Print Technologies and Embellishments

Our in-house studio provides us with control over quality, consistency, and deadlines, having in house origination means we are both self-efficient and flexible, this is underpinned by a highly qualified and experienced team delivering innovation and practical solutions.

 

UV Flexo is a major part of our manufacturing portfolio offering a high-quality solution for medium to long run print requirements.

The versatility of our Flexo presses is extensive this enables Thornton print to manufacture on a wide range of substrates, complimented with extensive in-line embellishments and finishing solutions.

From single colour to multi colour, our lithographic print services use the latest state-of-the-art B2 Lithographic presses from Komori to ensure the highest quality printed materials, full-colour management control and our team of experienced print professionals ensure quality and consistency on every printed sheet we produce.

Both energy efficient and equipped with both IR and UV drying capabilities, we can ensure the best quality and hybrid energy-efficient choices for more sustainable inks and varnishes produced in an environmentally friendly way.

Print finishing is completed in-house including folding, stitching, cut and crease, foiling and hand finishing to the highest standards for product enhancement. We are one of the very few printers in the industry to offer in-house elasticated and cord stringing for display tags.

We can offer the supply of bespoke printed cartons from a low MOQ to high volume including laminating and foiling to a very high standard finish for product enhancement.

With a strong long-lasting relationship with many worldwide food and packaging industry leading Blue-chip customers, we are renowned for our quality and deliver-on-time reputation.

Thornton Print is also BRC/ISO 14001 AND 9001 Hygiene accredited to produce food-grade packing, including optional direct food contact inks and varnishes.

Thornton Print continues to set new standards in digital labelling with one of the most modern and comprehensive operations in the UK, this is supported by our HP Indigo and Digicon technologies.

Our digital platform provides the perfect solution for short to medium and multi-run sort requirements with exceptional quality.

Our HP Digital press has a built-in spectrophotometer which is used for measuring and matching target colours, substrate profile and colour monitoring.

Throughout the years our collective experience has continued to grow this allows us to use this in a way than can enhance your design.

Foils are often a chosen route for customers seeking the ultimate in decorative embellishment as this gives a premium appearance to their product.

Screen / High build Ink and varnishes this technology allows us to deposit a heavy volume of ink onto the substrate to give a tactile feel.

Embossing, this process is often used to convey a high-quality textural contrast in relation to the surrounding area of the paper stock which can enhance your product