OUR
HISTORY

Since 1891, we’ve combined generations of print experience with a forward-looking mindset. Our rich heritage inspires fresh thinking, driving us to create bold ideas with a clear focus on innovating for the future.

1891

IN THE BEGINNING

Age 20, Arthur Holdsworth Leach purchases a photographic studio in Brighouse, Yorkshire.

1891

1895

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1962

1991

2005

2008

2010

2015

1891

In the beginning… Age 20, Arthur Holdsworth Leach purchases a photographic studio in Brighouse, Yorkshire.

1895

Early innovation… Arthur Leach proves himself to be an innovator by becoming the first company to offer life-size enlargements printed in one piece.

1914

Strong demand… Business grew strongly during the first world war as the demand for portrait photographs boomed.

1950

V&A Museum… Leach secured its first significant museum, the Victoria and Albert museum ordered showcards and display prints.

1962

Major retailers… The first major retail display roll-out for Joseph Hepworth tailors, the UK’s largest clothing manufacturer, with 2000 life-sized fashion prints.

1991

Going digital… Early entry into the world of digital imaging with the purchase of a room sized Dainippon drum scanner and two Durst Lambdas.

2005

Relocating… The business relocated to a larger new purpose built premises in Huddersfield just two miles from the original studio in Brighouse.

2008

Continued innovation… Winner of the Queen’s Award for Innovation, recognising a century of pioneering work within the exhibition and print sectors.

2010

3D Design and build… In response to the recession, Leach builds up its 3D design and build teams to offer a broader scope of work museum and brand environments.

2015

Rebrand… Preparing for our 125th Anniversary with an exciting new brand.

Lightboxes

Free Standing Lightboxes

Wall-mounted LED Lightboxes

Ceiling LED Lightboxes

Slim tension frames

Large tension frames

X-Large tension frames

Double sided tension frames

fabric graphics

wall coverings

eco materials

window graphics

Wayfinding Signs

Interpretation Panels

LED Display Signs

OUR
HISTORY

1891

IN THE BEGINNING

1891

1895

1914

1950

1962

1991

2005

2008

2010

2015

Ready to discover more?

Get in touch with us via our contact form or call

Lightboxes

Free Standing Lightboxes

Wall-mounted LED Lightboxes

Ceiling LED Lightboxes

Slim tension frames

Large tension frames

X-Large tension frames

Double sided tension frames

fabric graphics

wall coverings

eco materials

window graphics

Wayfinding Signs

Interpretation Panels

LED Display Signs

OURHISTORY

1891

IN THE BEGINNING

1891

1895

1914

1950

1962

1991

2005

2008

2010

2015

Ready to discover more?

Get in touch with us via our contact form or call

OUR
HISTORY