PIROTO - 1972-2006
| 1972 |
The Company was founded in an ex-grocery shop in Fulham. Second offices and factory were on the same estate as the Rolls Royce Corniche factory and close to Wormwood Scrubs Prison. |
| 1975 |
In April a brief was issued to convert the Company into an industrial Labelling operation, and in July the Company changed its name to “PIROTO LABELLING LIMITED”. |
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The word PIROTO came from a range of over-printing machines manufactured by Pilot, France:
PI from PILOT and ROTO from ROTATIF (ROTARY). |
1979 |
Piroto Labelling Limited moved to new premises in Round Spinney, Northampton. |
| 1987 |
The Inglis family acquired the Company and a strategy was developed to teach ourselves FLEXO printing and to be independent of Pilot’s Gravure machines within 2 years. |
1988 |
The first 250mm wide press was purchased this year. |
| 1989 |
The first 330mm wide press (the first press with more than 4 colours) was purchased this year. |
| 1992 |
Piroto obtained approved supplier status for swing tickets, tray cards and labels to Marks and Spencer garment manufacturers. |
| 1993 |
A full management information system (M.I.S.) was introduced. |
1994-6 |
Piroto sees 50% growth. |
1999 |
Moved to new purpose-built premises in Pondwood Close, Northampton. A huge team effort ensured a trouble-free move. |
| 2001 |
Achieved the Investors in People award and also achieved approved supplier status from ASTRA ZENECA for Clinical Trial Labels. |
| 2002 |
Celebrated 30 years in business and 15 years as an independent Company. |
2003 |
After working for Piroto for 14 years, Leigh Mann and his family acquired the Company. |
2004 |
Digital revolution! At the end of 2004 a vast investment was made with the installation of a Variable Printing System. Installation was completed ahead of schedule, including our operators receiving training in the USA. The addition of this equipment has enabled us to offer yet another new dimension in the continuing expansion of our printing capabilities, including sequential numbering and bar-coding.
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This year Piroto recorded an increase in Euro sales which included contracts from 2 EU countries. After unsuccessfully trying out our competitors both companies approached Piroto where they knew quality was assured. |
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Our ongoing press replacement and upgrade investment programme sees the installation of the very latest UV technology. |
| 2005 |
Piroto win many more contracts to supply labels and tags to the major food manufacturing groups, supplying the top supermarkets. |
2006 |
Through our customer service programme record growth continues! Piroto moves into new territory breaking previous sales and efficiency records which enables several new contracts to be won. |
A message from Leigh Mann – Managing Director
I believe our success stems from the skills and commitment of all Piroto personnel. Our ingenuity, knowledge, enthusiasm and willingness to invest for our customers will determine the future of Piroto. With dedication and on-going investment, Piroto will always be amongst the top performers in our industry.
The Rotopresses in action at
Pondwood Close premises
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Individual Numbering
produced by the
variable printing system
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"get it right, first time, every time" |
