Formed in 1904 Ward Knowles has grown to become one of the largest suppliers to the print trade in the UK.
History and heritage
In 2009, Ward Knowles joined Paragon, the pan-European print services Group. This acquisition ensured the long-term success of Ward Knowles, creating greater efficiencies and offering a wider range of products and services ensuring Ward Knowles can continue to be a trusted partner to the UK print trade.
"Accrington Observer Saturday 17th May 1975 "
Millions of computerised forms and continuous computer stationery will pour from some highly sophisticated machinery from Norway which arrived in Clayton-le-Moors. Its destination was the new factory of Accrington printing firm, Ward Knowles Ltd. Who have extended their business to Longton House, Clayton-le-Moors. During the past few years, the firm has combined general printing with an increasing specialisation in multiple forms which are sold throughout the country.
Current production of these forms already exceeds 10,000,000 per month from the Accrington works and the new £100,000 machinery will produce both cut forms and previously manufactured and continuous computer stationery, making the firm the only independent direct supplier of computer forms in this area.