Further expansion by Dischromatics....

This month, Dischromatics is proud to announce further additions to our in-house production facilities, with the purchase of a Konica Minolta BizHub Pro C5501 Digital Production Print Press plus on and off-line finishing equipment, and also an automated inkjet disc printer, for use with our Watershield coated discs.

This brand new, state-of-the-art equipment has been purchased with the help of a grant from the ‘SMART Technology Exploitation Programme’ and the Welsh Assembly Government, which is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The machinery will ensure Dischromatics has full control over all stages of short-run and fast production requirements from the disc copying and printing right through to the digitally printed paper parts, and means we will be able to turn around rush jobs even quicker, and cheaper, than ever before. The range of products directly on offer will also be enhanced with the addition of printed material such as posters, Christmas cards, sports programmes, letterheads, business cards and more!! Alongside the Digital Press will be all the necessary off-line finishing equipment including a guillotine, an automatic folding machine with the ability to perforatate, and a booklet maker to ensure a complete professionally produced product in the fastest possible time, turning the company into a true "One-Stop Shop".

The automated disc printer, also due for installation in the next couple of weeks, ensures the company is in a position to print large numbers of Watershield discs in tight timeframes, with 24/7 production now achievable. The new printer also uses 4 dedicated individual CMYK cartridges, meaning that black tones can now be printed directly, without the need to mix colours to achieve the desired effect.

Despite the economic downturn currently affecting many SME's around the UK and the World, Dischromatics continues to remain positive about the future and has made the bold choice to invest in high-spec equipment capable of servicing our clients needs for many years to come, once again leading the way in the industry sector.

For more information on the recent developments at Dischromatics, or to request pricing on any available options, don’t hesitate to either call us on 01495 243222, or drop us an email to enquiries@dischromatics.co.uk.

Service As Usual with Dischromatics....

Recently, Dischromatics has been receiving a number of queries regarding increased turnaround times on replication jobs. These potential clients are then going on to explain that they have been told by another company that disc production companies industry-wide are suffering from delayed delivery times on jobs.

Firstly, we would like to make it perfectly clear that we are offering the same replication service as we always have, with the standard 10-12 working day turnaround still in place. The reason for this confusion is the recent closure of one of the industries cheaper replicators, Optical Disc Services, which was used by many brokers across the UK, though never by Dischromatics. This has in turn forced some brokers into difficulties as they scratch around trying to source a new manufacturer for each job they carry out, resulting in them suffering significant delays at several stages. The industry has also seen the recent closure of some smaller replication firms who were hit with bills for unpaid DVD royalties and could not afford to pay up.

Happily for our clients, Dischromatics has always believed in the quality of products and service on offer though our contract with Sony DADC, and continued this liaison through recent years, despite the presence of cheaper, lower quality replication firms within the industry and this is now therefore bearing fruit, as we have not been affected by the closure of ODS, and we are still perfectly placed to respond to customer needs at this difficult time.

All customers, whether new to Dischromatics or not, receive the same high-level of customer service, so for more information on the products and services we can offer your company, or simply to view the full product range, just go to www.dischromatics.co.uk or call us on 01495 243222 to discuss how we can help you.

Fulfilment, Design, Print & Packing

Dischromatics have recently launched a brand new website aimed at customers who require print services, hand packing and assembly, graphic design and fulfilment.

Although the company already carries out regular fulfilment runs for high street chains, the service now goes beyond just sending out compact discs. Dischromatics will complete individual mailing for any number of different products. The offices are situated just around the corner from the local sorting office, allowing the company to work with increased efficiency, and ensuring the post never gets missed. Even if you do not require your goods to be shipped to various addresses, the assembly team can complete any hand-packing run, whether large or small, one-off or regular, in a clean environment.

Dischromatics can now also supply all sorts of printed matter including full colour printed posters, leaflets, programmes, CD and DVD inserts and many other products upon request. The artwork for your printed parts can also be completed in-house by the design team, supplying you with pdf proofs at every stage of the design. The company uses PC and MAC systems running the full Adobe Creative Suite of packages, as well as Quark Express and Acrobat Professional.

The website covering these services can be viewed at http://www.fulfilment-packing.co.uk/; if you would like a quotation for any of these services, please send your request to gareth@dischromatics.co.uk.