Added by Love Business East Midlands | 14 May 2026
FORMATFIFTY9, a newly launched print and design services company, has opened its doors in Wigston, Leicestershire. The venture delivers high quality screen printing, digital printing, and finishing services designed for brands that demand premium print.
FORMATFIFTY9 will boast the largest screen print department in the region, with the backing of significant business funding and additional investment in new digital printing and cutting machinery. The company has already secured several major contracts prior to launch, demonstrating immediate market demand for its integrated services and fast-turnaround capability.
FORMATFIFTY9 has been founded by former employees of blink print limited, who were made redundant when it fell into administration back in January of this year. They are joined by several ex-staff from another Leicestershire-based company, EJB Screen Print. At the helm are Co-Founders Alfie Chambers and his aunt Sally Crisp – a family partnership, and a notably rare example of female leadership in an industry that remains predominantly male.
Together, they bring years of accumulated expertise in high-volume production and customerfocused delivery. The founding team recognised an opportunity to establish a dedicated operation focused on quality, speed, and service excellence – building on lessons learned and relationships forged within the wider printing sector.
FORMATFIFTY9 represents a fresh start built on operational knowledge and market understanding, with no involvement from previous blink management.
The new operation is equipped with a FujiFilm Acuity Prime Hybrid (4c + White, 2m wide), a Kongsberg X44 digital cutting table (3x2m bed, capable of cutting, creasing, kiss-cutting and milling). Screen printing capability extends to 1,600 x 1,000mm.
Announcing the company’s official launch, Alfie Chambers, Co-Founder & Director of
FORMATFIFTY9 – and nephew to fellow Co-Founder Sally Crisp – said:
“FORMATFIFTY9 was born out of a difficult moment, but also out of a real belief that we could do things better. Sally and I saw an opportunity to build something from the ground up: a business with the right people, the right equipment, and the right values. We’re not just print providers – we’re a partner that genuinely cares about the quality of what we deliver and the relationships we build. The fact that we’re family makes us even more committed to getting this right.”
Sally Crisp, Co-Founder & Director of FORMATFIFTY9 – and Alfie’s aunt – added:
“Building FORMATFIFTY9 alongside Alfie felt like a chance to do something different – to create a business where brilliant work speaks for itself, whoever is behind it. We bring different things to the table: different experience, different perspectives, different generations. That’s our strength. And yes – the fact that we’re family means we’re in it for the long haul. Together, this is something we’re incredibly proud of.”
Services offered include wide format digital printing, small format digital production, contract screen printing, design services, 2D and 3D prototyping, and a full range of finishing services including binding, lamination, and bespoke packaging solutions.
FORMATFIFTY9 welcomes enquiries from design agencies, brand owners, retailers, and organisations requiring high-quality print services. The company is accepting new business enquiries and is available to discuss project specifications, timescales, and competitive quotations.
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