Computype Europe opens new manufacturing facility

In the summer of 2011 Computype Europe moved its headquarters and manufacturing facility to a new location on the outskirts of Kingston upon Hull, UK.

Computype is a specialist in the automated identification industry, providing customers in a variety of markets throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa with labeling products that include engineered harsh environment barcode labels, label applicators, printers, scanners, software and bureau services.

John Newton, managing director of Computype Europe, said: ‘Later this year our investment will continue as we install a new coating line and upgrade our finishing processes. This move signifies an important landmark in Computype’s growth strategy. We look forward to welcoming our customers to the new facility.’

The new location also provides Computype’s engineering and technical team with enhanced facilities in which to design and manufacture its range of products.

Charlie Westling, CEO of Computype Inc, a Minnesota, USA-based company which acquired Computype Europe nearly 30 years ago, said that global growth was the catalyst for this relocation: ‘Our business has expanded in both the US and Europe and many of our customers would experience serious consequences if the supply of our critical identification products was disrupted. Moving to a prestigious facility in Hull made sense for us because it enables us to provide an even more responsive and improved service both in Europe and North America.’