Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Printing Partner in Altrincham
Established in 1989, Alvis Printing Services combines decades of industry experience with ongoing investment in cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional print solutions. Our commitment to quality and reliability has earned us a loyal client base, ranging from local businesses to major organizations like Bupa and Manchester City Council. We prioritise personal service, offering tailored advice from concept to completion to ensure every project meets strict deadlines and specifications.Our team's meticulous attention to detail, proven expertise in handling diverse print requirements, and dedication to identifying potential issues early set us apart in the industry. With over 30 years of experience and extensive contacts, we confidently tackle even the most unusual printing challenges while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and client satisfaction.
Services
Business Stationery
Promotional Print
Print for Education
Variable Data Printing
Post Press Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of printing expertise in both digital and litho techniques
- Our team provides meticulous proofreading and error-checking on all print jobs
- We guarantee fast turnaround times without compromising quality for urgent projects
- Our post-press facilities maintain full quality control through in-house finishing
- We provide expert advice on print production optimisation from concept stage
What people say
Attention to detail
Fantastic service
Quick turnaround
High quality
Personal touch
Services
Business Stationery
Professional stationery solutions including business cards, letterheads, and compliments slips that create lasting first impressions for your business. Our expert design and high-quality printing ensure your materials reflect your brand identity while maintaining practical functionality. With over 30 years of experience, we help clients across Manchester produce stationery that meets both aesthetic requirements and operational needs.
Promotional Print
Comprehensive promotional materials from brochures and flyers to banners and table-talkers that effectively communicate your brand message. Our team ensures optimal visual impact through careful material selection, colour management, and finishing techniques. We combine creative solutions with technical expertise to produce high-impact promotional items that deliver measurable results for local businesses and national clients.
Variable Data
Advanced variable data printing capabilities that enable personalized marketing campaigns through customized text, images, and colours across print runs. Our digital printing technology allows clients to create targeted communications that resonate with individual recipients while maintaining production efficiency. This service helps businesses in Cheshire and beyond achieve higher engagement rates through tailored print materials.
Post Press
Full in-house finishing capabilities including trimming, folding, binding, and laminating to maintain quality control throughout production. Our skilled technicians ensure precise execution of complex finishing requirements for both small and large print runs. Specialised processes like foiling and embossing are handled through trusted partners to deliver consistently high-quality finished products to clients across the UK.
Print for Education
Specialised printing for schools and educational institutions, including prospectuses, certificates, newsletters, and learning materials. We understand the unique requirements of educational print and deliver solutions that combine durability with clear information presentation. Our experience working with schools ensures timely delivery of materials that meet specific educational needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
People
Ian Griffiths
Owner
With over 30 years in the print industry, Ian leads Alvis Printing Services's commitment to quality, combining technical expertise with exceptional customer service to deliver tailored print solutions.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide business stationery, promotional materials, educational prints, variable data printing, and comprehensive post-press services using both digital and litho techniques.
Do you handle urgent print jobs?
Yes, we specialise in fast turnaround times while maintaining quality, with many clients praising our ability to deliver last-minute projects on schedule.
Can you help with artwork creation?
We offer full design support from concept through production, including proofreading and optimisation advice to ensure perfect print results.
Are samples available before printing?
We provide sample materials and test prints upon request to ensure colour accuracy, material quality, and final product satisfaction.
What makes Alvis Printing different?
Our combination of 30+ years experience, meticulous quality control, and personalized service approach delivers consistently superior print solutions tailored to client needs.
Reviews (4)
Timperley Dental
Oct 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fast turn around, great quality printing and very helpful with all our enquiries. Would highly recommend to anyone
Fast turn around, great quality printing and very helpful with all our enquiries. Would highly recommend to anyone
Michelle Jordan
Aug 06, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brilliant service and the finished product was perfect! I can recommend Ian and Alvis Printers to anyone
Brilliant service and the finished product was perfect! I can recommend Ian and Alvis Printers to anyone
Elizabeth Leather
Jun 29, 2019
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Dear Ian
I just wanted to say thank you for an extremely good quality A5 leaflet, which looks great (after you had to spend time doing a few tweaks). I feel we had a very personal service and having used your company before, I knew we could rely on the quality, but this exceeded expectations. Thank you very much!
Mandy Jones
My Improvement Network
I just wanted to say thank you for an extremely good quality A5 leaflet, which looks great (after you had to spend time doing a few tweaks). I feel we had a very personal service and having used your company before, I knew we could rely on the quality, but this exceeded expectations. Thank you very much!
Mandy Jones
My Improvement Network
Peter Bruder
Nov 19, 2018
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Friendly, approachable, family run company able to offer help and advice. Able to match branding and colours across a range of products. Giving a professional, quality look. Able to deal with a wide range of printing and quick turnaround, including company headed products or report sheets. Form contacting alvis to signing off on my print and receiving the finished product they turned my project around in under 2 days with no loss of quality. From golf score cards and school prospectus to simpler runs like flyers and businesses cards would highly recommend.
