Brewery-Ready Branding: Custom Growler Tags for Mean Doses Brewing
Mean Doses Brewing is a standout on Wellington’s craft beer map, equal parts basement-born passion and slick, urban taproom. With a rotating lineup of bold beers and a strong local following, the team needed a clean, practical way to label takeaway riggers and growlers. They came to us for exactly that: high-quality, brand-forward hang tags that could hold up in fridges, look good on the bar and keep things compliant and clear for customers.
We digitally printed 1,000 double-sided tags on 300gsm Top Flight carton board — a stock tough enough for chillers and handling. Full-colour brewery branding went on the front; the reverse, a sharp black-only layout with fill-in spaces for beer style, ABV and date, plus social handles to keep the brand conversation going post-purchase. Each tag was die-cut using our standing brewery hang tag tooling.
This job is a classic example of what we do best: fast, functional and high-quality print that does the job right. With standard dies and digital press setups ready to go, we help dozens of breweries like Mean Doses get packaging and POS materials out the door without overcomplicating it.
Need print that’s built for purpose, not just pretty? Get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
45mm (W) x 95mm (H)
Stock:
300gsm Top Flight Carton Board.
Colours:
Printed on both sides.
Finishing:
Die-cut to size.
Flawless Finish for a Boutique Brand: DL Flyers for Room of Beauty
When Room of Beauty needed print-ready DL flyers to match the elegance of their boutique skincare studio in Papamoa Beach, their designer knew exactly who to call. Long-time collaborator Designerbloom a Wellington-based branding studio we’ve partnered with for 15+ years, referred Anne our way. With a highly refined, holistic approach to skincare and a loyal clientele, Room of Beauty needed marketing material that would reflect their premium brand and communicate clearly with potential clients.
We digitally printed 500 double-sided DL flyers using our Ricoh C9100, chosen for its crisp detail and colour consistency, critical for showcasing Designerbloom’s meticulous design. Printed in full colour (CMYK) on 300gsm Silk Matt stock, then matt laminated both sides. This finish doesn’t just feel good in hand, it resists wear, protects the print and delivers a lasting impression for a high-end wellness brand.
Fast turnaround, clear communication, and print that makes the brand shine.
Here’s what the client had to say in their Google review:
"Colourcraft provided outstanding service for my print job, super speedy and efficient communication. I highly recommend." – Anne Foster, Room of Beauty
Want print that does justice to your brand? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
DL: 210mm (W) x 99mm (H)
Stock:
300gsm Silk Matt.
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminate both sides and trimmed to size.
Premium Impressions: Custom Key Cartons for Faisandier Group
Faisandier Group is a Lower Hutt-based property developer known for building high-quality townhouses across the Hutt Valley. They've been with us since day one—literally. When the company launched in 2016, they knew who to call for print. So when the team came to us with a packaging problem, we listened. They were handing over keys to new homeowners (often first-time buyers) in cheap, generic plastic boxes. It didn’t reflect the care and quality they put into their homes. They needed something better. Something worthy of the moment.
We designed and produced a bespoke two-piece key carton crafted specifically for Faisandier’s handover experience. Each box is built from thick, 320gsm Popset Black card, screenprinted with a subtle spot UV varnish that delivers a black-on-black branding effect, understated but premium. The cartons are diecut to final shape, supplied flat and unassembled, giving Faisandier flexibility for storage and use. It's a small format (85 x 65 x 30mm), but it hits hard on presentation.
Once we delivered, Simon left us a google review that says it better than we ever could:
“The finest printer in all the land! I've been working with Colourcraft for years and they've never let me down. Conversely, I have let them down many times with ridiculous requests due to my lack of planning and preparation and they have never complained or cut me loose, amazing really.
When all those other printers get wobbly legs and start dropping out of the race, crying out for water and complaining that their legs are sore... Colourcraft are gliding majestically out in front, effortlessly, unmercifully crushing their competition with the greatest service a customer could ever hope for.
Their expert advice and guidance has steered me in the right direction when my hair-brained ideas could have ended in absolute disaster. They know their stuff. I'm stirred to write a poem about how much I appreciate Colourcraft but I think this review will lose all credibility if I do, so I shall refrain. I'd give them 6 stars if Google would let me. Colourcraft is Wellington’s printer of choice.”
– Simon Faisandier, Director
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do. If you’re after something special for your next project, or just want to avoid wobbly-legged printers get a fast, tailored quote with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
85(W) x 65(D) x 30mm(T)
Stock:
320gsm Popset Black.
Colours:
U.V. gloss varnish on outside.
Finishing:
Diecut and supplied flat.
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Consistent Quality, Every Time: Prepress Production for Resene Paints
For over two decades, we’ve handled the prepress work behind Resene Paints product labels and printed cans — and when you’re dealing with one of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, there’s no room for error. With hundreds of products and constant updates across volumes and variants, Resene needs every label to be production-ready, print-perfect and colour-accurate, every single time. That’s where we come in.
190+ Labels and Cans Prepped in the Last Year Alone
Our role is right in the middle — between design and final print — where the quality control happens. We don’t create the artwork, and we don’t run the press. What we do is make sure every file is print-ready: from colour separation and trapping to imposition, bleed setup and press-specific specs. It’s the unglamorous but critical prep that ensures cans come off the line looking sharp, consistent and true to brand, every time.
Why It Works
Prepress is precision work that demands attention to detail and deep technical experience. Over the years, we’ve refined a system that delivers speed and reliability without compromising the high standards Resene is known for. They trust us to get it right, and we don’t take that lightly.
Want that level of confidence in your own print process? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Other Projects for Resene
Commemorating the Pacific Business Trust's Journey through Print: A Meaningful Report for PwC Wellington
A new client, PwC Wellington, asked for our help in bringing a beautifully designed report to life for their client, the Pacific Business Trust. The purpose of this report was to commemorate the remarkable journey of the Pacific Business Trust since its establishment in 1985, paying homage to the past, embracing the present, and envisioning the future.
The report comprised 66 pages and was perfect bound. In our commitment to sustainability and maintaining print quality, we used Eco-100, a fully recycled Chlorine Free paper. To enhance both the visual appeal and durability, we applied a matte lamination to the cover, resulting in a scuff-resistant, soft-touch finish. Additionally, we applied a spot gloss UV varnish to specific elements of the cover's graphics, creating a glossy effect that added depth and contrast to the overall design.
We take pride in the trust placed in us by PwC Wellington and we are proud to have played a role in bringing this significant report to life. It is our commitment to quality that drives us to deliver exceptional print solutions that reflect the impact and importance of our clients' work.
Specifications
Finished size:
210 x 297mm
Stock:
Cover: 300gsm Eco-100
Pages: 135gsm Eco-100
Colours:
CMYK throughout
Finishing:
Matt laminate & spot UV gloss varnish covers, perfect bind and trim to size.
