PCP News Round

After 30 years of providing preprint for the Express & Star, the WIFAG press crew printed its last edition in late December 2011.

To mark the special occasion, the company held a presentation on Friday 20th Jan to recognise the service of the press crew.

The three man crew saw Michael Nutt and Mick Clarke leaving PCP at the end of 2011, whilst Dave Strang transferred to the Goss Universal press in January as a Press Assistant.

The day also marked the retirement of Richard Green, Deputy MD. With a career spanning 41 years with the Claverley Group, Richard Green held managerial and director roles at both newspapers and before finally moving to Precision Colour Printing; Richard is looking forward to a retirement of golf, birdwatching and supporting Wolverhampton Wanderers!

PCP staff were on hand to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to Dave, Michael, Mick and Richard for their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work and to wish all of them the very best for the future.

Pictured is Alex Evans, Managing Director with Michael Clarke Richard Green and Dave Strang (L-R).

Precision Colour Printing has announced the appointment of David Lightfoot as Operations Consultant. David brings a wealth of experience to PCP having spent his thirty plus year career in the printing industry including senior roles with Polestar, Garnett Dickinson and Communisis.

PCP, the Telford based commercial magazine printer and part of the Claverley Group, is one of the most progressive web printers in the UK having gone from strength to strength over the past 25 years, including the investment in a 10 colour B1 Heidelberg press in late 2010. Turnover for 2011 was almost £35m.

Alex Evans, Managing Director, commented “We are delighted to have David on board. His experience will prove hugely beneficial in improving our operations and bringing a new impetus within our production plant.”

David’s focus will be on improving efficiency through lean manufacturing techniques and increasing press outputs as well as creating an improved training programme for all production staff.

All the staff at Precision Colour Printing Limited would like to wish our customers and suppliers a very Merry Christmas.

We thank you for your continued support this year and we look forward to working with you all in 2012.

Paul Mundy from Jersey based Finance Publications Offshore Limited have praised PCP on receipt of their recent print job.

Paul was one of Precision Colour Printing’s clients that used the new FujiFilm XMF Remote software to upload his files and was delighted with the results.

Paul said “copies of the magazine have just arrived. The magazine looks very well turned out and we are very happy with the service which you have shown to us as a new client. We look forward to talking with you again regarding next year’s magazine which we envisage being larger that this year’s”.

20/20 Magazine is their annual personal finance title which is printed and posted to every home and business in Jersey the first week of December. It is also made freely available throughout the year in select locations around the island.

Dublin based firm 3rebble were delighted with the 600,000 copies of the A5 Christmas Gift Guide that Precison Colour Printing recently produced for them. In particular they were impressed with our timely delivery and welcoming staff.

Bren Farrell, Owner of 3rebble said “I would just like to thank you for your professionalism and hospitality before, during and after my visit to PCP.

It was a pleasure to deal with everyone at PCP and thank you for producing the A5 Gift Guide for me and delivering earlier than previously agreed and at short notice. Any similar jobs or jobs that I know will suit your machines I will be in touch straight away”.