Printing Industry Monitoring
Like other industries, the printing industry comes under the patronage of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI). Accordingly, DCCI created the Printing and Publishing Group to optimize and prosper printing services while resolving any difficulties that arise. An annual gala for successful companies in this sector takes place during the Dubai International Print Awards (DIPA).
The main printing services offered in Dubai
Offset printing
It is a popular printing procedure that involves transmitting full color images onto a rubber blanket from a plate and then onto the desired paper. Complete products include stationery, catalogues, magazines, books, brochures, newspapers and books.
flexographic printing
Printers using this technology operate with a flexible typeface that takes advantage of its ability to print on a variety of different surfaces, such as metallic films, laminated materials, synthetics and paper. Packaging materials, self-adhesive labels, wallpaper, kitchen utensils and wrappers make up some of the items printed with this technology.
security printing
For those who want items that have some type of specific identification or protection, then security printing is a welcome service. Products that fit into this category are election papers, bonds, passports, identification cards, visa documents, lottery tickets, checks, stock certificates, airline tickets, and gift certificates. .
Digital printing
With so much information stored and transmitted in digital formats, printing services that can access digital information and print it directly are thriving. The printers applied here can also print on various substrates. You get quality photos, commercial print products (for sales or marketing companies), architectural products, and art supplies.
Some of the print service providers
Emirates Printing Press (EPP)
With over 200 million pages printed monthly, EPP meets most of the printing needs of many well-known individuals and organizations. Their merchandise includes directories, brochures, annual reports, magazines, and books. In addition, EPP presents other related services such as packaging, binding, lamination and varnishing within the same building. EPP’s client list includes Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines and Burj Al Arab, among many others.
Raqqam International
This company specializes in custom label and ribbon printing, but also covers multiple printing services. With ISO certification and printing award nominations (particularly for its flexo printing), Raqam International currently services numerous businesses in Dubai and beyond. Banks, pharmaceutical organizations, shopping malls, local government and the fast-moving consumer goods industry are prominent customers of this company.
Pentown Paper Products
Pentown has a variety of quality services and products. From offset printing to digital printing, packaging, advertising and even exhibition stands as well as vehicle graphics. This impressive portfolio has attracted organizations such as Hamptons International, International Cricket Council, LG and Canon. Their service saw them earn a DIPA award in 2014 for excelling in digital printing.
Spectrum United Arab Emirates Limited
They pride themselves on their competitive rates, unmatched customer service, and quality. Services offered at Spectrum range from media-related education, advertising, public relations, finance, publishing and printing solutions. The organizations that Spectrum serves consist of Al Arabi Travel, Baraka Media and Get Well Network to name a few.
Conclusion: what to look for
Here are some guidelines to help you when looking for printing companies in Dubai. Prioritizing quality, speed of product production, cost implications, privacy, and customer service is paramount. Other valuable markers are the exclusive services offered by the printing company and the ability to implement other printing-related services under one roof.