Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Print Partner in Oxford
Established in 1950, we are a creative print specialist with over 60 years of industry experience. Our commitment to combining innovative technology with traditional craftsmanship has positioned us as a leader in litho, digital, and large format printing. We pride ourselves on maintaining full control over our work through in-house production, ensuring adherence to exacting quality standards. Our team's expertise enables rapid turnaround times without compromising on quality, delivering bespoke solutions tailored to client needs. With a focus on customer relationships, we simplify the print process by offering expert guidance to achieve creative and cost-effective outcomes.Our investment in cutting-edge technology, including HP Indigo presses and Scodix systems, ensures superior print quality and value for our clients. We demonstrate environmental responsibility through our carbon capture initiative, planting native woodlands via the Woodland Trust. Our merger with Mayfield Press (Oxford) Ltd in 2021 has expanded our service offerings while maintaining our personal approach to client service.
Services
Digital Print
Foil Blocking
Embossing
Exhibition Services
Laser Cutting
Scodix Effects
Signage & Graphics
Carbon Capture
Booklet Making
Large Format Printing
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in creative print solutions
- Our in-house production ensures quality control and faster turnaround
- We offer special effect printing with raised textures and scented options
- Our carbon capture initiative supports UK woodland planting projects
- We combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art digital technology
What people say
Outstanding quality
Creative solutions
Reliable service
Expert guidance
Quick turnaround
Services
Digital Print
Our HP Indigo digital print service delivers instant quality with options for white ink, personalisation, and specialist materials. This technology allows for variable data printing and fluorescent inks on diverse substrates. Our state-of-the-art priming unit enables printing on textured, recycled, and synthetic materials up to 500 microns thick.
Foil Blocking
We apply metallic foils with precision using our B2 Kluge platen press, creating elegant finishes with over twice the pressure of traditional machines. Our electronic foil control ensures perfect registration across hundreds of available colours for striking visual impact on various materials.
Embossing
Our advanced embossing techniques create three-dimensional designs with exceptional depth and clarity. Using high-pressure machinery, we produce intricate raised patterns that enhance tactile and visual appeal for premium print products.
Exhibition Services
We supply complete exhibition systems from portable displays to custom modular stands. Our services include design consultation, technical specifications, and production of banners, pop-ups, lightboxes, and bespoke display elements for impactful trade show presentations.
Laser Cutting
Our motion cutter creates intricate shapes and patterns without traditional dies. Capable of cutting, engraving, and creasing in one pass, this technology works with paper, wood, acrylics, and plastics for complex designs limited only by imagination.
People
Peter Chard
Founder
Co-founded Murrays Printers in 1950, establishing its reputation for quality print services. His leadership laid the foundation for the company's technological advancements and customer-focused approach.
Patrick Chard
Former Managing Director
Joined the business in the 1980s, driving expansion through strategic acquisitions and technological investments. Led the company's relocation to Milton Keynes and rebranding in 1995.
Stephen Casey-Greens
Director
Brought expertise in digital printing technology, introducing the HP Indigo press. Now co-leads the business, focusing on innovation and maintaining quality standards post-merger with Mayfield Press.
Questions
What printing services do Murrays offer?
We provide digital, litho, and large format printing, including special effects like foiling, embossing, and scented prints, along with exhibition materials and signage.
How does Murrays' carbon capture initiative work?
We calculate CO2 emissions from paper purchases, plant native UK woodlands through the Woodland Trust, and provide certification for your environmental commitments.
Can Murrays handle urgent print jobs?
Our advanced technology and experienced team enable rapid turnaround times while maintaining high-quality standards for time-sensitive projects.
What makes Murrays different from other printers?
We combine 60+ years of expertise with cutting-edge technology, offering in-house production control and innovative solutions like Scodix 3D effects.
Do Murrays provide design assistance?
Our creative team offers expert guidance on artwork, materials, and finishing techniques to ensure optimal results for your print projects.
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Reviews (5)
David W.
Dec 07, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
Sorry about this, but since Murray's merged with another non MK firm earlier in 2021, service and quality have just gone from excellent to very poor. I've been a longstanding customer over many years, but no longer.
Sorry about this, but since Murray's merged with another non MK firm earlier in 2021, service and quality have just gone from excellent to very poor. I've been a longstanding customer over many years, but no longer.
Natasha West
May 05, 2020
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Weve been working with Murrays for many years. The quality of their print is exceptional and they are very helpful if we need advice on printing.
Simon Piggott
Nov 09, 2018
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Friendly, knowledgeable team, providing a huge range of high quality print and finishing services that are always of the highest quality and fastest turnaround!
Justin Phil-Ebosie
Aug 10, 2018
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The company were very accommodating in helping my group create an eye catching poster for our University project presnentation. We spoke with James who was really thorough in helping us pick the right kind of poster format to suit our needs. Our presentation went very well and some of the credit has to go to Murray's printers in helping us achieve this. Fair and reasonable price that seemed to beat their other competitors that we came across.
Elliott Robinson
Jun 26, 2017
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Unreliable and dishonest. On many occasions i have placed an order to be told it will be completed and ready for collection in 7 days. I then call to chase up the order and get told the person dealing with myself is away from their desk and will ring me back which never happens. I go to collect my order and it is not ready. I am told that its been held up or they just simply forgot and act like they know nothing about the order. Very bad customer service.
