Murrays the Printers

What Murrays the Printers does

Murrays the Printers is a privately held UK commercial printing company founded in 1950, operating as a division of Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd following an April 2021 merger. The company runs a comprehensive in-house print facility combining offset lithography (Heidelberg XL75 and SM/GTO presses), digital printing (HP Indigo 5900 with sapphire priming station, Canon IPC10000VP, Xerox Versant 2100), and large format output (SwissQprint Nyala 3 UV flatbed, HP Latex 560). Specialty finishing is provided through a Scodix S75 digital enhancement system branded as "Elevate," a B2 Kluge platen for foil blocking and embossing, a Motioncutter digital laser system, and a full suite of cutting, binding, and mailing equipment under the Fuji XMF PDF workflow. Operations are split between Milton Keynes (primary operating location since the 1988 relocation from London) and Oxford (registered office at Units 2-4, Ashville Way, OX4 6TU).

The company serves business-to-business customers across the United Kingdom, with use cases spanning stationery, business cards, brochures, catalogues, direct mail, exhibition displays, signage, vehicle graphics, and bespoke packaging. Revenue is generated through custom project-based pricing on a pay-as-you-go basis, with no publicly disclosed price points or recurring contracts. Go-to-market relies on a direct sales model combining field sales, telephone and email inside sales (sales@, info@, [email protected], 01908 326 560), walk-in consultations, an online exhibition catalogue (Display Catalogue partnership), and a content-rich website with a sample-request funnel. An optional Carbon Capture add-on, billed as a separate invoice line item, routes payments to the Woodland Trust for UK native woodland planting.

Murrays positions itself as a creative print specialist rather than a commodity printer, leveraging over 60 years of industry experience under Managing Director Patrick Chard (since 2000) and Director Stephen Casey-Green. Key differentiators cited by the company include premium in-house technology (early adoption of HP Indigo and Scodix), comprehensive one-roof capabilities that eliminate sub-contracting, special-effect finishing (raised varnishes, foiling, embossing, scented print, Scodix digital enhancement up to 250 microns), and quick-turnaround flexibility. The company has 11–50 employees and no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or external investors.

Name

Murrays the Printers

Legal name

Murrays the Printers Ltd

Website

https://murrays-printers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Murrays the Printers is a UK-based B2B commercial printing company operating as a division of Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd, providing litho, digital, and large format printing with in-house finishing, signage, and exhibition display services for business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Laser Printers (HDACAEAB)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Lithographic printing
• Digital printing
• Large format printing
• Finishing and binding

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lithographic Printing Services: Traditional offset litho printing using Heidelberg presses (XL75-5+PLX, XL75-4+PLX, SM52F, GTO52) for high-volume, quality print production.
2. Digital Printing Services: HP Indigo and Canon digital press services offering variable data printing, personalisation, white and fluorescent inks, and printing on various substrates including coloured, clear, and textured materials.
3. Large Format Printing: SwissQprint Nyala 3 and HP Latex 560 large format printing for banners, exhibition displays, signage, and wide format applications.
4. Finishing and Specialty Services: Comprehensive finishing services including foil blocking, embossing, debossing, Scodix digital enhancement, lamination, die-cutting, binding (stitched, glued, wire bound, spiral, PUR, case bound, screw bound, Japanese sewn), folding, and mailing.
5. Signs and Graphics: Interior signs, exterior signs, vehicle graphics, and building signage production, supply and installation.
6. Exhibition and Display: Supply of exhibition materials including roller banners, pop ups, A-frame boards, flag systems, portable furniture, lightboxes, and bespoke modular stands.
7. Carbon Capture Services: Optional add-on service where customers can elect to capture carbon from paper manufacture and distribution through Woodland Trust tree planting, added as a separate item on invoices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Murrays the Printers is a creative print specialist providing commercial lithographic, digital, and large format printing services alongside comprehensive in-house finishing. The company delivers business stationery, marketing collateral, signage, exhibition displays, foil blocking, embossing, laser cutting, and digital enhancement (Scodix/Elevate) for UK business customers, retaining all production under one roof for quality and quick turnaround.

Product overview

Murrays the Printers is a creative print specialist offering a comprehensive suite of printing and finishing services. Their core capabilities span three main printing technologies—litho (offset), digital (HP Indigo), and large format—complemented by advanced finishing services. The Elevate (Scodix) system provides digital enhancement capabilities for embossing and metallic finishes. They offer specialized services including foil blocking and embossing using B2 Kluge equipment, laser cutting for precision work, and full signage production covering exterior, interior, and vehicle graphics. Their exhibition and display services round out the offering. The company operates as a division of Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd following a 2021 merger, leveraging over 60 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate: A multi-dimensional special effect printing process using Scodix technology that creates raised textures, varnishes, and metallic finishes on printed materials.

Products and services

• Digital Print HP Indigo digital printing services offering litho-quality output with variable data printing, white and fluorescent inks, and the ability to print on various substrates including coloured, clear, and textured materials. Targeted at businesses requiring short-run or personalised print.
• Litho Printing Traditional offset lithographic printing services using Heidelberg presses (XL75-5+PLX, XL75-4+PLX, SM52F, GTO52) for high-volume, high-quality full-colour and spot colour print production. Targeted at businesses needing large-run, premium print.
• Large Format Printing Wide format printing using SwissQprint Nyala 3 (6 colour plus white, 3.2 metres wide) and HP Latex 560 for banners, canvases, exhibition displays, signage, and large format applications. Targeted at businesses needing oversized visual communications.
• Foil Blocking & Embossing Classic finishing services using B2 Kluge platen machine with double the pressure of traditional foiling machines for raised and striking embossing effects, with hundreds of foiling colours available. Targeted at businesses seeking premium finishing for marketing and corporate materials.
• Elevate (Scodix) Revolutionary digital enhancement technology (Scodix S75) enabling digital embossing up to 250 microns in height, variable density effects from 1% to 100%, and metallic finishes in a single pass. Targeted at brands seeking differentiated, multi-dimensional print effects.
• Laser Cutting Precision laser and motion cutting services for cutting, engraving, perforating, kiss cutting, and creasing across materials including paper, wood, acrylics, and plastics without die requirements. Targeted at businesses needing bespoke shapes and prototypes.
• Signs & Graphics Complete signage production including exterior signs, interior signs, vehicle graphics, and wall graphics with in-house design, production, supply, and installation services. Targeted at businesses needing physical premises and vehicle branding.
• Exhibition & Display Full range of exhibition services including portable display systems, roller banners, pop ups, A-frame boards, flag systems, portable furniture, lightboxes, modular stands, floor graphics, and bespoke display solutions. Targeted at exhibition organizers, trade show participants, and event planners.
• Carbon Capture Optional environmental add-on service through Woodland Trust partnership enabling customers to capture CO2 emissions from paper purchases by planting native UK woodland, added as a separate item on invoices. Targeted at environmentally conscious businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Digitally emboss up to 250microns in height - up to 100 times higher than standard spot varnish
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mayfield Press (Oxford) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Effective 1st April 2021, Murrays the Printers Ltd successfully merged with Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd. This is a very exciting event for both companies, and for staff, partners and customers. The merger introduces a range of further services and efficiencies that will benefit customers. Both companies have similar cultures and aims, believing in bringing the best value and quality to customers whilst maintaining a highly personal level of service. Murrays is now a division of Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd.
• Woodland Trust / Woodland Carbon SchemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMurrays offers customers the opportunity to capture CO2 emissions from paper purchases by planting native woodland in the UK through the Woodland Trust and Woodland Carbon scheme. All Carbon Capture charges are paid to the Woodland Trust for planting at accredited woodland creation sites in the UK.
• Display CatalogueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline exhibition and display catalogue partnership allowing customers to browse and order from Murrays' extensive range of exhibition items including pull up banners, pop up systems, A-frame boards, flag systems, and more.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Polestar: One of the largest UK print and marketing-services groups, providing commercial print alongside wider marketing services; competes with Murrays on large B2B briefs but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• CPI Group: UK-based print services provider serving corporate and agency clients with commercial printing and integrated marketing collateral, similar in offering to Murrays and competing for the same mid-market B2B print spend.
• PurePrint Group: UK commercial printing group offering litho and digital print plus finishing services to brand owners and agencies, comparable in customer base and product breadth to Murrays though operating at larger scale and across multiple UK sites.
• Printed.com: Online UK commercial printer serving business customers with business cards, leaflets, brochures and large-format print, directly overlapping Murrays' core commercial product set and competing on price/turnaround rather than special effects.
• Solopress: UK-based B2B commercial printer offering litho, digital and large-format print with a strong online ordering and direct-sales model, competing for the same B2B marketing print budgets as Murrays but at lower price points and greater scale.
• Park Communications: London-based premium commercial printer focused on high-quality brand literature, magazines and corporate print, competing with Murrays for design-led B2B clients in the same South-East UK market.
• Push Print: UK B2B commercial printer offering litho and digital print with finishing services to agencies and corporates, similar in customer segment and product mix to Murrays though without comparable large-format and special-effects investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/murraysprint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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