Corporate stationery represents your company long after it leaves your office, so it is essential to have it produced to the highest standards to reflect your company's attention to detail and commitment to quality. Also, when choosing a quality paper stock to suit your corporate stationery suite, your selected paper stock should come in a variety of weights that can be used across your entire stationery to maintain consistency. Lane Communications can produce all corporate stationery to maintain your brand integrity, with colour consistency and high-quality production.
Corporate stationery is an essential part of your brand and serves as the face of your company.
Letterhead printing
A business letterhead is often the first physical element of corporate stationery to represent a company to clients. Letterheads typically include key company information such as the company logo, name, address, contact details, and sometimes a tagline.
To create a positive impression, businesses often choose high-quality paper for their letterheads. Popular choices include premium bond paper, cotton fibre paper, and recycled paper. Premium bond paper, known for its smooth texture and durability, conveys a sense of quality and attention to detail. With its rich feel and superior strength, cotton fibre paper is often used for high-end correspondence, suggesting elegance and prestige. While environmentally friendly, recycled paper can also be high quality, sending a message of sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Various print finishes can further enhance the presentation of your letterheads. Spot varnishes, for example, can create a glossy contrast, making logos or certain text elements stand out. Embossing and debossing add a tactile dimension, giving the letterhead a sophisticated and distinctive appearance. Foil stamping introduces metallic elements that catch the eye and add a luxurious touch.
Business card printing
Business cards are great tools for networking and establishing personal connections in the business world. They serve as a tangible reminder of an introduction or a meeting, provide essential contact information, and reinforce the company's brand identity. A well-designed and printed business card can leave a memorable impression of professionalism and attention to detail for the individual and the company they represent.
The feel and weight of a business card in the hand play a big part in a positive first impression. The heavyweight option of your selected paper stock is always best for business cards. Thanks to the bulky weight, unique feel, and appearance, a well-selected paper stock reflects on the company it represents; thick and strong equates to trustworthy, dependable and reliable, whereas thin and flimsy often equates to cheap and nasty.
Just like with business letterheads, print finishes can enhance the visual appeal and tactile experience of business cards. Spot varnishes can be used to highlight specific elements, such as logos or key text, creating a contrast between matte and glossy surfaces that catches the light. Due to the heavyweight stock, business cards produced with die cuts are particularly effective and allow for unique shapes and designs.
Presentation folders printing
Corporate presentation folders are essential for organising and presenting business materials in a polished and professional manner. They compile documents like reports, brochures, and contracts, ensuring important information is accessible, organised and well-presented.
Like a business card printing, your choice of paper stock will help leave an impression of your company after it is handed over. Standard stock options include thick, durable cardstock, which provides a sturdy feel, or laminated paper, which adds an extra layer of protection and a glossy finish. For a more premium presentation, companies might opt for textured or specialty papers that offer a unique tactile or visual experience. Eco-friendly materials, such as recycled paper or sustainable stocks, can also be used, demonstrating the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
Print finishes like spot varnishes can highlight specific areas with a glossy contrast, while embossing adds a tactile dimension. Lane Communications has a library of off-the-shelf die forms available to choose from. However, custom die forms can also be produced. Custom die forms can create unique designs, distinguishing the folder from standard options and demonstrating the company's creativity.
Printed envelopes
Business envelopes are crucial for maintaining a professional image and ensuring secure communication. They are used to send a variety of documents, including invoices, contracts, promotional materials, and official correspondence. A well-designed envelope completes a business's corporate stationery and helps solidify an overall great impression of the company.
Envelopes come in various sizes and types to cater to specific mailing needs. The standard envelope sizes are determined by the international standard ISO 269, designed to be used with paper sizes that adhere to the ISO 216 standard. Each envelope size is tailored to accommodate specific document dimensions, providing practicality and versatility for a wide range of mailing purposes. For more detailed information about envelope sizes, folding, and types, visit our Paper and Envelopes Printing Guidelines page.
Due to cost savings and postal regulations, specialty print finishes like spot varnishes and embossing are generally not typically used on corporate envelopes. However, internal printing can be done for added functionality when required. For example, security printing on the inside of envelopes helps protect sensitive information by obscuring the contents from view, ensuring privacy during transit.
Make your impression count with Lane Communications
Quality printing of corporate stationery is essential for a business as it reinforces brand identity, projects professionalism, and ensures consistent representation. From letterheads and business cards to presentation folders and envelopes, each piece of stationery contributes to a cohesive and polished company image. Lane Communications are experts in producing high-quality corporate stationery, offering tailored solutions that enhance your brand’s presence and leave a lasting impression on clients and partners.
