ESTABLISHED in 1952, Belmont Press is one of Northampton’s longest-established businesses, as well as one of the largest independent commercial printers in the UK.
Belmont Press combines traditional quality of service with the latest technology to deliver innovative solutions to customers.
This is demonstrated by a recent project for The Open University (OU).
Some students at the OU requested the option to buy printed copies of selected online study content rather than, as some students were doing, printing it out themselves at home.
ESTABLISHED in 1952, Belmont Press is one of Northampton’s longest-established businesses, as well as one of the largest independent commercial printers in the UK.
Belmont Press combines traditional quality of service with the latest technology to deliver innovative solutions to customers.
This is demonstrated by a recent project for The Open University (OU).
Some students at the OU requested the option to buy printed copies of selected online study content rather than, as some students were doing, printing it out themselves at home. The OU wanted to offer the choice of a cost-effective solution that was both cheaper and better quality for students than using their desktop printers. It also had to be convenient for the University to implement, seamless in its operation and scalable.
Belmont Press developed a new website for the OU, which links directly to the OU website and has the same design. Materials from selected University study modules are displayed on the site so that students can order and pay for the printed materials. These are then printed and despatched by Belmont Press within 24 hours.
David Steer, Licensing and Acquisitions Manager at the OU commented: “Belmont Press provided a complete seamless answer to a potentially complicated process. They delivered the whole package, listening to what we wanted and providing a tailored a solution to meet our needs: everything from building the website, receiving the orders, processing the payment in a secure environment, to printing and despatch.”
Owen Thomas, Commercial Director at Belmont Press adds: “Printing remains at the heart of Belmont Press, as it has been for more than 60 years, but this shows that we are continually looking forward. We use the latest printing and online technology to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for our customers.”
For more information on print on demand, digital printing or litho printing contact Belmont Press on 01604 596500 or email