Lessons from a tatty Oyster Card Holder

Last time I was in central London I found myself staring compulsively at people’s hands as they got onto and off public transport. The reason for my fascination? Oyster Card Holders.

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July 30, 2010 at 3:47 pm | Blog | No comment

Duraweld working with the BAPC

The BAPC (British Association for Print and Communication) has this week announced their key speaker for the 2010 conference, which is sponsored by Duraweld.  

 

The alternative business guru, Geoff Burch will speak at the annual event. Geoff is an internationally renowned and highly motivational business speaker, television presenter and author.

 

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July 15, 2010 at 11:23 am | News | No comment

Document boxes are perfect for any type of paperwork

We have  many popular products at Duraweld, but one of our most commonly purchased products is the document box. This is probably because they are extremely hard wearing, durable and can help store and protect most types of documentation. Below are a few examples of the kind of paperwork that would be best placed in one of our boxes. Buy them via the website or call the office for a box printed with your unique design. (more…)

July 14, 2010 at 12:29 pm | Blog | No comment

Duraweld named in Sunday Times ‘Best Green Companies’ List

We were delighted to be informed that Duraweld featured in the third annual edition of The Sunday Times 60 Best Green Companies list, published at the end of May. Ranked 39 out of 60 companies throughout the UK, Duraweld also featured in the Top Ten for having the ‘greenest employees’.

 

According to the Times, “…competition for places in the Top 60 was intense and the quality of entries very high. Only those organisations demonstrating the highest environmental standards, with workforces wholly engaged and in tune with their green initiatives, have made it onto the list.”

 

Victoria Pitts, Duraweld’s Green Team leader said: “It is very rewarding to have our green initiatives recognised by such an esteemed panel of judges, and it positions us as being up there amongst the best in the country in employing environmentally friendly business practices.

 

Our commitment to protecting the environment remains firm and we will continue to improve and develop both our internal processes and our recycled product ranges. This achievement supports Duraweld’s ISO 14001 accreditation and carbon zero status.”

June 29, 2010 at 12:12 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

Weldspares use Duraweld products to increase sales

Weldspares is a long established wholesaler, based in Warrington. Their large warehouse supplies over 600 distributors with welding, safety and industrial products, chosen from a catalogue of 5,000 items.

 

The most popular products are listed in a mini catalogue which they send to their customers in a Duraweld easel binder. This method means the catalogue can be protected through the post, and then displayed for instant access in front of Weldspares’ customers. It is great to hear that Duraweld products are making life simple for our customers and helping them increase sales.

 

To see the full range of Weldspares products visit www.weldspares.co.uk

 

To buy easel binders for your own catalogue or product sheets visit www.duraweld.co.uk/category/Easel-Binders

June 29, 2010 at 12:11 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

Best sellers, new products and next season’s ‘must haves’!

• We have added four fabulous new colours to our recycled range. Available in medium weight (750 micron) polypropylene in metallic silver, gold, red and blue - please request a free swatch from jane@duraweld.co.uk

 

 

 
• Make it sticky! Our best selling, self-adhesive pocket range continues to be a hit. These simple self-adhesive sleeves are just the job for storing or displaying cards and CDs.

 

 

 
• Document wallets and folders are always handy to protect and organise your papers. Available ready to ship via the website or custom designed via the office.

 

 

 
• Have you tried the ‘Build Your Own’ service for ring binders yet? Flexible, easy to do and gives a 10% discount off the standard price - a winning combination!

 

 
• Our paper over board range is expanding! We now offer 11 popular sizes, either standard or customised to your exact requirements.

June 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

MBO announced as Duraweld passes to the next generation

26 February 2010 was a momentous day for us at Duraweld as Richard Senior completed the sale of the company to two of its managers, his daughter Hannah Senior, and her husband Mark Yeung.

 
Richard, who will be staying on as a consultant for the next three years, commented:

“I am delighted that this young, energetic management team will be leading the business into the future. Since joining Duraweld, Hannah and Mark have brought with them lots of fresh thinking and new ideas that are having a very positive impact. It’s great news for the company and I wish them every success in the future.”

 

Hannah said:

“We are thrilled to be the new owners of Duraweld and would like to thank our employees and customers for their fantastic encouragement and support. Duraweld is a well known and respected name throughout the industry, and our decision to purchase the business has been based on the fantastic range of opportunities we see for it to grow and develop.”

June 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

Technical corner: overlays and encapsulations

When purchasing a vinyl ring binder you will be asked if you would like an overlay or an encapsulation. Here’s a quick explanation of what these both are.

Encapsulation

Encapsulation is the sealing of printed sheets onto the outside of a ring binder under a layer of clear vinyl. This method of production is very cost effective and versatile, and gives a great, professional image. It allows any choice of print to be displayed and protected under a wipe clean, clear surface.

Overlays

Clear overlays, open to the head, enable printed matter, photographs or drawings to be inserted into the face of a binder creating individual or interchangeable customised binders. This method allows the binder to be updated or reused for a different purpose. Again the clear material is wipe clean and helps protect the ring binder from dirt and marking.

June 29, 2010 at 12:09 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

A view from over the pond

by Justin Goldstein, Binding Industries Association

If the turnout at the 2010 BIA Mid Management conference is an indicator of the economy, then the recession is nearing an end. Over 114 attendees from around the world congregated in Baltimore, Maryland for the premier event for binding, graphic finishing, and custom loose leaf manufacturing, including BIA Chairman Richard Senior who was honoured for his service to the organisation.

 

I see real signs of recovery in the economy. There has been a flurry of activity in the marketplace with companies taking on new projects and initiatives, and we have also had more entries into the Product of Excellence Awards than the last two years combined. One delegate, Richard Holum from Holum & Sons. Inc., a custom loose leaf company in Chicago, commented: “Business is starting to pick up for us with some clients coming back into the fold.”

 

 

Duraweld scooped one of the top prizes in the BIA Awards! Competing against companies from across the US in the ‘Product of Excellence’ category, Duraweld entered a specially designed travel card holder made from their own 100% recycled polypropylene.

 

The BIA Judges commented: “We were very impressed with the design and use of materials. The travel card holder is creative, very practical and it really stood out amongst the other entries.”

June 29, 2010 at 12:07 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

Coming soon….. Build Your Own Travel Card Holders online

Following on from our popular, online ‘Build Your Own’ ring binder service, you will soon be able to ‘Build Your Own’ travel card holders online too - and save 10% off the standard price.

 

 The card holders are specifically designed to fit London Transport’s Oyster Card. A useful and cost effective promotional item, these hardwearing, vinyl holders can be used for travel cards, library cards, business cards or credit cards, and are a great way to get your company’s name in front of your customers.

June 29, 2010 at 12:06 pm | Newsletter Summer 2010 | No comment

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