60 seconds with Rugby Printer

Rugby Printer made something of a splash at PrintWeekLive! by hiring the giant screen at the Wasps Arena to promote its brand – very clever!

 The business was formed five years ago, and was born from a passion for print, design, customer service and marketing. Owner Carl Thomas has worked for numerous years in the print industry but also has a big passion for social media.

Where are you based? 

Not surprisingly, Rugby Printer is based in Rugby, Warwickshire

How many staff do you have?

We’re a small but perfectly formed team

What does your firm do? 

We provide top-quality printing at an affordable price. Our products include business cards, flyers, leaflets, compliment slips, posters, booklets, folders, greeting cards, banners and more

What’s your typical customer?

SMEs on a day-to-day basis but also local government, education, manufacturers and retailers

Which areas do you serve?

Local and national

Which markets do you serve? 

Every market imaginable

What’s your USP?

We offer amazing customer service and the best-quality print at trade prices. We also support our customers via our strong social following

What’s your company’s mission statement?

We strive to give our customers solutions that add value and boost their brand via print and digital with innovative ideas

What’s been your proudest achievement in the past few years? 

Reaching more than 85,000 followers on Twitter, also trending in the UK most weeks with our community #MidlandsHour

Where do you see your business in five years’ time?

The aim is to continue to grow the business and move into new markets

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

The good old Chocolate Hobnob