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Printing & Publishing

25 active businesses7 niches in this sector

Twenty-two firms — eight commercial printers, six in large-format, five each in signage and branded merchandise, three book publishers. Twelve limited companies; one sole trader. Concentrated in Vale (8), St Peter Port (4), and St Sampson (4). Five belong to the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce. The oldest dates to 1897; the newest opened 2014. —

Commercial Printing

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Eight commercial printers — anchored by the Guernsey Press (1897) and Colour Monster (2008), which has absorbed three rivals since 2013.

Large-Format Printing & Signage

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Seven firms — three sign specialists, three print houses extending into large format, and Sarnia Flags making Commonwealth bunting.

Photo Printing Photographic Labs

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Three island businesses: a Vale picture framer since 1986, a St Martin media-conversion studio, and a Vale baker doing edible photo cakes.

Quick Print Copy Shops

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Four shops — PBS (1972) and Nashcopy (1987) anchor the trade; Alderney Printers doubles as a carpet fitter.

Screen Printing Garment Merchandise Printing

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Book Publishing

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Three listings, two operations: Toucan Press (1964) in Alderney, and Blue Ormer Ltd (2014) in Vale under two imprints.

Direct Mail Mailing Fulfilment Services

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Where to start

One firm per niche, picked for editorial depth.

  • Commercial Printing
    PBS Group
    St Peter Port

    Business solutions provider — print, IT, furniture, and creative services

  • Large-Format Printing & Signage
    IPS Ultraprint Ltd
    Vale

    Printing services — digital, signage, apparel, and promotional items

  • Photo Printing Photographic Labs
    Guernsey Audio Visual Conversions
    St Martin

    Media conversion specialists — VHS, cine film, vinyl, cassettes to digital.

  • Quick Print Copy Shops
    PBS Office & Interiors
    St Peter Port

    Office supplies and furniture — workspace design and managed print services

  • Screen Printing Garment Merchandise Printing
    Smith Signs
    St Sampson

    Longest-established sign company since 1970 — CNC machining, laser cutting, & UV ink printing

  • Book Publishing
    Channel Island Books
    Vale

    Island history, folklore, local interest — online bookstore & publisher

Other businesses in this sector1

Tagged in Printing & Publishing but not in one of the specific niches above.

  • Funky Pigeon
    Personalised greeting card production, packing, posting; owned by Card Factory