Tell us about KNP Litho ’ s services and your plans for growth
We offer a complete print and communications service . We provide on-site printing solutions for all needs , including managing the whole process from data to doorstep . Our plans for growth really started at the beginning of the first lockdown . While the whole industry was affected , we knew it was the right time to look at where we were and where we wanted to go . We felt that to continue our growth there were two key areas : investing in kit and technology and driving forward with our sustainability mission . We ’ ve invested right across the board – a new digital printing press that does amazing things with fantastic colours inc . gold , silver , metallics and pink . We ’ ve also invested in new digital die-cutting kit that saves time and therefore saves clients ’ money along with a new digital foiling machine to add those finishing touches . Lastly , we ’ ve invested in a new digital print business right next to ExCeL London .
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What are KNP Litho ’ s environmental credentials , and why is it at the heart of the company ? Tell us about KNP ’ s ISO certifications and why is this important for the company ?
I ’ ve always felt we ’ ve had a responsibility to do what we do as sustainably as possible . We all need to do our bit ; you can ’ t just leave it to others . We ’ ve got 400 rooftop solar
“ I ’ ve always felt we ’ ve had a responsibility to do what we do as sustainably as possible . We all need to do our bit ; you can ’ t just leave it to others .”
panels that power our entire building . To ensure none of the energy we generate is wasted , all our lights are LED and use up to 90 % less power than incandescent bulbs , with areas such as kitchens and break out areas operating on timers . All our paper is sourced from Forest Stewardship Council ( FSC ) certified companies . And we ’ re FSC accredited ourselves , guaranteeing that our paper comes from well-managed forests that adhere to strict environmental standards . We ’ re part of the Woodland Trust ’ s Carbon Scheme – we ’ ve contributed to planting over 8,000 trees , creating over 3,650sqm of native woodland in the UK in the last 12 months and removing 148 tonnes of carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere . We only use vegetablebased printing inks , which remove harsh chemicals from the printing process and we recycle as many elements of the print process as possible . All metal printing plates are recycled and chemical-free . As are all toners and lamination film waste . We have different recycling points for paper , plastic and aluminium . And all wastepaper is recycled through a company that converts it into recycled packaging . And we ’ ve installed an electric car charging point for customers and staff , with a second being installed . We hold ISO9001 , ISO 14001 and ISO27001 certifications .
What were the results of the poll you conducted ? When did this take place and how did the results support your sustained investment decisions ?
The poll was interesting . At the end of January , we asked the question : what ’ s the most important thing you want from your suppliers in 2021 ? With quality above all else , competitive pricing , quick response times and advice / innovation the options . Over half of all respondents said it was quality they were looking for , with a third wanting quick response times .
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