Merger for North Yorkshire printing companies

TWO established printing companies in North Yorkshire have merged.

Both based in Harrogate, Platinum Printing and Harrogate Printing have successfully joined to create a 50-strong team.

The businesses, both of which were formed in the 1980’s, will combine at Platinum’s existing premises at Hookstone Park.

There, a production facility has been extended to 24,000 sq ft to accommodate the expanded workforce and machinery.

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David Wyvill of Platinum Print said: “Our companies have excellent reputations for providing quality print and, by bringing together over 58 years of experience, we will now have a much broader range of products to offer our existing and future clients.

Colin Wilding of Harrogate Printing added: “The consolidation of all our equipment, staff and skills will take the company into the future as one of the foremost providers of quality print in the North of England. It is a very positive and exciting move.”

“In addition to traditional litho and digital print, we can offer large format print, signage and mailing services.”

Platinum Print was advised by Giles Clegg, director of corporate finance at law firm Lupton Fawcett Denison Till, and accountants, Lithgow Perkins. Harrogate Printing’s advisors were Newtons Solicitors and accountants, Holeys.

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