Twenty-eight printers and publishers across five parishes, with St Peter Port (8) and Vale (7) holding half the population. Commercial print (8) leads, alongside six large-format specialists, four in branded merchandise, and three book publishers. The oldest dates to 1897; the newest opened 2025. Thirteen are limited companies. —
Seven firms — Smith Signs (1970) is the island's longest-established signmaker; Sarnia Flags makes the Weighbridge Commonwealth flags.
Five commercial printers on the island — the oldest PBS Group since 1972, the newest Colour Monster from 2008.
Four garment printers on the island — Ego Motifs (1985), still making the traditional Guernsey Beach Wrap, anchors the cohort.
Three Channel Islands publishers — Toucan Press (Alderney, 1964), and Blue Ormer / Channel Island Books (Vale, 2014).
Three shops on the island: PBS Office & Interiors (1972) and Nashcopy (1987) in St Peter Port, plus Alderney Printers.
Two labs on the island: Snapmad (2000) for photo prints, canvases and gifts; Guernsey Audio Visual Conversions for tape-to-digital work.
One firm per niche, picked for editorial depth.
Commercial printing, digital, large format, secure; carbon offset paper
office supplies, furniture, and print services; established 1972
Embroidery & printing company; founded 1985, Ethical Trading Initiative supplier
Online bookstore and publisher; specialises in Channel Islands books
office supplies, furniture, managed print services; established 1972
Postal service; 11 post offices, 40 million items annually, SEPAC member
Audio visual conversions to digital; DVD, USB, or secure online transfer
Tagged in Printing & Publishing but not in one of the specific niches above.