Catalogue Mailing Service

ISO 27001

Certified

Recyclable

Poly as Standard

Royal Mail

Accredited

Free

Data Audit

3 to 4 Day

Turnaround

A well-produced catalogue carries weight, both literally and figuratively. Polywrapping protects every page in transit, presents your cover cleanly through the wrap and keeps postage cost competitive on heavier items. We handle everything from litho print at volume through to laser or inkjet addressing, sorting and Royal Mail Advertising Mail despatch. As part of the Bishops Printers family, we print and mail from Portsmouth, meaning no inter-site delivery charges, no handoff delays and one point of contact from artwork to letterbox.

Talk to us about your mailing

Is this right for your organisation?

Retailers

Seasonal and sale catalogues, new range launches, click-and-collect campaigns.

Trade suppliers

B2B product guides, price lists, dealer catalogues despatched to account holders.

Publishers

Subscription catalogues, collector editions, limited-run specialist titles.

Housebuilders

Plot release brochures and price lists to registered interest lists.

Mail order businesses

Full catalogue distribution to active and lapsed customer files.

Charities

Gift catalogues for Christmas and seasonal fundraising campaigns.

The process, end to end

1. Data audit

Send us your distribution list. We run a free data audit before a single catalogue is printed.

2.Print

Litho print for 500 or more pieces, digital for shorter quantities or personalised versions. All finished in-house at Bishops Printers.

3.Polywrap

Each catalogue is polywrapped in recyclable film. Cover remains visible through the clear wrap. Paperwrap available for a premium, biodegradable finish.

4.Address and despatch

Laser printed or inkjet addressed on paper carrier sheets, Mailmark® barcode applied and sorted for maximum postage discount. Despatched via Royal Mail Advertising Mail.

Already have your catalogues printed?

Send your stock to Portsmouth and we’ll handle wrap, addressing, postage and despatch. Mailing-only service available and you only pay for what you need.

Sustainable production, not greenwashing

Recyclable Polywrap
Our standard polywap is made from recycled materials and is 100 per cent recyclable.
Solar-powered production
Much of our energy comes from solar panels at our Portsmouth facility. On a sunny day, we can generate 80 per cent of our requirements through these, supporting our significantly lower carbon footprint than the industry average.
Paperwrapping available
As well as polywrapping, we offer kerbside recyclable paperwrapping. While both paper and plastic wrap can be recycled, paperwrap is the ultimate biodegradable wrapping.
Simitri HD toner
Our Konica Minolta digital press uses Simitri HD toner, allowing for lower fusing temperature and reduced energy use.

Keeping your postage cost as low as possible

Postage is typically the highest cost in any mailing campaign. We always aim to secure the lowest prices, applying on your behalf to take advantage of any discounts that are available, such as bulk postage rates for large volumes.

Mailmark®
Mailmark barcodes are applied where eligible, unlocking the best postage rates. To qualify for Mailmark, items must be machine processable and have addresses that are at least 90 per cent accurate.
240mm x 160mm x 5mm / 100g
The Letter threshold, above which items are classified as Large Letters. Keep your pieces under this and you stay in the lowest postage band. We can advise on size options at brief stage, before designs are committed. For example, standard letter sizes using polywrap may be eligible for bulk Mailsort discounts, but will not qualify for Mailmark®
Free postage advice
We model all available postage options and recommend the cheapest solution for your mailing.

You might also need

Regular subscription and membership publications wrapped and despatched.

Brochure mailing

Multi-page marketing brochures for property, travel and financial services.

Variable data printing

Personalise covers, offers or inserts per recipient.

Advertising Mail discounts

How Mailmark bulk rates work and what you could save.

Free data audit

Clean your distribution list before the run.

Litho printing

High-volume litho print via Bishops Printers.

Let’s talk about your mailing.

Whether you have a brief ready or you’re still planning, we’re happy to advise. Our data audits and postage advice are always free no obligation, no jargon.

Or email us at enquiries@themailingpeople.co.uk – we reply the same day.