Our new units in Brentford.
After 100 years of bookbinding in Acton (59 years in our old Bollo Lane premises), we are starting the new year by moving into brand new premises, just down the road in up and coming Brentford.
When Director Chris Blissett’s Great Grandparents set the company up 100 years ago, the world was going through the Spanish Flu pandemic. Just over a year ago, no one could have possibly imagined that our Centenary year could have been affected so heavily by such a similar tragedy.
2020 and our final year in our beloved but old Acton home were heavily impacted like most businesses, and it will not get the grand sign off it probably deserved! Sadly, technology and brickwork have caught up with it over the years, and it will soon be time to bid goodbye. Please be aware, no access or deliveries can be made to our old Acton premises after 31st January, when it will be closing its doors forever.
So to 2021, and a new year begins with a phased move into modern, professional new premises just 10 minutes down the road in Brentford. From Monday 8th February, we expect to be completely operational in our new home. We are operating as usual in-between, but please be aware there may be some delays with print and bindery orders while we’re heavily lifting boxes!
As Gary Blissett explains, “After 59 years and on the basis that printers and bookbinders NEVER EVER throw anything away, you can imagine how much work has been involved! So far: more than 10 tons of paper and book waste have been recycled, lots of old equipment sent to scrap or recycled.
“5 solid days of my time have been sent alone just sorting through brass blocks which we need to keep and 90% sent to recycling!! And it goes on, and so it will until we’re all moved. Please wish us luck!!!”
A bonus of our move is a big upgrade on our printing equipment, from the 8th of February, we will be using the brand new Xerox Igen 5 Press, offering more customisable, reliable, beautiful print options than ever before.
Watch this space for more updates on the move soon!
Our new address is:
Unit E1-E8, Shield Drive,
West Cross Industrial Park,
Brentford, TW8 9EX
Our new offices before the tables & chairs arrive!
Binding equipment awaiting set up.