▲ The company offers offer digital, lithographic, and large-format printing services COMPANY SPOTLIGHT | ZEBRA PRINT GROUP 31 www.printmonthly.co.uk Issue 363 - November | December 2026 technology, equipment, people, and our capabilities. We’ve also evolved significantly in terms of what we offer. Originally, Zebra was primarily a print management business; today, we’re a much broader print and brand solutions partner. In the last 24 months alone we’ve welcomed 56 new clients, while maintaining a 100% customer retention rate. We also produce more than 2,300 print projects each year, so there’s a huge amount of activity going through the business. What does a typical day look like for the company? There really isn’t a typical day, which is one of the things I love about the business! We might have a customer needing a last-minute print run, another rolling out a national campaign, a packaging project going through production, and merchandise or signage being prepared for an event, all at the same time. Behind the scenes, there’s a huge amount of coordination between our account management, design, production, finishing, and fulfilment teams. My role is very varied too, from working with customers and suppliers to looking at new opportunities, investment, people, and the overall strategic direction of the business. What’s your favourite thing about the company? Without question, it’s the people. I’m incredibly proud of the team we’ve built and the relationships we have with our customers. There’s a real sense of ownership and pride in what we do, and because we’re a relatively closeknit business, everyone understands the importance of delivering a great service. I also love that no two projects are ever quite the same, and there’s always a new challenge to solve. What are you most proud of? I’m incredibly proud of how far Zebra has come, particularly because of where it started. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year and seeing what began as my dad’s business at the kitchen table develop into a £3m manufacturing business is a huge achievement. I’m also proud of the recognition the business and our team have received. This year I was fortunate enough to be named both Manufacturing Leader and overall Leader of the Year at the TheBusinessDesk.com’s Yorkshire Leadership Awards, which was a very special achievement. Ultimately, I’m most proud that we’ve grown without losing the personal approach and values that were there from day one. What’s been the biggest challenge so far? The biggest challenge has probably been navigating how quickly the print industry has changed while continuing to invest in the business. Technology, customer expectations, material costs, supply chains, and sustainability have all evolved considerably over the past 20 years. As an independent manufacturer you have to constantly make decisions about where to invest and how to remain competitive without compromising on quality or service. We’ve tried to approach that by being adaptable and investing steadily rather than chasing every new trend. Sustainability is also increasingly important to us, and we’ve invested in more energyefficient equipment and solar generation at our Leeds site. What are your plans for the future? The plan is very much to continue growing, but to do it sustainably and in a way that protects what makes Zebra different. We’ll continue investing in our people, technology, and production capabilities, while looking at new opportunities across print, signage, merchandise, fulfilment, and wider brand solutions. We also want to continue championing British and Yorkshire manufacturing wherever possible. Ultimately, I want Zebra to remain a business that customers trust and people are proud to work for, while continuing to evolve with the industry. Anything else to add? For me, reaching 20 years is an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come, but it’s also about looking ahead. My dad started Zebra with a very simple belief that great print should come with great service and, twenty years on, that principle is still at the heart of everything we do. The technology and capabilities have changed enormously, but the importance of relationships, quality and doing what you say you’re going to do hasn’t. We’re proud of our history, but we’re equally excited about what comes next. 2006: Business founded on September 11th, 2006 £3m: Zebra Print’s annual turnover 15: Number of staff working at the business 21,000sq ft: Size of the company’s facility in Stanningley, Leeds Statistics
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