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In the digital age, where screens dominate our daily lives, print media often gets overlooked in the realm of marketing and branding. However, for small business owners, harnessing the power of print can be a game-changer.
Our annual fruit or vegetable growing competition is normally judged (and is a major part of the entertainment!) at our staff Christmas party just before we close in December. We had to do things a little differently this year, however, thanks to the…
In today's fiercely competitive business landscape, standing out from the crowd is essential for success. Your brand's identity and visibility play a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers. One effective way to achieve this is through…
When it comes to running a business, there are a lot of little details that can make a big difference. One of those details is having a custom rubber stamp. Whether you need to stamp documents, envelopes, or packaging, having a stamp with your…
More and more customers these days are seeking to print on alternative fibres to help communicate their own sustainability messaging plus ensure they choosing the best possible paper for recycling.
As Tauranga’s leading printer of paper shopping bags, we thought you might also want to know more about the reasons (obvious) and options (many!) for switching to paper bags for your business.
Packaging communicates vital information to the customer whilst providing a great ‘unboxing experience’ to those receiving gifts or luxury items. However, poor material choices are damaging to both brands and the planet.
In NZ, just 58% of the paper and paperboard consumed is recycled every year yet it is one of the most recycled of all materials. The NZ paper value chain is committed to maximising paper recycling rates, reducing barriers that hamper the ability to…
In Australia and New Zealand, paper comes from managed regrowth forests or planted forests where the cycle of planting, growing and harvesting is carefully controlled.
We now have 100% Compostable Shrink Film to further reduce our environmental impact and make our products and services more environmentally friendly.
The papermaking process is a sustainable cycle. Recycled fibres are used as effectively as possible, while new fibres are constantly brought in to replenish and maintain the process.
Our common goal is to promote the responsible production and use of print and paper, and dispel common environmental misconceptions by providing users with verifiable information on why print and paper are attractive, practical and sustainable…
Another initiative in our continuous sustainability improvement efforts is our decision to use the Sustainable Ink Series of Process Inks as sourced from Epple Druckfarben in Germany.
As a printing business, it’s really no surprise that we generate a fair amount of paper and card that is perfect for recycling. Not only do we use recycled paper ourselves where we can but we also ensure the continued good use of this awesome…
If you're a regular customer of ours or have received a stack of printing all shrink wrapped then you should know that you can throw your plastic in your regular council Yellow recycling bin!
Every month we build up a stack of wood pallets through the month as our stock and supplies from all over New Zealand and the world is mostly delivered in bulk.
We are proud to announce our business is a PrintNZ member. ​PrintNZ is the Industry Association for the print, packaging and visual communication industries.
With the latest government mandate requiring all businesses have multiple contact tracing and Covid safety signage throughout the premises, not just at the front door, contact us to ensure you have the signage you need.
We are all very pleased to have another highly experienced off-set printer join our team. Having completed his apprenticeship in 1982 and a career dedicated to print, Dean joins us with all the right credentials and enthusiasm for this business.
We thought it would be fun to show you our process for making a footpath sign which we can produce quickly and easy to order as per our own footpath sign we’ve created here…
Like all businesses this year, it has been a year with no shortage of challenges and changes. However, we are pleased to now be welcoming three new friendly faces to our team. Joining the Pure Print family are Nicki (Receptionist/Administrator), Alan…
When most people think of stamps they think ‘postage’ but when we think of stamps we think ‘Approved’. Yes, it’s official! And not just Facebook official. We are now in the custom ink stamp business!
We decided to join the Cooney Lees Morgan Lunchbreak Battle this year as organised by Sport BOP, and were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and positive team building results of this experience.
We are pleased to announce this years' BOP Clinical Campus Learning Scholarship winner is Mesha Premlall. Mesha will be using this funding for her continued professional development at the Bay of Plenty Clinical Campus.
Your printed branded stationery and promotional items are the "face" you are showing your customers and target market on a daily basis.​ When you take a look at all your printed branded collateral together, are you making a good impression or is…
​Each year we have a bit of fun with a vegetable growing competition of some kind which creates a bit of fun and interest in the lead-up to Christmas plus provides us with some delicious results and plenty of entertainment at our end-of-year…
Each year, the team here at Pure Print have a bit of fun in the lead-up to our annual Christmas party with a vege growing competition of some form resulting in some great free entertainment, some rather dubious humour and some delicious home-grown…
Christmas cards are such a great way to sign off the year on a positive note with all your customers and business contacts. This is your opportunity to say how much you appreciate their business with a quick personal message on a beautifully printed,…
Louise has recently joined our team as our new Receptionist & Admin person while Alex is off on her grand tour of Africa. This is a permanent role for Louise as Alex has decided to take on a new role supporting our production team when she returns.​
It’s taken 17 years to follow in the footsteps of Bangladesh, the first country to ban single-use plastic bags, but we’re finally there! As from 1 July, single-use plastic bags were not longer allowed to be sold or given away in New Zealand. It’s all…
Embossed, overglossed, trimmed, rounded corners, straight corners, single sided, double sided, double size folded, this way up, that way up, heavy card, light card, textured or smooth... You can really leave a lasting impression with a great…
​Our brave leader manages to walk away safely and with a smile on his face after his 10,000ft skydive for charity.
​Tauranga Hospital recently announced the winner of the Pure Print 2019 Learning Scholarship which provides funding to one student each year to go towards furthering their education in their chosen field. This year's winner is Chrissie Russell who…
We thought this would be a fun way to help raise funds for some incredible NZ charities including GDF programmes, KiwiCan, Stars and Project K. All funds we raise will be directed to help the 3,500 local kids currently participating in these…
We thought this would be a fun way to help raise funds for some incredible NZ charities including GDF programmes, KiwiCan, Stars and Project K. All funds we raise will be directed to help the 3,500 local kids currently participating in these…
​In Sept 2018, we kicked off our fantastic potato growing competition which was a huge hit with everyone in the team, culminating with judging and prize giving at our Xmas party in December.
We are excited to welcome Eddie to our sales team. Joining our already well-known customer service team, Eddie is our newest Account Manager who will also be involved in new business development. If you haven’t met him already then you certainly…
Christmas cards are such a great way to sign off the year on a positive note with all your customers and business contacts. This is your opportunity to say how much you appreciate their business with a quick personal message on a beautifully printed,…
​We enjoyed another great update at a recent BJ Ball Paper Circle gathering in Tauranga where Rachel Foye, Business Development Manager - Corporate, presented us with a number of exciting developments and new technologies in the world of paper and…
There are many things we do here at Pure Print to help reduce our impact on the environment. One of those initiatives is choosing to use paper that is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified. But what is FSC certified paper, and what are the…
We get to work with some pretty awesome businesses and see lots of fantastic ideas through the print work we produce. And this super cool product invented by a local 12yr old boy really grabbed our attention. Fed up with mushy kiwifruit in his…
​While we don't bother you with such details - after all, you just want your project printed in the best way possible! There are still many in the industry who talk of digital vs offset printing. So what is the difference? And why we talk care of…
As always, we keep our eyes & ears open to what's happening in the world of print in terms of new technology and equipment. One of the coolest machines we discovered was this recently launched (2017) heavy duty laminator - and we are excited to…
​As we head into a new financial year, now is the time to review your branded stationery supplies to ensure you have enough in stock and check that everything is looking high quality and consistent. After all, this is the "face" you show your…
With the popularity of digital printing spurred by people wanting projects done quickly and cheaply many are forgetting the traditional techniques still available which can really help their brand and messages literally jump off the paper. Embossing…
Anyone who believes print has had its day couldn’t be more wrong. A quick look around our thriving business community is proof enough that print is enjoying a resurgence as businesses create increased demand for business cards, brochures, signage,…
Celebrating the launch of our new brand on 25th November, the entire team had a great time mixing and mingling with our VIP guests all decked out in our brand new Pure Print t-shirts. The most popular part of the night was definitely the tour of our…
Ignore the Shakespeare references – instead, picture a brochure (pamphlet, leaflet). These days brochures can come in all manner of shapes and sizes. Think of pamphlet folding like entry level origami – a brochure reduces the overall size of the…
The easiest way to approach paper sizes is to start with a plain piece of computer printer paper. That’s your A4 of course – the standard business-letter size. The A series paper sizes is the internationally used standard paper size. And it's pretty…
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Question: What’s the cheapest way to display your logo all year round? Answer: By using a Promotional Calendar Calendars are seen on average 10 days a time – every day throughout the year, so it makes perfect sense to order one now.
Could branded pens set your business apart from others in Tauranga? In a small, subtle and professional way, yes, yes they can.