Later this year specialist school printer Ecclesall Print will move from its home in Sheffield’s Archer Road into its first commercial property – the former Tiles Direct building on the corner of Alderney Road in the Millhouses area of this city.
Founder and MD of Steve Durbin said: “Following a full refit, we aim to be in the building in March. We have been trading for 10 years; renting our current premises for nearly seven and building up our customer base and production process. We see the purchase of our own, bigger, commercial property as the start of a new, exciting expansion.”
As well as proving printing services for local business, Ecclesall Print also operate nationally through its School Print World brand, which provide personalised Christmas cards and printed products for hundreds of schools throughout the UK.
The company’s School Print World brand sees it recruit up to 10 seasonal workers each year to manage demand in the run up to Christmas.
Steve added: “Christmas is a year-round focus for us as more and more schools look to raise vital funds through selling bespoke Christmas cards. We are busier than ever and our new, larger premises on Alderney Road are instrumental in our growth plans for the future and recruiting more permanent members of staff to the team.”
Acting on behalf of Ecclesall Print, Mason Thomas Law completed the purchase of the building. Steve added: “Buying a commercial property was a completely new experience for us but Mason Thomas Law ensured the progress was smooth and kept us informed throughout. Sheffield has always been at the heart of manufacturing and production and for us to own our own piece of that heritage and secure our place in its future, feels very special.”
Cathy Thomas, director and solicitor of Mason Thomas Law, said: “We were thrilled to work with Steve with the purchase of his new premises. We are always excited to support local business owners to get their feet on the commercial property ladder in Sheffield.”
