Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Display & Signage Solutions
Established in 1981, General Print Materials has grown from a substrate supplier to a comprehensive provider of display solutions. Our family-run business combines decades of industry expertise with a commitment to quality, offering a full lifecycle service from design to delivery. With three dedicated divisions, we specialise in foam board, finishing, and manufacturing services tailored to the print, retail, and exhibition sectors.Our investment in cutting-edge technology ensures precision in every project, from intricate acrylic displays to large-scale signage. The team's extensive training and low overheads enable competitive pricing without compromising on craftsmanship. Trusted by international brands, we focus on delivering bespoke solutions that meet exact specifications while maintaining flexibility for clients of all sizes.
Services
Foam Board
Finishing
Manufacturing
POS Displays
Signage
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 40+ years of industry experience
- In-house design, manufacturing, and finishing capabilities
- Specialists in foam PVC and acrylic display solutions
- Competitive pricing with no compromise on quality
- Attention to detail trusted by international brands
Services
Foam Board
We supply the UK's largest range of foam-centred boards, including recyclable, self-adhesive, and textured options. Our products come in white or black with thickness choices to suit display, signage, and exhibition needs. As the main UK importer, we offer competitive pricing and expert advice for trade and individual clients.
Finishing
Our finishing services include diamond polishing, flame polishing, laminating, and CNC routing for precise edges and surfaces. We add non-slip coatings, cut intricate shapes, and ensure mitred edges for luxury retail displays. Clients benefit from our technical expertise in achieving high-end finishes for acrylic and foam PVC materials.
Manufacturing
From design to delivery, we manufacture custom POS displays, exhibition stands, and signage using advanced CAD and CNC technology. Our in-house production handles projects of any size, ensuring quality control throughout fabrication processes for acrylic, foam PVC, and composite materials.
POS Displays
We create bespoke point-of-sale displays with attention to detail for luxury retail environments. Our solutions combine practicality and aesthetics using premium materials, with finishing touches like engraved logos and polished edges to enhance brand presentation in high-end stores.
Signage
Our signage solutions range from simple directional signs to complex illuminated displays. Using durable materials like foam PVC and acrylic, we offer cutting, shaping, and finishing services to create visually striking signs that meet specific branding and functional requirements for retail and exhibition spaces.
People
Peter Johnson
Managing Director
With decades of industry experience, Peter oversees operations and strategic direction, ensuring GPM maintains its reputation for quality and innovation in display solutions.
Mandy Holmes
Sales Director
Mandy leads the sales team, combining market knowledge with client-focused service to deliver tailored solutions for GPM's diverse customer base across the UK and beyond.
Elaine Frearson
Sales Assistant
Elaine provides dedicated support to clients, managing inquiries and ensuring smooth communication between customers and production teams for efficient project delivery.
Pete Garfoot
Fabrication Manager
Pete supervises the fabrication department, applying technical expertise to transform designs into high-quality display solutions while maintaining strict quality control standards.
Questions
What materials do you work with for display solutions?
We specialise in foam PVC, acrylic, Gatorfoam, fluted plastic, and self-adhesive vinyl, offering cutting, shaping, and finishing services.
Can you handle both small and large orders?
Yes, we accommodate small bespoke projects and large-scale production runs with equal attention to quality and detail.
Do you offer design services for display units?
Our in-house CAD designers create custom solutions from prototypes to finished products tailored to your specifications.
Are your foam boards available in different finishes?
We stock foam boards with textured, acid-free, and plastic-lined finishes in white or black across various thicknesses.
How do you ensure quality in finishing processes?
We use diamond polishing, CNC routing, and UV gluing techniques to achieve precision finishes with mitred edges and coatings.
