He worked for a firm of printers and stationers called Drivers in London and while travelling the country he recognised that it would be possible to venture out on his own and relocate to a more central location – hence Stamford – perfect on the A1 (or Great North Road as it was known). Today the company is run by his son, Hugo.

Where are you based? 

Stamford, Lincolnshire

How many staff do you have?

15

What does your firm do? 

Traditionally we were commercial printers, selling consumable stationery such as tag labels, and self-adhesive lot numbers to garages and auction houses. We retained our traditional skills which have become much more relevant in today’s market, where we specialise in luxury, bespoke personal and occasion stationery. In 2013, we launched The Stamford Notebook Company and this area of our business has grown dramatically 

Which geographic areas do you serve?

Mostly UK with about 20% international

Which markets do you serve? 

These days it is very, very diverse. It is easier look at the type of customer – online retail, corporate and trade (shops and retailers)

Who are your clients?

Blue-chip companies, premium retailers and visitor attractions plus a large number of design, marketing and PR corporates and thousands of individual online customers

What’s your USP?

Short-run, high-quality, bespoke. Making use of British made material at every opportunity

What’s your company’s motto?

'Handbound in Stamford, England'

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

Development of The Stamford Notebook Company from a concept to an international brand that counts for the majority of our turnover

What’s your team’s favourite biscuit?

It has to be custard creams