Business Details
33 Years
experience
Local Printing & Workwear Solutions in Boston
Established in 1993 by brothers Chris Cook and Glen Maddison, our business has grown steadily over three decades, serving Boston and surrounding areas with comprehensive printing and workwear solutions. We specialise in full-colour digital and litho printing, offering everything from business stationery to bespoke memorial booklets, while maintaining a strong commitment to local businesses. Our team combines technical expertise with creative design capabilities, ensuring high-quality results across diverse projects including book publishing, customised workwear, and urgent print requirements. Having overcome significant challenges including a major fire in 2018 and pandemic-related disruptions, we continue to prioritise reliability and customer satisfaction.Our 30-year anniversary in 2023 marked a milestone in our dedication to providing timely, professional services supported by modern facilities and experienced staff. We maintain transparent operations with clear pricing structures and payment processes, while actively supporting community initiatives and local organisations. Our physical premises at 74 Main Ridge East serve as both production hub and customer service centre, offering face-to-face assistance alongside telephone and digital communication channels.
Services
Digital Printing
Workwear Customisation
Book Publishing
Artwork Design
Funeral Stationery
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years of combined printing experience since 1993
- Offering same-day proof approval and 48-hour delivery
- Supporting local businesses with tailored solutions
- Maintaining ISO-standard quality control processes
- Providing transparent pricing with no hidden fees
What people say
Excellent job
Quick turnaround
Great quality
Spot on
Wonderful service
Services
Digital Printing
We offer full-colour digital printing services for business and personal needs. Our capabilities include business cards, leaflets, and high-quality brochures. With modern equipment and experienced technicians, we ensure precise colour matching and fast production times for both small and large orders.
Workwear Customisation
Our workwear department provides customised garments including T-shirts, hoodies, and hi-vis vests. We offer both printing and embroidery options with various design choices. This service helps businesses enhance brand visibility while maintaining professional appearance across different industries.
Book Publishing
We specialise in book publishing for local authors and organisations. Our services cover design, layout, and printing of memoirs, historical records, and community projects. With experience in both physical and Amazon-published books, we support authors through the complete production process.
Artwork Design
Our design team assists with creating print-ready artwork for various projects. We offer logo design, layout preparation, and formatting services to ensure professional results. Customers can also supply their own PDF files for direct printing with our technical specifications guidance.
Funeral Stationery
We provide compassionate funeral stationery services including order of service sheets and memorial bookmarks. Offering both standard and bespoke designs, we ensure timely production with 48-hour delivery options. Our team provides personal assistance during what we recognise as a sensitive time for customers.
People
Chris Cook
Partner
Co-founder with over 30 years' experience in the printing industry. Started career at Inglelow Press before establishing Chris Cook Print in 1993. Specialises in business development and customer relations.
Glen Maddison
Partner
Co-founder and business partner with extensive printing industry experience. Completed business training at Boston College with Chris Cook. Focuses on operational management and strategic growth initiatives.
Darren Gaunt
Print Manager
Experienced print manager with industry expertise from previous business ownership. Joined in 2021 after DPS acquisition. Oversees production quality and technical operations across all printing services.
Mandy Bent
Workwear Manager
Workwear specialist with prior experience at Frank Clayton & Son. Joined Chris Cook Print following their 2022 acquisition. Manages garment department operations and customer workwear consultations.
Philippa Allen
Graphic Designer
Creative designer responsible for artwork creation and layout preparation. Provides design expertise for both print and digital projects, ensuring visual consistency and technical accuracy for all customer materials.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide digital and litho printing services including business stationery, book publishing, workwear customisation, and funeral stationery with both standard and bespoke design options.
How quickly can you complete print orders?
Most orders can be completed within 48 hours when proof is approved before 2pm. Urgent requests are accommodated where possible with our in-house production capabilities.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our design team provides artwork creation and formatting services. We assist with logo design, layout preparation, and technical specifications to ensure print-ready materials.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash payments and credit/debit card transactions. Payment is required at order placement for funeral stationery and certain special orders.
Reviews (3)
Robert Biggadyke
Aug 31, 2021
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EXCELLENT SERVICE AND QUALITY, (ANY PRINTING,) AND YOU ARE ADVISED TOTALLY.
THE STAFF COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASANT OR HELPFUL.
FIRST RATE JOB.
THE STAFF COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASANT OR HELPFUL.
FIRST RATE JOB.
Shaun Murray
Sep 05, 2020
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Very disappointed...placed an order for leaflet printing on 16th December...rang up 3 times as still waiting a draft copy of artwork...told yes will be 2nd Jan...now 13th Jan still nothing. Of course now have gone elsewhere with our order..safe to say wouldn't recommend this company to anybody..terrible service
Fred Wragby
Jun 22, 2017
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These guys are great. We needed a small print run done and they even fixed a problem with one of the pdfs we sent. Posters and flyers looked great - all done to time and price was just right. Thank you - will use again
