Finishing

[Jam]

We create tender presentations and I have seen a paper covered board that would act as a cover and back - it would be ideal for the work we do but for the life of me I can't think of what you would call it - Does anyone know?

I want to see if it is possible to produce in house as it costs 50 uk pounds a set to go out side the company. Do we need any specialist equipment?

[captain spanky]

are you on about foamcore? like a sheet of foam with card on each side? 'bout 5mm thick?
or you wanting something thinner?

[Jam]

Its thinner - if you can imagine a piece of card, 2-3mm thick and then rapped with paper - a bit like a very thin christmas present!!

[Tea]

Possibly illustration board or matboard? Matboard comes in a huge range of colors and textures. But that's what they call it where I am from. London, not so sure.

I'm curious to know...what is a "tender" presentation?

[Jam]

I work for a construction company and produce documents (tenders) that inform a possible client, when, how and the cost of a particular project they have - new schools, housing refurbishment and office and retail fit out.

We want to be able to print our own covers, wrap them around a board and produce the proffessional finish that is costing us £50 a set.

I want to know what the final product is called and if there is any machinery we need to invest in.

[captain spanky]

sorry Jam, without knowing exactly what you're talking about, the only thing i could suggest is just using some nice paper stock, recycled 300gsm+ card, some spray mount and a few minutes with a scalpel... you could probably come up with something pro looking... :)

[Drazan]

I believe what you are looking for is called "pressboard". Of which you can cut and bend into whatever packaging needs you want. Basically, if I get the right idea its a thin cardboard like packaging that you create a portfolio presentation for your project.