A wholesaler trading since 1919, supported by one trusted print partner.

Albert Harrisons & Co Ltd. is an independent wholesaler supplying toiletries, GSL medicines, sweets, toys, household products, stationery and more, with over 4,000 products managed online. Founded in 1919, the business has built its reputation on service and heritage: next-working-day delivery on orders placed before 4 pm Monday to Thursday, an award-winning customer service team, and no minimum order quantity.

Paige Prestage has spent more than seven years in Harrisons' marketing department, looking after the e-commerce website and managing the in-house marketing team, which includes a graphic designer and a digital marketing executive.

With thousands of products to manage online, there's always plenty going on. Everything the team does is centred around giving customers a fast, friendly service, and print plays a part in making that happen.

Harrisons has worked with Empine since their inception in 2015. Paige joined the business in 2019, and the partnership has continued to grow throughout her time there.

Over the years, Harrisons has increasingly relied on Empine for a wide range of print projects, built on a track record of quality, reliability and turnaround times.

Nothing is ever too much trouble, and they've become a trusted and valued business partner.

Paige Prestage, Head of Marketing, Harrisons

Why Empine.

Price was never the only factor. Harrisons wanted a partner who could be competitive while still delivering the standard of service and quality they expect, and Empine has consistently met that bar.

Being just an email away, offering a wide range of print solutions and delivering when they say they will has made Empine easy to depend on. Having one trusted supplier take care of different print requirements gives the team complete peace of mind, rather than managing several suppliers and several sets of expectations.

How print supports the business.

Print isn't an occasional extra for Harrisons; it's a consistent part of how the business supports its own customers. Empine regularly produces point-of-sale materials for customers with multiple retail sites, helping them maintain the same look and feel across every store.

Empine also produces catalogues for some of Harrisons' customers and has supported the business with its own company signage, so print now touches several different areas of the business. This isn't new territory either. Harrisons has used print marketing for many years, and it remains an important part of how the business communicates.

Working together.

Paige describes the Empine team as knowledgeable, friendly and always on hand to answer questions. Lead times work well against Harrisons' requirements, and everything arrives well packaged and to the standard expected.

Working with Empine makes it easy to get what we need, when we need it and at a competitive price. They're extremely reliable and make the whole process straightforward from start to finish, which is exactly what you want from a supplier.

Paige Prestage, Head of Marketing, Harrisons

In their words.

Asked what she'd say to someone considering Empine for their print marketing, Paige didn't hesitate.

I'd encourage anyone considering Empine to get in touch and have a conversation about what they need. Their years of experience mean they can offer knowledgeable, practical advice, even if you're not entirely sure what the best solution is. The quality of their work is consistently excellent, and their friendly, reliable service makes them a pleasure to work with. We'd happily recommend Empine to anyone looking for a trusted print partner.

Paige Prestage, Head of Marketing, Harrisons

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