JR Print

JR Print, litho and digital printers in Horsham

JR Print is a printing company based in Horsham, West Sussex, working for both businesses and individuals. Its work covers litho and digital printing, and its clientele ranges from large companies to small businesses and people with their own projects. The company says it can serve any customer with an internet connection, so it does not limit its reach to its immediate area.

The workshop presents itself as a provider of a wide range of printing solutions and as a business with a personal touch, using tried-and-tested processes and an approachable attitude. Among its regular customers it names international companies needing brochures and individuals ordering wedding invitations.

History and change of ownership

The company was formerly owned by David Want and David Meadham, known as “the 2 Daves”, and has a long history and a strong local reputation in litho and digital printing. In 2023 David Meadham retired and talks began with Scantech Group Ltd, an established printing company based in Hastings with which JR Print had worked alongside for more than twenty years.

Since 1 August 2023, JR Print has been owned by Scantech Group Ltd and trades as JR Print. The company says the same team remains — Andrew, Helen and Claire, led by David Want — and that customers continue to receive the same service and the same quality.

Technical capacity and equipment

Scantech Group Ltd began as a scanning house supplying four-colour film to printers in the South East of England and later installed a Heidelberg press to serve businesses in East Sussex and London. Today, according to the company’s information, it has a Heidelberg SM74 five-colour litho press, a Xeikon reel-fed digital press, three Ricoh sheet-fed digital presses, two Epson SureColor large format printers and various finishing equipment, including an automated mailing line.

JR Print highlights that it keeps all its design, printing and finishing equipment in-house, which allows it to control quality and reduce turnaround times. It also says it buys ink and paper from local suppliers whenever it can.

Printing products and services

The company’s catalogue covers both business and personal orders. Among the products it lists are:

• Architects plans
• Artwork and design
• Booklets and magazines
• Calendars
• Business cards
• Christmas cards
• Business stationery
• Cards and folders
• Forms and invoices
• Funeral order of service
• Label and sticker printing
• Landscape and garden design printing
• Leaflets and flyers
• Loyalty cards and appointment cards
• Menus
• Postcards
• Posters and large format printing
• Pull-up banners and desk banners
• Reams of paper to buy
• Wedding stationery

In addition to these products, the company mentions other services and large format printing as a complementary line.

How it works and customer service

The company approaches every job starting with one initial question: what does the customer want to create. Its aim is to turn an idea or a design into a high-quality piece of printed work, adapting the process to the requirements of each project. Customers can send their designs by email, which speeds up proofing and communication; there is also the option to open an account, visit the workshop, register and carry out the work yourself.

JR Print archives all projects, in digital or paper format, for a minimum of five years, so a customer can request a reprint later without any trouble. The company presents itself as a flexible supplier, able to be as hands-on or hands-off as each customer needs, and stresses that many of its customers have been with it for years.

Environmental approach

The printers state an environmental policy and list specific measures to reduce waste: buying from local suppliers when possible, recycling, taking a “no chemistry” approach, investing in green technology, using recyclable rags for cleaning the presses and maintaining proven procedures that help get things right first time. The company links these procedures to reducing waste and environmental impact.

Team and track record

The current team consists of Andrew, Helen and Claire, with David Want at the helm. The company stresses that it has kept the same staff after the change of ownership and that it retains the local reputation built up over its history. Its work combines business orders — business cards, information booklets, folders, event leaflets and other materials — with personal work, such as order of service programmes or birthday invitations.

Location and contact

Unit 25 City Business Centre, Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BB · Phone: 01403 211539 · Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs: 8.30am - 5.30pm, Fri: 8.30am - 4.30pm