Our Heritage
March 1982
In March 1982, Peter and Marion Gladstone-Smith decided to set up a print business after earlier success in the industry in Oxford. This quickly went from strength to strength, gaining large contracts including Devon & Cornwall Police.
Carly Press today is still very much a family affair
The son of the founders, Graeme, bought the business in 1996 with his wife Kim, and then, later joined by Children Carly and Mark. Today Graeme runs the Large Format and Signage Department, with Carly, not only the companies namesake but also heading up fulfilment and dispatch for web to print customers and Mark in place as MD for the past 15 years.
The Secret?
It’s simple, with a strong focus on customer service, high-quality products and fair pricing. Always one step ahead, the team have moved the business from the small upstairs premises of Wellington town centre, into a large-scale production facility where they now call Chelston Business Park, HQ.
With further development planned, including the aim to make Carly Press one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable print companies in the UK, whilst still staying faithful to the traits that customers have come to know and trust, there is an exciting future in store.
Business Development and Acquisition has been great for us. Buying established, successful print companies has meant we can absorb the work and take on their talented team to add to ours.
Mark Gladstone-Smith
Managing Director
