ABOUT US

We’re experts in branded print…

Back when Birch started in 1983 we operated as a print broker, supplying print to blue chip clients. In the 1990s, the demand for print rocketed us into different realms and we started to bring our print production in-house.

With large demand, came more choice and our customers started wanting anything and everything printed, so we moved full circle and went back to managing our print process through our trusted trade suppliers.

You won’t have to worry about making the various elements of your brief ‘fit our way’. We’re experts in branded print so we will advise on everything from material choices, print processes and finishing options to create a plan that works for you.

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Our Approach

Our world may be about print, but our focus is on you and what you need from print. Our goal is to collaborate with you however much or as little as you need, and our vision is to inspire change, innovation and customer loyalty through the power of sustainable print and brand awareness.

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Our DNA

RESOURCEFUL

ETHICAL

COLLABORATIVE

SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED

Hello from our team to yours

Our team members bring a wealth of experience and personality to the table.

What inspires Nigel? People. Especially those who quietly go about their business making significant ripples with minimum noise.

Nigel Birch

Managing Director

Andrea loves working with our lovely customers and watching an idea evolve into printed reality.

Andrea Priestley

Sales Director

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–––––––––––––– If you can see it and touch it, we can brand it for you ––––––––––––––

We’re keen on green

We print vast amounts of products on a wide range of materials and deliver these to our customers every day so you may be wondering how a company like Birch could be eco-friendly at all.

Birch focuses on using FSC accredited suppliers. FSC stands for the Forest Steward Council who are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the responsible management of the World’s Forests. We’re also members of Two Sides, a not-for-profit, global initiative promoting the unique, sustainable, and attractive attributes of print, paper, and paper packaging.

For more information on our eco-friendly approach, have a read of our latest blog.

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Back to the future with Birch!

We’ve had some pivotal moments since Birch’s birth in 1983. Have a look through our history timeline to find out more about our past.

1983

Birch was born! Melvin Birch started it all off at 100 Baker Road, Giltbrook, Nottingham. This was the same year that the computer mouse was invented!

1988

We started working with Carryfast (now known as UPS) and developed the first integrated barcoded consignment note and label system for parcel tracking. Some great films were produced in the 80s including Who Framed Roger Rabbit!

1989

Vision Express and their 2 UK stores joined our portfolio of customers and ready made reading glasses were first introduced into the UK in 1989 too!

1997

Melvin Birch retired and his son and daughter (Nigel and Andrea) took hold of the reins! The Simpsons also became the longest-running prime time animated series.

1999

Our digital age had started to bloom and we had our first web-to-print system installed to manage our franchisee and multi-site customer’s changing needs. This was just a year after the World’s largest search engine was born, coining the phrase ‘Just Google it’.

2005

Melvin Birch retired and his son and daughter (Nigel and Andrea) took hold of the reins! The Simpsons also became the longest-running prime time animated series.

2011

Our digital age had started to bloom and we had our first web-to-print system installed to manage our franchisee and multi-site customer’s changing needs. This was just a year after the World’s largest search engine was born, coining the phrase ‘Just Google it’.

2012

Continued growth meant we needed a bigger ship, so we bought and moved to new 27,000 sq ft premises at Heritage House, and we were delighted to start working with Fashion Retailer Zara in the provision of their in-store POS and training materials.

2014

As we started to approach 2020, another great brand started working with us. We were awarded the status of key supplier to the well-known brand, Games Workshop. At this moment in time, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare was the best selling video game of 2014.

2017

In 2017 we were proud to work alongside Glasses Direct with their revolutionary new concept in spectacle delivery and Cressida Dick was appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the force’s 188 – year history.

2020

And then there was 2020 – a year we’ll all never forget! A virus beginning with the letter C changed our world, and working from home became the norm.

2021

It’s still early days, but Birch started the year with the birth of our new website! Watch this space…

2022

We’re delighted to have become an extension to the Eleven Loves team by taking on the management of their order fulfilment service. Eleven Loves now have the freedom and headspace to focus on marketing their brand, and we’ve welcomed new faces in the fulfilment team!

2023

We celebrated our 40th Birthday in August 2023! What a huge achievement for Andrea and Nigel and all of the Birch team. We celebrated with team treats, a team day out at Denby Pottery, and a prize draw for our customers.

Testimonials

Lovely words from our customers…

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Birch print is more then a printers. They get to know your business, your customers and make sure your visual messaging is being delivered, From the swing ticket on my garment to the design of the box my customer receives. My brand values were transparent on every touch point. Thank you Birch Print for caring, Alicia x

Alicia Kite – CEO / Founder

Birch produce and hold stock of various marketing collateral for our depots to call off, this ranges from pull-up banners and foamex header signs to bone china teapots and engraved cutlery. Birch have proven themselves time and again to be highly competitive on costs and having such a trusted supply partner for such a wide range of services saves so much time, administration and worry over sourcing new suppliers.

Andy Webb -Marketing Communications Manager

Pitman Training Group has worked with Birch for close on 10 years and they have always delivered high quality materials across a whole range of products, from posters to pull up banners and much more. They have partnered with Pitman Training to ensure we have consistent branding across our marketing material and have integrated their Marketing Resource Centre (MRC) into our Pitman hosted “Marketing Hub”. Birch have always operated in a very professional manner and respond to requests quickly and efficiently.

Paul Lewis – Managing Director

Thank you to the team at Birch for all of their help with my latest order of promotional items for our charity event. Flawless service and fast delivery.

Brian – Managing Director

I approached Birch Print to get some printing done having used them in the past. What immediately impressed me was the interest in and enthusiasm for my new fledgling product. There was an immediate input of ideas, innovation in design and a genuine interest in both my market and business.

Birch Print not only PRINT for you but they also PARTNER you in the journey and truly add value to your design, marketing and ultimately your product.

Colin Hutchison – Founder and MD

Working with the Birch team was a pleasure. When building a new store we needed a business partner who took away the headaches, and created solutions not problems. Birch managed to hit deadlines and produce high quality POS enabling us to get open on time and with a great looking store.

Steve Fleming – MD Acuitis UK