Me & My

I swear by my: Presstek Vector platesetter

We realised it was time to drag the company into the 21st century and invest in a CTP system. Previously, we made our plates manually, which was time consuming.

I swear by my: Ryobi 755 WD

We tend to invest in technology rather than large numbers of people. Ryobi wasn't on my initial list of likely press manufacturers, but the B2-plus 755 caught my eye.

I swear by my: Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser

We have installed the first Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser and perforator with an online MB 38 folder from Encore Machinery.

I swear by my: Conqueror Concept Iridescents

For years, I have been designing and making cards to send to family, friends and clients. Like most designers, I enjoy browsing through stock swatches and I delight in uncovering unusual paper.

I swear by my... GMI ColorQuick

Investing in good press ancillaries can enhance kit purchases by ensuring efficient operation. We need colour accuracy, job-to-job colour consistency and matching sheet and web colour quality.

I swear by my... KBA Rapida 105

We installed a 10-colour KBA Rapida 105 long perfector at the beginning of 2007.

I swear by my... Skrebba SK-732 stapler

We were introduced to Skrebba by its UK distributor Total PFS. The SK-732 stapler is German engineered and so we knew there would be no comprise on quality.

I swear by my... UPM Cote

Cote is a lightweight coated paper, which is produced at UPM's Caledonian mill in Scotland.

Star product: Blanc Canvas YouFrame

DIY canvas framing system YouFrame "is set to revolutionise box framing", according to its creator Blanc Canvas.

I swear by my... Clarifoil cellulose acetate

We began purchasing Clarifoil's cellulose acetate lamination film after it gained biodegradable accreditation and now use it as part of our Responsible Print system.