CD-specialist CPC has announced an all-in-one design, production and packaging service for local authorities. The CPC Direct service has been specifically developed to handle CD quantities from just a handful through to many thousands and with the combination of digital print technology, packaging and supporting literature can be produced on-demand quickly and at low cost.

Increasingly councils are required to produce documents electronically and professionally presented CD's are the easiest and most cost effective way to distribute information. With CPC's one-stop service, councils can get the CD packaging, insert and any documentation professionally designed and printed. CPC are a CD production company Council CDand councils therefore avoid the third-party agency costs, ensuring the best possible value is achieved. CPC also provides a corporate discount scheme for further cost savings. The company has a track record of producing CDs for the local authority market and projects have included road safety, business directories and software packaging. CPC provide a highly flexible and personalised service. This is important for local authorities as the requirements of different departments can vary considerably. As well as conventional CDs, CPC can also provide 3 inch mini-CDs and credit-card shaped CDs to enhance presentation. The company also provides a full range of printing facilities and can handle the mailing and distribution of the final product. CPC are based in new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. The company offers a wide range of new media production services that include CD, DVD, disk and digital tape. The move into the local authority market follows recent contracts with the London Borough of Bromley, North East Somerset and Bath, and North Wiltshire councils.