Business Details
Your Trusted Print Industry Partner in Barnsley
FESPA UK is a dedicated association that brings together professionals from the graphics, signage, and specialist printing industries across the UK. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections among members, enabling high-quality business partnerships that drive innovation and growth. With decades of collective industry experience, our team provides strategic guidance, training, and networking opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of print professionals. We offer corporate benefits such as R&D tax reclaim, waste management solutions, and technical guides, alongside facilitating knowledge-sharing between members. Our events create collaborative environments where competitors become colleagues, focusing on shared learning and business development.Through our UK and global FESPA networks, we empower members to solve challenges, expand their expertise, and access targeted support. Whether you're seeking peer connections or resources to scale your business, we provide the platform to unlock your next stage of growth. Our Next Generation initiatives specifically support emerging talent, ensuring the industry's future remains vibrant and skilled. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, we help members navigate modern challenges while maintaining ethical and environmental standards. Join a community where collaboration strengthens every business.
Services
Networking Events
Training Programs
Corporate Benefits
Waste Management Solutions
Industry Communications
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of collective industry expertise across printing sectors
- Our exclusive member network creates high-value business partnerships
- We provide tailored R&D tax reclaim and sustainability solutions
- Our events combine peer learning with strategic networking opportunities
- We deliver specialist training programs aligned with industry advancements
Associations and certifications
- Waste Accreditation
What people say
Strong industry connections
Valuable training programs
Supportive community environment
Excellent sustainability guidance
Effective R&D tax support
Services
Networking Events
Our curated networking events create collaborative environments where print professionals connect and share knowledge. Competitors become colleagues through structured sessions focused on mutual growth. Members gain access to exclusive contacts that drive business development and innovation opportunities.
Training Programs
Specialist training initiatives address evolving industry needs, covering digital workflows and sustainability practices. Our Next Generation programs develop future talent through hands-on workshops and mentorship opportunities. All programs align with current technological advancements in printing.
Corporate Benefits
Members receive exclusive access to R&D tax reclaim services and waste management solutions. We provide technical guides for various printing applications and facilitate industry communications to keep businesses informed about regulatory changes and market trends.
Sustainability Solutions
Our Waste Accreditation program and Sustainable Waste Academy help members implement environmentally responsible practices. We offer tailored carbon support strategies and compliance guidance to meet modern sustainability standards in printing operations.
Industry Representation
We represent members' interests through strategic partnerships with global FESPA networks. Our advocacy efforts focus on policy development and industry standard-setting to ensure the print sector maintains competitive relevance and ethical practices.
People
Suzi Ward
Managing Director
With over 20 years in the print industry, Suzi leads strategic direction while maintaining strong member relationships. She focuses on innovation and sustainability initiatives across UK operations.
Jon Hutton
Director
Jon oversees business development and international partnerships. His expertise in global market trends helps members access new growth opportunities through FESPA's international networks.
Paul Noble
President
As industry veteran with Specialised Canvas, Paul provides strategic oversight. He champions knowledge-sharing initiatives and represents members' interests at policy-making levels.
Mark Jerrard
Board Member
Managing Director of Simpson Group, Mark advocates for workforce development. He leads training programs that address automation and digital workflow transitions in modern printing.
Nicole Spencer
Board Member
As RMC Digital's Managing Director, Nicole focuses on technical innovation. She develops resources for industrial printing applications and supports members' adoption of new technologies.
Questions
What benefits do FESPA UK membership provide?
Members gain networking opportunities, industry training, R&D tax reclaim services, waste management solutions, and access to technical guides and global FESPA networks.
What types of events do you organise?
We host business networking events, technical workshops, Next Generation training days, and sustainability-focused summits across the UK calendar year.
Do you support print industry innovation?
Yes, through our R&D tax reclaim services, technology training programs, and partnerships with global FESPA innovation initiatives.
How do you help with sustainability compliance?
Our Waste Accreditation program and Sustainable Waste Academy provide tailored guidance on environmental regulations and carbon reduction strategies for print businesses.
