Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Typesetting and Pre-Press Solutions
Established in 1980, Hewer Text has built a reputation as a trusted provider of typesetting and pre-press services to the publishing industry. Our team combines technical expertise with meticulous attention to detail, delivering high-quality book design, digital publishing, and data conversion solutions for publishers and self-publishers worldwide. With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, we utilise industry-leading Adobe software to meet diverse project requirements while maintaining strict quality control. Our client-centric approach ensures tailored support for projects of all sizes, from single-title authors to large-scale publishing houses.We prioritise environmental responsibility through comprehensive recycling initiatives, having diverted significant CO2 emissions through paper recycling programmes. Our Edinburgh-based team maintains rigorous data security protocols with nightly offsite backups, ensuring client materials remain protected throughout the production process. This combination of technical proficiency, customer focus, and ethical practices has sustained our position as one of the UK's longest-established typesetting specialists.
Services
Book Design
Typesetting
Digital Publishing
Data Conversion
XML Authoring
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years' experience in book production and typesetting
- Our UK-based team uses industry-leading Adobe software for precision work
- We offer competitive pricing structures for both volume and ad hoc projects
- We maintain rigorous quality control with nightly data backups
- We demonstrate environmental responsibility through comprehensive recycling
What people say
First class service
Excellent typesetting work
Flawless results
Pleasure to work with
Great to be working with
Services
Typesetting
Our professional typesetting service transforms manuscripts into polished publications. Using Adobe InDesign and specialist tools, we ensure typographic precision, proper spacing, and optimal page flow. We handle complex formatting requirements while maintaining the author's intended meaning, delivering camera-ready files for print or digital conversion.
Digital Publishing
We convert print materials into multiple digital formats including EPUB, MOBI, and PDF. Our process preserves content structure while optimising for different reading devices. This includes creating accessible reflowable text, positioning images correctly, and ensuring compatibility across major ebook platforms.
Data Conversion
Our data conversion service transforms legacy content into modern digital formats. We handle structured data migration, XML authoring, and database conversion while maintaining content integrity. This includes OCR processing, markup implementation, and creating searchable text from scanned documents.
Book Design
We create visually appealing book layouts that complement content. Our design process considers typography, margins, chapter openings, and image placement. We develop style sheets for consistency and produce print-ready files with proper bleed settings and colour profiles for professional reproduction.
XML Authoring
Our XML authoring service structures content for digital workflows. We create semantic markup that separates content from presentation, enabling multi-channel publishing. This includes DTD development, element tagging, and creating structured documents that support automated publishing processes.
People
Andrew Tennant
Managing Director
With extensive industry experience, Andrew leads Hewer Text's strategic direction. He oversees operations and client relationships, ensuring the company maintains its reputation for quality and reliability in typesetting services.
Harry Brown
Director
Harry manages production workflows and technical operations. His expertise in pre-press technologies ensures efficient delivery of complex projects while maintaining the highest standards of typographic excellence.
Questions
What typesetting formats do you work with?
We handle all major formats including Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and LaTeX, with full support for industry-standard fonts and colour management systems.
Can you handle large publishing projects?
Yes, our experienced team manages projects of all sizes with dedicated resources and scalable workflows to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Do you work with self-publishing authors?
Absolutely, we provide the same high standards to independent authors as we do to major publishers, with personalised support throughout the production process.
What digital publishing formats do you support?
We deliver EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and XML formats, ensuring compatibility across all major ebook platforms and reading devices.
How do you ensure data security?
We implement nightly offsite backups and maintain secure storage protocols for all client materials throughout the production lifecycle.
Are your services environmentally responsible?
Yes, we operate a comprehensive recycling programme for all waste materials and employ digital workflows to minimise environmental impact.
