THIS MUCH WE KNOW
This is Us
We’re friendly, straightforward and knowledgeable. We’re not flash or fancy, but we’re really good at what we do. You might say we’re unconventionally conventional. At Bishops Printers we believe because it matters to you it matters to us. We’re in this together. Whatever you want printed we see quality and value as everyday companions. Our approachable customer service together with efficiency, reliability and cutting edge print technology ensure that every full stop, deadline or promise is delivered. We print memorable experiences.
WE LOVE LETTERS
Story telling is part of our culture. Each letter of the alphabet is understood, it has meaning. With 26 letters to choose from, is it possible to have favourites? We think so. Overleaf are a few that will give you a glimpse into who we are.
Fair We do what’s right. From fair pricing to the way we treat you. We act with integrity and consideration.
Straightforward We are plain speaking and good at what we do. We work hard to make everything easy to understand.
Dependable You always know where you are with Bishops. In safe hands, expecting quality print that’s delivered on time. Our best service always.
Agile We believe in doing everything we can to make the answer ‘yes’. We adapt, change and respond at speed, meeting seemingly impossible deadlines while delivering outstanding quality.
Supportive What matters to you matters to us. From a can-do attitude and expert advice to helpful credit terms and tailored account management. We’re here for you.
Enthusiastic Our enthusiasm shows in our work ethic, we love what we do and we’re keen to get all those details right for you.
Why print matters
Touch is the first sense to form. Smell and taste are next. Nothing beats that tangible feel and smell of printed material. Add in the visuals and you have a recipe for attention. An ability to stand out from the crowd and be remembered. We like having physical things. Imagine a world without a printed certificate of achievement from school, college or university; the programme from the football match, theatre or event that reminds you of your day; the catalogues & directories you refer back to, the brochure you pick up because you like the cover; the flyer you notice on a board, the printed instructions, thank you cards, posters on the streets or in the shops; the printed material that’s drawn you in, piqued your curiosity about a place, an offer, an object or occasion and so much more. We can’t.
We know print. Our Products
Brochures
Magazines
Printed brochures, prospectuses, annual reports and catalogues; saddle stitched or perfect bound. Our in-house production and wide range of special finishes give you quality and choice.
Corporate publications, regular titles for publishers and school magazines will remain page turners with our attention to detail, perfectly calibrated presses and consistent, high quality paper stock.
Booklets
Leaflets
A straightforward, reliable and bespoke booklet printing service that delivers on time, every time. Perfect for sports, theatre and event programmes, local directories, newsletters and reports.
Standard leaflets to bespoke folds and sizes, our folded printed leaflets are affordable and high quality. With our vibrant colours your tourist attraction leaflets, minibrochures, maps, guides and menus will turn heads.
Presentation Folders
Flyers & stationery
Capacity folders, noncapacity folders, self-locking or glued pockets. We can die-cut bespoke designs for you in-house or you can choose from 11 free folder templates for easy, low cost folder printing.
Affordable, fast and easy. From standard sizes and large format printing to custom shapes and sizes. With in-house lamination and die-cutting, we offer a complete, custom printing service.
We know print. Our Services
Litho Printing
Digital Printing
Speed capacity, accuracy. Heidelberg rank us no’1 in Europe for B2 sheet-fed print capacity and five of our eight litho presses have Inpress Control advanced colour management capability.
Our 7-colour B2 and B3 HP Indigo digital printers give you greater flexibility, more creative choice and unrivalled ElectroInk colour technology. We’re also a Digital Printer Awards Finalist.
Mailing
White Label Deliveries
From simple mailshots to complex variable data campaigns, our 100% owned and ISO 27001 certified mailing house means we’re able to give you a complete and comprehensive end-to-end print and mailing service.
We’re one of the print trade’s best kept secrets. We’re trusted to produce work on behalf of other printers, agencies and brokers, but their clients never find out from us.
Binding
Bespoke Projects
Home to 3 saddle stitching lines and 2 perfect binders we produce 63.5 million stitched books a year and 5.4 million perfect bound publications.
From your choice of paper to the size and shape of your print and mailing project, we’re here to help, inspire and advise you every step of the way.
Our story
GARETH ROBERTS MANAGING DIRECTOR
Bishops Printers has been a family run business based in the water front city of Portsmouth since 1985. Our name comes from the original business owner, Colin Bishop, who ran an arts, crafts and copy shop on Hayling Island trading as Bishops Prompt Printers. The name was retained by Martin Murphy, our Chairman, when he originally bought the business. From humble beginnings with a small 2-colour printer in a garage to our current 85,000 square foot home, we offer state of the art B2 lithographic and digital printing. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week our printing service includes machine and hand finishing, underpinned with a next generation print management system.
In a year we print 288 million B2 sheets of paper, produce 63 million saddle stitched books, 5.4 million perfect bound books, fold 283 million sheets and post out 10.8 million items through our 100% owned, ISO 27001 certified mailing house. We now employ over 170 people and rank in the top 100 UK printers. Each day we handle over 154 different print jobs for a myriad of trade customers from agencies,
1990
2000
Expanded to Goldsmith Ave Fratton.
1985
Martin Murphy buys Bishops Prompt Printers from Colin Bishop, hence our name.
Shirt sponsor for Pompey FC. Expand again.
1997
5-colour press installed and a 2nd in 1998.
1986
2002
Expand to Fitzherbert Road, Farlington.
1999
Garage Extension to shop premises, 2nd colour press installed.
Headcount reaches 60 & turnover £6m.
1992
First 4-colour press installed. New shifts enabled 24/7 operation.
2002
First 10-colour press installed.
print management companies and print brokers to household name customers. We provide print and mailing services across all sectors including theatres, venues, football clubs, charities, education, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and many more. Regular investment in staff, machinery and print management ensure we can offer you value, quality, speed and reliability into the future.
2011
2016
First perfect binder installed.
2007
First digital press installed.
2014
Expanded again into adjoining building.
2 x 10-colour presses with auto plate change & Inpress control*.
2010
2019
2nd digital press installed. £26M turnover 264 staff.
2015
Expanded and moved to current site.
2020
*and another one!
2012
The Mailing People was born.
2 of 3 stitching lines replaced with world class machines.
2017
2nd perfect binder.
Why design matters
The scope and diversity of design is astounding. Every product, every service we use has been designed. The Italian architect and designer Ernesto Rogers once said the role of the designer stretches from the ‘spoon to the city’. Designers can take momentary ideas and bring them to life. They can improve what already exists. Graphic Design is an art and science, it triggers an emotional response in us. The best draws you in without you realising. It increases the likelihood that you’ll take action from piquing curiosity to buying. Good design is profitable. The management consultants, McKinsey have shown that those who invest in design increase their revenue by almost twice the rate of their industry competitors.
Why mailing matters
Research has shown repeatedly that we are more likely to engage with a physical object we have picked up and handled than a non-physical one. People claim it gives them a better impression of the company, organisation or brand that sent it. When its personalised people feel valued. Mailing nudges people to find out more. 92% of direct mail is opened. It amplifies other marketing efforts and encourages almost 50% of people to take action immediately or later. People trust printed material they receive. If it provides information, raises awareness, supports people in making choices or its important information that needs to be read, mailing is the answer. * Quoted statistics obtained from Royal Mail MarketReach
Our promise
PAUL CULL PRODUCTION MANAGER
We’ll do all of the basics right, each time, every time. We’ll deliver outstanding service, be trustworthy, open, easy to deal with people who provide great quality products that deliver value to you, our customer. We’re never blasé. We appreciate that you have choice. We work hard to win your business and every order matters to us. We want you to continue to place business with us for years to come. We’ll rise to every challenge you pose so that you experience first-hand: reliability, consistency and speed, and we’ll produce great work we’re proud to deliver to you.
Get in touch enquiries@bishops.co.uk 023 9233 4900
We print memorable experiences
Bishops Printers, Walton Road, Farlington, Portsmouth PO6 1TR bishops.co.uk enquiries@bishops.co.uk 023 9233 4900