Technology

Ever since the opportunities unearthed by the technological revolution in 1970s, we have maximised our competitive edge by adopting the latest technology.

Historically,

• We transformed our processes by introducing image and text databasing, helping Pindar secure the hugely important contract for the typesetting of Yellow Pages telephone directories for BT.
• We were the first printing business in the UK to install a web large format 48 page A4 press and the first commercial web printer to be 100% Computer-to-Plate (CTP).

Our investment in software and electronic media has placed us in a strong position enabling us to respond quickly to the creation of new opportunities. Our strength in new technology has always been notable; but we also adopt a marketing and customer-led approach to transform the business of communications. Our vision for business is to provide a stream of integrated services, which has added value through our ability to partner with our customers.

As innovators of the catalogue industry, we have also made extensive investments in equipment and technological developments in our pre press department, press room and bindery:

• Rima Robots which have two very impressive robotic arms, each with four-axes joints, the systems are able to handle with precision loose stacked or banded bundles.
• Kba

Research

We are committed in investing in the training and development of our employees. This is implemented through the various training and development programmes across the businesses, from online training with new software to apprenticeship schemes, NVQ training initiatives and tailored induction programmes for new recruits.