Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Printing Partner in Kendal
Established in 1989, Pagefast Print & Publishing has grown to become Lancaster's leading commercial printer and contract publisher. Our philosophy centres on building long-term client relationships, underpinned by decades of industry expertise and ISO-certified quality standards. We specialise in high-speed lithographic and digital printing, producing everything from stationery and brochures to magazines with print runs ranging from hundreds to thousands. Following a catastrophic flood in 2015, we relocated to Kendal in 2018 and merged with MTP Media, maintaining our commitment to quality while expanding our capabilities.Our comprehensive services include design, copywriting, editing, and nationwide delivery, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a team with collective experience spanning multiple decades. We prioritise client collaboration, offering fully customisable solutions from artwork approval to final distribution. Our technical capabilities include 300dpi CMYK printing, chemistry-free platemaking, and colour-correct proofs calibrated to ISO standards. Despite our relocation, we maintain free delivery for LA and CA postcode areas, ensuring continued accessibility for our longstanding client base.
Services
Commercial Printing
Contract Publishing
Design Services
Copywriting & Editing
Lithographic Printing
Digital Printing
Despatch Services
Artwork Preparation
Colour-Correct Proofs
Nationwide Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in commercial printing and publishing
- Our ISO-certified processes ensure consistent quality and reliability
- We offer comprehensive end-to-end services from design to delivery
- Free delivery available for LA and CA postcode areas
- Our team includes specialists with decades of industry experience
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Commercial Printing
We specialise in high-quality commercial printing using both lithographic and digital technologies. Our ISO-certified processes ensure accurate colour reproduction and consistent quality for stationery, brochures, and advertising materials. With 300dpi printing capabilities and chemistry-free platemaking, we handle runs from small batches to large-scale productions while maintaining strict quality control.
Contract Publishing
Our contract publishing covers complete magazine production from planning to distribution. We manage editorial content, design layouts, and print runs ranging from hundreds to thousands of copies. This comprehensive service includes timeline management, advertising coordination, and database management for periodicals of varying frequencies and circulation sizes.
Design Services
Our qualified designers provide professional layout and visual communication solutions. We handle projects from business cards to corporate brochures, offering photography, copywriting, and editing services. With expertise in Adobe Creative Suite applications, we ensure print-ready files that meet technical specifications while maintaining visual impact and brand consistency.
Despatch Services
We offer complete mailing and delivery solutions with cost-effective Royal Mail contracts. Our automated mailing line handles database cleaning, address printing, and package preparation. Free delivery is available for LA and CA postcode areas, with nationwide options using APC overnight express for time-sensitive materials.
Artwork Preparation
We provide technical support for preparing print-ready artwork to industry standards. This includes PDF/X-1a file formatting, CMYK colour conversion, and 300dpi image resolution checks. We offer proofing options from electronic JPEGs to colour-correct physical proofs, ensuring accurate reproduction of client-supplied materials.
People
Tony Smith
Pressroom Manager
With extensive printing industry experience since joining Pagefast Print & Publishing in 2004, Tony has significantly improved operational practices and quality control standards through his technical expertise and management skills.
Dawn Price
Customer Services
Specialising in cost-effective print solutions, Dawn utilises her management software expertise to optimise pricing structures while providing dedicated client support for both new and established customers.
Ian Norris
Publications
Ian brings 25 years of publishing experience, including editorial leadership roles in Asia and New York, to oversee magazine production and content management for diverse client portfolios.
Bob Knowles
Pre-Press Manager
Combining traditional printing knowledge with modern digital workflows, Bob ensures technical precision in pre-press processes through his comprehensive understanding of print production requirements.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide commercial printing services including stationery, brochures, magazines, and advertising materials using both lithographic and digital printing technologies with ISO-certified quality control.
Do you handle complete magazine production?
Yes, our contract publishing services cover complete magazine production from editorial planning to distribution, including design, printing, and mailing for print runs from hundreds to thousands.
What file formats do you accept for printing?
We prefer PDF/X-1a files with 300dpi resolution, but also accept Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Quark files with fonts outlined or supplied separately.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we offer free delivery for LA and CA postcode areas, with nationwide delivery options using APC overnight express for other UK locations.
What colour specifications should I use?
Please supply artwork in CMYK colour mode. We can convert RGB files but recommend using CMYK for accurate colour reproduction on physical media.
Can you help with design and copywriting?
Yes, our team provides design, copywriting, and editing services to create professional print materials from concept development to final production.
