What Galloways Printers does

Galloways Printers Limited is a fifth-generation, family-owned commercial printing company founded in 1870, headquartered in Poynton, Cheshire, with a service footprint concentrated in Manchester, Cheshire and the wider North West of England. The company operates a vertically integrated production model spanning pre-press and reprographics, lithographic printing on a Heidelberg CX102 5-colour B1 press recognised by Heidelberg as the most efficient of its type globally, digital print-on-demand, large format printing on Mimaki equipment, colour management via GMG Colour Suite supporting 1,867 Pantone colours, in-house finishing (embossing, foiling, lamination, binding), anti-bacterial print using Biomaster silver-ion technology, direct mail fulfilment, and downstream storage, warehousing, and logistics with its own delivery fleet. It also operates a branded Web-to-Print portal for 24/7 self-service ordering, live stock monitoring and automated replenishment aimed at multi-site and franchise customers.

Galloways serves B2B corporate clients, SMEs, marketing agencies, multi-site franchise networks, healthcare and hygiene-sensitive industries, and event and exhibition organisers. Named customers include Kuoni, Kronospan, British Council, John Lewis, PHMG, Funeral Partners, International Decorative Surfaces, Brooks Automation and Wild in Art, alongside 25+ year channel partners such as As For Print. Revenue is generated through one-time print orders, subscription-style web-to-print contracts, managed print services with dedicated account management and project management, and storage/fulfilment logistics. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are obtained via phone or email. The company claims approximately 20% average cost savings for print management customers, less than 1% litho waste, next-day digital turnaround, and 6-minute press setup. Distribution is hybrid: enterprise sales-led with dedicated account managers, complemented by self-service web-to-print and phone/email channels for mid-market.

The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, holds FSC and Carbon Balanced Printer certifications in partnership with the World Land Trust, and has remained in continuous family ownership since its 1870 founding. Current leadership comprises Andy Galloway (Chairman) and Matt Galloway (Managing Director, fifth generation), supported by a sales director, production director, warehouse and studio managers, and a team of 11-50 employees.

Name

Galloways Printers

Legal name

Galloways Printers Limited

Website

https://galloways.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galloways Printers is a fifth-generation, family-owned UK commercial printer (founded 1870, Poynton, Cheshire) providing litho, digital, large format, finishing, web-to-print, direct mail, storage and logistics services to B2B corporates, SMEs and franchise networks across the North West of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Run & Micro-Run Digital Printing Services (POD-adjacent) (MPAJANAI), Managed Print Services (MPS) & Fleet Support (Copiers/Printers, Supplies, Maintenance, Cost Control) (EDAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Litho and digital print
• Web-to-print solutions
• Print finishing and fulfilment
• Carbon balanced printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Litho Print Services: High volume lithographic printing providing best value for large quantities and high-end finishes including packaging, prospectuses, folders, and promotional literature
2. Digital Print Services: Print-on-demand digital printing with quick turnaround, no minimum order requirements, suitable for short runs and personalized campaigns
3. Web-to-Print Services: Branded print portals for enterprise customers enabling 24/7 ordering with automated print production and inventory management
4. Storage, Fulfilment & Logistics: Warehousing, stock monitoring, call-off services, and distribution of printed materials with computerised replenishment
5. Print Management Services: Comprehensive outsourced print production management including proof to print, finishing, stocking and distribution to any location
6. Direct Mail Services: Data sorting, mail merge, printing and fulfillment of direct mail campaigns including hand or machine envelope fulfillment
7. Print Finishing Services: Embossing, foiling, lamination, binding, and other finishing techniques to enhance printed products
8. Large Format Printing:

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Galloways Printers is a commercial print and media specialist providing lithographic, digital, and large format printing services supported by pre-press/repro, colour management, print finishing, direct mail, project management, web-to-print portals, artwork/file management, and storage, fulfilment and logistics. The company runs a purpose-built production facility in Poynton, Cheshire using a Heidelberg CX102 5-colour litho press, digital presses up to 4,000 sheets/hour, and a Mimaki wide format printer, serving B2B clients across the UK with end-to-end print solutions.

Product overview

Galloways Printers operates as a print and media specialist offering an integrated suite of printing services and solutions. The core offerings comprise Litho Print (using Heidelberg CX102 offset technology for high-volume, high-quality work) and Digital Print (on-demand printing with variable data capability). These are supported by a comprehensive set of service modules including Large Format Print, Anti Bacterial Print, Direct Mail, Pre Press/Repro, Print Finishing, Colour Management, Web to Print (Galloways Portal platform), Project Management, Artwork & File Management, Storage/Fulfilment/Logistics, Print Management, and Brochure Printing. The company positions itself as a one-stop print solution, combining in-house production capabilities with strategic partnerships to deliver print projects from initial concept through to storage, fulfilment and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litho Print High-volume offset lithographic printing using a Heidelberg CX102 5-colour B1 press with Inpress Control colour management, capable of printing up to 5 colours plus aqueous coater on stocks from 60gsm to 700 micron board. Optimised for packaging, prospectuses, folders and promotional literature.
• Digital Print Print-on-demand digital printing service with variable data input, speeds up to 4,000 sheets per hour, supporting weights up to 450gsm on silk paper with a typical 2-day lead time and next-day delivery options. No minimum order required.
• Large Format Print Wide format printing up to 1.3 metres width using a Mimaki CJV150-130 device, capable of printing on textiles, vinyls, waterproof materials and various papers for exhibition panels, floor graphics, signage and retail displays.
• Anti Bacterial Print Specialist printing using Biomaster protected paper and board providing antimicrobial protection through silver-ion technology to prevent bacterial growth and cross-contamination, targeted at healthcare, food service and education sectors.
• Direct Mail Comprehensive direct mail service handling data sorting, merge/purge, printing, hand or machine envelope fulfilment, and postal delivery for personalised direct mail campaigns with 100,000 unique items annual capacity.
• Pre Press / Repro Pre-press preparation including plate creation using a Magnus 800 platesetter (CIP3 and JDF compliant) and reprographic services for colour retouching to match physical products, producing 18,000 plates annually.
• Print Finishing In-house finishing services including embossing, foiling, lamination (matt, silk, gloss), guillotining, collating, drilling, stitching, folding, shape cutting, and shrink-wrapping, with 2,200 finished projects monthly capacity.
• Colour Management Colour management service supporting 1,867 Pantone Matching System colours using GMG Colour Suite software and calibrated Heidelberg CX102 press with Inpress Control for accurate colour reproduction and consistent branding.
• Web to Print (Galloways Portal) Branded online print portal enabling 24/7 ordering, automated print queue integration, live stock monitoring, and brand asset management with Web2Print functionality for template-based ordering, customised to customer corporate image.
• Project Management Dedicated project management service coordinating print jobs from concept through delivery, handling colour matching, paper sourcing, and direct mail fulfilment with 5,880 projects managed annually.
• Artwork & File Management Document management system providing secure storage, control and distribution of brand assets and marketing materials with 5-year archival of artwork files.
• Storage, Fulfilment & Logistics Warehouse storage with computerised stock monitoring, automatic replenishment alerts, and dispatch through fleet vehicles (Mercedes Sprinters) and global courier partnerships, handling 2,200 finished projects monthly.
• Print Management Outsourced print production management covering proof to print, finishing, stocking and distribution, with dedicated account management and claimed average savings of 20% for customers.
• Brochure Printing Brochure printing service with multiple binding options including saddle stitched, PUR perfect bound, wire-O bound, and laminated finishes, supporting marketing, wedding, business, prospectus, product and event brochures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% average cost saving for print management customers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeidelbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary press manufacturer providing the Heidelberg CX102 5-colour litho press with Inpress Control technology. Galloways recognised as operating the most efficient Heidelberg Speedmaster CX102 in the world among 110+ presses globally.
• MimakicoreTechnology or IntegrationWide format printing equipment manufacturer providing the Mimaki CJV150-130 for large format output up to 1300mm width on various substrates including textiles, vinyls and waterproof materials.
• World Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for carbon balanced printing programme. Galloways is one of only 24% of UK businesses that measure and offset carbon emissions. Partnership has helped protect over 2 million acres of threatened forests and habitats. Supported by Sir David Attenborough, Chris Packham, and Steve Backshall.
• Finishline Print FinishersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist finishing partner for niche finishing requirements beyond in-house capabilities.
• Allsop BookbindersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBookbinding specialist partnership for complex binding techniques and requirements.
• BPIF (British Printing Industry Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing access to printing industry standards, training, and best practices.
• As For PrintminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrint services partner with 25+ year relationship, collaborating on challenging print projects requiring specific expertise.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ricoh UK: Major provider of office printing, MPS and production print hardware in the UK; competes for managed print and document infrastructure work that overlaps with Galloways' print management service.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global mass-customisation and printing platform with Vistaprint and other brands; competes in the SMB online print and Web-to-Print space where Galloways' digital and portal services operate.
• HP (Indigo): Global incumbent supplying digital press hardware (HP Indigo) and related services; competes indirectly through its installed base in commercial print shops that overlap with Galloways' digital offering.

Direct peers

• Precision Proco: UK print group operating across commercial, packaging and digital print, with similar emphasis on quality, colour management and end-to-end project management to Galloways.
• Bishops Printers: London-based commercial printer providing litho, digital and finishing services to enterprise and agency clients across the UK; comparable mid-market commercial print positioning to Galloways.
• Solopress: UK online printing specialist offering digital print-on-demand with next-day turnaround and web-based ordering — overlaps Galloways' digital and Web-to-Print offerings but with a more transactional SMB focus.
• Williams Lea Tag: Global document production, print management and marketing execution services provider with a strong UK presence; directly comparable managed print and fulfilment model serving enterprise clients.
• Pureprint Group: UK-based commercial printing group offering litho, digital and large-format services with in-house finishing, mailing and fulfilment — directly comparable in service breadth and customer mix to Galloways.
• Communisis: Large UK-headquartered print and marketing services provider serving enterprise clients across direct mail, commercial print and customer communications — comparable customer base and managed-services orientation.

Emerging players

• Instantprint: UK-based online printer targeting SMBs with short-run digital print and direct ordering; competes with Galloways on price-sensitive digital and Web-to-Print orders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gallowaysprint

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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