Q&A: Matt Rockley

Matt Rockley is the product manager for B2 and B3 at Heidelberg UK. He is 36, married, and has a three-year-old son. Having been in print for 20 years, Matt would quite enjoy getting stuck on a desert island with Cameron Diaz. His greatest luxury is mountain bikes but he has a soft spot for an XL 75...


Why did you get into printing?
Following a work placement I was eager to get into the print industry and get some cash in my pocket

What is your dream bit of kit?
A Heidelberg XL 75-10-P with Inpress control, Autoplate XL and CutStar - there's nothing to touch it

What is your favourite TV programme?
My Name is Earl. I also like Time Team. It's amazing what they dig up

Who or what do you hate the most?
Bad manners - and I don't mean the band

What is your greatest luxury in life?
My mountain bikes - they have cost me many elbows and knees over the years

What would you most like to print?
The document that tells the world ‘The recession is over' and that all our savings have been restored with interest!

What is the strangest job you've ever done?
Running a QM 46 at IPEX 1998 on a pedestal inside a circus ring

Who would you like to be stuck on a desert island with?
Cameron Diaz

What is your greatest ambition?
To die happy. Please refer to previous answer!

What's your worst fashion disaster?
Pastel stripe Ralph Lauren huge shirt, denim jacket and denim jeans - all together. Call the fashion police!

Who would be your favourite party guests?
The DIY SOS team - we're keen to get the house done up

How would you like to be remembered?
As long as I'm remembered, that's fine with me