A catalog, as you are well aware of, is a way to get your products or services in front of your target audience. It ensures that you are able to let those who may be in need of your products or services know that you provide them. Therefore, your catalog needs to be representative of the quality of your products and services. As such, you need to make sure that you choose a printing company that will be able to provide you with an end product that you are proud to distribute.
Before you go with a catalog printing company you should ask to see a sample of their work. When you look at the sample you need to ensure that it is representative of the way you envisioned your catalog. Would you open it to see what was inside if you were a consumer? Is the color nicely done? Are the pictures cleared? These are the things that you need to consider before you allow the catalog to go to the press. So, make sure to ask for those samples and really feel comfortable with the ability of the printer before printing begins.