Company History
Severnprint began trading in 1977. Ken Pealing was the MD who started the business with a vision of supplying customers with exactly what they wanted, when they wanted it. This was at odds with the established ‘craft’ view of printing at this time. Many printers could not be made to achieve deadlines and quality was considered beyond the customer’s control.
This customer lead approach was successful and resulted in the introduction of a colour press in 1985 when many colour jobs were still printed on 2 colour presses. Severnprint soon began carrying out complex pre-press operations when most printers were buying this skill in. Digital pre-press arrived in 1994 – well ahead of many other printers and in 1999 Severnprint began using computer to plate technology which many other printers have only recently installed.
These steps into new ways of doing things have kept Severnprint providing great value print with a strong regard for the environment. Severnprint published its first environmental policy in 1991. At this time few companies were involved in addressing environmental concerns. Severnprint took simple common sense steps to reduce the impact of the business on the environment.
Gained ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) registration in 2003 and ISO9001, for our Quality Management Systems (QMS) in 2004. Attained Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) "Chain of Custody" registration in 2004. One of only a limited number of printers nationwide to achieve FSC certification to "Chain of Custody" and also to be ISO14001 registered.
Winner of several environmental awards, including the Gloucestershire Environmental Business award in 2000 and 2002, and the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) Environmental Printer of the year award in 2004/2005. In May 2008 we were recognised by the Sunday Times as being number 1 in the West Country and in the top 15 nationally in their Best Green Companies list. In 2011 we were awarded the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust's Nature Works Innovation Award for the business that has most imaginatively
incorporated benefit to nature in its plans
A vital strand that runs throughout Severnprint is an excellent staff. The knowledge and skill level of the staff in each department is exceptional. Because of the constant investment in new technology the reliance on these skills and willingness to continue to get the best from new equipment keeps Severnprint at the front locally, regionally and nationally.
Registered members of Sedex; Supplier Ethical Data EXchange. Sedex is an organisation that enables companies around the world to share ethical data within their supply chains. Sedex companies, like Severnprint, are commited to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supplier networks. Sedex focuses on four pillars of responsible practices of the global supply chain: Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environmental and Business integrity.
