Clays have become a major force in this fluid and evolving world through extensive investment and a determination to react quickly to our customers’ fast moving needs. The result of this is an all round service offering for publishers that encompasses digital services, book manufacture, pre-retailing and distribution.

Established 200 years ago, Clays produces in excess of 180 million books a year, all printed and bound at our site in Suffolk. We produce a wide range of titles from the Bible to bestsellers by authors such as Dan Brown and Martina Cole. 

We are proud to work with most of the major publishing houses in the UK as well as a number of exciting new, and established, independent publishers. 

Through this digital revolution we have remained the UK’s leading book printing company, and embraced new media alongside the more traditional printing process. We have recently added the role of digital service provider to our services, managing the digital data for media such as apps, iPads and eReaders. 

Driven by our passion to help make the overall supply chain more cost effective and efficient, we are focusing on moving away from the traditional model of ‘print then sell’ to the more beneficial ‘sell then print’.


Printing

Publishing

Clays

Clays' headquarters in Bungay, United Kingdom

This department focuses on managing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and driving account growth.

Client Services

This department provides strategic direction and governance for the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department oversees the management and execution of digital processes and workflows.

Digital Operations

This department focuses on providing engineering support and oversight for various projects and systems.

Engineering Services

This department oversees the sales and administrative functions related to colour products and services.

Colour Sales and Administration

The Engineering Team at Clays is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the printing and binding machinery at our Suffolk site, ensuring seamless production of over 180 million books annually. This team includes electrical and mechanical engineers who collaborate to troubleshoot issues, upgrade equipment, and implement innovations. They work closely with the Continuous Improvement Technicians to enhance operational efficiency, and the Engineering General Manager oversees all engineering functions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Additionally, they support the integration of digital services, managing technical projects to transition from traditional print methods to modern, on-demand solutions.

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Engineering Team