60 seconds with SPS Group

SPS Group was founded in 1968 by Ian Martin as a local screen printing business. The firm has developed into a POS and retail specialist employing 175 staff. It is run by Ian’s sons Toby (pictured) and James, and proudly retains “the same core family values”.

Where are you based?

SPS is based in Ferndown, Dorset on the beautiful South Coast

What does your firm do? 

We specialise in providing a full retail end-to-end solution, encompassing design, marketing expertise, print and logistics - all accessible on our online portal Mauve

What’s your typical customer? 

Our clients are typically large-scale retailers and brands

Which geographic areas do you serve?

We mainly cover UK and EMEA

Which markets do you serve?

Mostly the retail industry, but we also cover industrial, B2B, construction and lifestyle brands

What’s your USP? 

We provide our clients with bespoke, intelligent retail marketing solutions that not only create show-stopping in-store theatre, but also actively save precious time, reduce cost and waste

What equipment do you run? 

Small- and large-format digital, litho and screen presses, finishing, software and logistics technology

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

We started Mauve 13 years ago and have helped some of the biggest names on the high street streamline their internal business processes, saving them both time and money. On average it saves our customers up to 20% of their creative/print budgets, it’s a win-win

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

To be recognised as the market leader in offering intelligent marketing solutions to retailers and brands

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

Jammie Dodgers