Through Enfocus Switch automation, we streamline artwork management and reduce waste across all printing services. Our prepress workflow, powered by Phoenix, Fujifilm XMF, and Optimus, ensures smooth production from file to final delivery, maintaining the consistent quality our clients across Ireland depend on. We also maintain expert colour management through GMG Colorproof software.
Our Mission
At Anglo Printers, our mission is to deliver high quality, sustainable, and exceptional commercial print and printed packaging solutions that empower businesses to communicate effectively with their clients.
About Us
Anglo Printers has been providing trusted printing services from our facility in Drogheda, Co. Louth to customers all over Ireland, the UK and EU since 1983. We deliver the full spectrum of graphic design, commercial print, printed packaging and fulfilment services by combining decades of craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology for superior quality and energy efficient, eco-friendly production.
From litho and digital printing to book printing, vinyl record sleeves, large format banners, custom calendars, printed cartons, and corporate printing services, we handle it all. Short runs or high volume, simple or complex, we bring the same precision and passion to every job.
You can also check out our online shop to order any print products.
Our Story
How We Started
Anglo Printers began as a modest family-run printing business in Drogheda in the early 1980s, with founders focusing on commercial litho and digital printing for business and local industries.
The business began when a love of horse racing combined with a career in print media for founder John H Kierans, when he began providing Racecards to Racecourses across Ireland, servicing the needs of the Horse Racing Industry, something which the company still does to this very day. This industry specific expertise and knowledge has been built up by our team over many decades and has resulted in on-time next day delivery of over 15,000 individual racecard productions.
First Komori Press
In 1998 Anglo Printers made a bold move, and installed its first Komori Press, the Lithrone 440 was purchased by the new MD Padraic Kierans, which trebled the print speed of the previous presses, and was a transformative installation for the business.
The New Build
2000 saw the completion of Phase One of the Planned upgrade and renovation of the Print Room, and also creating a new Suite of sophisticated Offices on the west side of the premises. Anglo Printers undertook a transformative development by constructing a new structure and roof over its existing building, which allowed operations to continue while significantly expanding capacity. This investment created a more efficient, modern working environment, laying the groundwork for advanced production processes and improved workflow.
By increasing its footprint in the heart of Drogheda, the company was able to grow sustainably, adopt new technologies, and move confidently toward becoming a state-of-the-art production facility, firmly positioned for the future.
A Leap Forward in Print Technology
2002 was a massive year of change and innovation at Anglo Printers, when a 2nd Komori press was added to the Press Hall. This time a Komori L-440II with IR Drying was purchased from Komori France. Coupled with this saw the arrival of the first Screen Computer to Plate (CTP) system which saw the removal of film planning as a process, and artwork and images now being imposed directly onto aluminium plates. This was all part of the Apple Mac and Desk Top Publishing revolution, enabling so much positive change in the industry.
25 Years in Business
In 2008, Anglo Printers completed Phase 2 and 3 of the renovation of our Manufacturing Facility in Drogheda by rebuilding a Print Finishing room and then doubling the size of the facility with a huge extension, and adding another sophisticated office suite, canteen, and washrooms, this time on the East side of the premises. Once this work was completed the management team installed a new state of the art Komori GL-540 conventional printing press from Japan.
Also In 2008, Anglo Printers proudly celebrated 25 years in business, marking a significant milestone in the company’s history. The occasion was commemorated with a special event attended by An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD, along with a number of distinguished guests. This celebration reflected Anglo Printers’ long standing commitment to quality, innovation, and service, and recognised the relationships and achievements that had shaped the business over its first quarter-century.
At the heart of this milestone was the dedication and professionalism of the Anglo Printers team; an ethos that has enabled Anglo Printers to grow, innovate, and build lasting customer relationships over the years.
Three Generations of the Kierans Family
Anglo Printers Team – 2008, with Bertie Ahern, TD
Ireland’s First HUV Printing Breakthrough
Anglo Printers installed Ireland’s first Komori GL540+C HUV Printing Press. This press enabled instant curing for all print products be they printed on coated, uncoated, board or plastic materials. This press was a game changer for the business also allowing the move into Printed Packaging, with a HUV Super Hi-Gloss Coating unit and the ability to create inspiring deluxe print effects in one pass through the press.
Driving Innovation Through Sustainable Print
With further advances in press technology, Anglo Printers took another bold leap and bought a 5th Komori Litho press, this time the Komori GL540+C Advance printing press, which has enabled the business to strengthen its depth of Printed Packaging products, by using vegetable oil based conventional inks, and water based aqueous varnishes in the printing process. These significant and committed sustainability actions also led to Anglo Printers developing our Sustainability action plan, which resulted in Project Green Machine, and the installation of over 610 Solar Panels on the roof of the manufacturing facility which now delivers 30% of our annual power requirements.
Anglo Printers in 2026
Today, Anglo Printers has continued to build on its strong foundations through ongoing investment in state-of-the-art machinery, an expanded and highly skilled team, and a culture of constant innovation. These advancements allow us to deliver greater efficiency, consistency, and creative possibilities for our customers.
With over 50+ machines on premises, the facility to complete everything from creative design to the most complex print or printed packaging product is achieved seamlessly. Alongside this growth, we remain firmly committed to sustainable printing practices, working in partnership with industry-leading sustainability suppliers and maintaining recognised environmental certifications, ensuring our processes, materials, and outcomes meet the highest standards of responsibility and care.
Our Technology
Our Print Technology
Anglo Printers continually invests in advanced print technology to deliver exceptional quality, speed, and flexibility across every project. From high volume commercial printing services and litho printing to digital printing and large format signage, our Drogheda facility is equipped to handle it all.
Our key production equipment includes:
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Ricoh Pro C9500: High speed digital printing with variable data and print on demand capability, ideal for book printing, event tickets, and short run commercial print.
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Komori GL540C HUV: High-definition litho printing with instant curing and outstanding environmental performance.
- Komori GL540+C Advance: High performance five-colour lithographic press with inline coating, delivering exceptional print quality, precise colour control and consistent results for commercial print and packaging.
- Canon Colorado: High speed large format printer producing sharp, durable graphics for banners, pop-up displays, pull-up banners and retail signage.
Precision Finishing
Our in-house finishing suite manages complex folding, die-cutting, and print finishing with complete accuracy, ensuring a refined result on every commercial print and packaging project.
- Heidelberg Easy Matrix 106CS: Precision die-cutting for printed packaging, carton board, and printed sleeves.
- Komori Apressia CTX 132 Guillotine Flowline: The Apressia Flowline is a modular postpress system built around Komori’s Apressia series of equipment most commonly the Apressia CTX cutter, paired with automation modules such as lifts, joggers, loaders, unloaders, and robotic stack handling.
- Muller Martini Prima and Presto II: Professional perfect binding and saddle stitching for book printing, catalogues and commercial print publications.
- Bourg BME Booklet Maker: High speed booklet production for brochures, event programmes and short run book printing.
- Rolam GS-800 Folder Gluer: Precision folder gluer for printed packaging, cartons and printed sleeves.
And much more.
Intelligent Workflow & Quality Assurance
Our Eco Stats
At Anglo Printers, providing environmentally friendly and sustainable print is a fundamental pillar of our commercial offering. It’s easy to talk about it, but at Anglo Printers we put those words into action when we became Ireland’s first Carbon Balanced Printer, certified by The World Land Trust.
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Solar Panels on Site
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Meet our leadership
At Anglo Printers, our leadership team brings decades of industry experience and a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Their hands-on approach, strategic insight, and attention to detail guide every project and ensure the highest standards are upheld across the business.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to be Ireland’s leading full-service provider of sustainable print and printed packaging solutions – by combining innovation, excellence, and our unwavering commitment to helping businesses grow through creative, impactful, eco-conscious, and efficient print experiences.
Careers at Anglo Printers
Join a team where creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability drive everything we do. At Anglo Printers, we’re always looking for passionate individuals – particularly production staff for our facility – who are ready to shape the future of print and packaging.
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