The Drum magazine has announced that Team Impression has been voted ‘Printer of the Year’ for 2007-2008 in a poll carried out by their readers. The magazine covers the area from the M25 up to Scotland, so this is a fantastic achievement especially as it is voted for by designers, many of which are clients. Team would like to thank all who voted and its entire workforce for making this possible.
New equipmentOur continued growth has now been supported by two further purchases of new machinery. The latest HP Indigo 5050 digital press has been acquired. This enables special Pantone colours to be more easily produced. The press will be installed in February 2008. We have also ordered a new B2 litho press. This has all the latest automated technology and will be an excellent addition to our existing pressroom.
Ten/SEATeam were selected by renowned London design agency SEA Design to produce a book showcasing the last ten years of their work. The book entitled ‘Ten/SEA’ was launched at the SEA Gallery in London on 6th December.
New board membersWe are delighted to announce that Production Directors Darrel Walker (Print), Mick Lloyd (Finishing) and John Patrick (Repro) have been rewarded for their excellent performance by being offered shares in the business. All three have important roles to play in the future of Team and are welcomed to the board.
A Year of Family RecipesTeam successfully completed the largest value single order piece of work. The cookery book produced for Betty's and Taylor's of Harrogate was very well received by the client and is available for purchase in all Betty's Tea Rooms and local book shops.
Recent appointmentsSteve Garlick is recruited to the sales team. Steve has previously worked for Vision Colour, Joseph Ward Printers and Speedprint. Steve is well known in the trade for his high level of customer service and his dedicated approach with clients.
Team are happy to welcome back an old face with the return of Cheryl Moran to the sales office. Cheryl with be providing estimating and account management, working mainly with salesman Tony Charlton.
Glynn Shaw has been appointed to the position of Financial Director. With Team now having PLC status it is seen as an important role moving forward. Glynn will be reporting to the board and be responsible for communicating financial information to the Plus Market.
Martin Pitt has been recruited to provide estimating and account management support for salesman Steve Garlick.
Stock market flotation will help Team to press ahead with plans for further expansion. The company has already trebled its turnover during the last six years. Last year Team was named the 37th most profitable company in the United Kingdom by Print Week magazine, and it is expected that sales will rise again next year to more than £7 million.
The next stage in the company's development was completed on September 19th 2007 with the flotation of Team Impression (Holdings) Plc onto the stock market. Money raised through flotation will be used to help drive futher expansion at the Leeds-based company. “The money we have made has always been re-invested for the future. Flotation should enable us to invest still further and continue to move ahead,” said managing director Peter Crowson, who said the company's success had come during a very difficult time for the printing industry. “We must have seen at least twenty other print companies disappear in the last few years, so it is even more pleasing that we have been able to achieve the growth we have.”
Team recently bought a third unit next to its existing premises in Leeds, where it now owns a plant comprising 26,000 square feet. The company has invested £4.5 million in equipment - including both conventional and digital presses and extensive print finishing facilities. Team is planning more investment in digital printing and print finishing. A total of 95 people are now employed by the company.
Team have recently been working with Newcastle based Gardner Richardson on the Sage Annual Report and Accounts. Team printed, collated and mailed this two part project which consisted of 5,000 copies of a 124 page annual report and 14,000 copies of a 26 page summary report.
Team are sponsoring the 2007 Roses Design Awards. This is the sixth year running that Team has supported this event. Sales Director Simon Bucktrout will be working closely with design company Brahm to help them achieve their required identity.
Plus Expo design exhibitionTeam will again be working with Birmingham design agencies 383 Project, Fluid and 3 Form to provide print for the upcoming 2007 Plus Expo design exhibition which will showcase the top design work produced by Midlands companies.
RetirementDave Flockton (one of the original partners of Impression) has recently retired. Dave will however be coming back to Team to work part time in client services. John Patrick has now taken over as Studio Manager with the responsibility for running the reprographics department.
Recent appointmentsFraser Talbot and Roy Bulmer have recently joined Team to work as estimators. Fraser will be working alongside David Hargreaves and Sales Director Simon Bucktrout, while Roy will be working alongside Managing Director Peter Crowson.
Bedoni Colour Management SystemPrint Production Director Darrel Walker and Impression Studio Manager John Patrick have recently overseen the installation of a Bedoni Colour Management System using Press Fine and Proof Fine software. This highly advanced system calibrates colour densities, dot gain and visual colour analysis data between computer, proof, plate making and press. Both Darrel and John underwent intensive training on this system which will, in the future, result in Team gaining official Pantone accreditation.
Team marketing refreshDesign Project have again been commissioned to oversee a major refresh of Team's marketing collateral due to be launched later in 2007. This appointment will build on the work that Design Project produced for Team in 2004 that included the publication 'The Process of Printing'.
Team are sponsoring the 2006 Roses Design Awards. This is the fifth year running that Team has supported this event. Sales Director Simon Bucktrout worked closely with design company B&W Studio to help them achieve their required identity. The awards will be taking place at The Palace Hotel in Manchester on October 19th.
383 Project approach TeamTeam have been approached by Birmingham design agency 383 Project to provide print for the upcoming Plus Expo design exhibition which will showcase the top design work produced by Midlands companies.
Print Exhibition ShowcaseTeam will be having a stand at the upcoming Print Exhibition Showcase 2006. The event will take place on October 5th at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.
Recent appointmentFrancesca Clark has been recruited from AB Printing Company to fill the role of Sales Executive. Francesca has over 8 years experience working in the printing industry and will be assisting Sales Director Simon Bucktrout and his team.
Chip Shop Awards sponsorshipTeam recently sponsored the Chip Shop Awards which were held in Edinburgh on August 24th. Sales Executive Tony Charlton was in attendance to present two awards. This is the second year Team has sponsored this event.