Good procurement isn’t simply about finding the cheapest quote.

We start by understanding exactly what you need and then use our industry knowledge and trusted supplier network to find the best route to production.

We’ll consider specification, format, paper, print method, quality, turnaround, mailing, distribution and cost – identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and add value along the way.

We can procure individual projects on your behalf or provide consultancy around larger print tenders and supplier reviews.

The result is greater choice, less work for your team and a solution selected around your requirements rather than a supplier’s capabilities.

What you see on screen should be what you see when the finished piece lands in your hands.

Our colour management expertise helps make that happen.

We support clients throughout pre-press and proofing, considering everything from file setup, profiles and monitor calibration to paper, inks and production methods.

Using specialist proofing and colour matching processes, we help achieve accurate, consistent reproduction across brochures, catalogues, magazines, point of sale and other printed materials.

And when additional reassurance is needed, our technical team can be there at press to make sure the finished result lives up to expectations.

Making print and marketing more sustainable shouldn’t mean compromising on results.

We help businesses understand the environmental impact of their activity and identify practical ways to reduce it.

That can include reviewing materials and production methods, reducing waste, considering alternative formats and technologies, measuring carbon impact and helping build longer-term sustainability strategies.

Our approach is practical and commercially focused – helping you make informed decisions that work for your business, your customers and your environmental objectives.

For larger print runs where quality, consistency and cost efficiency matter, litho remains an incredibly effective production method.

Our team manages complex litho projects from proofing and production through to finishing and distribution.

We consider the complete specification and match it with the appropriate production capability, helping clients achieve excellent reproduction while taking advantage of efficiencies in format, paper yield and production.

And because we understand the technical side of print, we’re able to advise whether litho really is the right answer – or whether another route would serve your project better.

There are a lot of moving parts behind a successful print project.

We’ll manage them.

From specification, sourcing and proofing to production, finishing, mailing and distribution, Eight Plus can oversee the complete process.

Our team combines account management with genuine technical expertise, giving you one point of contact while drawing on the knowledge of specialists across the business.

We keep projects moving, solve problems, manage suppliers and look for opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and value along the way.

A lot of work happens before a job reaches the press. Making sure that work translates into the finished product is critical.

Our experienced technical team can attend press passes, inspect initial sheets and work directly with production teams to resolve issues and achieve the intended result.

With expertise spanning colour, pre-press, paper, print processes and production, we know what to look for and what can be adjusted when something isn’t quite right.

It’s another layer of reassurance when the quality of the finished product really matters.

Sometimes the best way to reduce print costs isn’t negotiating harder. It’s changing the job.

We analyse your existing formats, paper choices, specifications and production methods to identify opportunities for improvement.

A change in size might increase paper yield. A different stock could reduce weight and postage. Another production route might improve efficiency without compromising quality.

Our job is to find those opportunities and use our experience to re-engineer the specification where it makes sense.

Better use of materials. Less waste. Greater efficiency. More value.

A print tender is only as good as the information and process behind it.

We can help you build and manage your Request for Quote, from developing the specification and identifying potential suppliers to comparing responses and supporting the final decision.

Our knowledge of print production helps ensure suppliers are quoting on a like-for-like basis and that important technical, commercial and operational considerations aren’t overlooked.

You get a clearer process, stronger information and experienced support when making your decision.

Many print problems begin long before anything is actually printed.

Our pre-press and workflow expertise helps teams understand how to prepare artwork and manage files correctly, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of costly problems further down the line.

We can provide practical training and technical support covering file preparation, colour management, proofing, workflow and production requirements.

It’s about giving your team greater confidence and creating a smoother route from artwork to finished print.

From event giveaways and point of sale to premium corporate gifts and branded merchandise, we’ll source products that fit your brand, audience, brief and budget.

There’s no fixed catalogue and no need to work out the right product yourself.

Tell us what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll use our supplier network to curate appropriate options, manage branding and production and take care of the process through to delivery.

One brief. One point of contact. Endless possibilities.