guys,
I've followed Printing.com since it's inception, and the only reason I haven't bought until now is that they are an Ofex stock.
I now have an account that allows me to trade OFEX stocks, and as I believe PRI will move onto AIM, so am going to make an initial investment soon.
Some information about printing.com;
PRINTING.COM PLC NEWSTRACK OFEX PROFILE 10/09/2003
Printing.com offers low-cost, full colour print to small and medium sized
businesses. Menu-style pricing allows customers to easily plan their
promotional activity, choosing from a wide range of full colour print items
such as leaflets, brochures, booklets, posters, postcards, promotional cards,
invitations, letterheads and business cards.
Service is provided throughout the UK & Ireland from its chain of 14 Company-
owned high street stores, 39 Franchises, national account teams and via the
Company's website where online design and ordering are facilitated. Since
January 2002 the Company has significantly expanded its network through
adopting a Franchise model, bringing the total number of outlets as at 14th
August 2003 to 53.
The Company-owned Stores are in BIRMINGHAM, BRISTOL, DUBLIN, EDINBURGH,
GLASGOW, KINGSTON UPON HULL, LEICESTER, MANCHESTER, NEWCASTLE, NOTTINGHAM,
SHEFFIELD, AND THREE IN LONDON.
The Company's "Bolt-on" Franchise partners operate from 37 locations throughout
the UK with full Franchises now operating in LIVERPOOL AND PLYMOUTH, and a
further 5 territory options having been granted.
The Company's printing and ancillary production equipment is centralised at the
Production Hub in Trafford Park, Manchester. Savings made through economies of
scale are passed onto customers in the form of low prices. Stores and
franchises are linked to the Hub via Flyerlink(R) - the Company's proprietary
software - which controls the entire order and production process. The Hub is
also home to the Company's National Training Centre dedicated to developing
specific process skills in Franchisees and employees.
Source: The Company