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Getting

the Best Value

At Dollard Packaging, we know that you’ve got a lot to do in running your business,

and like every business, you’ll want to minimise your packaging costs while still getting

the best quality packaging. We’ve being producing printed packaging since 1982 –

that’s a lot of boxes and a lot of customers! We want you to get the best value – so we

compiled a few tips below that will do just that.

Getting the Best Value – Tips

Ordering different sorts of packaging at the same

time: If you need packaging for more than one prod-

uct, try to order them at the same time, even if the

quantities for each are different. We can check if it’s

possible to reduce costs by printing the packaging

on the same sheet or reduce the printing press

“make-ready” times by running one job after another.

Talking to us before finalising your packaging art-

work: Your graphic designer will design your packag-

ing to look its best – that’s right and proper. Howev-

er, talk to us before you finalise your artwork –

sometimes a minor change to the format of the art-

work will mean your packaging can be printed more

cost effectively and look exactly as you planned.

See our other guides for more useful in-formation

At Dollard Packaging, we

know that you’ll want to

get the best quality pack-

aging to showcase your

product.

We want you to share our

experience with you in

our downloadable guides

to help you get the very

best packaging for your

needs.

Getting the Best Value – Tips

Explore different weights of board: The weight of your pack-

aging board must be fit for purpose – but don’t forget to check

out slightly lighter boards that can reduce the cost of the

board but your packaging is still fit for purpose.

Explore the type of board you are specifying: Different board

types cost different amounts – if you’ve always used the

same board, why not talk to us about different board types

that may be cheaper but still fit for purpose.

Increase the order quantity to reduce the unit cost: Depend-

ing on your expected usage, your unit cost will decrease as

you increase the quantity – talk to us about storage options if

storage space for higher quantities is a problem for you.

Getting the Best Value – Tips

Examine all the special finishes to see if all are nec-

essary: Talk to us about any special finishes your

graphic designer has specified – we may know ways

to get the same effect in a more cost effective way.

Explore different box or sleeve structures: Like the

point above, talk to us about the design of your box

or sleeve structure – we can look at any options

available for achieving the same effect with a simpler

structure.

Re-use the same design: If you re-use the same de-

sign with no changes when re-ordering your packag-

ing, we’ll be able to re-use the printing plates and the

cutting forme which means the cost will be less than

the first printing.

Contact Us

Give us a call and one of

our sales representatives

can help you find the best

solution for your packag-

ing needs

Dollard Print & Packaging

(01) 847 0044

sales@dollard-

packaging.ie

Visit us on the web at

www.dollard-packaging.ie

Customer Service

Contact Dollard Packaging now and one of sales representa-

tives will discuss your packaging needs and can visit you in

your premises at your convenience. If you require help with the

design of your packaging, we work closely with designers who

specialise in design for packaging with whom we can put you in

touch.

Need more info? If you are first-time buyer of packaging or you would like to find

out more about how it all works, you may find the rest of our

Helpful Guides section useful.

Dollard Packaging—Quality Print and Care since 1982