The Lord Provost Visit Feb 2023
LATEST NEWS….
May 2024 Investment Incoming!
We are about to make a small investment in an anilox cleaner to further improve our flexo print consistency.
April 2024 A WEDDING
We are proud to announce that Dave McColl got married to the love of his life. A number of us were lucky enough to be invited to the event. A great time had by all. We wish the newly weds a long and happy life together.
March 2024 RETIREMENT
John Reeves leaves us to enjoy life with his family after serving 25 years in a job that was a stop gap for him until he found something else…
Jan 2024 COMPANY PROGRESS
Another strong performing year for the business. Turnover increased to £16.2m. In 2017 we were turning over £7.6m. It’s been quite a journey!
October 2023 RETIREMENT
Andy Pitkethly retires after 25 years with the company on his second time with us. He was employed for several yaers prior. Left and returned for a second period and clocked up a huge 25 years with us. He’s still not finished yet returning again in a part time role!
June 2023 RETIREMENT
Brian Czyba retires from his job in slitting. We wish him a long and happy retirement. Yet another who clocked up 25 years service with this business! Brian’s not finished there – returning in a part time role!
February 2023 VIP VISITOR
We are honoured to host a visit of the Lord Provost and Convener of City Development Mark Flynn. A chance to show him Dundee’s hidden gem! The feedback was great and they have now been educated in the art of making packaging.
January 2023 COMPANY PROGRESS
A great year for the business. Turnover increased to £15.7m. The highest in our history. The challenge…to beat this next year!
April 2022 NEW INVESTMENT
We have just installed a new flexo plate washer to boost our quality and consistency in HD Flexo
March 2022 -TWO RETIREMENTS
This month not one but two printers retired. Grant Simpson left after 44 years and Fred Menzies left after 45 years! A long and happy retirement to them both from the team here
April 2021 – HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A RETIREMENT STORY!
Gerry Colston has decided to retire. He has completed 52 years service with the company! That is an incredible achievement. His entire working career spent with one company. The end of an era!
February 2021 RETIREMENT
Raymond Saigeon retires after 47 years with the company. Raymond started as an apprentice printer and finished his career as Origination Manager. I’m sure he will enjoy a long and happy retirement!
January 2020 RETIREMENT
John Markie retired at the end of the month. All of us here at team Discovery wish him a long and happy retirement!
December 2019 NEW INVESTMENT!
We have just installed a new print parts washer that is much kinder to the environment. It washes all of our equipment using a non VOC cleaning material. Every bit helps!
July 2019 NEW INVESTMENT!
We have just purchased two shiny and new, state of the art, adhesive mixing units for improved controls, consistency and performance in lamination.
June 2019 CHARITY EVENT
A charity fun run with a team from Discovery taking part.
Before the event… After the event…
April 2019 BRC-IOP AUDIT TIME
A Rating achieved from our latest BRC audit.
March 2019 PATENT AWARDED!
Exciting News! We have just been awarded a patent for our innovative drinks pouch that simplifies the pack format and structure whilst making it possible for the consumer to drink from it without squirting the contents all over themselves! Think how many loads of washing that will save!
February 2019 DFL IS NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP!
The business is under new ownership. The company has been sold to Jimmy Urquhart, our General Manager who started as an apprentice way back in 1984.
December 2017 NEW INVESTMENT AND A DEMO DAY IN DUNDEE!
We commission our latest investment, a state of the art, 500mpm HD flexo press. We then celebrate that event with a demo day like no other!
The Ben Nevis Challenge
Follow our fitness team (Jimmy, Owen, Mark and Dickie) as they embark on the Ben Nevis Challenge 2014 in aid of Scottish Charity Air Ambulance.