The Print Room’s Story
The Print Room celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022.
From our beginnings as print apprentices in Bolton, to marking 20 years as a trusted commercial print partner for well-known local and national businesses, we continue to uphold the values and commitment to quality we started out with back in 2002.
Our story so far: From 2002 to 2022
November 2002
After completing print apprenticeships in Bolton, and following redundancy, we had a plan.
We knew we wanted to offer a reliable, helpful and quality printing service to local businesses, and we knew we could work well together. The Print Room was born, and we set up our print shop on Burnden Industrial Estate, Bolton!
2002
We were proud to receive business start-up advice and support from The Prince’s Trust and Bolton Business Support Unit, an initiative by Bolton Council that supported those setting up and running businesses in the local area.
The Prince’s Trust is so recognisable and undertakes fantastic work across the UK, so it was a real privilege to have their backing.
April 2004
📸 Following our first appearance in the Bolton Evening News, we were making waves. Next stop, Hollywood!
In fact, we were over the moon to win Bolton’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award! As a young, growing business, it was exciting to be recognised and the award is still something we’re really proud of.
May 2004
Next was the prestigious national Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards ceremony.
Although we were shortlisted, we didn’t pick up the national prize but were nevertheless delighted to represent the North West and to receive our regional award at the event.
2005
📸 A Bolton Evening News reminder in August to get those Christmas card and calendar orders in!
2008
By this time, we’re working with some great local clients.
Working hard to build up a solid customer base, we’re trusted print partners for the likes of Bolton Council, University of Manchester, University of Bolton, Asda and North Manchester Commercials – Mercedes Benz.
2018
📸 On the move! Having outgrown our old premises, we moved into a larger unit at Flexspace Business Centre.
At last, we were able to invest in greater print capacity with new technologies, and a wider range of finishing equipment. The dedicated customer counter, more storage and a large finishing table really enhanced what we offer and the way we work – the move was a great decision.
2019
📸 Welcome to Isa!
Isa joined The Print Room as our apprentice Production Assistant and, having qualified, is now a crucial member of the team taking care of production, customer enquiries and quality assurance.
December 2021
A challenging couple of years thanks to the pandemic, but The Print Room continues to support our clients to the high standards we set ourselves.
Investment in a state-of-the-art new press in time for the new year gave us another boost in production turnaround, finishing options and print quality.
November 2022
Where did the time go?
The Print Room celebrates 20 years in business, looking ahead to the next 20 as a strong team that’s rooted in quality service.
We launch a new website, continuing to focus on service excellence, our bespoke work and showcasing not just what we do, but how it benefits our clients.
Thank you to everyone who’s supported us, worked with us and helped us along the way!