Imaginators Timeline

Imaginators installs a new HP Latex 800W press for the growing needs of the business.

The HP Latex 800W steps into a space of both creativity and productivity that really benefits our production department.

Isla is a non-profit organisation founded by event professionals and industry leaders focusing on a sustainable future for events.

“Imaginators are excited to be working with Isla. The work they are doing to support their members is exceptional and we are proud to be part of that journey, working with them to help bring change to the event and print industry.”

Imaginators become members of the isla Print and Graphics Working Group – an invitation only group which is focused on developing and sharing sustainable solutions with other like-minded members.

Imaginators were honoured to be elected and accepted into the Guild of Master Craftsman – a wonderful acknowledgment of our creativity and skill.

Imaginators embrace creativity and skill within our business. Indeed, many of our experienced and knowledgeable team have served under a Journeyman as an Apprentice where they learned their trade and skill to pass on to others.

Historically, a Master Craftsman, sometimes called only Master or Grandmaster, was a member of a guild. The title survives as the highest professional qualification in creative and craft industries.

The Guild of Master Craftsmen is one of the UK’s most established associations.

The Guild of Master Craftsman recognise these creative industries and Imaginators as a business which strives to achieve exceptional standards.

In January 1976 our founder Dennis Tydeman started a new business using a large format Multichrome gallery camera and a hand operated proofing table from the garage of the family home. Skip to 2021 and the business has evolved to become a multimillion pound award winning business operating from 1800m2 premises. We’re immensely proud of our achievements and celebrate our 45th Anniversary by remembering our journey.

Imaginators nominated for award of ‘Best Wide Format’ and ‘Best Superwide Format’ company at the prestigious Digital Print Awards 2019 for our work with Bentley Motors.

Our Director, Matt Tydeman is nominated as a finalist by the Institute of Directors for Director of the Year 2019. These awards celebrate leadership excellence, focussing on the individual’s achievement, the importance of the director’s role in the community and the commitment and expertise which contributed to their success and achievement in business

Imaginators upgrade their finishing department with an automated stitching system for textile large format graphics.

Imaginators win prestigious award at the recent Essex Business Excellence Awards 2018 sponsored by HSBC. Over 1200 businesses from across the Essex region entered the awards with Imaginators being shortlisted as a finalist before winning the highly prestigious award of Best SME Business of the Year 2018.

Imaginators celebrate winning the Festival Supplier Award 2018 for Best Branding for the third successive year.

December 2017 – Imaginators feature in 2017 Parliamentary Review for innovation in printing.

Our journey is far from over – and that’s because we’re always evolving, growing and looking to the future to create a bigger, better, and more diverse business.

Join us on our journey.

April 2017 – Imaginators celebrate our award of ‘Best Branding’ company for the second consecutive year at The Festival Supplier Awards 2017.

February 2017 – Imaginators install a 5m wide Durst 512R roll to roll press. 6-colour, 800dpi, 350m2/hr.

January 2017 – Imaginators installs a HP Latex 1.5m wide roll to roll environmentally friendly printer.

November 2016 – Imaginators celebrate our awards of ‘Best Wide Format’ and ‘Best Superwide Format’ company.

May 2016 – Imaginators installs an Optimus MIS system to streamline business workflow.

March 2016 – Imaginators installs a HP Z6800 1200dpi 8-colour 1.5m roll to roll inkjet printer.

March 2016 – Company Secretary Jenny Conlon celebrates 25 Years with Imaginators with the print production team.

February 2016 – Imaginators celebrate our award for ‘Best Branding’ company at The Festival Supplier Awards 2016.

January 2016 – Imaginators celebrate 40 Years of trading and business with HSBC Bank at Canary Wharf.