Brochure Printing
Beautifully finished brochures with exceptional colour quality produced in-house for dependable results.
High Quality Brochures, Catalogues, and Reports
From professionally produced brochures and school prospectuses to annual reports and product catalogues, we make every page count.
Our clients range from small local businesses and charitable organisations to premium brands and well-known organisations across a wide range of sectors.
Seventy percent of our clients are print professionals, which means they trust us with their reputation. That’s because we’re good at what we do.
We buy 10,000 tonnes of paper a year, producing 63 million saddle stitched brochures, and 5.4 million perfect bound books. We believe in passing on the advantages of our scale and capacity to our customers (no matter how small the order) who benefit from consistently competitive pricing and our ability to continually re-invest in the service we offer.
Brochure Binding Excellence
Binding is a Bishops specialty. We have 2 perfect binders, 3 saddle stitching lines and a highly skilled team onsite. Our ultra versatile Horizon iCE binder is perfect for those smaller orders. Using the latest super EVA Planamelt R glue, designed specifically for use with digitally printed stocks, it offers nearly the same binding strength and durability as PUR glue, and complements our 16 station Kolbus perfect binding capability. It is a key reason why we’re competitively priced on short perfect bound print runs.
Fabulous Finishes
We’re able to offer gloss lamination, matt lamination and anti-scuff laminate for added protection and durability. Other popular, decorative specialist finishes available include spot gloss UV varnish, foiling and embossing.
If you’re not sure which print finishing options will deliver the result you’re looking for at a price to match your budget, we’re here to help. Get in touch.
Client Reviews
This has got to be one of the best print jobs we have seen in quite some time! The print is sharp, the colour are good, the solids are consistent, the binding and guillotining is neat. Well done Team Bishops!
Jane C. Print Professional
The brochures looked great! and I would have no hesitation in placing these with you again, should these come up for future reprints. Also the labelling was spot on!
Nick H. Print Professional.
The brochures were delivered a day early, despite us messing you around with a customer worrying about an error/page reprint. we hugely appreciate this, and we in turn have a happy customer, so thank you to you and your team.
Jerry C. Print Professional
The brochures have arrived! I am SO happy. thank you so, so, so much for pulling all the strings to make this happen. I am so grateful and appreciative.
Rebecca D. Dolphin Solutions
Thank you for getting the delivery sorted out yesterday. The client was really happy about getting them delivered early and also being flexible on the delivery yesterday.
Caine K. Print Professional
Brochure Printing Tips
Choose The Right Binding
If you want your brochure, prospectus or catalogue to lie flat when you open it out, then saddle stitch binding (staple binding) is the right choice. Be aware, however, that once you get beyond 64-80 pages (depending on the thickeness of your paper stock) your brocure will become too bulky to fold neatly with saddle stitch binding. For high-end brochures or annual reports where the spine width would be at least 3mm wide, you should consider perfect binding to create a perception of quality, authority and professionalism.
Mind The Spine
If you’ve decided on perfect binding for your brochure, make sure that your designer knows how to prepare the artwork to avoid content loss or distortion associated with the spine.
Make Paper Count
Print is a tactile, sensual experience. Your paper choice affects how your publication is perceived, so select a stock that complements and supports your brand and message. We can help you with that if needed.
A4 Brochure Printing
From £172 for 250 copies
Based on self-cover, 8pp, 100gsm, Gloss, Staple (saddle stitched) binding.
Trade prices available. Please enquire.
Available in a wide range of FSC® accredited paper stocks.
A5 Brochure Printing
From £158 for 250 copies
Based on self-cover, 8pp, 100gsm, Gloss. Staple (saddle stitched) binding.
Trade prices available. Please enquire.
Lamination & special print finishes available, including spot gloss UV varnish & foiling.
Brochure Printing & Mailing
High speed machine insertion for promotional flyers, envelope enclosing, paperwrapping, polywrapping, machine tabbing for self mailers, and low cost postage. Everything you need, all under one roof – include graphic design services.
Seamless Print and Mailing Services
Are you looking to mail out your brochures? By combining our print services with our fully owned mailing house, you save time, money and effort, and only have one supplier to deal with.
- Cost Savings: Free delivery from our print facilities to our mailing house.
- Sustainability goals: The close proximity of our mailing house limits the carbon footprint of your mailing.
- Speed & Control: We have greater control over tight turnarounds, meaning we can meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Our mailing services include bulk mail, direct mail, and bespoke fulfilment solutions with competitive postage rates, giving you one less thing to worry about.
White Label Brochure Printing Service
Whether you’re producing a polished annual report, a captivating school prospectus, or a product catalogue designed to impress, Bishops Printers is here to help with our special brochure printing services for trade customers .
Contact us today for competitive pricing, expert advice, and print quality that speaks volumes.
Why Choose Us
Customer Service
98% of customers say they would recommend us. We aim to pick up the phone within 3 rings, always answer emails, and deliver a straightforward, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Stable Prices
Our quotes are valid for a minimum 30 days and our low prices are consistently competitive. Printing 287.9 million sheets a year, our buying power is reflected in our prices. For regular publications, fixed pricing is available.
Quality
92% of customers rate us good or very good for quality. 70% of our customers are trade print professionals who trust us with their reputations and rely on our white label service.
Environmentally Sensitive Printing
- Our house paper stocks are FSC® certified. We are also FSC licensed FSC-C141091.
- We’ve installed 1,500 solar panels on our 85,000 sq ft roof for sustainably energy.
- We’ve cut our make-ready paper waste by a third because we chose to invest an extra £250,000 in Inpress Control for our 10-colour presses.
- Our house stock does not use chlorine in the bleaching process and is produced by one of the most energy efficient, environmentally sound mills in the world.
- We recycle all our waste: aluminium plates, metal ink tins, plastic ink cartridges, the ink itself, cardboard and plastic wrapping.
- We have installed 3 electric vehicle charging points and are transitioning our delivery fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles, where commercially viable.
FAQs
What is brochure printing and when should you use it?
Brochure printing covers a wide range of formats, from simple folded leaflets to multi-page booklets and perfect bound publications. The right approach depends on factors such as page count, budget, and how the brochure will be used.
Organisations commonly use brochures for corporate marketing, product catalogues, school prospectuses, and annual reports. Their role in supporting sales and stakeholder loyalty requires high quality production across design and print production.
What sizes are available for brochure printing?
The most popular brochure sizes are A4 and A5, although other sizes and formats can also be produced.
- A4 brochures are often used for catalogues, reports and detailed product information.
- A5 brochures are compact and ideal for promotional brochure that will be mailed out, guides or event materials.
If you’re unsure which size to choose, our team can recommend an option based on your content, budget and how the brochure will be used.
What binding options are available for brochures?
The two most common brochure binding methods are saddle stitching (also known as staple binding) and perfect binding.
Saddle stitched brochures
Pages are folded and stapled along the spine. This is a cost-effective option and works well for brochures with lower page counts and when you want the pages to lie flat when opened
Perfect bound brochures
Pages are glued into a square spine, creating a clean, book-style finish with a more premium feel. Best suited to higher page counts, although shorter brochures, catalogues or reports can also be perfect bound if the spine is at least 3 mm thick, to enable a secure bond. We can help you decide which binding method best suits your page count, budget and intended look.
What are your typical turnaround times?
Turnaround times vary depending on the specification, quantity and finishing requirements. A typical turnaround at Bishops Printers is 5-6 days for litho printed brochures, but less for digital print quantities.
Which page counts work best for brochures?
Brochures can vary widely in length, but typical ranges include:
- 8 to around 60 pages for saddle stitched brochures. Above this range, your brochure will struggle to fold shut.
- 48 pages and above for perfect bound brochures.
For perfect binding, a minimum spine width of around 3mm is usually required to ensure strong binding.
What paper stock is best for brochures?
This depends on the look, feel and purpose of your brochure. Coated papers, such as silk or gloss, are popular choices because they make images appear more vibrant than on uncoated stock. In general, Silk is a good all-round option. With less shine than gloss paper, it makes large areas of text easier to read.
It’s common to use a heavier paper stock for your brochure covers. Text pages will typically range from 100gsm to 170gsm, with covers printed on 250gsm – 400gsm. This serves to protect the inner pages, so your brochure lasts longer. The exact paper choice will depend on your design, your brand, your budget, and your audience. We’re always happy to guide you to the right choice.
Can you add special finishes like lamination or foiling to brochures?
Yes. A range of finishing options can be added to enhance the appearance and durability of your brochure.
Common options include:
- Gloss or matt lamination
- Anti-scuff lamination
- Spot UV varnish combined with matt lamination
- Foiling
- Embossing
These finishes can help your brochure stand out and support your brand values.
How can I make my brochure more cost-effective?
Small changes can make a big difference. Adjusting page size, pagination, or paper weight can help reduce costs without compromising quality. Involving us early in the design stage allows us to suggest efficiencies that avoid unnecessary expense later on.
Do you print brochures on recycled paper?
Yes, we can print your brochures on recycled paper and add our FSC license badge (FSC-141904) to your printed products, if required.
Can you print brochures in short and large runs?
Yes. We can produce both short-run and high-volume brochure printing.
Short runs are ideal for small campaigns, test publications or limited editions, while larger runs benefit from the efficiencies of high-capacity production. Our equipment and experience allow us to handle a wide range of quantities while maintaining consistent print quality.
Can you mail brochures directly to customers?
Yes. Bishops Printers offers a complete print and mailing service through our wholly owned company, The Mailing People.
We can handle tasks such as:
- Envelope enclosing
- Polywrapping or paper wrapping
- Flyer insertion
- Bulk mailing and distribution
By managing both printing and mailing, we can streamline the process and help ensure your brochures reach their recipients on time.
Can you help with brochure design as well as printing?
Yes. If you need help designing your brochure, we can connect you with The Graphic Design House, our fully owned creative agency. They regularly design printed and digital publications such as brochures, catalogues and magazines, so they understand how to structure multi-page layouts, balance text and imagery, and prepare artwork correctly for print.
Because the design and print teams work closely together, potential artwork issues can often be spotted early, helping the whole process run more smoothly from design through to final printing.
Do you offer white-label brochure printing for trade customers?
Yes. Nearly 80% of our customers are other commercial printers and print professionals such as designers and agencies, so we provide a fully confidential white-label printing service.
This allows trade clients to deliver high-quality brochures to their own customers while maintaining their brand relationship and reputation.
Why choose Bishops Printers for brochure printing?
Customers choose Bishops Printers because we combine high production capacity, dependable turnaround times and competitive pricing with reliable quality.
With more than 40 years of experience producing millions of brochures each year, we focus on delivering consistent quality, reliable service and straightforward communication on every project.
