60 seconds with Northwolds

Northwolds was started in 1978 by Norman Sykes and Pete Meggit. Norman retired a few years ago but his son Chris is still a director of the business, which was acquired by Gurdev Singh in August 2014 when Pete retired.

The brand has been refreshed with a new logo and strapline of Print Works, as well as an updated website. “Recently we have produced a brand book that we think will be decent entry for the next Printweek Awards!” says Singh.

Where are you based?

Pocklington just outside York 

How many staff do you have?

16 staff with the oldest nearing 70 and one of our two apprentices the youngest at 19, a solid mixture of youth and experience

What does your firm do? 

B2 litho and digital print with a host of in-house finishing, so the range of what we produce varies from top-end die-cut and foil blocked packaging to simple swing tags and T&Cs, through to perfect bound beautiful books

Which geographic areas do you serve?

We operate throughout the UK with 70% in the north of England

Which markets do you serve?

Anyone who wants a great piece of print

What’s your USP?

To provide excellent customer service and craft the highest quality print

What’s your company’s motto?

Print Works

What equipment do you run?

Two Komori B2 litho, two Xerox digital presses plus a host of finishing kit

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

Building a solid base from which to grow the business sustainably without compromising our philosophy

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

PrintWeek SME Company of the Year?

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

Chocolate biscuits but breakfast sandwiches if the boss is buying!


www.northwolds.co.uk