Trade Print. Done Properly. Good Business. Done Responsibly.
Practical articles from the Flexpress Modern Trade Print Business Framework, covering automation, production discipline, customer service and responsible growth.
Featured thinking
Ideas and practical guidance for running a more efficient, responsible and modern print business.
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Digital Raised Spot UV and how to use it!
Learn how to prepare artwork for Digital Raised Spot UV, create tactile finishes and choose products that make your print stand out.
Folders & Holders
Custom printed A4 presentation folders in glued-pocket and interlocking styles, with full-colour litho printing, optional lamination, Spot UV and foil blocking. Ideal for client meetings, conference packs, property details and corporate welcome packs.
Flexpress ‘Highly Commended’ Manufacturer of the Year
Flexpress received a Highly Commended distinction in the Manufacturer of the Year category at the 2024 IPIA Recognising Excellence Awards.
Spot UV: The UItimate Guide
Spot UV embellishment adds a premium, tactile finish to printed designs by applying a clear gloss coating to selected areas. From business cards and folders to brochures, flyers and book covers, it creates contrast, depth and durability, helping brands make a stronger and more memorable impression.
2024 – The Flexpress Year in Summary
A look back at Flexpress highlights from 2024, together with a message of thanks to customers, partners and the wider print community.
A Greener Tomorrow for the UK Print Industry
Discover how responsible materials, energy-efficient equipment and practical production choices can support a more sustainable UK print industry.
Business Cards in the Modern Marketing Mix
Explore why business cards remain valuable in modern marketing and how materials, finishes and production choices shape their impact.
Is Print Still Relevant In A Digital Age?
Print continues to offer trust, focus, creativity and a tactile experience that complements digital communication rather than competing with it.
All About Paper! Different Kinds And It’s Uses
Understand the differences between gloss, silk and uncoated paper and learn how to select the right stock for different print applications.
Exploring Embellishment Options at Flexpress
Discover how lamination, raised Spot UV, raised foil and other embellishments can add texture, contrast and value to printed products.
Why Flexpress is THE choice for Folders
Explore the design, material, printing and finishing options that make presentation folders a versatile tool for professional communication.
Explore by framework area
Find articles organised around the key areas of the Flexpress Modern Trade Print Business Framework.
Trade Print Automation
Explore how automation is transforming trade print, from streamlined ordering and artwork checks to faster production, fewer errors and more reliable fulfilment. Discover the technologies and workflows helping print businesses scale efficiently while delivering a better customer experience.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Practical insights into improving productivity, reducing waste and getting more value from every stage of print production. This category covers smarter workflows, equipment optimisation, process improvements and operational strategies that help manufacturers work faster, leaner and more consistently
Modern Print Business
Ideas, trends and strategies for running a successful print company in a rapidly changing market. From digital transformation and customer experience to sales, leadership and innovation, discover what it takes to build a competitive, adaptable and future-ready print business.
Responsible Print
A closer look at how the print industry can operate more responsibly through sustainable materials, reduced waste, efficient production and better environmental choices. Explore practical ways businesses can balance commercial performance with their responsibilities to customers, communities and the planet.
The Future of Print
Insights into protecting the long-term future of a print business through thoughtful leadership, succession planning, and responsible ownership. This category explores knowledge transfer, preparing the next generation, preserving company values, and building a business that can thrive beyond its current leadership.