Opus Print Group moves into the UK

Cliff Brigstocke’s Opus Print Group crosses the border and enters the United Kingdom, with plans to move into North America.

The group has formed strategic alliances with two British printers, Hobbs the Printers and MPG Books Group as part of the plan to better service global and Asia Pacific region customers.

According to David Hobbs, owner of Hobbs, partnering with Opus was a way of keeping up with the changing world of print. “The development of strategic alliances around the world can only be a positive step,” he said. “I’ve known both Tony [Chard of MPG] and Cliff for a number of years and believe we can work together to achieve common goals.”

Chard believes that the alliance provides clients with a cost-effective manufacturing platform. “I am delighted that MPG Books Group, the largest independent book and journal manufacturer in the UK, is part of this alliance.”

The expansion is only the start for Opus, which last year moved into Asia. Brigstocke said that the group is now looking to further expend its global capacity with a strategic alliance in North America.

“Negotiations are advanced and we expect an announcement in the near future,” he said. “When combined with our existing China partner, Hung Hing, this will round out our global capability, unmatched in our specialist markets.”