Tell us about MCR Media

MCR Media creates large and small format printing, signage and brand merchandising. Whatever aspects of brand awareness you need we can help with design all the way through to delivery or installation.

MCR Media offers the full range of digital large format graphics, exhibition printing, signage, small format digital and litho printing. Using sustainable materials and processes, we deliver on time and at the most economical price.

How do you differentiate from other print specialists?

I think  we score points against other printers by being the best possible account managers in this field in terms of a good personal service at a competitive price. This business has, more and more, become not just price and delivery, but we pride ourselves on helping clients to go that extra mile when it comes to service.

Tell us about some of the clients/brands you work with?

We work with a broad range of clients from the public sector NHS, County Councils and now have an extensive list of charities with whom we work closely. We also have a few clients in the corporate sector including some household name retailers.

At MCR we are completely set up for POS campaigns, where we have expertise in campaign management. We produce new ideas and use only the best quality and most sustainable materials.

We also save costs with our in house capability for print, finishing, collating and delivery. We are set up for tight deadlines, which are often required when a campaign goes live.

We cover all the standard products, such as strut cards, wobblers, header boards, hanging banners, posters as well as bespoke items, on which we work closely alongside our clients to produce.

As well as print services what else do you offer?

Having invested heavily in the last 18 months on printing equipment including a brand-new Epson Sure Colour Large Format Press, a Summa plotter and brand-new laminator; we also offer the following services:

Installation team:

We have an installation team that covers the U.K.on any of our indoor/outdoor graphics/signage work and vehicle graphics. We now have a designated booth for our vehicle wrapping, which allows us to work over 20 degrees centigrade, all round the clock.

Design:

Our design team are capable of creating the look that will help to make your business stand out from the competition. From initial concept through to final delivery our team will work closely with you to energise your brand or even help you create a new one.

Merchandising:

We produce branded T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets and Hoodie jumpers that can be screenprinted embroidered or hot press transferred. We also do a range of high viz and PPE and have an ever expanding selection of fresh on the market merchandising items from branded pens, mugs, phone chargers, diaries… The list goes on with over 1000 items to choose from, which is updated monthly.

Web2Print:

Our web to print portal offers clarity and transparency with an accessible platform to both clients and suppliers. The portal enables your company to order online marketing materials, with the added facility of being able to amend copy and design yourself, as required. This could be used for printed items such as brochures, posters and leaflets as well as merchandising and clothing/garments. The major benefits of the portal are: keeping the corporate brand consistent, controlling and monitoring budgets, taking away the worry of running out of stock, an online order approval process, reducing your storage and associated costs; a bespoke hub made for your company, a complete service for all your ordering requirements.

What are the core values of the business?

Integrity, putting others first, positive attitude, organised, reliable and team focused.

With more and more businesses becoming more eco-friendly, can you tell us about your eco-range? Why this is important to you MCR Media?

We have been accredited our ISO 14001, which means we tick the boxes on being a sustainable based company. Sustainability is at the core of MCR,  we not only supply and manufacture sustainable print, we consult and source sustainable materials for each client, therefore reducing their carbon footprint and damage to the environment. We offer a very versatile and reliable service in all these fields from start-ups and SMEs to international brands and wholesalers.

What does the future hold for MCR Media?

The print industry has changed massively over the last 10 years; even in the last five years, there have been big changes, not only in new technology but also client behaviour and needs. We feel the future is bright with the extra services that we now offer and I believe that web to print portals are the future of the way print is being ordered, which we can offer on a high level of service. We can also offer an extensive range of merchandising products and garments. This part of the business is growing on a weekly basis. The team at MCR has a real passion for its services, whether it’s a small one-off job for a client or a multi store campaign, we embrace any job that comes through the door and I feel confident we are in a good place for the future of the company.