Trade Print
Production capacity you can put your name on.
Trade print services for printers and print businesses and print managers across New Zealand — offset, Heidelberg letterpress finishing, flatbed CNC routing, and wide format. Reliable turnaround. Complete discretion.
Sometimes your press is committed, your finishing capacity is maxed out, or a client needs a capability you don't run in-house. That's what we're here for.
United Printing has been a production partner for print businesses across New Zealand for over 25 years. We understand what trade work means — tight deadlines, your reputation on the line, and an expectation that the job comes back exactly as specified. We treat every trade job as if it were our own client
Offset press
Heidelberg 2 Colour Press with Numbering and perfing. Ideal for 2 colour job, NCR, Coasters, Envelopes, etc
Heidelberg letterpress platens
Metallic foiling, hot stamping, diecutting, and embossing. Specs: Covers, packaging, invitations, business cards, premium collateral
Flatbed CNC cutter / router
Precision cutting and routing of rigid substrates. Specs: Foam board, aluminium composite, acrylic, MDF — complex profiles, custom shapes
Wide format flatbed
Direct-to-substrate large format printing on rigid boards. Specs: Display, signage, presentation work — high resolution, accurate colour
Wide format roll-to-roll
Banners, vinyls, canvas, backlit film, and flexible media. Specs: High volume or short run — same quality standard throughout
Digital press
Flyers, catalogues, brochures, DL, shelf talkers. Specs: Short and long run, fast turnaround
Foiling, diecutting, and embossing — in-house.
The Heidelberg letterpress platen is the machine most trade printers have to outsource. We run ours in-house — which means faster turnaround on finishing work, tighter registration, and no third-party handling of your client's job. If you're quoting a job that needs a foiled cover or a precision diecut, talk to us before you commit to a price.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer trade pricing?
Yes. Established trade accounts receive trade pricing. Get in touch to discuss your typical volumes and requirements — we'll set up an account accordingly.
Can I collect from your facility?
Yes — collection is available from our Airport Oaks, Auckland facility. We can also arrange delivery. Let us know your preference when you place the job.
What's your standard turnaround for offset print?
[X] business days from approved print-ready file. For Heidelberg finishing, add [X] days depending on complexity. Contact us with your job spec and deadline — we will confirm availability before you commit.
Do you white-label your production?
Yes. All trade work is produced without United Printing branding on the finished product or packaging. Your client receives the job as if it came directly from you.
