Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Printing Partner in Hull
Established in 1978, Oriel Printing has built an unparalleled reputation as a leader in sheet-fed UV and conventional lithographic printing. Based in Hull, our strategically located facility serves clients across the UK and Europe with precision-engineered print solutions. Specialising in premium packaging, marketing collateral, and point-of-sale materials, we combine cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise to deliver exceptional quality. Our capabilities extend to printing on diverse substrates including plastics, foils, and sustainable materials, all while maintaining strict compliance with food hygiene standards. With investments in Scodix digital enhancement and CxF colour management technology, we offer unmatched consistency and innovation.Our ethical commitment is demonstrated through SEDEX membership and SMETA audits, ensuring responsible business practices. From short runs to high-volume projects, we tailor our services to meet exacting client requirements. Our sister company, Bootyman Print & Packaging, expands our in-house finishing capabilities. Continuous investment in renewable energy and recycling initiatives underscores our sustainability leadership. This combination of technical excellence, ethical standards, and environmental responsibility positions us as trusted partners for brands seeking premium print solutions.
Services
UV Printing
Colour Management
Scodix Enhancement
Eco Packaging
Trade Litho Printing
Low Migration Printing
Digital Foiling
Spot UV Varnish
Food Contact Packaging
Sustainable Printing
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 45+ years of specialist printing experience since 1978
- BRCGS Packaging 'AA' grade certified for food contact printing
- Investment in Scodix digital enhancement technology
- SEDEX SMETA ethical trade audit accredited
- CxF digital colour communication specialists
Associations and certifications
- BRCGS
- FOGRA
- FSC
- BPIF
- SEDEX
Services
UV Printing
Our Heidelberg XL106 press delivers 7-colour UV printing with two coatings in a single pass on materials up to 1mm thick. Capable of 18,000 sheets per hour, this technology ensures exceptional colour consistency through integrated spectrophotometers. We handle substrates including polypropylene, PET, synthetic paper, and microflute board, with applications ranging from premium packaging to high-impact marketing materials.
Colour Management
CxF-certified colour management ensures precise reproduction across all substrates using ISO-standard digital communication. Our system achieves Delta E tolerances below 1.5 through spectrophotometric measurement and ink formulation. Services include physical sample matching, digital drawdowns, and cross-press consistency verification for global brand uniformity.
Scodix Enhancement
Scodix S1000 digital enhancement creates raised foiling and high-build UV varnish effects without dies or films. This variable-data-capable technology enables personalised packaging and marketing materials with exact registration. Applications include luxury packaging, tactile brand elements, and eye-catching point-of-sale displays.
Eco Packaging
FSC-certified packaging solutions using recyclable, compostable materials with chain-of-custody verification. Our SafeTouch barrier coating provides plastic-free food contact protection while maintaining recyclability. Includes microflute board options with double-sided printing capabilities and carbon-neutral production processes.
Low Migration Printing
BRCGS-certified direct-food-contact printing using vegetable inks and water-based barrier coatings. Compliant with EU 10/2011 regulations for food packaging, this service offers grease resistance up to KIT value 12 and oven/freezer compatibility. Applications include bakery boards, fish packaging, and ready-meal containers.
Questions
What printing certifications do you hold?
We maintain BRCGS Packaging 'AA' grade, FOGRA ISO12647-2, FSC Chain of Custody, and SEDEX SMETA ethical trade certifications.
Can you print on unconventional materials?
Yes, our UV presses handle substrates up to 1mm thick including plastics, foils, synthetic papers, and microflute board.
Do you offer sustainable printing options?
All our electricity comes from renewable sources, with 549 solar panels on-site. We provide FSC-certified papers and plastic-free food contact packaging solutions.
What is your maximum print size?
Our Heidelberg XL106 press accommodates sheets up to 1060x750mm with seven-colour capability in a single pass.
How do you ensure colour consistency?
Through CxF digital colour exchange format technology, achieving Delta E tolerances below 1.5 across all print runs.
What finishing services are available?
Scodix digital enhancement, aqueous coatings, and in-house hot foil blocking for specialist packaging requirements.
