The meaning of trade print: a mutually beneficial relationship

In the highly competitive world of printing, signage, advertising, and creative industries, where tight profit margins and fast-paced environments are the norm, having a reliable trade print partner can make all the difference. But what exactly does trade print mean, and how does it benefit all parties involved?

What is a Trade Printer? 

A trade printer, also known as a wholesale printer, provides printing materials and services to print brokers, signage companies, exhibition, set & stage designers, ad agencies, and other printing businesses. To receive trade prices, businesses must be part of a print-related industry.

The Trade Print Chain: Trade Printer – Reseller – End User 

In the trade print model, the trade printer sells prints to a reseller, who then sells the printing to the end user. This arrangement allows each party to focus on their strengths and expertise and has distinct meanings and benefits for each party involved.

For Trade Printers: Trade printers understand that print related businesses that resell are knowledgeable in their field. That’s why trade printers invest heavily in specialised equipment and highly skilled print engineers to deliver top-quality printing services. They also prioritise the smooth delivery of jobs to build strong partnerships with print related businesses, ensuring a consistent stream of orders.

For Resellers: Businesses that resell gain access to the latest printing technology, expert print engineers, and trade prices, all while meeting even the tightest deadlines. This allows them to offer a wide range of printing services to their end user clients without the need for their own specialist equipment or expertise.

For End Users: End users receive faster turnaround times on their orders and better value for money for high-quality, bespoke, large format products. They benefit from the expertise of both the reseller and the trade printer, ensuring their printing needs are met efficiently and effectively.

A Win-Win Partnership: The partnership between trade printers and resellers is mutually beneficial for all involved. Many creatives and print brokers use trade printers because they lack the necessary equipment, technology, or expertise, or an overflow of work.

This partnership allows trade printers to focus on what they do best – printing – while businesses can offer a wide range of printing services to their clients without the need for their own equipment or engineers.

RMC’s Promise to You

 At RMC Digital Print, we are committed to safeguarding the interests of our clients. Here’s how we look after you:

  1. Access to the latest printing technology
  2. Discreet plain wrap packaging for your products
  3. A commitment to never poach your clients
  4. Timely delivery to meet your deadlines
  5. Direct delivery to the site when needed
  6. Confidentiality regarding your work and clients

With over a decade in business and a wealth of experience among our print specialists, RMC Digital Print has a long list of satisfied partners. We understand the importance of keeping our identity private to end users and always prioritise the interests of our clients.

Discover a variety of large-format printing options, including banners, Foamex, ACM and flex face skins, by partnering with RMC Digital Print, your trusted wide format wholesale trade printers. 

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