60 seconds with Crossprint

Crossprint was established in 1972. It was subsequently acquired by the Isle of Wight County Press, one of the UK’s most successful community newspapers. After considerable investment the company upgraded all equipment, and managing director Tim Sell (pictured) says protecting the environment is a key factor in the firm’s decision making.

Where are you based? 

Crossprint is based on the Isle of Wight

How many staff do you have?

17

What does your firm do? 

We offer an integrated design and print service with in-house litho and digital print with variable data capabilities. We also offer large-format printing, bespoke packaging and self publishing

What’s your typical customer?

Due to our location we do not have a ‘typical customer’ we serve a diverse business community. But primarily they are owner-managed companies

Which geographic areas do you serve, local, national international?

Isle of Wight, South Coast and London

Which markets do you serve?

SMEs, manufacturing and technology

What’s your USP?

We provide a totally integrated design, printing and self-publishing service. We also offer carbon-balanced certificates. And we believe we’re one of the most energy-efficient companies in the UK

What’s your company’s motto or mission statement?

A total commitment to protecting the environment

What equipment do you run?

We have a five-colour B2 Ryobi press, a Ricoh Pro C751 digital press and a finishing department that includes perfect binding

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

We’re very proud of the many awards we’ve won

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

Chocolate Hobnobs