Alpha Colour Printers Ltd.

Alpha Colour are based in Gloucester offering a full service of litho and digital print from flexible print runs, stock management, delivery, distribution and mailing, they have a strong client base with exceptional levels of client retention. Established in 1979 by current Director Jeff Williams, Alpha are now one of the area’s leading printers with a broad client base including advertising agencies, local government, education and large organisations. Having just invested in the first carbon neutral press in the country. The hi-tech four-colour press generates virtually no ink waste, produces a 20% increase in productivity and at least 18% reduction in energy utilisation. You can have their same high quality print and use carbon neutral certification on your printed materials. ISO 14001 certification recognises their strong commitment to using printing processes and introducing measures that minimise their impact on the environment. It demonstrates to your own customers that you are committed to using suppliers that are concerned about the environment. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) provides standard setting, trademark assurance and accreditation services for companies interested in responsible forestry. From over 10,000 printing firms in the UK, only around 700 have attained FSC status (7%). The PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation which promotes sustainably managed forests through third-party certification.