Firm’s rise to success truly ink-credible...

Reporter: Martyn Torr
Date published: 20 April 2012


AN Oldham print broker has diversified his business to such an extent he has won business from high street giants Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op.

Paul Watts, from Springhead, has been in the print trade all his life and has used his knowledge of the industry, experience and contacts to build on a base he started in his home only three years ago.

Now in a suite of offices at Cairo House, Waterhead, INKcomparable is one of the borough’s fastest growing businesses.

Mr Watts (58), a former Oldham rugby union club captain, is determined to maintain the momentum and has launched a range of promotional goods to complement the range of general print, from brochures and leaflets to inserts, stationery, catalogues and leaflets.

He said: “I understand print... it is all I have ever done. Here at INKcomparable I work with many sectors of commerce and industry and believe I have built a healthy reputation as a reliable supplier of all things print.

“Much of our work comes from word-of-mouth recommendations from many of loyal customers.”

The company is now planning a series of free informal open days for young designers and print buyers to help build their print knowledge.