT CHOICE OF PAPER
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aper is not just paper. Sometimes the paper is just as important as what is printed on it. The paper must support the graphic expression, pass on the correct message, it must let the colours look correct, make the text reader-friendly and reflect the perfect quality. Paper is a living material that behaves in different ways depending on the conditions. In connection with every single printing job we can always advise about the right paper quality and about our experience with the paper. We have a close cooperation with the world’s leading paper suppliers, who will regularly introduce new paper types, and we are always happy to purchase new samples for mature considerations. Please contact us for a talk about paper and become inspired for the correct paper choice for your next printing job.
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Stature for most sizes
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t Strandbygaard Grafisk we can supply printed matters both in standard sizes and sizes out of the ordinary, where the creative challenge is brought up. The size is often a quality where you, as the sender, can really stand out from the crowd – and have the desired attention in relation to your message. As specialists in all kinds of graphic solutions we can offer you printed matters from the tiniest size to the attractive large format print – and whatever size we could never dream of compromising on quality.
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e offer a wide range of high-quality products from our digital department at favourable prices and with short delivery times.
exact number you need and reorder with a minimum of start-up costs compared to traditional offset printing.
Digital print is worth considering, if you need only a small quantity, if your job has a relatively short service life, or if you want an extra short delivery time. Another benefit compared to ordinary print is that you can order the
Jobs such as business cards, loose leafs, flyers, Direct Mail campaigns (individual print), pamphlets, brochures, books with a spiral binding, etc. are all well suited for digital print.
In our Xerox 700 DCP production printer we can print sheet sizes up to 320 x 450 mm on up to 300 g paper.
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Digital print
A wide range of high-quality products
VARNISH HIGHLIGHTED EFFECT. A VARNISHING OF YOUR PRINTED MATTER CAN SERVE SEVERAL PURPOSES. FIRSTLY, THE PRINTED MATTER WILL OFTEN STAND OUT AS MORE ELEGANT WITH THIS VISUAL EFFECT. SECONDLY, A PROTECTIVE FILM IS ADDED TO THE PAPER, MAKING IT MORE RESISTANT TO DIRT AND STICKY FINGERS. AS A SPECIAL EFFECT VARNISH CAN BE ADDED ONLY TO SOME PARTS OF THE PRINTED MATTER TO HIGHLIGHT ONLY THESE PARTS. AT STRANDBYGAARD GRAFISK WE HAVE MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN VARNISHING AND THE MANY INTERESTING OPTIONS THIS TECHNIQUE CAN ADD TO YOUR PRINTED MATTERS.
Lamination – exquisite surface treatment
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ith a lamination we add a thin foil under heat and pressure to your printed matter, which will give a very exclusive finish and an exquisite surface. The foil is available with a non-gloss and a high-gloss surface. The word lamination means sticking together in layers. The thin plastic foil makes the printed matter
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very long-lasting. Lamination can be used for many types of printed matters, such as covers, brochures, annual reports, menu cards and the like. Please contact the specialists at Strandbygaard Grafisk to hear more about our many special-purpose foils.
Put a stamp on your printed matter Stamping adds a very exclusive expression to your printed matter. At Strandbygaard Grafisk we use different kinds of stamping methods, thus adding an interesting effect to the surface. In practice the stamping tool works its way down into or up from the paper, and then the effect stands either lowered into or elevated from the paper. Foil stamping gives yet another effect, when it is for example done in gold. Hologram is a foil with 3D effect. In addition we offer all kinds of die-cutting, folding and other such visible effects on the surface.
The personal printed matter
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ariable data is a new way of creating personal printed matters. In brief it is possible for us to change text, images and language in your printed matter and thus target it at an individual recipient or clientele. We just need an ordinary Excel sheet from your customer database to handle the subsequent process. With our new addressing system we can print variable data on among others loose leafs, catalogues, leaflets and pamphlets – and with that your final product is ready for further distribution.
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Bookbinding – and art form in itself
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t Strandbygaard Grafisk we uphold the old traditions of good book craftsmanship. For generations we built much experience in bookbinding – and today we solve practically all possible problems as to the finishing of graphic products. We have our own bookbinders who master the art of combining modern technology with good craftsmanship. Our bookbindery hums with activity day and night. The craftsmanship and the high quality will be upheld by the all-round and demanding jobs. Naturally, we are glad to undertake all the “impossible” jobs as well, and ready to present new creative solutions to your graphic challenges. Our bookbindery handles all kinds of finishing, such as:
- Glue binding (flex binding) - Folding - Folding marks - Perforating - Special packaging - Stitching - Cropping - Stamping - Die-cutting - Work by hand
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SPECIAL JOBS OF THE SPECIAL KIND
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ur long-time experience in bookbinding makes Strandbygaard Grafisk able to solve even the most challenging special problems. We are your right-hand man and at your disposal with our expertise throughout the printing process – both in connection with the printing of special book publications, the packaging, the forwarding and the delivery of your precious works. In addition, we also take care of all kinds of subsequent finishing of printed matters, and for example we can also wrap up in film and add recipient addresses.
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90Ëš index die-cutting
120Ëš index die-cutting
Thumb index
Strandbygaard Grafisk a/s Trykkerivej 2 DK-6900 Skjern T. +45 96 800 700 grafisk@strandbygaard.dk
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