Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Printing & Sourcing Partner
Founded in 1998 by Kuleindiren Selvanandam, Basically Media has established itself as a specialist in global printing and product sourcing solutions. With over 25 years of industry experience, our expertise spans lithographic and digital printing, product sourcing, and logistics management. We operate through a unique model connecting suppliers directly with clients, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining rigorous quality control. Our network includes vetted printing partners across China, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and Turkey, with a strategic focus on reducing reliance on single manufacturing regions. We prioritise transparency, compliance, and long-term relationships, evidenced by our 12-year track record supporting international publishing houses.Our team combines technical knowledge of print processes with deep understanding of global supply chain challenges, offering tailored solutions that meet exacting international standards. We maintain direct oversight of supplier accreditations and quality assurance protocols across all production locations. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through expanded services including EUDR compliance support and sustainable sourcing options. This approach has enabled us to serve major publishing clients while maintaining operational efficiency through minimal overhead structures.
Services
Lithographic Printing
Digital Print on Demand
Product Sourcing
Shipping Solutions
EUDR Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25 years' experience in international print sourcing
- Direct supplier relationships reduce overhead costs
- Vetted manufacturing partners across six countries
- Specialist knowledge of publishing industry requirements
- Compliance expertise with EUDR and international standards
Services
Lithographic Printing
High-volume colour and single-colour lithographic printing services for books, packaging, and promotional materials. Our network delivers commercial print runs with precise colour matching and quality control. We manage large-format posters, silk screen printing, and specialist book formats including board books and pop-up books.
Product Sourcing
Global sourcing solutions connecting publishers directly with manufacturers. We specialise in CD/DVD replication, sound modules, and promotional products across multiple production hubs. Our service reduces intermediaries while maintaining quality assurance and compliance with international standards.
Shipping Solutions
Comprehensive freight and warehousing services through UK-based partners. We handle FCL/LCL consolidation, airfreight, and international trucking with customs bonded facilities. Our port-centric warehouse offers secure storage and efficient cargo handling for publishing industry requirements.
EUDR Compliance
Regulatory compliance support for EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements. We ensure supply chains meet environmental standards through accredited suppliers and documentation processes. Our expertise covers timber-based products and agricultural commodities used in publishing materials.
Digital Print
Digital print-on-demand services with rapid turnaround times. We provide digitally proofed sample copies and short-run production for test markets. This service supports cost-effective production of novelty books, greeting cards, and specialist formats with variable data capabilities.
People
Kuleindiren Selvanandam
Founder
With 12 years' experience at Times Publishing Group and 25 years leading Basically Media, he established direct supplier relationships across Asia. His expertise covers print technology, international logistics, and compliance frameworks for global publishing clients.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide lithographic and digital print services for books, packaging, and promotional materials including specialist formats like pop-up books and board books.
Do you work with international suppliers?
Yes, we have vetted printing partners in China, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, and Turkey with reduced reliance on single manufacturing regions.
How do you ensure product quality?
All suppliers undergo capability assessments, compliance checks, and quality audits before inclusion in our network, with ongoing performance monitoring.
What is EUDR compliance?
We ensure timber-based products meet EU Deforestation Regulation requirements through accredited suppliers and traceable supply chains.
Can you handle large print runs?
Our network supports high-volume production with digital proofing and colour management systems to maintain consistency across commercial print quantities.
Do you offer shipping solutions?
Yes, we coordinate freight logistics through UK partners with customs clearance, warehousing, and international delivery options.
