Pad Printing Explained: What It Is & Why It Works

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At Customark, we know that not all printing methods are created equal. For printing on tricky shapes, small components, or specialised materials, pad printing is often the perfect solution. It’s a highly precise technique that transfers a 2D image onto a 3D object using a soft silicone pad. This makes it ideal for industries where…

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Printing Methods Compared: Screen, Pad & Digital

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When it comes to printing on industrial components or branded products, choosing the right printing method matters. Each technique screen printing, pad printing, or digital printing offers distinct advantages, depending on your material, surface, volume, and end-use. At Customark, we offer all three printing methods, and this guide will help you understand when to use…

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Customark, Your One-Stop Shop for Labelling Solutions

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When it comes to labelling solutions, finding a partner who can do it all, and do it well, can make all the difference. At Customark, we’ve spent over 50 years refining our expertise to become exactly that: a complete, end-to-end labelling solution provider trusted across industries. From initial design concepts to final production and delivery,…

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The Unmatched Versatility of Resin Domed Labels

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In today’s marketplace, standing out isn’t just about a great product, it’s about the total brand experience. Resin domed labels (also known as gel badges) offer a unique fusion of aesthetics, durability, and customisation, empowering businesses to elevate both visuals and functionality. 3D Visual Impact & Tactile Appeal A thick polyurethane dome transforms a flat…

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Innovative Materials for Graphic Overlays and Printed Fascia Panels

In today’s competitive market, graphic overlays and printed fascia panels play a critical role in the functionality and visual appeal of control systems, machinery, and electronic devices. At Customark, we specialise in producing bespoke graphic overlays and fascia panels, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of quality and durability. Whether you’re looking for prototypes…

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Customark’s Expansion: Five Acquisitions Over the Years

For several years, through a strategic purchase of five key businesses, Customark has grown in size and diversification in printing and labelling applications. Each addition played an essential part in increasing our competencies, rounding out our products, and continuing to strengthen our status in the topmost tier within the business sector. Integrating together with the…

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Hot Buys at Customark Oxford

From all of our many investments this year, the flaming machine at our Oxford branch is one of the most interesting yet. Why is Flaming important? What does it do? Flaming is a process that changes the surface tension of an item for better ink adhesion – like sanding down wood before painting it! Polypropylene,…

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A New Rewinder for Customark West Midlands

After recent investments at our other sites over the past few months, we thought it was our turn in the West Midlands! A recent purchase of a table top label slitter rewinder from BGM – Bar Graphic Machinery means not only does it help us as a company, our customers will benefit from consistent labelling…

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Yet More Technical Investment at Customark Calne

We are pleased to announce additional investments of a Quadra DVC EVO machine at our technical site in Calne, Wiltshire It’s an economical and cost-effective pick and place machine with a multitude of benefits which include; – This investment will also benefit you as a customer. With more competitive pricing as well as improved accuracy…

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Customark in major laser investment

Customark has taken on a raft of new laser engraving equipment and will install more new kit over the coming weeks. In October the graphics and label business took delivery of two additional Trotec S400 high-speed machines at its Calne facility, as well as two other laser engravers – a Trotec S100 and a Rayjet…

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