Sinag Printing Press
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Sinag earns TRUSTED SUPPLIER AWARD from FAITH (First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities), Tanauan, Batangas
Hello! Its been quite a while since we made our last post to this blog. Our apologies for the long silence on the blogging. A lot has happened since then [we had a baby! (Yey!) and various health crises in the family (boo!)] but thankfully, Sinag is going strong as ever and proof of that is our first ever trusted supplier certificate from the prestigious FAITH School in Batangas.
We've been a supplier of the Faith School for most of our existence as a business (almost six years) but it is only now that we received from them the coveted Trusted Supplier Award. So needless to say, we are ecstatic over this recognition from our Numero Uno client. Below are the pictures from the Awarding Ceremony held at FAITH last September 07, 2013. After the awarding ceremonies the awardees were treated to s sumptuous four course lunch featuring wonderful french inspired food with a Batangueno twist at their Stellar Cafe. A wonderful (amd yummy) day for us indeed!
The Awardees Lunch Banquet with Ms. Des Platon and Ms. Mesheil Narvacan of FAITH school.
We received our award from Atty Gay Francisco, FAITH Vice President for Administration and Mr. Juan P. Lozano, FAITH Managing Director |
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
A little goes a long way
Entrepreneur Magazine, March 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
SINAG PRINTING TERMS & CONDITIONS
Article 2
Sorry about the delay, its been a while since our last post and this new post is still connected to our print 101 articles. We decided it would be best to publish in full our print terms and conditions in our blog. This is so we are able to clarify a lot of questions and issues that arise during negotiations, pre-press and press work. For potential clients or those wanting to get a look at how printers work. Here is the document for you. It can be a bit technical but very helpful to those dealing with print suppliers.
SINAG PRINT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The quotation sent is based upon the print specifications provided by the client to the printer. Inaccurate print specifications can result in erroneous pricing and miscommunications between client and supplier so please ensure that the specifications you have provided are complete and correct.
The quotation price includes delivery charges within the CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas provinces) area. Beyond this, separate charges will be computed into the quotation.
QUOTATIONS ARE NEGOTIABLE: Please feel free to contact your print consultants for quote adjustments or negotiations, finalizations and actual prices are settled and agreed upon during the negotiation period after quotations are sent to the client.
Payment terms: Fifty percent down payment (50%) and cash on delivery (COD).
Free lay-out and design services with the following conditions:
· Free lay-out and design service is given only for CONFIRMED and SIGNED printing contracts.
· There will be a maximum of 3 design studies and 3 print proofs or drafts per project for the free lay-out and design service. Beyond this, there will already be a service charge.
· Timeframe for the lay-out and design service (or prepress work) is three weeks, maximum of one (1) month for book or yearbook projects.
Timeframe for delivery: Depends largely on the type of project, so delivery timeframe will be indicated on the final printing contract agreed upon by the printer and the client. However, as a reference, on average, delivery timeframe are typically the following: fourteen (14) working days for smaller and short run print projects. Thirty (30) working days for bigger print runs and labor intensive projects like yearbooks and books.
Conditions for possible delays:
· Natural disasters and other acts of god out of the control of the client and printer.
· Delays by the client in editing and approving the proofs for printing including changes made in the content of the project.
· Delays caused by third parties such as suppliers and merchants connected with the printing process but out of control of the printer.
RUSH JOB: Depending on negotiations reached, the printer may require a RUSH FEE for particular projects with this type of request, this is to offset additional costs not computed into the quotation (such as overtime or night differential payments for workers doing rush projects).
ACTUAL SAMPLES OR SAMPLE RUNS: For offset printing projects, we do not give actual samples of print projects as that would already entail exorbitant production costs like negatives for filming, aluminum plates, machine preparations and actual running costs.
What we do provide are digital proofs of print projects for the client’s approval, this is to help the client check on typos and color fidelity. Print proofs are usually printed on specially color-calibrated digital printers (CMYK colors) so as to simulate the colors that will come out when the project is run on the actual offset machine.
In special cases where the client absolutely requires an ACTUAL SAMPLE of their project, we can accommodate such requests but running charges and fees will be collected for these actual (offset-machine printed) samples.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Print 101 series: Article 1
How to get a print quote?
Commercial or job printing is a customized service business. That’s why there are no fixed or standard prices with a printing press – everything depends on the specs or specifications of the print project the client has in mind.
Many people often ask us the price of a project but we usually ask for the specifications before even mentioning prices. In this world of instant gratification, this way of doing business may seem slow to some people, but we always strive to tell our potential clients that taking the time out to properly discuss each project makes all the difference in the world. After all, we are professional printers – each job we do is custom-made and one of a kind.
So take the time out to discuss your project with us. We are well known as specialists in the business.
10 steps to acquiring the services of a
professional printer
2. CONSULTATION PERIOD: Discuss the printing project you have in mind with our designated sales consultants. If you are not sure about details, it’s ok, they can help give hints or options for you. Best option for beginners is to visit the printing plant directly or have the printers send in their sales consultants for a visit so you can discuss options better and they can show samples of their work for your evaluation.
3. GET A QUOTE: If you already know what you want printed and you have the complete print specifications on hand, then go ahead and give your print specs to the printer’s sales consultant so they can process a formal print quote for you. It is important to note that the client provides complete and correct print specifications. This is so because every detail of the print specs can make a big difference in the price of the quotation. Giving the wrong specs not only wastes both you and the printer’s time, it may also mean the wrong price and wrong expectations when you receive your formal quote.
4. After providing the complete and correct print specifications to the print consultant, expect a formal quotation within 24 hours after contact.
5. NEGOTIATION PERIOD: After receiving the quotation, the negotiation period begins. This is the part where you talk about terms and conditions with your printer, value added services (if any) and possible discounts (if you are a regular customer).
6. CHOOSE WHICH PRINTER IS BEST FOR YOU: Remember, when canvassing for suppliers, the lowest price may not necessarily mean the best product or service. Most suppliers who give the lowest prices are able to do so by scrimping on materials or labor. They are also the most swamped or burdened with overbookings, so deadlines and delivery, not to mention quality, may be an issue. Always fact check your suppliers, research on their background, visit their offices or plants if possible (in the Philippines, there is a proliferation of what is known as “jobbers,” people pretending to be professional printers but who don’t actually have their own printing plants or offices. They survive by having their print projects sub-contracted by other printing presses. It is dangerous to deal with “jobbers” because you will never be sure of your project’s quality, safety and timeliness. Liability may also be an issue since you are paying or trusting someone who doesn’t have an office, a printing plant or even basics such as business permits.)
7. SIGN THE CONTRACT: Secure the deal! Finalize your quotation, terms and conditions with your chosen professional printer. Make sure everything is clear and accounted for. Miscommunications during this very crucial period can mean the success or failure of the print project. Have everything written out -- issue a purchase order form with all the necessary approvals, then have your printer issue their own printing contract with all the specifications, terms and conditions spelled out. Pay your printer the deposit for the project. That way, as the project progresses, everybody has peace of mind with regard to the print contract.
8. PRE-PRESS OR LAY-OUT & DESIGN WORK: Most companies who have their own marketing or sales teams already have “camera ready” or “print ready” projects. They just give the final and approved files to the printer, the printer then issues the final proofing for signatory approval (so that the client can check on quality and color fidelity), the client signs the final proof as approved and the printer proceeds to production work. However, there are many small and medium businesses who do not have a marketing arm that will do the pre-press work for them. In cases like this, Sinag printing offers its value-added service which is FREE LAY-OUT and DESIGN services for print projects. If you want Sinag to do this for you, the condition for this service are the following:
· Free lay-out and design service is given only for CONFIRMED and SIGNED printing contracts. Many times, clients have approached us for projects and ask for the lay-out and design services -- only to tell us in the middle of the whole process that they will not push through with the project. Cases like these, leave us, the printers, at the loosing end of the deal as we have already devoted labor time to the lay-out and design of the projects. So as a consideration to your print supplier, avail of this service only and only if the contract has been signed and approved.
· There will be a maximum of 3 design studies and 3 print proofs or drafts per project for the free lay-out and design service. Beyond this, there will already be a service charge.
· Timeframe for the lay-out and design service (or prepress work) is three weeks maximum.
9. PRINT PRODUCTION: After pre-press work (when the lay-out and design has been signed and approved), the printers will go into press production work. Timeframe for this depends on the type of print project. Small projects like brochures or posters will take around 14 working days while bigger projects like books will take an average of 30 working days for print production.
10. Delivery and payment! Check that the delivery is ok and according to the proof approvals and make sure you pay your hardworking suppliers on time.