Precision Disc Blog

If there was one thing as big as the expectation and excitement about the launch of Blu-ray technology in the marketplace – it was the utter disappointment at the high cost of Blu-ray replication and all the hoops that needed to be jumped through.

Blu-ray may be all well-and-good for the major motion picture studios, but independent videographers and film makers don’t often see a cost/benefit number that lines up in their favor. The result of that is a strong demand for DVD5 and DVD9 replication by the ‘indie’ industry.

Despite those realities there’s still an alternative, so at Precision Disc we’re please to provide Blu-ray Duplication services in a wide range of packaging solutions.

Packaging options include the standard blue Blu-ray cases with printed paper inserts and, of course, any of our popular Digipak and Eco-Sleeves. We’ve also got some interesting ‘combo’ packages that feature DVD5 or DVD9 *plus* a duplicated Blu-ray companion disc.

That being said, if there’s a specific packaging solution you’re looking for but don’t see it published on our website, just give us a call. The fact that we have our own in-house commercial printing division (which includes digital printing, offset printing, variable printing, die-cutting, folding, gluing and packaging) means that we can provide the custom solution that you’re looking for.

December is here so that means it’s time for a brand new monthly VIP Special from your friends at Precision Disc.

This month we resurrected an old favorite DVD CD Duplication package…

It’s versatile. It’s sleek. It’s practical. It’s eco-friendly. It’s the ever-popular CS100 Eco-Sleeve – and we’re offering 15% off our regular retail price this month!

Sign up to our VIP Member Program to take advantage of this offer – it’s completely free and it’s really simple to join up.

Simply get a CS100 DVD CD Duplication quote from our website quote system and then take 15% off the net price. The discount does not apply to applicable tax, shipping or any other items over-and-above the CS100 web-quote price. Also, no rush orders please.

As with all of our package prices, this special offer includes full colour disc print, disc content duplication or replication (depending on the quantity),  all set-ups, film, assembly and even barcode and wrap should you require them.

Questions? Comments? Don’t hesitate to give us a shout – we hope that we can be of service to you!

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Celebrating our 10th year in business, Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is the sole DVD CD Replication plant in Western Canada. With offices and manufacturing facilities located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) in Canada, we ship to clients throughout North America each and every day.

 There’s a lot more to Precision Disc than just discs – did you know we’re also a commercial print shop?

With so much importance being put on the packaging products that go along with our discs, applying ourselves to the more traditional print market was an obvious and natural progression for us! We print posters, stickers, flyers, postcards, brochures, business cards and much more!

We also provide variable print services, which is a form of on-demand printing where elements or information within the graphic design can actually change on each printed page without interrupting or slowing down the printing process. Variable printing is an extension of digital printing technology which integrates a computer database with the printer via specialized software.

At Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. we produce variable print for clients on our state-of-the-art and eco-friendly HP Indigo digital printing presses. With print quality and colour reproduction that often rivals (if not exceeds) that of traditional offset print, your product will always look its best!

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Choose Precision Disc for factory-direct DVD CD manufacturing and DVD CD duplication along with a wide variety of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. With factory and offices located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), Precision Disc ships to clients throughout Canada and the U.S. daily.

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is pleased to announce the purchase of a KBA 74 Karat 29” waterless digitally integrated offset press.

The KBA 74 Karat is considered to be one of the ‘greenest’ print presses on the planet and, while we definitely require an environmentally-friendly printer for our product line of DVD and CD eco-packaging solutions, the KBA 74 Karat also delivers very high quality print reproduction for our discerning clientele.

“We’re delighted to have been able to purchase this particular press.” states company president
Paul Durnie, “It fits perfectly into our mandate for environmentally responsible technology and processes, and it’s the perfect fit for growing our print division and new ‘green’ product offerings. The press-sheet size, quick make-ready and printer speed made the 74 Karat a must-have for us.”

For a 29” printer of this calibre, the KBA 74 Karat has a very compact footprint (12’-9” long, 7’-3” wide and 7’-0” tall) and everything about this printer is designed for efficiency and user-friendliness. For example, the machine holds two cassettes of imaging plates (sufficient to print 10 jobs) which are imaged and changed automatically within the printer.

A complete job change with automated plate change, imaging and inking only takes about 15 minutes, with a maximum of just ten make-ready sheets. That’s quite amazing for an offset printer, when you think of the waste that is prevented by such efficient operation and technology.

And speaking of efficiency, the KBA 74 Karat has a maximum production speed of 10,000 sheets per hour, with waterless offset plates that can allow print-runs of up to 100,000 copies.

This press does away with paper waste, ink sludge, toxic cleaners and chemical developers that are typically associated with offset printing. Through its use of soy based inks, completely waterless printing technology, and inline aqueous coating, the KBA 74 Karat provides the highest quality eco-friendly print solutions you’ll find anywhere without sacrificing print quality one bit!

When combined with Precision Disc’s existing Indigo printers, not only does the KBA 74 Karat enhance our print production capacity and speed, the 29” press sheet also increases the number of products we can provide.

Printer features and highlights: 

• Waterless offset – brilliant colour, sharp dots
• Soft reproduction of the finest gradients
• No ghosting
• Superb solids
• In-line water based (aqueous) finishing.
• Solid densities and tone reproduction to ISO 12647-1/2/3
• Make-ready: 10 sheets
• Press dimensions (L x W x H):  12’-9” x 7’-3” x 7’-0”
• Weight:  26,500 pounds
• Power: 65kVA
• Max sheet size:  29.125” x 20.5”
• Max speed: 10,000 sph (job dependent)
• Resolution: 100 dots/mm = 2,540 dpi
• RIP: Creo Brisque

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Choose Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. for factory-direct DVD CD manufacturing and DVD CD duplication with a wide range of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.

With offices and replication plant located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), Precision Disc ships daily to clients throughout Canada and the U.S.

Beginning immediately at Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp., the turntime on our standard styles of eco-friendly CD Sleeves and DVD Sleeves, CD Digipak and DVD Digipak will be *12 business days.

*As per usual, turn-times are based on regular business days (Monday through Friday excluding Canadian holidays) with the production time-line beginning after we have received all required production assets and have received written approval of proofs.

*Standard production time-line for products up to 10,000 units as follows:

◦ Bulk discs: 5-7 business days.
◦ Discs in standard unprinted sleeves: 7 business days.
◦ Discs in standard cases with printed inserts: 10 business days.
◦ Discs in printed eco-sleeves or digipak: 12 business days.

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is your factory-direct source for DVD CD replication and DVD CD duplication along with a wide variety of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.

With replication factory and offices located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), Precision Disc ships daily to clients throughout Canada and the USA.

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At Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. we’re pleased to announce a new addition to our line of eco-friendly CD sleeves with the “CS222″.

The CS222 features 6 panel construction and includes two closed pockets on the outside panels as well as slits in the center panel for inserting a printed booklet. This configuration is generally intended for two discs and a booklet, but the three pockets can be utilized in any fashion you feel is best.

Regular pricing includes CMYK 4/0 print which, after die-cutting, folding and gluing, provides full colour print on all visible panels.

The CS222 is printed on our standard “tree hugger” white boardstock with semi-gloss finish:

• 100% recyclable
• 50% post-consumer waste
• Forest Stewardshp Council (FSC) certified
• Acid free
• Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF)

100% recycled content boardstock as well as kraft/brown ‘chipboard’ are also available – please contact us to confirm pricing.

Having in-house manufacturing and printing capabilities allows us to provide our clientele with a level of job control, quality and service that would not possible with an out-sourced product. With over 10,000 square feet of production facilities we have the ability to manufacture, print and package orders of virtually any size.

We have invested in the right equipment, processes and materials to provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly printing solutions for our clientele. The CS222 is yet another example of our dedication to providing low-plastic and no-plastic packaging alternatives.

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory direct CD DVD manufacturing and CD DVD duplication with a broad range of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions for clients throughout Canada and the U.S.

With CD DVD replication facilities and offices located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship daily to clients throughout North America.

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At Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. we have invested in the right equipment, processes and materials to provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly printing solutions for our clientele.

With so much importance being put on the environmentally-friendly aspects of our CD and DVD packaging products, applying ourselves to the commercial printing market seemed like an obvious and natural progression.

Having in-house manufacturing and printing capabilities allows us to provide our clientele with a level of job control, quality and service that would not possible with an out-sourced product. With over 10,000 square feet of production facilities we have the ability to manufacture, print and package orders of virtually any size.

The promotional products we print includes (but is not limited to) the following:

• Bookmarks
• Brochures
• Business Cards
• Door Hangers
• Postcards
• Posters
• Presentation Folders
• Rack Cards
• Sales Sheets

Please contact with any questions you may have about any of our products or services!

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. provides factory-direct CD DVD manufacturing and CD DVD duplication with a wide range of eco-friendly print and packaging solution. From our replication facility and offices in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship daily to clients throughout Canada and the United States.

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Some people have real issues with “change”.  While change for the sake of change can be questionable, change for the sake of improvement is generally a very good thing!

So speaking of change (a great segue)… some changes have already been made to the Precision Disc website and some more are on the way!

A new format for the site is being implemented and, in some cases, this means some website pages are being moved or reorganized.

As always, if there is a product or service you require but cannot find it on our website please contact us directly and we will be happy to help you!

Changes to the “Start Your Order” section:

• Before You Begin
• Order Forms
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Form
• Licensing Information
• Master Content
• Artwork
• FTP Upload
• Payment

Changes to the Online Order Forms:

• Bulk CD and Bulk DVD Discs
• CD and DVD Discs in Eco-Sleeves (1 pocket)
• CD and DVD Discs in Eco-Sleeves (2 pockets)
• CD and DVD Discs in Digi-Pack (disc tray only)
• CD and DVD Discs in Digi-Pack (disc tray + 1 pocket)
• Discs in CD Jewel Cases
• Discs in DVD Library Cases
• CD and DVD Discs in Unprinted Sleeves

Changes To Graphic Design Tutorials and Information:

• Tutorial – Silkscreen Printing Design #1
• Tutorial – Silkscreen Printing Design #2
• Tutorial – Silkscreen Printing Design #3
• Tutorial – Graphic Design #1
• Tutorial – Graphic Design #2
• Tutorial – Graphic Design #3

 
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Choose Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. for factory-direct CD DVD replication manufacturing and CD DVD duplication, along with eco-friendly print and packaging solutions.

With offices and replication plant located in Surrey, B.C. (a suburb of Vancouver), we ship to clients throughout Canada and the United States daily.

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Precision Disc recognizes our responsibility as a good corporate citizen and global citizen, so we have invested in the equipment, processes and materials to provide sustainable and environmentally-friendly printing solutions for our clientele. The bulk of the work we do is printed digitally… and for good reason.

The evolution of digital printing has revolutionized the printing industry. While traditional offset printing is considered an industrial process, digital printing is a computerized process – which by its very nature is less wasteful and less demanding on resources compared to conventional print. Less waste + less consumption = a more environmentally friendly method of printing.

Digital printing has eliminated many stages of traditional printing that were time, energy and resource-consuming. This includes processes that were accompanied by liquid waste, solid waste and fumes – some of which actually require specialist treatment for disposal. Additionally, digital printing eliminates the use of chemistry for film and plate processing, as well as the substantial waste of materials used in the ‘make ready’ stage of offset printing.

Digital Printing Eliminates ‘Make Ready’

With an offset printer you cannot simply press a button and immediately begin printing. Time is required to prepare the machine to run a specific job which includes a lot of wasteful ‘test’ printing onto paper. This isn’t simply down-time for the machine as the time and expense of the make-ready process is passed through to the client in the cost of the finished goods.

With digital printing there isn’t any ‘make ready’ required and, due to this, digital printing allows for much shorter run lengths and quicker turnaround times. This in turn leads to less consumption and waste – it is estimated that prior to the advent of digital printing over 50 percent of all print was thrown away unused.

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Choose Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. as your factory-direct partner for quality DVD CD manufacturing and DVD CD duplication along with a great selection of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions. Located in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) we ship to clients throughout Canada and the USA each day.

May's VIP Special: CD Digipak

The Precision Disc VIP Special for May is another super deal on CD Digipak!

Our CS1020 style CD Digipak is featured and minimum order quanities begin as low as just 100 units.

As always, this is an all-inclusive package so you get full colour disc print, all set-ups, assembly, wrap, barcode, pre-press and one round of .pdf proofs included in the price. Our CS1020 features two folds, printable spines and you can choose to place the disc tray either on the middle panel or on the right panel.

Quantities of up to 200 units are supplied with quality CD duplication on recordable media. Quantities beginning at 300 are supplied with professional CD replication manufacturing.

All you need to do to take advantage of this special offer is become a Precision Disc VIP Member – it’s free to join and easy to sign up – and place your order in May.

If you really like the product and price but you’re not quite ready to take advantage of this offer in May, you can “hold” this special by placing a 50% downpayment and then we’ll hold the special offer pricing until you’re ready!

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Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp. is your factory-direct partner for DVD and CD manufacturing, DVD and CD duplication, along with a wide variety of eco-friendly print and packaging solutions including CD Sleeves and DVD Sleeves as well as Digipak. We are located in Surrey, British Columbia (Canada) which is a suburb of beautiful Vancouver (host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games), and we ship to clients throughout Canada and the U.S. every day.