Five printing experts open Spirit Label Solutions in Scotland

Five of Scotland’s respected printing industry experts have launched Spirit Label Solutions, a new premium spirit label production company, in response to growing demand from the craft whisky and gin sector in the region.

Spirit Label Solutions has been founded by CEO Alex Mulvenny, managing director Tom Lightbody, and directors Finlay McLachlan, Jamie Thomson and Chris Crockert.

The business is setting its sights on delivering a bespoke approach to label production.

With a cumulative experience of over 100 years, the founders, having held senior positions within the industry, bring a wealth of expertise to the new enterprise.

Based within a recently refurbished unit in Westway at Glasgow Airport, Spirit occupies a spacious 15,113 square feet facility. The company secured a long-term lease agreement with Canmoor, underscoring its commitment to the thriving Westway business environment.

The unit, fitted out by Spirit, features a production area and office space.

A substantial investment of GBP 5 million has been injected into the facility, including state-of-the-art production lines, positioning the company as one of the most advanced digital label print companies in Scotland. Noteworthy is the provision for future expansion, aligning with the anticipated growth of the business.

Currently boasting a 15-member team, including the directors, Spirit has set its sights on rapid expansion, targeting doubling the workforce within the first three years. The company's strategic positioning and commitment to delivering unparalleled quality position Spirit Label Solutions as a significant player in Scotland's printing landscape.

Mulvenny said: ‘It's an exciting time to be starting the business and the response we have had from clients and the market has been very positive. We firmly believe there is a significant gap for our bespoke services.

‘Our primary focus is on delivering a high-quality label printing service to our clients. With extensive experience in premium spirits labelling, our leadership teams brings over a century of collective industry experience.

‘Our ethos is simple, yet powerful: “Bring digital agility to the Scotch whisky industry” and we aspire to be the most customer-centric partner in our industry.’

‘We are now fully operational from our new base at Westway,’ added Lightbody. ‘As an established team with years of collaboration, we are well-equipped to deliver top-quality service to our clients right from the start.

‘Westway has met our key business requirements by providing excellent connectivity, communication links, and affordable, high-quality workspace within a secure 24-hour environment.’