Two reprographic experts, Rick McGurk and Kevin Wilkinson, have teamed up to create a business dedicated to creating realistic mock-up packaging, Litmus.
The pair have over 30 years of experience in the print industry and will be using their expertise to produce accurate, colour-correct mock-ups.
Mr McGurk explained, ‘Kevin has already worked with some of the world’s most recognisable brands but now I’ve joined the team, we’re looking to really expand the business and our offering. Packaging mock-ups are an important part of the production process and we pride ourselves on producing, what we think, are the most realistic ones on the market.’
‘I started out in reprographics and my own businesses operated around the world. Kevin has also built up a well-respected company, GKD Litho, and I’ve been looking for a new challenge so it makes a lot of sense for us to join forces and take on this exciting venture.’
The firm is capable of replicating various types of printed packaging from labels, bags and metallic foils to cartons and flow wraps. As part of the service, Litmus also offers a range of special finishes, as well as embossing, die cutting, cad cut and comprehensive, full commercial litho finishing, 3D printing and vacuum forming.
The company already moved to expand their team with the appointment of a new business development manager, Sophie James. She joins the company with over six years of project and account management experience after working for firms in London and East Yorkshire.
Ms James said, ‘The products offered by Litmus are second to none and, from a personal point of view, it’s an exciting time to join the company. The team at Litmus want the company to become an industry leader, renowned for the quality of their mock-ups and I’m looking forward to helping them achieve that goal.’
