Exciting times at Fretwell Print & Direct Mail, we have just upgraded our main printing press with a new Heidelberg XL75-5+L-C. It offers maximum flexibility thanks to extensive configuration options for the most demanding requirements in commercial, label, and packaging printing. One of the most exciting features of this new machine is Push to Stop. We can now change jobs …
In light of Tuesday’s announcement, we’d just like to reassure everyone that we are open and we will continue to stay open. Here are the procedures that have been put in place to ensure our workplace is COVID-Secure: 6 stage handwashing instructions posted at all handwashing stations in factory and office Posters to prompt handwashing more often and for longer …
We have purchased two new Konica Minolta AccurioPress 6136P to replace our existing machines. These machines are the best on the market and can print up to 7,500 A4 pages per hour. It can allow multiple finishing options and it has a high-speed colour scanner. Equipped with the latest technologies we can guarantee fast delivery times and provide outstanding black …
We have purchased a new digital printing system from Heidelberg. The Heidelberg Versafire is perfect for offset printing runs. With this machine we are able to have faster delivery times, print variable data and process a wide range of materials. This machine offers further benefits such as nearly zero paper waste, allowing us to be a more ecofirendly company. Our …
The deal, which was completed last Tuesday (4th September 2018) sees the ownership of the £6m+ turnover Litho/Digital and Direct Mail Printer transfer to Andy Gillett and Gareth Pociecha who are now Joint Managing Directors, Andy has been Commercial Director for the last 20 years having originally joined the company in 1995, Gareth was previously Works Manager for nearly 15years. …
Increase in enclosing capacity. We’re pleased to announce the installation of a Bell & Howell Jumbo Inserting Machine. This 4 station ‘Jumbo’ machine brings extra capacity to the business and enables us to enclose up to 4 items into an envelope up to C4 in size at up to 6000 packs per hour.
Here’s a reminder to clients that Royal Mail postage prices increase on 3rd January 2017 for bulk mailings. Please be aware that if you are using Downstream Access Services, including our own CampaignMail Solution that the price rise will be implemented before the end of 2016. This ensures that anything injected in the Royal Mail chain for delivery after 3rd January is …
Mailmark Accreditation & Digital Stamp Indicia have arrived at Fretwell Print and Direct Mail. We’re delighted to be accredited for both of the above services.
Mailmark is Royal Mail’s barcode and optical technology for handling high quality, machine-readable bulk mailings. It replaces the traditional ‘town and crown’ die with a 2D barcode that carries all sorts of useful information for analysing and tracking your mailings. The good news is that Fretwell’s are now accredited by Royal Mail and DSA partners. For you that means it’s …
This option, used in conjuction with MailMark above allows us a lifelike postage stamp to be pre-printed on the outer envelope. Two designs are available, standard “Queen’s Head” and “Alice in Wonderland” designs for standard size letters. For Large Letters the “Queen’s Head” is the only design available.. Please contact us for more details.
