Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Printing Services in Norwich
Established in 1983, we remain a dedicated family-run printing business combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Our expertise spans lithographic printing, digital printing, and specialist spot colour Pantone matching, alongside in-house book binding and graphic design services. With decades of experience, we prioritise customer service and quality, serving both local clients and trade partners across Norfolk.Our team maintains a commitment to lean operations while preserving core values of precision and care. We actively embrace environmental responsibility through carbon offsetting and sustainable practices, extending this ethos to our suppliers and customers. Our skilled staff, some with over 30 years' tenure, ensure every project receives bespoke attention, whether producing business cards or large-scale brochures.
Services
Litho Printing
Digital Printing
Book Binding
Graphic Design
Trade Finishing
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialist printing experience in litho, digital, and spot colour techniques.
- Our in-house book binding and finishing services ensure complete project control and quality.
- We provide free expert artwork advice to optimise print outcomes and cost efficiency.
- Our team maintains traditional printing skills while embracing modern technological advancements.
- We operate a carbon-offset business model with sustainable practices across operations.
Services
Litho Printing
Our traditional lithographic printing delivers exceptional detail using Heidelberg presses. This method excels for high-volume runs, offering precise ink dot reproduction and cost-effectiveness. We maintain specialist spot colour matching capabilities for brand consistency.
Digital Printing
Digital printing provides cost-efficient solutions for short runs using Xerox technology. Ideal for quick turnaround projects, this method maintains quality while reducing setup costs compared to traditional litho techniques.
Book Binding
We offer PUR adhesive binding, wire binding, and square back stitching for books and calendars. Our in-house capabilities handle thicknesses from 2mm to 50mm using specialist equipment for trade and direct clients.
Graphic Design
Our design team provides artwork creation and optimisation services to ensure print-ready materials. We offer free pre-print advice to maximise visual impact and technical compatibility with our printing processes.
Trade Finishing
We supply trade partners with creasing, cutting, and binding solutions using advanced equipment. Services include kiss-cut label production, leaflet folding, and specialist book finishing for local print businesses.
People
Ken Gorvin
Founder
Ken began his printing apprenticeship in 1957 and established Go Wise in 1983. He mentored key staff in traditional litho and letterpress techniques while maintaining oversight of technical standards.
Joyce Gorvin
Co-Founder
Joyce provided business strategy and operational management from 1983, handling customer relations and financial systems. Her commercial acumen established the company's stable foundation and customer-centric approach.
Nick Gorvin
Director
Joining in 1991, Nick manages daily operations across quoting, design, production, and client relations. He maintains hands-on involvement in all printing processes while driving business development initiatives.
Jason Rope
Master Printer
Apprenticed since 1989, Jason operates litho presses and finishing equipment. He preserves traditional printing skills while adapting to new technologies, ensuring quality across both print and binding departments.
Liam Blackwell
Senior Printer
With 20 years' experience, Liam handles litho printing and finishing equipment. He collaborates with Jason to maintain production efficiency and knowledge sharing across printing and binding workflows.
Questions
What printing methods do you offer?
We provide both lithographic and digital printing services, allowing optimal solutions for different quantities and requirements while maintaining quality.
Can you assist with artwork preparation?
Yes, our design team offers free artwork advice and complete design services to ensure print-ready materials that maximise visual impact.
Do you offer trade finishing services?
We provide PUR binding, wire binding, and creasing services to local print companies using our specialist in-house equipment.
Are you environmentally responsible?
Our operations are fully carbon offset, with sustainable practices extending to supplier and customer partnerships across our supply chain.
What are your standard working hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00. Appointments can be arranged outside these hours for urgent requirements.
How do you handle large print runs?
Our Heidelberg litho presses and finishing equipment efficiently handle high-volume projects while maintaining consistent quality and turnaround times.
Reviews (4)
Emily Bridges
Dec 09, 2021
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Excellent quality, great turnaround times, competitively priced, absolutely no complaints whatsoever. Would highly recommend.
Lauren Cook
Dec 11, 2019
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The individual's at Gowise Print, particularly Nick, have always been incredibly helpful. I often have pieces of work that i need copying and binding as part of my Chartership and the work that they produce is of an impeccable standard. There are never pages missing from the copies they make, they even allow me to check through a PDF file they send to me to ensure no pages are missed. The books they produce I have no complaints with. I have my work PUR bound and i cannot recommend this enough for individuals submitting work as part of their degree, masters or like myself for a chartership. Aside
Louise Green
Dec 07, 2019
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Use regularly for appointment/business cards & have also used for outside signage too. Prompt & professional service. Highly recommend.
Emily Bridges
Jul 09, 2019
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Great quality print work, very reasonably priced and many print and finish options. Will be using them again.
