28 September 2021

Leaders In Print Celebrate 60 years!

UK based print and packaging company, Delga Press, celebrates 60 years in print. 

Reaching such a huge milestone is certainly an achievement to be celebrated, especially in more recent times of uncertainty for many businesses.

Delga Press has not only survived, but thrived over the last 60 years, Group Managing Director, Ian Conetta, tells us how this has been accomplished. 

“Delga Press was originally formed in Northeast Kent and Southeast London, spread over many locations and sites, before consolidating into 2 sites in Kent, Aylesford and Rochester.  

Originally producing packaging predominantly within the music and entertainment industry through cassettes, vinyl and CDs, before identifying the trends and adapting into new areas of print to meet market demand.

We observed trends and patterns and adapted like any good business should, as the music industry began to see the demise of vast amounts of packaging, Delga Press diversified into the wider packaging sectors, investing in new technology allowing us to provide a greater service offering to those markets. 

We were the first in the UK to install the HP1200HD Indigo press, producing HD quality print on heavier substates, introducing multi-SKU, faster short-runs, HD colour print, perfect for product packaging. More recently we installed our Highcon Euclid III, digital laser creasing and cutting machine, of which there are just three in the UK.  This was the perfect machine to work alongside the HP, producing complementary offerings to our overall services.

In addition to our service USP we have some incredible staff working at Delga Press, some of whom have been with us in excess of 30 years.  One member in particular is due to retire later this year after 50 years’ service.  This is a phenomenal achievement; we are proud of our staff and know that we would not have reached our 60 year milestone without skilled and dedicated staff. 

Delga Press is a business that will continue to evolve and invest, remaining at the forefront of high-quality manufacturing.”

Now a giant in the UK packaging market, Delga Press continues to be a leader in print for the music and entertainment industry. Andrew Campbell from Universal Music Group International, recently commented on the printer’s celebrations, “It’ll come as no surprise to anyone who’s worked with you all that you continue to flourish and excel. Your expertise, diligence and can-do spirit has delivered time and again. Here’s to the next 60 years!”