Where Exeter
Staff 16
Turnover £1.7m last year
What does the firm do? The company works with a range of design agencies, local authorities and corporate clients and produces work from business cards to corporate brochures
Who are the brains behind the outfit? Rob Otton is managing director; Jackie Snow is production manager; Neville Taylor is studio manager; Angela Woodgate is head of estimation
How much has it grown? The firm has increased turnover from less than £750,000 to £1.7m in the past seven years and has invested in a host of pre-press technology including a Heidelberg Suprasetter, running with the manufacturer’s PrintReady workflow, including a MetaDimension RIP and Signastation imposition software. In 2007, it updated its finishing department with a Polar 92X guillotine, Stahlfolder T52 and a Stitchmaster ST100-4 saddlestitcher. The company also operates a five-colour Speedmaster SM 74 press
What does the future hold? The firm wants to install a seven-colour HP Indigo digital offset press and increase its short-run print and on-demand capabilities. Ashley House also plans to further improve its environmental standing. It has ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
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"Sorry to read this, a big name to go down, hopefully a lot of the £1.8M was insured. We are recruiting operational staff & currently in-talks to assist the clients with immediate requirements."
"£1.8m !! Very big numbers indeed."
"Now black really is white. Ditching a product line with all its consequences for customers is now an award winning move. Priceless!"
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