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Catalogue and report printing in Mannheim

Product catalogues, annual reports and yearly publications: we support your project from specification to delivery. Together, we agree the paper, binding and printing method to suit your page count, language editions, print run and publication date. Catalogues and reports with the right paper, binding and printing. We support your project through to delivery.

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What kind of catalogue or report would you like to print?

A working reference, corporate publication or project record: its use, content and publication date determine how we plan materials, finishing and production.

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Product and range catalogues

Present products, variants and technical details clearly. Format and paper reflect the amount of information and intended use. We plan language versions, product ranges and price revisions for each edition.

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Annual and corporate reports

Bring key figures, tables and editorial content together in an easy-to-read publication. We coordinate binding and page count; file delivery, approval and production are scheduled around your publication date.

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Sustainability and project reports

Document results, developments and initiatives through figures and images. We advise on paper, page count and specification, also considering continuity across editions for annual reports.

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Selected catalogues and publications in detail

Double-page spreads show how layout, paper and print work together. Detail photographs reveal the binding, cover and embellishment.

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A publication with character

The cover, spine and material shape a publication’s first impression. This example shows how colour, surface and binding work together.

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Imagery across double-page spreads

Generous image sequences and precise details depend on the interplay of layout, paper and print. For images spanning the gutter, the way the binding opens also matters.

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More pages need a carefully coordinated specification

As page counts grow, format and paper affect weight, spine width and handling. At the same time, images, tables and longer texts must remain easy to read.

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  • Choose the format around content and use

    Tables, product overviews and photographs need suitable page formats. We consider how the publication will be used and allow sufficient clearance from the gutter in bound editions.

  • Match paper to images, text and tables

    Surface and paper whiteness influence images and colour areas. We consider coated and uncoated papers alongside colour reproduction requirements.

  • Consider show-through and overall weight

    Opacity describes how little of the reverse side shows through. We balance paper weight, thickness and opacity to keep tables clear and the publication easy to handle.

  • Plan the cover and inner pages separately

    A sturdy cover protects the inner pages. Spine width is calculated from the actual paper and final page count before the cover design is completed.

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Binding must suit the page count and intended use

Regular browsing, targeted reference or long-term storage: alongside page count, the intended use determines the right binding.

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  • Perfect binding for longer publications

    A straight spine provides space for the title and edition. When preparing artwork, we consider how the binding opens, especially for spreads and content close to the gutter.

  • Saddle stitching for compact editions

    Folded sheets are stapled along the spine. Page counts are usually planned in multiples of four; the maximum size depends on paper thickness.

  • Other bindings for specialist requirements

    Loop stitching for filing, Wire-O for folding pages back completely, or hardcover for a rigid book cover: we discuss the right specification with you.

  • Highlight titles and design elements

    Blind embossing, hot foil stamping and spot varnish add selective accents. We coordinate material, artwork and embellishment files with prepress.

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Plan quantities and updates together

How long will the content remain current, and how many copies are needed on publication day? We plan the printing method, quantity and versions together.

Digital printing for smaller quantities

Without fixed printing plates, shorter runs, different languages and changing content can be produced. Where updates are frequent, a smaller initial run followed by reprints may make sense.

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Offset printing for larger runs

Printing plate and setup costs are spread across more copies, making this attractive for larger runs. Depending on the design, additional spot colours can form part of the specification.

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Language editions and price versions

For each edition, we define the quantity, approved file version and delivery destination. Language editions can have different print runs. Where prices change frequently, a separate price list insert may be useful.

Plan your versions

There is no fixed quantity threshold between digital and offset printing. Page count, paper and finishing are considered together in the quotation.

From the initial discussion to delivery

An existing layout, a previous edition or initial specifications: early discussion helps coordinate the specification, artwork preparation and delivery date.

  1. Requirements and deadline

    Clarify the format, page count, quantities, language editions and delivery locations. We discuss any outstanding specification questions together.

  2. Specification and quotation

    Choose the paper, binding, printing and embellishment. Packaging, shipping and storage are also included in the quotation.

  3. Artwork checks and approval

    We check the technical details. You check figures, prices and text and explicitly approve each file version.

  4. Print the run

    Production uses the agreed materials. For multiple editions, the defined versions and quantities apply.

  5. Bind and finish

    Folding, gathering, binding or stitching, embellishing and trimming to the agreed specification.

  6. Deliver or store

    Deliver to the agreed addresses, mail with a covering letter, or store part of the run for later call-off.

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Questions about catalogue and report printing

To prepare a quotation, we mainly need the quantity, format, page count and desired specification. Different language editions, embellishments and delivery locations also affect the cost. If paper or binding is still undecided, we can advise before quoting.

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Plan your catalogue or report

Do you already know the quantity, page count or publication date? Send us the details you have, and a previous edition if available. Together, we will clarify the specification and prepare your print quotation.

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