60 seconds with Geoff Neal Group

Geoff Neal started the eponymous business back in 1976, which makes the firm 40 years old at the end of October. Neal, now chairman, started out with just a single-colour Heidelberg Kors. The present-day operation bristles with the latest print tech.

Where are you based?

We have always been located in west London. We started off in Hounslow and then moved into Brentford, right next to the Heidelberg offices and are now in Feltham, about half a mile from the end of the runway at Heathrow, which gives us a global logistical advantage as well as very easy access to major motorways

How many staff do you have?

89

What does your firm do? 

DM, boxes, brochures and books are particular areas we specialise in but we print everything from business cards upwards. We are often given complicated projects that need close care, attention and often innovation or development

What’s your typical customer?

We work with business of all shapes and sizes. Our best clients really care about their work and want a partner who shares their values

Which areas do you serve?

The UK, Europe and the US

Which markets do you serve?

We work in nearly all business sectors, which means that we see a real variety of challenges and requests which ensures we keep learning

What’s your company’s motto?

Never say no! 

What equipment do you run?

Hedidelberg XL presses in our litho press hall, and Konica Minolta and Ricoh in our digital production area

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

Our aim is to help brands create beautiful and effective communications by championing creative print, pushing boundaries and taking time to understand what our clients want

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

We’re not fussy, but size counts and the more chocolate the better!