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Your Trusted Commercial Print Partner Since 1856
Established in 1856, Lintons Printers is a family-owned business with over 160 years of experience serving clients in Crook, County Durham. Our team specialises in delivering high-quality commercial printing solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. We prioritise customer satisfaction through competitive pricing, a flexible approach to deadlines, and a commitment to maintaining industry-leading standards. Our repeat business rate exceeds 85%, reflecting our dedication to reliability and excellence. With services spanning lithographic, digital, and large-format printing, we support businesses across architecture, engineering, education, and retail sectors.Our investment in modern technology ensures precision and efficiency, while our in-house design team provides expert guidance on materials and finishes. Recognised for our 5-star Google ratings, we combine tradition with innovation to deliver print solutions that exceed expectations. Our emergency out-of-hours service ensures clients meet critical deadlines without compromising quality. We offer free local delivery and a 30-day credit account for business customers. As a trusted partner since the Victorian era, we remain committed to evolving with client needs while upholding our founding principles of care, attention, and pride in every project.
Services
Litho Printing
Digital Printing
Large Format
Print Finishing
Special Occasion
Highlights and features
- We offer 160 years of printing expertise with Victorian-era heritage
- Our emergency out-of-hours service meets urgent deadlines
- Free local delivery for business customers
- 5-star rated by Google reviewers for consistent quality
- 85%+ repeat business rate demonstrates client trust
What people say
High quality work
Competitive prices
Excellent customer service
Reliable delivery
Professional team
Services
Litho Printing
Our traditional lithographic printing produces premium quality business stationery and marketing materials. Using advanced plate technology, we deliver sharp, vibrant prints on various paper stocks from 80gsm to 350gsm. Ideal for business cards, letterheads, envelopes, and NCR sets, this service combines heritage techniques with modern precision to ensure professional results for corporate clients.
Digital Printing
Our state-of-the-art digital press offers high-resolution colour printing for small-format projects. Capable of handling silk, gloss, and matte stocks between 80-350gsm, this service suits urgent print needs with fast turnaround times. Perfect for marketing collateral, presentation materials, and variable data printing while maintaining offset-quality standards for professional outcomes.
Large Format
Specialising in wide-format prints up to 1.3m width, we create impactful visual displays for retail and events. Our UV-resistant inks ensure durable banners, posters, and exhibition graphics maintain vibrancy outdoors. This service supports both temporary promotions and permanent signage solutions with options for different substrates including vinyl, foamex, and dibond materials.
Print Finishing
We offer comprehensive post-print services including wire-o binding, saddle stitching, lamination, and varnishing. Our finishing options enhance document durability and presentation while adding professional touches to marketing materials. From creasing and folding to bespoke trimming, these services ensure your printed products achieve maximum visual impact and longevity.
Special Occasion
Creating decorative display boards for weddings, birthdays, and christenings in A1/A2 sizes. Our service includes easel-ready presentation boards with custom designs printed on premium substrates. We provide templates and design assistance to ensure your event visuals match your theme while maintaining the same quality standards as our commercial print services.
People
Craig Dixon
Director
Third-generation owner with 30+ years in print management. Oversees operations and maintains quality standards across all production stages. Holds industry certifications in print technology and business leadership. Active in local business networks and committed to preserving traditional printing values while embracing innovation.
Simon Adamson
Production Manager
25-year print industry veteran managing daily workflow and deadlines. Specialises in lithographic processes and colour management. Ensures technical excellence through regular equipment calibration and staff training. Coordinates emergency print jobs while maintaining strict quality control protocols for all client projects.
Danielle Roby
Design Manager
Award-winning graphic designer leading our creative team. Holds a degree in Visual Communication and 15 years' experience in print design. Specialises in transforming client concepts into print-ready artwork. Manages pre-press checks and provides material recommendations to optimise final print outcomes for both digital and lithographic processes.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide lithographic, digital, and large-format printing alongside finishing services. Specialising in business stationery, marketing materials, banners, and event displays with custom design support.
How long has Lintons been in business?
Since 1856, making us one of the UK's oldest continuously operating commercial printers with four generations of family ownership maintaining quality standards.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our in-house design team provides artwork creation and material advice. We help transform concepts into print-ready files while ensuring technical specifications match production requirements.
What payment options are available?
We accept card payments, in-person payments, and offer 30-day credit accounts for business customers subject to status verification.
Can you handle urgent print jobs?
Our emergency out-of-hours service accommodates tight deadlines. We've completed urgent business card printing overnight and rush marketing materials for same-day events while maintaining quality standards.
Do you deliver printed materials?
We provide free local delivery for business customers in County Durham. Collection available from our Crook industrial estate location during operating hours.
