CPUK Print Publishing delivers expert advice on optimum format size and pagination, cover and text paper weights, binding and inserts to make the most of your product’s finish.
We can give you confidence in your paper choice and print quality by providing paper dummies and printed samples of the exact paper we recommend you use in your publication.
Cover-To-Cover Design
CPUK Print Publishing offers the services of a highly experienced, in-house designer, specialising in the creative design of commercial print. One dedicated designer means continuity is retained, production schedules are accurate and distribution deadlines achieved.
A full cover-to-cover design service is carried out, including pre-press proofing and file compliance to print-ready standards, all for one fixed price per issue.
Our team has the knowledge and dedication required to ensure your product is delivered looking professional and eye-catching, helping to optimise your readership.
Sub-editing and Proofreading
CPUK Print Publishing can deliver professional sub-editing and proofreading services, following your in-house style guidelines, at a competitive rate. Using our in-house experience means that a wide variety of writing styles and topics can be explored.
Our attention to detail will ensure your content is consistent and precise throughout, resulting in your publication being of the highest standard when it goes to print.
Pre-press and Production
CPUK Print Publishing will create your production schedules and then will guide you through the technical pre-press procedures, providing expertise and advice along the way.
We can assist with setting up templates and page dimensions, image and font management, file name conventions and folios, tints and background parameters and file preparation (including managing crop marks, bleed, trim and hinge allowances).
We always work with a dedicated and secure FTP server, which you can use to upload your print and proof PDF files.
Print Management
Print Specialists
Here at CPUK Print Publishing we are specialists in print, ranging from books, brochures, catalogues, directories and guides to journals, newsletters and programmes.
In fact, once you become one of our customers, we can look after all your print needs, including marketing materials, promotional items and event and conference stands.
Dedicated Team
CPUK Print Publishing will help take the stress out of your printing process by fully managing your project from the initial print specifications right through to product delivery. One dedicated team will handle all your print requirements, all under one roof.
We ensure that all file transfers are completed seamlessly and within the agreed deadlines, so you don’t have to spend hours of your precious business time on this part of the process.
Technology
CPUK Print Publishing buy £1.5m of print each year, and we are well-established and respected within our industry.
We have a long working relationship with a range of quality digital, litho and web magazine, book and newspaper print partners, providing the latest pre-press and printing technology.
This allows us to offer our customers the most technologically advanced and financially stable network of complete printing services around, so you can be assured of only the best results.
Troubleshooting
We are able to discuss your print needs with a variety of leading UK print suppliers, in order to find your perfect match. Essentially, we join your team and work with you to deliver high-quality print at sustainable trade prices.
Once we join your team, we troubleshoot any issues that may occur during the entire process from print orders to going on press and resolving any questions relating to mailing, distribution and deliveries.
CPUK Print Publishing will help you to find the right methods of fulfilment to ensure your subscribed readers receive their publication promptly and with consistency. We can help you get assigned to a dedicated subscription bureau, which will help to retain your current readers and allow your subscriptions service to grow.
To complement our vast range of publishing services, we also provide the finishing touches to your printed product, including multiple-wrapping options, cover-mounting, multiple inserting and belly banding. When it comes to fulfilment and mailing, we focus on cost-effective distribution and efficiency to help reduce your costs with in-house mailing or more dedicated specialist external mailing.
Distributor Selection
Wholesale and retail – distributing large UK or overseas publications can be daunting, but we can help keep you on track with your successes. CPUK Print Publishing can introduce reputable distribution partners specialising in delivering your publication to the customer via news trade.
Newsstand and Alternative Distribution
Over the past 13 years we have developed the experience required to target effectively your desired market through the appropriate media channels. We understand that every business is different and so are their customer bases, so our bespoke distribution solutions are specifically tailored to each business in order to maximise the effectiveness of each route to market.
Circulation and Distribution Management
We can expertly review your circulation and distribution operations against your business objectives and then help you to develop effective circulation and distribution strategies. The ultimate aim is to achieve your sales goals and maximise every opportunity for your products.
Online Publishing
Digital Editions
A digital edition is an online replica page-turning application. They allows us to deliver your content across all platforms, including PC, mobile and tablet, in one solution.
We can embed live email addresses, web links and video and audio streaming into your digital edition.
You also have the opportunity to generate additional revenue streams by adding animated advertising (e.g. banner ads) on and off the page.
App Features
We offer both mobile and tablet applications, which can be delivered in-house on all major platforms, including Apple, Android, Windows, Amazon, plus more independent newsstands and websites.
We can also organise additional revenue streams through sponsored banner adverts and splash pages, plus a whole host of marketing features, which we fully manage on your behalf.
Social Media
CPUK Print Publishing can manage all your social media activity for you. We would take over your social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram) and create business pages if required. By planning a monthly social media schedule, content is posted regularly to deliver continuity to your online presence.
Whether you would like to post industry news articles, your own images or stories from your magazine, our social media packages are bespoke depending on your requirements. If you would like high-quality images posted on your socials, we can provide these for you free of charge using our Shutterstock account.
Our aim is to increase awareness of your magazine (business) to your readers and followers, and introduce you to new advertisers and connections within your industry.
Online Marketing
CPUK Print Publishing can manage your website content management system, and regularly update your website content each month.
Along with uploading your digital edition or App content each issue, we will link your website to your social media accounts using new content to promote your business.
All paper purchased is sourced from either FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) accredited suppliers.
We can offer an extensive range of recycled paper stocks; 50% recycled, 80% recycled and 100% recycled.
All paper waste from production is 100% recycled.
Carbon Balanced Paper is a simple way for organisations to reduce the carbon impacts of their printed communications, reducing their carbon footprint and impacts on climate change.
Print Standards
Most of our print suppliers possess the headline environmental standard: ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems, which covers areas such as Prevention of pollution; Reduction of raw material use; Reduction in energy use; Landfill avoidance; Control of air emissions; Recovery, recycling and reuse of waste materials wherever practicable.
All our customers use PDF soft proofing and FTP uploading of files to reduce materials and resources.
Our suppliers are using chemical-free printing plates, manufactured from aluminium, which are 100% recyclable after use.
Our suppliers are printing with soya or vegetable-based inks and some offer an environmentally friendly laminate should you want a glossy look for your title without harming the planet.
Eco – Mailing
Where possible we fulfil mailing processes in-house to reduce the carbon footprint.
We are proud to offer a variety of environmentally friendly mail-fulfilment options to our customers, including:
Oxo-degradable film
Biodegradable film
Compostable film
Paper-wrap
Recyclable envelopes
Naked mailing
Industry news
CPUK Print Publishing are proud to be featured in PPG 2026
We have been working with great success with CPUK Print Publishing for over 7 years. The company is highly professional ultra-reliable and their expertise in the field of print, digital and cover-to-cover creative design services is second to none. They are like part of our in-house team, and we look forward to many more years working together with our magazine publishing output
Laura Henderson
Managing Editor - Abode2 Luxury Property magazine
CPUK Print Publishing offer a truly personalised service. From the moment we started working together, they went above and beyond to offer whatever help was needed, whether it be design, overseas shipping, marketing, or printing. Prompt to answer any query, all the team are there for you. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending CPUK. They can look after all your publishing needs and you’d be mad to go anywhere else!
Dr Fiona Richards
Timeless Travels magazine
I have been using CPUK for about 10 years now and recently transferred a large contract to them as a result of their service, quality, pricing and all-round helpfulness. I can recommend them to anyone looking for design, print and mailing. A first-class team with a first-class service!
David Stevenson
Swiss Railways Society
CPUK have for some years now been highly trusted partners of the Institute’s for all aspects of its printed publications. Michael and his team do a top job of meeting our demands - often with short deadlines - with an easy and reliable professionalism. I look forward to working with CPUK for many more years.
Gareth Pritchard
Optimum Nutrition magazine, Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Here at In and Around Magazines we have worked with the team at CPUK for the past 10 years and they now form such an intrinsic part of our own publishing team that it is difficult to imagine the smooth-running of our business without them. As we approach print deadlines we are always confident of their unerring and unflappable support and when we do encounter a problem, whether it be technological, design-orientated or an issue with the delivery of our magazines to the distribution guys for example, Michael is always reliably and calmly on hand to help sort it out. CPUK works hard to secure the best print prices for us and then works closely with the printers to make sure the very best quality of print and customer service is achieved. We feel lucky to have found CPUK and hugely value the working relationship we have with each member of the team there.
Angela Baynham
In & Around magazines
When I started Into the Vale magazine in 2011, CPUK were recommended to me by a friend. As a novice in the industry, I needed advice on all aspects of producing a magazine and that is exactly what Michael and his team provided. From help with choosing fonts and paper weight, to finding the best-value print services to meet my individual requirements, CPUK have provided me with everything I need to make a success of my work at a pace that suits me. In particular, their input into initialising and developing my digital profile – something I would not have had the time or expertise to do myself - has been of huge benefit.
Sophie Brewill
Into the Vale magazine
Having worked with the team at CPUK for the last four years, I can say whole heartedly that they are a fantastic, well-orchestrated and dynamic group of individuals. Without them I am convinced that I would not be in such a prominent position with my publication, from advice and direction in all things print, there simply is no other option. CPUK is your only choice. Thank you CPUK, you are the best!
Andrew Eddy
Hybrid Wake magazine
The whole CPUK team are a pleasure to work with. I was brand new to print publishing when I approached CPUK but they personally guided me through how it works and gave me some brilliant advice. I have now published four editions of my magazine and the printing process has been a complete joy, every time.
Anna Ceesay
Motherdom magazine
Since moving our print needs to CPUK a little over a year ago, the change has been immeasurable and has been noticed by many of our readers. The quality is second to none, the service impeccable and the attention to detail shown by the team has helped us out of potentially costly errors on several occasions. Their involvement in our publishing efforts has been invaluable and we highly recommend them to any publisher of any size.
William Neil
Honda Tuner
We use CPUK as our primary print provider for numerous titles and have always been delighted with the service we have received. As we expand our business, launching new publications, reports and event programmes, we will look to CPUK to continue to meet our business needs. Michael, Gina and the team are exceptionally professional and always happy to offer maximum flexibility to align with our print deadlines, which is extremely useful given the nature of the industry. I would highly recommend to other businesses with printing requirements.
Dan Male
Dorson West
CPUK have been fabulous partners for our growing publishing company. From the first meeting in person they have absolutely bent over backwards to assist us in achieving the best possible print quality for our magazine. We had a very clear vision of what we wanted and they have delivered this exactly as required and to an extreme high standard. On top of that they have also been extremely knowledgeable in guiding us through the many delivery options in terms of mailing and postage in order to keep our costs down. I can’t recommend CPUK highly enough, they have been an absolute joy to work with.
Founded in 2008, CPUK Print Publishing was launched to work with and support specialist and independent magazine publishers. We deliver high-quality print publishing services to customers at any stage of the process – whether you are at the first stages of design and production, need some distribution advice or simply require your title to be printed professionally. The services we offer range from paper and product consultation and cover-to-cover design, right through to general assistance with digital editions and online activity. All the services we offer are bespoke and delivered with a high-quality and professional finish. Our customers benefit from our expertise, saving them valuable time and money. Within our close team, we have more than 35 years of publishing and print-management experience.
