Not long to go until The Print Show 2022! Our team are super excited to take part and broaden their print horizons. We’ve been busy catching up with some of the team members that will be heading down to see what they’re looking forward to and why they believe you should stop by our stand!

Mark – Managing Director of Route 1 Print

Mark, our Managing Director will be heading to The Print Show to scope out more about the industry, look at what the future holds for print, and of course stop by the stand to chat with some of our wonderful customers.

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

I’m excited to see how different areas of the print industry have bounced back after the last few years. This is the first big event we will have attended in a while; it’ll be incredibly interesting to discover how businesses like ours adapted to the changes we faced. Looking to the future I’ll also be interested in exploring how the industry will be preparing for upcoming challenges and how they plan to overcome and prepare for the coming months.

Why should people come and visit our stand?

Meet our amazing team of course! We’re incredibly approachable at Route 1 Print, which is why our customers love working with us. Whether you’re an existing client or interested in talking more about your print needs, our team will be more than happy to sit and chat about it over a cup of Yorkshire tea!

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

It’s got to be the people! Attendees are what make The Print Show so exciting. This year I can’t wait to be able to meet up with customers both new and existing, in person again and touch base on how they’re doing. Not being able to attend for the last two years means that there’s more emphasis than ever on in-person communication, something incredibly important to us here at Route 1 Print.

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

Next year is going to be tough, especially as printers continue to recover from the events over the last two years. However, at Route 1 Print we want to create even stronger partnerships with our customers so we can help support their businesses through the next few challenges. There will be plenty of new opportunities for our customers, more support than ever, and of course only the highest quality print.

Chloe – Customer Service Manager

Chloe, our Customer Service Manager will be found on our stand ready to talk all things print! Why not get to know more about Chloe before heading to the show in our Behind The Scenes Blog here!

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

The possible new clients we might get to meet and of course, meeting existing clients in person.

Why should people come and visit our stand?

To meet our team, put names to faces and all in all, have a brilliant personal experience.

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

Interactive stands and bright stands with lots of light! They draw you in and make you want to go and have a look at what’s on offer. They certainly make you stand out from the crowd.

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

The chance to give us as much feedback as possible, be it good or constructive. We definitely also want to try and win the interest of new customers and make ourselves stand out from the crowd!

For our clients, they will continue to have access to a strong Customer Service and Account Management team, as well as more competitive prices in the market so they can make some extra profit.

Sharon – Studio Team Leader

Sharon our Studio Team Leader will be heading down to The Print Show to head up a range of insightful seminars! Stop by to find out about what our studio team can do for you.

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

I’m excited to meet some of our clients and put faces to the names of people I’ve spoken with many times over the years!

Why should people come and visit our stand?

To have a chat with our Team and find out all of the ways working with us can benefit them.

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

I’ve wanted to be a part of The Print Show since starting at Route 1 Print nearly 5 years ago. I’ve never attended before so I’m really looking forward to it!

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

An exciting one! Here at Route 1 Print, we put the client at the heart of everything we do so they can be rest assured we will help and support them every step of the way.

Ross – Account Manager

You’ll find Ross, one of our Account Managers on our stand throughout The Print Show! He’ll be on hand to talk to you about your print needs and how we can help. Book an advance appointment online now using this link!

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

As always, I’m excited to meet new and existing clients of Route 1 Print and picking their brains about print and sharing each other’s experiences within the trade. I’m also very excited to showcase what Route 1 Print has to offer to help build their business which is what Route 1 Print is all about, helping others within the trade to succeed.

Why should people come and visit our stand?

To simply grow their business as well as to get a free cup of coffee or tea!

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

I’ve been lucky enough to attend a couple of Print Shows and what always catches my attention is the different types of machinery there is in print. Along with how driven and motivated people are who visit the show to develop their business into something special. 

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

The opportunities of using Route 1 Print are endless because the sky is the limit with us. We will also always do everything we can to ensure that the client’s ambitions come true with help from our amazing in-house production team and dedicated Account Managers and Customer service teams.

Tim – Creative Manager

Tim, our Creative Manager is responsible for all things design. From our flyers and samples to of course, the stand design, Tim has had a great involvement in The Print Show for many years and is looking forward to seeing the stand come together on the day as well as discovering what the show has to offer.

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

Much like every year, I look forward to seeing the latest innovations within the print industry, particularly the live demonstrations. I’m also keen to visit some of the print industry giants, looking for inspiration in how they interpret design excellence in their displays. Additionally, I’m always eager to take a sneak peek at what our competitors are showcasing.  

Why should people come and visit our stand?

If you’re a print reseller who is looking to diversify your offerings and is interested in working with a team that will go above and beyond to service your print needs, you should most definitely visit our stand! Not only will our team members work with you to understand some of your pain points, but they will provide you with realistic solutions to support both you and your business. 

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

As I have alluded to above; the live demonstrations and immersive experiences. In previous years I have had the opportunity to try my hand at traditional printmaking techniques such as; monoprinting and bookbinding. This caught my attention the most and is etched in my memory because; not only was it an immersive and fun experience, but it helped you appreciate how far we have come as an industry, and this was easily done by simply looking out onto the exhibition floor.

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

This year you will have the opportunity to see in person some of our latest luxury book product offerings. You will also be given the chance to experience seminars or Q&A sessions conducted by some of our expert team members.

Jack – Product Development Manager

Our Product Development Manager Jack is in charge of what products we have and how we price them. With a keen eye for finding new machinery to help us expand our offering for customers, Jack is looking forward to scouting out what’s new at this year’s Print Show.

What are you excited to see from this year’s print show?

I’m really excited to see some of the innovative products and processes which we always see at The Print Show! It’s really great to see what businesses large and small are doing all across the country, to improve the way we currently do things or to come up with completely new products and processes! I always come away from The Print Show really inspired, so hopefully, we will get some good ideas for us to add into our next 12 month roadmap.

Why should people come and visit our stand?

One of the great things about The Print Show is getting to meet people face to face – something which seems to happen much less in this day and age! It’s a great opportunity to come and meet your account managers, and the wider team, face to face – to get to know us. It’s also a chance to express concerns or ask general questions about what we’re working on (and we always love to know what you want to see from us next!)

If you have attended previous print shows, what has caught your attention?

I always really enjoy getting to meet some of our customers and suppliers face to face, whether they’re people who I am regularly working with (over email and phone) or whether it’s just like-minded print professionals having a good old conversation about the world of print! The things which always catch my attention are the new innovations in premium add-ons – such as embellishment and foil. I love to see how we can add a “premium” edge to our products from processes like this, which helps us stand out with otherwise really homogonous products like flyers and greetings cards.

What opportunities lie in store for future and existing customers of Route 1 Print?

We have spent a lot of time over the last year streamlining our processes internally to make our print as efficient as possible, and it is great to start passing on this benefit to our customers. We have an exciting 12 months ahead, with plans for some really exciting new products which we can’t wait to show our customers! Hopefully, we’ll start to see some of these being launched over the next few weeks, with our initial focus on festive print and all of the wonderful Christmas products! 

If you want to know more about what you can expect from this year’s Print Show, take a look at our blog; The Print Show Overview 2022. Get to know more about what’s on, who’s there, and what opportunities lie in store! We look forward to seeing you there…