At Belardi Wong, we’re proud to say we’re one of the largest consumers of paper and print manufacturing in the country. This scale gives us unmatched leverage, insight, and efficiency when it comes to managing costs across paper, printing, and postage.
Here’s a look into how our procurement team works behind the scenes to make sure our clients get the best quality at the best price. Your account team then manages every detail, ensuring your brand stays consistent, timelines are hit, and there are no surprises.
💪 Procurement Powerhouse
Belardi Wong’s centralized procurement is a major reason we’re able to consistently deliver savings. Procurement helps stretch marketing dollars further – without compromising quality – by acting as a single cost center for paper, printing, and postage, analyzing every RFP response, negotiating with vendors, and sourcing strategically. With our collective print volume and vendor relationships, we consistently secure the most competitive pricing in the industry.
🗞 Paper: Sourcing Smart, Using Smarter
Belardi Wong collaborates closely with strategic partners to drive down paper costs without compromising quality. Here’s how:
- Direct Sourcing from Mills: Because of our print volumes and vendor relationships, paper is sourced directly from mills, providing considerable cost advantages.
- Paper Expertise: From roll sizes to paper grades, our team has extensive knowledge that helps clients choose the most cost-effective paper for every format.
- Efficient Use: We guide our clients to select the right paper type and form factor to minimize waste and maximize output.
- Support Sustainability Goals: We evaluate all waste reduction opportunities, sourcing eco-friendly options, certifications (FSC, recycled paper), etc.
🖨 Printing: Big Volume, Bigger Savings, Wider Reach
With more than 25 of the nation’s largest printers in our network, Belardi Wong gives clients access to premier production capabilities. Here’s why that matters:
- Bargaining Power: We’re one of the top consumers of print in the U.S., and we conduct over 1,000 printer RFPs annually. That means we don’t guess—we know when we’re getting the best rates.
- Accelerate Speed to Market: Our knowledge of the production landscape can help fast-track timelines, navigate rush jobs, and handle last minute pivots —all without sacrificing output.
- Nationwide Reach: By printing across a vast network, we ensure competitive pricing, regional optimization, and fast turnarounds.
📬 Postage: Every Penny Counts
Postage often represents the largest portion of direct mail spend—but at Belardi Wong, it’s also where we find some of the greatest savings’ opportunities. Here’s how we drive down costs:
- Comingling & Co-mailing: We work with printers who consolidate mailings across clients to take advantage of deeper postal discounts.
- Postal Promotions: Our procurement team ensures that printers apply every applicable USPS promotion to reduce postage costs—like Informed Delivery and the 2025 Catalog Insights Discount.
- Format Optimization: The size and shape of a piece significantly impacts postage. We work with clients early in the design process to help choose cost-effective formats without sacrificing impact.
- Pre-Press and On-Press Support: From creative file prep to final press checks, Belardi Wong provides hands-on support throughout the entire production cycle. This ensures quality, accuracy, and cost efficiency from the first proof to the final delivery.
The Bottom Line
Paper, printing, and postage may seem like standard components of any print campaign—but at Belardi Wong, we’ve turned them into strategic levers for value. Our scale, expertise, and relentless focus on cost-efficiency mean better results—and bigger savings—for every client we serve.
Partnering with Belardi Wong for print campaigns offers our clients flexibility in choosing their print vendors. Rather than being restricted to a single source, clients gain access to a broader range of options, which can lead to greater cost savings and more tailored solutions.
