Frequently asked questions of Ambro Plastics Below you will find a list of answers to frequently asked questions. If you still cannot find your answer, please use the form at the bottom of the page to send us your question and we will endeavour to help you out.
What makes polypropylene environmentally friendly?- Polypropylene is made up from carbon and hydrogen, and is manufactured without any dangerous emissions. Polypropylene can be recycled, incinerated, or landfilled without any harm to the environment. When burnt, pp will only give off water vapour and carbon dioxide, which is converted by photosynthesis. All our production waste is recycled. Pp does not contain heavy metals and is chemically stable (inert).
- Polypropylene is resistant to water and most oils, greases, and chemical products. It is extremely hard wearing and very tear resistant. When pp is creased a change in the molecular structure increases the material's resistance to mechanical stress.
- Polypropylene satisfies the four requirements of the EC Environment commission.
i. Minimum use of natural resources
ii. Reduced emission of polluting substances
iii. Long working life
iv. Optimises re-use and recycling
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Do Ambro have a sampling service?
- We have full design facilities with CAD/CAM equipment for designing, sampling and tooling. Or free design service give customers the opportunity to see and try out our product before and final commitments are made. We send pre-production samples to all customers whose orders require new tools, thereby ensuring that customers can inspect their product before production starts.
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How should artwork be supplied?
- We prefer to receive artwork on disk or via e-mail or ISDN. We have access to the following software:
i. On Mac:
a. Freehand 7.0
b. Adobe illustrator 10
c. Quark Xpress 4.0
d. Photoshop 4.0
ii. PC Format
a. EPS Files with fonts included
b. AI files with fonts included
To lay artwork into position we can supply PC CF2 type, or EPS type files of the cutter trace from our CAD system
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Do Ambro offer a design service?
- Yes we do. Design is central to all or activities. We have a fully CAD/CAM equipped design office where we put our customers' ideas into reality. A customer's idea is often no more than a roughly scribbled sketch, or a discussion over the telephone.
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Do Ambro have a product Directory?
- Ambro have a very extensive and fully illustrated Product Brochure in the form of a ring binder. This brochure displays what we do, and gives a general idea on the range of our activities. We will be pleased to rush a copy to you. Simply fill out our online contact form to order a brochure.
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Do Ambro offer an advisory or consultancy service?
- Ambro give full and extensive advice either
i. Through our area sales managers, who operate throughout the UK, and will visit customers at short notice. They carry samples of products and materials and will be able to help with any enquiry
ii. Or through our internal sales consultants, Design staff, or managerial staff.Simply fill out our online contact form to request our any help.
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How quickly can Ambro work out prices?
- Ambro are committed to give customers firm prices and written quotations within 24 hours from standard enquiries being placed. This may sometimes be delayed when outside contractors (litho printers, toolmakers, finishing houses etc.) are involved. Our internal systems and performance parameters are constantly monitored.
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How quickly can Ambro turn around an order?
- This depends on how busy our production schedules are, but we can make the following statement with reasonable confidence:
i. Small orders (up to 1000 units) for unprinted products can be turned around within 5-10 working days. Print will add approx 5 days to that.
ii. Larger orders will typically take about 3-4 weeks until completion.
- We will always do our very best to help our customers out of trouble. Tell us what your delivery requirement is and we will try to accommodate you. Once we say we can do something, we will do it. We do not let customers down on agreed dates.
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What is Ambro's quality policy?
- Ambro are an ISO 9000 registered firm. We follow our internal procedures very carefully and confirm all quotations and orders in writing.
- Quality is the most central issue of our operations. From the very earliest stage of a product cycle (customer approvals and signing off procedures), to the actual production run (quality inspections, batch inspections and destruction tests) and the final packing and despatch of the product ('last off' inspection), quality is the most important aspect of everything we produce.
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For how long has Ambro been trading?
- Ambro has been trading since 1962. The company has been run by Tom Teichmann, the Managing Director, since 1975, and has been in Telford for most of that time.
- Ambro has now grown into one of the most successful manufacturers of polypropylene presentation and packaging products in the UK.
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Can you litho print directly onto polyprop?
- Yes. We have very close relationships with a number of litho
printers who specialize in this. The effects of litho print directly onto polyprop are superb. Prices become more competitive than 4 colour screen printing from quantities of 5000 upwards.
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Do you produce short runs?
- Yes we do. We can manufacture short batch runs of 25 units, as well as big volume quantities.
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Can you do next day deliveries?
- All our deliveries are on a next day basis without any additional cost to our customers
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I need something non-standard and a bit special. Would that be a
problem?
- No problem at all. Everything we make is special and bespoke. What is
more, we can let you have a sample of what you want, designed specially for you, before you commit yourself.
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Is it possible to have the polypropylene matched to a specific
colour?
Is it possible to see a sample before I order? Do I have to pay for
this?
What are your payment options?
Is polypropylene available in different gauges?
Gauges vary from 280 micron to 2000 micron. The industry standards in the UK are as follows:
* Lightweight: 500 micron
* Middleweight 800 micron
* Heavyweight 1200 micron.
We accept these standards and supply accordingly. Always take good care that you know what gauge is being specified, as not all manufacturers fall in line with accepted industry terminology and standards.
