Service Graphics Invests over £1 Million in New Equipment to Drive Expansion
Date Added: Sun 30 March 2008
Service Graphics, part of the St Ives group, has embarked on a significant expansion programme to increase its production facilities and better service emerging markets. The expansion is underpinned by a drive to recruit new industry talent, as a result of the success it is having in key industries such as sports and events, and to enhance its relationships with high profile FTSE 100 companies and Olympic sponsors.
As a result of continued investment from St Ives plc, which purchased Service Graphics for £18 million just over a year ago, Service Graphics installed over £1 million of new equipment last year (January 2007 – December 2007). This has included two NUR Expedio 5000s, a VUTEk QS 3200 and a HP Scitex XL1500, as well as a welder for finishing and pre-press and digital imaging workstations.
“We are always looking to invest in the best technology available to help us supply market leading products and services to our customers,“ says Ben Moss, director, Service Graphics. “With our new superwide format printers we have increased speed and turnaround, and thanks to advances in technology we can obtain a wider colour gamut and closer dot, ensuring the quality of our output is the best in the marketplace. We are well placed to set trends and predict the market, and can provide added value services to our customers that include innovative products, applications and in-depth consultancy.”
Its increased capacity has allowed Service Graphics to take on more intergroup work and service customers from other divisions, via the St Ives Group Sales arm that was established 18 months ago. Services Graphics also recently transferred its London-based Jupiter Display workforce to St Ives’ London headquarters in Lavington Street. The move is part of an overall initiative to bring the divisions within St Ives closer together and maximise the group product offering across its client base.
“As our client portfolio expands and we are successful in new markets, the need for increased production capacity becomes ever more apparent, as does our requirement for highly talented, industry literate account managers and sales staff,” continues Ben. “These developments will help us to manage growth effectively, while continuing to meet client needs and improve the overall Service Graphics experience for both our customers, and others within the St Ives Group. Service Graphics is looking forward to an exciting 2008 and will be actively recruiting throughout the UK, with a main focus on London, the Midlands and the North West.”
Service Graphics recently announced its appointment as an Official Signage and Venue Dressing supplier for Wembley Stadium. Managing the entire fulfilment process for a variety of events held at the stadium, including all FA related football matches and England international games, Service Graphics anticipates its expansion plans will lay the foundations for servicing other similarly prestigious clients in the future.