Large Format Digital Printers─Gardners Of Cardiff ─Acquired By The PFI Group Of Manchester

PRESS ROOM

10 Aug

Written By Debbie Mckeegan

The Manchester based PFI Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Gardners, one of Europe’s largest large format print manufacturers.

Gardners operate a state-of-the-art digital print operation at their 4 acre purpose built facility in Cardiff, and will represent the PFI Group’s first production and service centre based in Wales.

Gardners boast an impressive client base including many world famous brands, with a particularly strong reputation within the retail, outdoor, fleet and venues & event sectors.

The business will continue to be led by Managing Director, Richard Courtney, and the current management team.

The business synergies and combined strengths of Gardners and the PFI Group present exciting opportunities for ongoing growth, and continue to expand the Group’s reach within key sectors and geographies.

The PFI Group is a powerhouse within the print and visual communication industries, comprising 16 businesses in that sector: PFI GB Signs, Sign Plus, Lofthus Signs, In2 Signs & Graphics, Shades Graphics, Mardan Products, Futurama Group, Insignia Signs, Creative Display, SignMaster, Jasmine, Cestrian, Kesslers, Proportion London, Works Manchester, PFI Speedscreen and Gardners.

About The PFI Group

The PFI Group aims to be one of Europe’s leading providers of signage and on-site branding products, with a history spanning over a century of signmaking.

The PFI Group are one of the most outstanding operators within the signage industry.

In the space of 5 years, the PFI Group has acquired some of the best and most experienced signmaking brands across various specialist fields.

PFI Group are a powerhouse of signage and brand resources, providing comprehensive services on both local and global scales.

Our group companies undoubtedly benefit from the synergies that result from our complementary products and services, while maintaining the high levels of expertise gained from many years of experience in their particular fields.

The PFI Group’s headquarters are in Manchester, England, with 11 manufacturing locations in England & Scotland, and 7 production/logistics centres across Europe and Asia.

About Gardners

Gardners was established over 40 years ago to delight our clients’ customers with exceptional print experiences that inspire interaction, help set intentions and influence decisions.

They believe in empowering people through impeccable print that has been well conceived and beautifully delivered.

As such, fresh thinking, a people-focused approach and extensive technical know-how, ensures they deliver on time, every time.

As one of Europe’s largest large format print manufacturers, they are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of print technology and providing their customers with the best opportunities to deliver their print campaigns, from creative conception, right through to installations and fulfilment.