Printer’s ceo flies out for opening of new facility in China
Well-respected greeting card printer The Sherwood Group has expanded its Far East operations with the official opening of its Semplice quality assurance and testing office in China by ceo Jeremy Bacon.
The Nottingham-based company’s Far East division operates under its subsidiaries SPHK and the Semplice manufacturing site, and has been providing print management services and printed products directly to the UK since 2003.
Jeremy flew out to the new facility in Xie Gang City for the official opening recently, and it will operate as a hub for component sourcing, purchasing, quality inspections, and quality testing – it follows on from the joint venture operation forged by the group in 2022 with two printing companies, both located in Shenzhen, China.
This collaboration offers customers an even more extensive range of products, services, and production capacities which the state-of-the-art new facility complements, and is aimed at positioning The Sherwood Group to further expand its international presence and cater to markets in Australia and the US.
The expanded services, in conjunction with the new partnerships, span the printing of greeting cards, toys and games, books, gift boxes, confectionery boxes, wood pulp biodegradable products, and various other packaging options.
Semplice’s md Derek Lam said: “The establishment of the quality assurance and testing office is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and comprehensive services to its UK customers and global markets.
“This strategic move allows us to not only enhance our service offerings but also ensures that the products we deliver maintain the highest quality and adhere to industry-leading certifications, including ICTI, ISO9001, FSSC, Sedex, and SCAN.”
Jeremy and Sherwood Group’s sales and marketing director Richard Hall will be back at Semplice in April when they will also be attending the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, then Derek will be making the trip to the UK to attend PG Live in London, which takes place June 4-5.
