Caerphilly County Borough Council eBusiness Club shows its support for local business by opening its doors to its IT suite to help Dischromatics MD Gareth Spencer choose MAC software prior to purchase.

An established, locally grown business is embracing greater use of modern technology thanks to help from a council-run eBusiness Club. The eBusiness club has been running for a number of years and gives invaluable support to local businesses.

Dischromatics formed in 1989 and now based in Abercarn, has built its reputation as a supplier of high quality CD and DVD and duplication & Printing. Combined with the duplication service, the company also has their own digital printing department which manufactures bespoke packaging and print solutions for their clients. With a Graphic Design department to help clients design their marketing projects including direct marketing using Variable Data Printing.

Managing Director, Gareth Spencer, has taken over the business from his father and is determined to continue the programme of investment in new technology and developing new products.

To help Gareth stay abreast of new software developments and learn more about the advances in email marketing, Gareth has attended the eBusiness Club and also the email Marketing Workshop, which are organised by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Economic Development Team. Topics are varied and there is interaction between many of the members using linkedIn.

“The ICT help and advice that I have received from the council has been invaluable. In their IT Demonstration Suite at Tredomen Business & Technology Centre we have been able to try out new software for our Apple Macs before making an expensive commitment to purchasing,” said Gareth.

Cllr Ron Davies, Cabinet Member for Regeneration said, “Even long established local businesses such as Dischromatics are benefitting from new technology, as well as the local networking opportunities at the eBusiness Club. Businesses should get in touch with our Economic Development Team to find out more about the independent advice and support that is available to them free of charge.”

Since the collaboration between Dischromatics and Caerphilly eBusiness club, the company has now purchased the new software along with new hardware and can offer Graphic Design and Authoring on all CD, DVD and Blu-ray projects and also Direct Mail Marketing using Variable Data Software on their Digital Printing press.

The eBusiness Club recommences in October and is run on the first Tuesday of each month at Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, Hengoed. For more information email the Council’s Economic Development Team on business@caerphilly.gov.uk or tel. 01443 866222.

Dischromatics was established in 1989 and has continued to evolve adding new products and services to its range of Duplication and Replication products, Digital printing, graphic design and authoring are just some of the extra services added. During the time of its existence the company has received enormous support from the local authority by way of grants, advice, support, training and business networking. Small businesses should contact their local councils who still have grants available and can give untold support during this difficult financial crisis.

Author Bio: Dischromatics supplies CD, DVD and Blu-ray Replication with FREE UK delivery. CD Duplication & DVD Duplication & Printing, Graphic Design for CD, DVD & Blu-ray Projects and packaging & Variable Data with Digital Printing for Direct Mail Marketing. DVD & Blu-ray Authoring.

Category: Business
Keywords: CD Duplication, DVD Duplication, CD Replication, DVD Replication, DVD Authoring, Blu-Ray Replication