“The profession is still enjoyable for sure, but a lot has changed.“ Hans de Wilde founded “The Lithographers of Haarlem” in 1991. The print shop’s offerings are virtually the same 30 years later, but the production method has largely shifted to digital printing. Son Danny set up “the whole digital thing” over the years. This makes The Lithographers a true family business and at the same time a printing company with all production still in-house.
Client
De Lithografen
Since
2015
Software
WhiteLabelShop
Print, media, design
The website of The Lithographers says “print, media, design” under the company name, making it clear that they provide a diversity of graphical services. Large format printing, corporate identity printing, print design, finishing and certified color proofing. “We have customers who keep coming back to us for many years with their various assignments,” Hans says.
A variety of orders
One such order includes an extensive production of learning folders for schools. “We print all the material for that. From sheets in the folder with drill holes to calendars.” Other orders include printed envelopes for an insurance company or signs with QR codes for POS systems. “The bottom line is that we always provide quality and service.”
9.6 in reviews
‘Truly craftsmen where service is at the top of the list’. The printing company from Velserbroek can deliver on its promise when we look at their customers’ online reviews. Lithographers receives an average rating of a 9.6 (out of 10) in 65 reviews. ‘They know exactly how the customer wants it, discuss the possibilities and find the best option. No shortage of experience!’ and ‘Fast delivery and beautiful deep colors’ are two of those positive comments. Hans comments, “More print providers claim to deliver good quality, but we really do. Anyone can print, but not everyone can adjust the printer properly. We have the knowledge to make really nice productions.”
Color management for quality
For Hans, color management is essential to stand out with quality printing. “We guarantee that the color is always the same. We adjust all of our machines ourselves. Profiled and calibrated that ensures predictable colors. We invest a lot for that, precisely in the machines. Currently we have a Ricoh Pro C7200, three Epsons, a large format laminator and a JWEI plotter. As a specialization, we offer color proofing. We do that on our Epson Surecolor P7500 and P9500 which are equipped with Serendipity Blackmagic RIP (raster image processor) software. The color proofs are to all common ICC output profiles and have ISO 12647-7 certification.”
Color proofs in webshop
The Lithographers also offers the color proofs in its online range. Under the name printservicenederland.nl, the printing company has a webshop with brochures, flyers, leaflets, business cards, photo posters and the certified color proofs. Among other things, you can choose color proofs on coated paper, uncoated paper and newsprint. “Especially the special prints sell well in the webshop,” Hans informs.
Nearly 1,000,000 prints annually
The mix of activities ensures that the print shop prints a total of nearly 1,000,000 prints a year. “And that in an industry where I was advised never to start for yourself,” he says. Now 70 years old, Hans still enjoys working in the printing business. “Officially I’m already retired, but the profession is too much fun to stop completely.”
Want to know more about our software?
We would be happy to tell you more about Prindustry’s web2print software.
Our software experts will easily schedule an (online) appointment with you.
