About Us
Originally a traditional sign writing business, the company was established in 1979 by our director and founder Richard Clarke. Initially just Richard and his brushes, we evolved over the years to keep pace with new technology and innovation, with computers and vinyl cutters eventually taking over from the hand painted posters and sign.
The big decision was then made to go digital, it was like starting the company all over again! We were one of the first to install the early Encad Novajet large format digital printer, with all the computer and software that all seemed like double dutch! It was a scary but fun time.
Several printers and laminators later, the business had become a forerunner in large format print and print finishing. This enabled us to continue to grow and we moved to our new premises in 2003.
Since moving to our present site, we have continued to invest in the latest technology such as Canon’s Arizona UV direct to board high quality printer, with white ink technology and the fast paced Colorado roll to roll printer enabling us to stay ahead of the game. Our printers coupled with our own Zund G3 cutter and router reduces much of the time-consuming and labour intensive manual finishing, but the addition of the G3 has greatly improved the end of the production process with its amazing accuracy and quality of finish.
Large Format Printing Specialist
Using technology to your advantage.
We invest in the latest software to quote, design and plan our customer requirements to the finest detail. This enables us to design all projects around budget, deadlines, materials to application and installation requirements, allowing our customers full control on spend, lifespan and design.
Quoting
Our quoting software is specifically designed for the printing industry. Allowing us to to be consistent with all manufacturing, materials, finishing options, machine costs and labour costs to ensure pricing can be accurate and tailored to our customers.
Database
Our internal database stores all ongoing and historic works that allows us to reference previous designs at a moments notice, enabling our designers to redesign and refresh graphics easily.
Design
We use high end industry design software that is fine tuned and updated regularly. With our artwork team trained in multiple design software, we adapt our processes to suit our customer needs. From proofing, creative artworking, 3D mockups and rendering, we have the tools and ability to visualise your imagination.
Hardware
With high end software and machinery driven with regularly changing computer systems, we stay on top of the game with computer technology to minimise delays in manufacture.
Speak to us about your projects needs
Meet Our Team
Richard
Director
Ellen
Prepress Artworker
Sarah
Accounts
Sophie
Creative Designer
Ollie
General Manager
Steve
Production Manager
Matthew
Project Manager
Dave
Production Technician
Emma
Project Manager
Neal
Installer
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Our end to end process
We can visit your site to gather information on what your requirements before forming a quote. Our surveys help to calculate costs, feasibility and time required to install and advising on the best materials and methods for your project. We use a mix of digital tools to ensure accuracy and held in a digital database ready to be used again and again.
We take your ideas and bring them to life. A customer brief explains the ins and outs of a project to us. We can take this and turn it into a final product.
Combining photo-realism and graphic design we can show you what your final product will look like to an accurate degree.
If you already have an artwork file ready to be printed, we can help you ensure it is: the correct size, correct color, includes bleed and is properly set up ready for print.
Large, or wide, format printing is essentially printing onto extra large media, from exhibitions to banners and large tray signs to advertise your business get across a message.
A computer numerical control (CNC) cutter/router is a computer-controlled cutting machine which we use to cut various materials like aluminum, acrylic, foam and wood.
Not everything has to be printed. With advancements in coloured vinyl, we can cut graphics using our precision digital plotter, weed and applicate your signage from an extensive range of materials for a multitude of applications. Ideal for vehicle graphics and back lit lighting products.
Similar to the large format printing, we can also laminate those large signs to make them last longer and give them a high quality finish. With a range of finishes including dry wipe, matt, gloss and even non slip floor laminate, we have your graphics covered.
Our team of qualified installers can deliver products to site and install them in the location you want in a professional and timely manner.
Worldwide Shipping
Shipping around the UK and beyond. Hand deliveries, express parcels and freight. We have the options no matter the size.
Best Quality
We use the most up to date machinery, software and materials to ensure quality throughout.
Tailored Pricing
Tailored pricing applied to each bespoke project with extensive options to fit your budget.
Customer Database
All project files are kept on our customer database ready to reuse at a moments notice to ensure consistency.