The Reel Envelope Company proudly opened its doors for business last week from its new purpose-built 32,500 sq ft production plant in Blackburn, Lancashire.IMG_0979

Production is centred around two reel-to-reel high-speed five-colour Muller Martini NT litho web presses, capable of processing 530mm-wide jumbo reels, supported by W&D 102 rotary envelope machine’s to convert the reels into finished envelopes.

In addition to the full-ink coverage benefit provided by printing reel-to-reel, the two Muller Martini presses are the ONLY reel-fed envelope presses in the UK that have been granted full GMG / FOGRA colour certification.

Combine the GMG / FOGRA colour assurance with the fact that Reel Envelopes has already attained ISO9001 and ISO 14001 certification, you are assured that your envelopes will be sourced, printed and finished to the highest possible standard.

Furthermore, Reel Envelope’s has assembled one of the most experienced envelope manufacturing teams in the UK, led by Chief Executive Mark Farrimond and Managing Director Trevor Whittaker (former MD of Heritage Envelopes and Great British Envelopes), who between them possess over 40 years of envelope manufacturing and printing experience.

In addition, the sales team are driven by Sharon Lambert (former Tompla National Sales Manager) and Sarah Clough, and a studio team led by Debbie Whittaker.

The experience doesn’t stop there, with the print and manufacturing team each possessing 15 years or more continuous service in the envelope industry.

Therefore, when you place your envelope orders with Reel Envelopes, you are assured that they are being managed from start to finish by individuals who understand how every element of the solution you are given; from interrogating your artwork to ensuring the correct bleeds and folds are taken into account, to understanding how different ink colour combinations will react on different paper stocks.

In summary, you are guaranteed that your finished envelope will complement your brand guidelines and represent your business accurately to your prospects and end-users.