The ability to see a project through from design to delivery

 

blp’s in-house capabilities mean we can complete a combination of services on one site, from packaging development, printed packaging and co-packing to storage and mailing, giving us full control over every stage of a project. This helps keep costs within budget and reduces overall lead times, which is particularly important for time-sensitive projects. 

The challenge

blp was approached by a well-known print management company with a contract packing and direct mail project. Their client, a renowned university, wanted to send new students a welcome pack of ‘goodies’ to celebrate the start of their first year. 

With the new term fast approaching, the project was time sensitive and had a strict budget in place. They needed us to fulfil a range of services, including packaging development. 

The custom box would need to fit several promotional items, but not exceed the size of a large letter, because the packs would be posted to students’ home addresses.

The blp solution

We set about designing a custom box made of solid folding carton board to accommodate the various ‘goodies’ and provided a CAD sample for client approval. 

Our in-house printing capabilities took care of the leaflets, letters and booklets to be included. Once ready, they were moved to our designated contract packing area, along with the client supplied promotional items. Working to the client brief, the boxes were carefully packed and sealed by our experienced team. 

As an ISO 27001 certified company, we follow strict guidelines when handling personal data to make sure we meet all regulations. The data provided by the client was ‘sorted’ into postcode areas in our secure data processing area. Pre-sorting the data in this way will provide cost savings to the postal element of the project. 

We operate in a 100% mailing environment – this means we can track every welcome pack to make sure all items are sent to the correct recipient, giving our client the confidence that every student received their pack. 

The results

The student packs were delivered on time and within budget much to the customer’s delight. 

Our capabilities

The very highest standards

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Mailing customers quickly and securely

At blp, our direct mail activities are completed on one site, in a 100% mail environment, allowing us to guarantee each piece of mail is sent and accounted for. Our unique ‘single site service’ offers complete control over each stage of your project, reducing overall lead times and keeping costs within budget. This is especially important for time sensitive projects.   

The ability to see a project through from design to delivery

blp’s in-house capabilities mean we can complete a combination of services on one site, from packaging development, printed packaging and co-packing to storage and mailing, giving us full control over every stage of a project. This helps keep costs within budget and reduces overall lead times, which is particularly important for time-sensitive projects. 

Producing daily comms with tight turnaround times

With over 25 years’ experience in direct mail services, our dedicated teams deal with daily communications regularly. 

Print and Mailing

In comparison to mono lasering, colour digital printing allows you to personalise a document in a range of colours. This means pictures, tables, graphics and text can all be printed in any colour and can contain any amount of variable data you’d like. You can also use it as a more economical method of printing small print runs compared to lithographic print.

We can accommodate a range of different printing services to suit your project needs in mono, colour digital print and inkjet. As each requirement is different, we can advise on the best service for your individual needs.

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard that helps us set out our Information Security Management System. It’s an auditable system which controls how blp stores and handles data. We control data in a variety of ways through secure servers, SFTPs and email. And our 100% mailing secure environment means we complete mailing projects in a secure facility. Controlled using the Paxton system, where only recognised staff can enter or leave those areas, you can be confident your data is always safe and secure.

Yes, we are GDPR compliant. Along with our ISO 27001 certification, we adhere to strict GDPR guidelines on how we collect and process data within the UK.

Yes. We can receive data completely ready to use or partially complete. Speak to our in-house data team now to discuss the best options available for your data. Contact Us

Our secure SFTP is ideal for receiving sensitive data. However, if you have your own server, we can also securely collect your data.

We use a range of different software systems and databases to cleanse your data. Depending on your requirements, we can check against Mortality and Goneaway databases, and TPS and MPS to varying degrees. Our in-house data teams will advise you of the options that best fit your project needs.

We can enclose envelopes from C6 (114 x 162mm) up to C4 (229 x 324mm), giving you the flexibility to send various mail sizes for your campaigns.

Yes, we can receive your print-ready files in a range of formats, depending on the requirements of your project. Discuss your format with our team now. Contact Us

Our machine capabilities can accommodate up to eight inserts with your prime document, for instance, a personalised customer letter, and we regularly enclose inserts such as leaflets and booklets in varying thicknesses. Discuss how you can get the most out of your direct mail campaign with our team now. Contact Us

Our extensive experience with a range of carrier services including Royal Mail, Whistl, UK Mail/DHL, Secured Mail and CitiPost means we can advise you on the service most suitable for your individual needs.

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