Printed Pads 4 Less

Printed Pads 4 Less, custom pad printing company for businesses

Printed Pads 4 Less is a British company dedicated to printing custom pads and notebooks for professional use. Founded in 2008 by two brothers, the company states it has more than forty years of accumulated experience in the sector and currently handles over five hundred orders per month. Its clientele ranges from small local businesses to large corporations, and the company itself cites Tesco and Amazon among its clients.

Product catalogue

The company produces a range of pads and notebooks configured to each client's specifications. The catalogue includes:

• NCR pads (carbonless copy paper), with options for glued finishing, paper size, numbering and other specific features.
• Jotter note pads, described as practical and suitable as personalised gifts for businesses or clientele.
• Promotional pads.
• Graph pads.
• Desk pads.
• Wirobound pads (metal spiral binding).

The customisation process allows you to choose design, ink colours, paper orientation, size and other preferences. Printing is done in CMYK full colour, in any Pantone colour or black only.

In-house graphic design service

The company has an in-house team of graphic designers who turn rough sketches or initial ideas into print-ready artwork. This service costs £15.00 and the client is consulted at every stage of the process to obtain approval before printing. Clients can also provide their own artwork if they prefer.

Production, lead times and delivery

The production team works Monday to Friday, from 8:00 to 17:00. The company states that orders are completed and delivered within six to seven working days. Delivery is free to all mainland England addresses, with no minimum order or quantity restriction. For deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Guernsey, Jersey and other British Channel Islands, a small additional fee applies.

Pricing and commercial terms

The company states that its prices are between 15% and 40% lower than those of other competitors in the sector, without affecting quality, and maintains that it will try to beat any competitor's price. It notes that it does not apply hidden costs and that the final price may vary depending on the complexity of the custom pad. It accepts payment by bank transfer (BACS), credit or debit card and cheque. It has a re-order system for regular clients that guarantees a continuous supply of office stationery.

Materials and environmental commitment

The company works with paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), which promotes environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management practices.

Track record and recent activity

According to information published by the company itself, 2023 saw a notable increase in orders and was a successful year. The company maintains a blog in which it addresses technical topics in the sector, such as the difference between RGB and CMYK colour modes, and publishes posts about its activity and services.

Location and contact

106 Courtyard Studios, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3AN · Phone: 01376 332 172 · Email: office@printedpads4less.co.uk