The first month of operation of our shiny new KONICA MINOLTA, INC. AccurioPress C10500 has been a resounding success.
Confirming the merits of our decision to invest in a bigger, better, higher spec machine, our print volumes were up by a whopping 90% in the month.
Our hotel supply chain customers are busy restocking menus, table talkers, tent cards and door hangers for their festive menus and new year events.
And on the retail side of things, the usual pre-Christmas surge of orders for card carriers, promotional leaflets and calendars seems to have come early.
All in all an excellent first month at Swype with our new press, and a clear indication of the potential that the extra capacity, quality and functionality that this new machine gives us.
Interested in a new UK partner for your print needs? See www.swype.co.uk or call 01744 815 475 and speak to our friendly, knowledgeable sales team to find out more.
After a great opening quarter to the new financial year, the team took time to celebrate and socialise with a trip to Mr Chans restaurant.
Not only did we hit budget, but we also saw a really strong uptake of our newly launched products, including wooden RFID cards and lanyards, AND we installed our fantastic new KONICA MINOLTA, INC. C10500 AccurioPress!
Oh yes, and most of the team also found team to have a well earned summer break during the quarter too, all whilst providing the same top quality products and market leading customer service you’ve all come to expect of Swype!
For all of your card and print needs, or advice on the best way to tackle a huge Chinese buffet, we can help you out!
Please see our website www.swype.co.uk, call 01744 815 475 to speak to one of our friendly, knowledgeable sales team or email us at sales@swype.co.uk and find out how we can help your business with your card and print requirements.
Swype are proud to unveil our brand new digital printing press, and what a beauty it is too!
The newest model in the KONICA MINOLTA, INC. range is literally hot off the press, being the first customer install in the UK thanks to our friends at Production Print Direct Limited.
Expanding on the offering of our in house “Finishing Touch” division, this latest investment will see a step change in the capabilities, capacity and quality of our printed product range.
With greater speed of up to 105 pages per minute, incredible image quality thanks to the HP IQ processor and capacity for a wider range of substrate up to 450 gsm, this new press will be a step change in our print capabilities.
So if your business is looking for printed products, such as brochures, leaflets, menus, card carriers, calendars, door hangers and tent cards, why not give us a try?
Please see our website www.swype.co.uk/print or call (01744 815 475) or email us (sales@swype.co.uk) and see how we can help your business with your print needs.
Stand out and make a statement with custom printed lanyards from Swype.
Our cards look fantastic in their own right, so why keep them hidden in your wallet, purse or pocket?
A custom printed lanyard is the perfect opportunity to display your card and reinforce your brand image alongside your staff and student id cards, event passes and access control cards.
Our lanyards are made in the UK from 20mm RPET material, using recycled plastic bottles to reduce landfill waste and support sustainability.
We’ll print your design in vibrant, long-lasting full colour dye sublimation on both sides, with safety breakaway and trigger clip also included.
You can even order lanyards and cards together and receive them in same package in 5 working days. Need them faster? Choose our express option for even quicker turnaround.
♻️ 20mm RPET material made from recycled plastic
🇬🇧 Made in the UK with zero air miles
⏰ Fast turnaround of 5 working days
🔢 No minimum order quantity
See our website for further details, or call 01744 815475 to speak to our team today.
Sustainable meets durable with our PVC-free card alternative.
Looking for a PVC-free card that can withstand the elements?
Something that’s green and tough, but not the Incredible Hulk?
Meet EcoLite cards, the newest product offering from Swype and your ultimate choice for durable, eco-friendly cards.
Made from environmentally friendly synthetic materials, EcoLite cards reduce your carbon footprint while offering superior functionality.
They’re ideal for any business looking to streamline their cards with something that’s tough and green!
Although thinner than our standard 760 micron card weight, 360 micron EcoLite cards are designed to be durable, tear resistant and waterproof – making them perfect for outdoor use.
✅ Durable, tear resistant and waterproof.
✅ Suitable for outdoor use – perfect for event passes.
✅ PVC-free and laminate-free synthetic material.
✅ Made from 20% recycled plastic & fully recyclable.
✅ 360 micron thickness.
✅ Personalisation, barcodes & holes can be added.
✅ Writable with pen or pencil.
✅ Speedy turnaround of 3-5 working days.
Call 01744 815475 to speak to our team today and ask about EcoLite cards.
At Swype we deal with lots of data, and lots of numbers – and to us and to our customers some of the most important numbers are our UCAS / British Assessment Bureau ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 accreditations.
ISO 27001:2011 is the internationally-recognised Information Security Management System Standard, and demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding information security assets and personal data – it is what protects our business and yours from the risk of hacks and data leaks, giving you the confidence that Swype can handle your sensitive data.
ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s leading Quality Management System (QMS) standard, putting our product and customer front and centre in demonstrating our commitment to quality, drive continual improvement, and ultimately meet and exceed customer expectations through quality and efficiency.
ISO 14001:2015 demonstrates our commitment to sustainable practices and environmental efficiencies, by identifying, managing, monitoring and controlling environmental processes, and minimising waste and inefficiencies.
These three numbers ensure we constantly strive to be the best company that we can possibly be – ensuring that our customers get the best possible produce and service from a partner that they know and can trust.
Looking for a trusted new partner to integrate into your supply chain for PVC and non-PVC cards, lanyards, RFID and wooden cards plus other printed products? Take a look at www.swype.co.uk or call 01744 815 475 and speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales team.
At Swype we are trusted to handle confidential, personalised and sensitive data for hundreds of organisations – processing client, staff and customer data with the utmost of care on a daily basis.
There have been many articles in the news in 2025 about data leaks and hacks and the harmful effect they have had on businesses, their customers, staff and supply chains, and we take every reasonable and possible precaution to maintain the security of your data.
It goes without saying that we are accredited to ISO 27001:2022 – the internationally-recognised Information Security Management System Standard, but at Swype we go above and beyond.
ISO 27001 is a strong foundation for cyber security, but we also hold Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification to provide an even more robust assessment of our security measures, advanced vulnerability assessments and a more comprehensive assurance of our compliance and effectiveness.
External penetration tests then add an extra layer of security to ensure that your data, and that of your customers and staff is protected to a level that exceeds industry standards.
Find out how Swype can help you protect your sensitive data with staff ID, membership and gift cards and so much more by visiting www.swype.co.uk or calling our friendly and knowledgeable sales team on 01744 815 475.
Yesterday a few ‘Swypers’ headed up to the Lake District for a team hike.
The near constant misty rain didn’t dampen the spirits, and we did a lovely 11.5 mile loop from Ambleside around Loughrigg with a detour to Grasmere for lunch before heading back via Rydal Caves.
It was a perfect illustration of the phrase “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” and a reminder that life, and indeed work, often means making the best of an imperfect situation.
It was great to meet up outside of the office and spend the day doing something nice, but don’t worry we will all be back on duty tomorrow to ensure there’s no interruption to the top quality service, and market leading turnaround times you’ve all come to expect of Swype.
Enjoy the remainder of the weekend everyone, and find out how we can help your business with your print and card needs by visiting www.swype.co.uk or giving us a call on 01744 815 475.
We continue to lead the way in digital print innovation with the installation of the new Hewlett Packard HP Indigo 7900 digital press.
Building on a 25-year legacy – including being among the first to beta-test HP presses. This investment strengthens our commitment to greener, more sustainable printing solutions, offering recycled PVC, board cards, wooden cards, and PVC-free options.
The HP Indigo 7900 not only boosts our green credentials but also offers clients outstanding benefits: cost-effective production, quick turnarounds, and exceptional print quality. It’s fully supported by our dedicated finishing division, Finishing Touch, delivering lamination, varnishing, cutting, creasing, perforating, binding, and more.
Tim Scott, Managing Director and Founder of Swype, explains:
“The new Hewlett Packard HP Indigo 7900 digital press will future-proof the printing side of the business for the next 8–10 years. We’ve swiftly installed the press, modifying the room with no disruption to the day-to-day operations, which has meant our clients have been able to take advantage of this seamless transition.”
Print operators Callum and Dawid recently returned from the HP Graphics Academy in Sant Cugat, Barcelona after completing training and certification for our HP Indigo 7900 press.
Having the best equipment is pointless if you don’t invest in the training and development of your people in a way that ensures you get the best possible results.
At Swype, our people are the business!
Many of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years, and that loyalty ensures that the people handling your order from start to finish are knowledgeable and experienced experts in their field.
Got a question about any of our products and services? Please give our sales team a call on 01744 815 475 or visit our website: https://www.swype.co.uk
Today is our founder and MD Tim Scott‘s birthday, and as he’s taking a well earned break, all of his friends at Swype didn’t miss the chance to help him celebrate yesterday with a surprise pre-birthday buffet in the office.
Whilst we could not possibly say how old Tim is, we can happily confirm we did not need to call out the fire brigade to put out the “60” candle on his cake!
Whatever kind of card you are looking for, be it ID and RFID cards, loyalty and gift, or hospitality and events, Swype has got you covered.
And even though the boss is away, the friendly, expert sales team are still on hand to deal with your enquiries, including our fantastic new wooden card range.
Hosting a conference, webinar or event is a tried-and-tested means of building relationships and forging new partnerships. But there’s a lot more to this type of networking than meets the eye, so a strategic approach is needed to ensure that all your hard work pays off.
If you’re using a conference as a platform to reach out to potential partners and backers, there are several things you can do pre- and post-event to engage them. From leveraging data to handing out electronic event passes, it’s important that you use your event to gather data and make connections with those you’re hoping to work with in the future.
In this guide, we’re offering tips on how to engage conference guests post-event, so you can build meaningful relationships and drive your enterprise forward.
Advances in delegate tracking and data capture enable conference organisers to accrue invaluable insights about their guests and attendees. Information gathering is critical to post-event engagement, so it’s important that you leverage the appropriate tools to discover your guests’ wants, interests and focus points in greater depth.
So, what kind of technologies and data-gathering tools should you use as part of your upcoming corporate event? Let’s take a look.
Electronic Event Cards
Depending on the size and scope of your corporate event, as well as the type of venue, electronic event cards are a great addition to your operations. Issued to all attendees ahead of the event, they offer a range of benefits – not least the possibility of capturing data which can later be used for remarketing and engaging with select guests.
Event cards are a multipurpose asset that will serve both you and your attendees well throughout the event and beyond. Not only do they help to keep your conference safe and secure, they also offer streamlined access for delegates throughout the day, as well as an efficient means of identification.
If you choose electronic event cards with integrated RFID technology, you can leverage the latest targeting and data capture software to gather invaluable insights. Connected to a central database, such technology allows you to segment and track attendees, with a view to target them with follow-ups and remarketing proposals after the event.
Click hereEvent Cards to learn more about the potential of using event cards as part of your upcoming conference.
Develop a Post-Event Thank You Pack
If you want to engage delegates post-event, Swype Plus is an effective way to amplify your brand and build relationships with valued partners. Our 360 card service provides print, packing and mailing options, all designed to reduce admin while ensuring that your guests feel valued and supported after the conference.
Why not create a thank you pack that demonstrates your gratitude while providing delegates with important follow-up information and guidance? With the help of Swype Plus, you can create a professional post-event pack that we will produce and mail on your behalf, so you can leave delegates with a truly positive impression of your brand.
Surveys, Feedback and Delegate Profiles
Following up with delegates after your event is one of the most important things you can do. Why? Not only does it provide useful points for improvement, but it’s a natural way to maintain contact and learn more about what your attendees want – and how you could help them in the future.
Here are some essential tips for using surveys and feedback forms after your conference, as well as some ideas on what to do with the data you gather.
Polls, Surveys and Feedback Forms
Post-conference surveys are a must for any corporate event, and the good thing is, most attendees will be willing to respond. That gives you the perfect opportunity to gather more data from key respondents, as well as essential feedback that can help you improve the content of future events.
When sharing surveys with guests, timing is crucial. Too early and you risk oversaturating them, too late and they may forget the good and bad from the day. Allow enough time for them to digest the event and send any follow-up questions; three to five days after the conference is a good ballpark to aim for.
Attendee Profiles and Responses
When you’ve collated attendee feedback, you need to put it to good use. Here is where a dedicated events management system can come in handy, helping you to segment individual feedback into distinct attendee profiles, which you and your team can use for future remarketing and engagement activity.
Creating attendee profiles from feedback data is a great way to highlight the individuals that you should look to continue conversations with going forward. Incorporating pre- and post-conference insights, these profiles can help you spot opportunities for future remarketing, giving you a complete picture of what your audience wants and what they’re looking for from your organisation.
Additional Tips and Advice
Looking for more ways to keep guests engaged after your conference has ended? Here are some practical tips for moving conversations forward and building on earlier successes.
Publish your event content – whether via a blog, newsletter, standalone portal, or podcast, publishing your event content is essential for driving engagement and encouraging conversations.
Actively listen to attendee feedback – feedback isn’t just about gathering data from delegates; it’s a way to improve your offering and refine other processes, such as customer service and order fulfilment. A proactive approach is great for engaging with your audiences after the event, so be sure to respond to all feedback and take comments on board.
Lean on social media for networking opportunities – armed with your delegate profiles and contact information, social media is the best tool for post-conference networking, particularly platforms like LinkedIn. Here, you can connect with attendees, share content, and request feedback, ensuring that conversations continue long after your event has concluded.
Create a loyalty scheme to encourage future engagement and attendance – utilising loyalty cards, why not create a programme that rewards delegates for their attendance, input and engagement with future events and conferences? Offering a loyalty scheme is a great way to build lasting relationships and retain the interest of valued parties.
We hope this guide has inspired you to think outside the box when it comes to engaging attendees after your next conference. For more guides and advice, be sure to check out the full Swype blog and newsfeed. If you’d like to learn about our range of professional card printing services, including electronic events cards, visit the homepage or call us on 01744 815 475.
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