'We are not part of Granthams that closed - we are very much still in business and investing'
“We are not Granthams of Charnley Road - we are still, very much in business”
A Lytham based company wants to reiterate that they are very much in business and not be confused with Granthams Art Supplies, of Charnley Road that recently closed the doors to its premises.
Granthams Signs and Graphics was purchased in 2007 and is not part of the company that closed last week.
Chief Executive Malcolm Dixon said: “We purchased Granthams Signs and Graphics in 2007 from Granthams and are still trading and moving forward - there is no link.
“We have just invested 250k in new equipment.
“We want to let our many customers know over 80 years of trading, that we are still in business.”
Granthams Signs and Graphics is part of the Zell-Em Group printing workwear and signage.
As part of its recent investment in new equipment, Zell‑Em Ltd has expanded its large‑format print capabilities with the installation of a new Vulcan Hybrid X UV printer, delivering a significant increase in capacity and greater flexibility across its production workflow.
The new system integrates seamlessly with the company’s existing roll‑to‑roll production printers and its dedicated flatbed platform, creating a more balanced and efficient factory setup.
While the flatbed continues to handle high‑volume rigid work, the Vulcan Hybrid X is now positioned as the primary machine for day‑to‑day output.
It also enables the production of larger banners and allows full 10ft x 5ft boards to be printed in landscape orientation.
Importantly, the investment reflects the company’s commitment to evolving with the industry and continually enhancing the services it provides.
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Operations manager at Zell-Em Ltd Steve Cartmell said: “Installing the Vulcan Hybrid X is a clear statement about where we’re heading as a business.
“It gives us the ability to run a wide variety of products on one machine with excellent colour consistency, but it’s also about much more than that.
“The increased speed and efficiency mean we can compete more strongly, turn work around faster and continue improving the service we offer to both existing and new clients. This investment keeps us moving forward and ensures we remain relevant in a fast‑changing industry.”
What happened to Granthams Art Supplies?
The company closed its Printing and Arts Discount - its print website and services side of the business. The arts supplies side has been taken over by Jackson Arts Supplies. It had traded in Blackpool for 130 years.