He was already working for the firm and had built up long-term relationships with clients. Having worked in the printing industry from his early 20s, his knowledge not only in the industry but at Orchard itself, worked in his favour. Two years later his wife Sam also joined the company and the duo now run it together.

Where are you based? 

Orchard Press is in Swindon in Wiltshire

How many staff do you have?

10

What does your firm do? 

More to the point, what don’t we do? Everything with the exception of clothing

What’s your typical customer?

We get all sorts: from walk-in custom, small businesses, public and private sector, to large global corporations

Which geographic areas do you serve?

Local and national

Which markets do you serve? 

Public and private, from SMEs to government, medical, hospitals, construction and so many more

Who are your clients?

Now that would be telling!

What’s your USP?

We’re personable, flexible and approachable

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

A working environment that values creativity, teamwork, healthy growth, and shares the same passion throughout the business

What equipment do you run?

Litho, digital and wide-format printing kit, and mailing and finishing solutions

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

Getting through Brexit, Covid and the energy crisis

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

Serving a larger database of clients and keeping up with technology

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

A chocolate digestive