MPM Paper Health Check |

MPM Paper Health Check Since the launch of their web-based Workshop, Media Paper Management has experienced an overwhelming response from companies seeking advice on environmentally friendly papers for their printed products.
The St. Albans based paper specialist launched their innovative Workshop in December with the needs of a diverse customer base in mind. Managing Director, Doug Jessop, explains, "Our customers are end-users who fall into the following categories: consumer and contract publishing, direct mail, tour operating and retail. It's quite a varied range in terms of industry sectors, but the common theme throughout is the demand for papers which are both cost effective and environmentally sound."
Jessop is delighted with the interest and enquires that have been generated through the workshop so far. "We put considerable thought into developing an informative and usable site, and we've achieved this by providing eight interactive tools supported by a comprehensive glossary of terms and definitions."
One of the interactive tools referred to by Jessop is the Paper Health Check service. Although not a new service to existing Media customers, it has been revamped so that now potential clients can submit details of their publications and in return receive a professional analysis of alternative paper grades that can offer improvements in terms of quality and cost as well as the possibility of adding a valid environmental accreditation.
The Paper Health Check itself is provided in the form of a one page results table which demonstrates a direct comparison of the user's existing paper grade along with the proposed alternatives. The results are broken down into: technical specifications, an environmental assessment and a breakdown of costs.
Environmental manager Danny Doogan explains, "Being environmentally responsible for printing paper can involve the use of recycled grades, certified papers from sustainably managed forests - or simply even papers that are of a lower basis weight."
He adds, "We offer a complete selection of recycled papers to suit all long-run print processes, and as both an FSC and PEFC accredited supplier, we can extend the Chain of Custody to our customers who prefer to use grades from sustainable sources."
Sales Director, David Norton, states, "The Paper Health Check is an interesting way of introducing paper procurement to the end-user, demonstrating how even subtle changes can produce a significant cost advantage whilst achieving a greener solution." He adds, "Because we're obliged to volunteer a Paper Health Check every 6 months, the customer is guaranteed that we can never become complacent about their business - even more added value!"
To view and register free to the new Media Paper Management website visit: www.mediapaper.co.uk |