Benefit from 20 years of learning what works, with who and how.



Founded in 2002 and based centrally in the East Midlands, we work diligently in the background with a variety brand names , publishers, marketing agencies, and retailers across the country.

Founder.

Chris Jones.

“Hitting the right price point has always been essential, but being completely committed to delivering on promises, is the real secret of our success”. 

Raised in the Northeast, Chris has a successful background in publishing, and a proven track record spanning over two decades. Fluent in various disciplines vital to producing profitable, smooth running direct mail campaigns, Chris is a self-confessed anorak when it comes to all things direct mail, and passionate about the important role print plays in the modern customer journey.


Meticulous and strategically minded, Chris will assist you shape your data, print and mail strategy to achieve your marketing goals. 


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Top Four Questions We Get Asked.

  • Are you different from a print manufacturer?

    Yes and No. Yes, in that we 100% outsource, enabling us to tap into the most cost-effective production sites to suit our customer’s needs, plus this also gives us incredible production flexibility without the overheads. No, in that we still offer the same accountability, quality, and expertise as any print manufacturer.

  • Where we fit in your buying process?

    Ultimately, we jump in where you need us. We take responsibility of all the moving parts required and liaise all the necessary stakeholders to get your job over the line, regardless of how complex the supply composition. From an advisory capacity to estimating right through to invoicing (and everything in the middle) we take care of it. This simplifies management, reduces errors, and saves bags of time for your inhouse team.

  • What's with the company name?


    Lock, stock, and barrel definition: - Including everything; completely. 


    Client feedback was “We do whatever it takes to get the job done”. This led us to the saying above, plus we loved the 1998 Guy Riche movie “Lock Stock two and smoking barrels”, so boom! “Lock & Stock & printed” (with extra cheese). Over the years we caught on to our clients simply referring to us as “Lock Stock”, and there you have it. 

  • How are we competitive on price?

    The combined impact of our aggregated buying power, industry insight and meticulously negotiated rates , creates a procurement impact greater than the sum of its parts, unlocking discounts at a scale greater than a stand-alone customer job.