FSC certification for Ward Knowles

Business forms printer Ward Knowles has joined the ranks of UK printers who have achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody certification.

Ward Knowles achieved certification within six months of embarking on the process with BM Trada Certification.

The Lancashire-based firm decided to go for the certification following requests from the end users of its print management clients.

Ward Knowles is now looking to source an FSC supplier of computer listing paper.

"We can see a need to offer a product which has chain of custody certification, and we will be holding meetings in the coming weeks," said director Tony Scott.

The firm employs 160 staff and has a turnover of 15m.