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Not All Dallas, Texas Box Printing Companies Are The Same.

We know it can be difficult in determining the right printing vendor for your packaging needs. To minimize the guesswork, we’ve compiled a list of the top essentials to look for when hiring a Dallas box printing company.

Look for a capable company.
A customer should understand their needs and be able to explain this clearly to prospective printing companies, such as the quality of paper needed, the quantity of the project, the schedule of the project, and any other unique aspects. The printing company can then let the potential client know if it is capable of tackling such a project. Another way to check out the capability of a printing company is to research its equipment. If it only has digital printers this is a clear sign that it would not be best for a Dallas Texas cosmetic packaging printing project, Dallas food packaging printing, or even a Dallas health care packaging printing project. Check the company’s website or speak to an account representative to find out the printer’s available equipment. Also, research the company’s areas of specialty. It may be the printer has great experience in a certain field such as catalogs, but not Dallas folding carton printing, or Dallas custom packaging printing. Look for a Texas box printing company with services most closely related to the needed project. Finally, the customer should search for a printer that can complete the project totally in-house, from design to all the way through delivery.

Examine the quality of the company’s printing.
Since the finished printed project will represent the customer’s business for a long time, it is important to check out the quality of the printer’s previous work. A potential customer has the right to request samples of the printer’s work, especially projects from a similar business or field as the customer’s business. Request a variety of different formats from Dallas carton printing, to Dallas retail box printing, to Dallas retail carton printing to insure the printer can deliver a quality product regardless of the format.

Look at a company’s experience
A customer should investigate the printing company’s length of time in business, as longevity indicates good experience and reliability. Some industry experts recommend selecting a company with at least twenty years experience. Another important measurement of a company’s experience is its commitment to upgrade its equipment. With the many changes in printing, it is important that a printing business stay current with the best practices.

Contact the company’s references.
A person should also request a list of references from the printing company and contact each one. There are several important pieces of information that can be gleaned from such contacts. First, a potential customer can discover what the company is actually like to work with after the contract is signed. Second, this is a good way to measure a company’s philosophy of business–is it flexible to fit the needs of the customer, or is it rigid, requiring the customer to conform his project to fit the company’s capabilities. Finally, it allows a way to investigate customer satisfaction.

Consider the printer’s customer service.
As a potential client is vetting several printing companies, it is likely that several may seem equally capable. A important factor that may help make the decision could be the company’s customer service. This is best measured when speaking with the references by asking about several important issues such as, how long does it take for the printer to respond to emails and voice messages, the printer’s willingness to provide customer with printing tips and consultation, the company’s approach to resolving problems with a project, and the experience of the company’s customer service representatives.

Tour the facilities
After a preliminary investigation of several printing companies, a person will likely come up with a short list of the best candidates. At that time, he/she should request a tour of the printing companies’ facilities. This will enable a potential customer to see the business in action, observe the workers’ skills, and get an overall feel for the quality of the company.

Count the cost
The proverb “You get what you pay for” is one of the truest printing tips. A person should remember that cost is not the main consideration since his/her project will be representing his/her company to the world at large for several years. A quality Dallas retail packaging printing can open the door to many new business opportunities. It is important that a customer remember that the printing company he/she chooses will be the one who holds that door.

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