Investing in Solar Energy at Hickling & Squires
As part of our continued commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we have invested in solar panels at our factory.
By generating more of our own electricity on site, we are taking practical steps to lower our reliance on non-renewable energy sources and improve the long-term efficiency of our operation.
For us, sustainability is not about making broad claims. It is about taking meaningful, measurable action wherever we can and building a more responsible production environment for the future.
This latest investment is one more step in that direction, supporting a wider approach to responsible manufacturing that runs through every area of the business.
SUSTAINABILITY
Generating More Energy On Site
The installation of solar panels at our factory is a practical investment in a more efficient way of working.
By producing more of our own electricity on site, we can reduce the amount of energy we need to draw from traditional non-renewable sources. This helps us lower the overall environmental impact of our day to day production activities while also strengthening the long-term resilience of our operation.
Manufacturing businesses rely on consistent energy use, and print production is no different. From presses and finishing equipment to lighting and general factory processes, energy plays a vital role in keeping everything moving. Investing in solar allows us to support that demand in a cleaner and more responsible way.
It is not a single solution to every challenge, but it is an important and deliberate improvement. Like many of the best operational changes, it combines environmental benefit with long-term practical value.
This kind of investment matters because it reflects a mindset. We are always looking closely at how the factory operates, where improvements can be made and how we can continue to modernise our production environment in ways that are both effective and responsible.
A Wider Commitment to Responsible Manufacturing
The move to solar forms part of a much wider approach to sustainability at Hickling & Squires.
Over time, we have continued to review our materials, processes and systems to identify areas where we can make better choices. That includes helping clients choose materials from responsibly managed sources.
Each of these steps plays a different role, but together they form a more joined up approach to responsible manufacturing. Rather than treating sustainability as a standalone initiative, we see it as something that should be considered across the full production environment.
From the materials we source to the energy we use and the way jobs move through the factory, we want to keep improving wherever we can. Some changes are large and highly visible, like the installation of solar panels. Others happen quietly in the background through more efficient workflows, reduced waste and better resource management.
What matters most is that these improvements are real, practical and built into the way we operate.
Why This Matters for Our Customers
Sustainability is increasingly important to many of the organisations we work with, and rightly so.
Marketing teams, procurement professionals and brand owners are under growing pressure to make informed choices about how their printed materials are produced. They want quality, consistency and speed, but they also want to work with suppliers who are taking responsibility for the way they operate.
Our investment in solar energy is one example of how we are responding to that expectation. It strengthens our production environment, supports greater efficiency and demonstrates our commitment to continual improvement.
For clients, that means working with a print partner that is actively thinking about the long term. We know that sustainability is not the only factor in supplier selection, but it is an increasingly important one, and we believe it should be supported by action rather than just intention.
As always, our focus remains on delivering the high standards our customers expect while continuing to improve the way we do it.
WATCH
See More From the Factory
We have included a short video below so you can take a closer look at our production environment and the continued investment we are making across the business.
Every investment we make is designed to strengthen our ability to deliver for clients while supporting a more efficient and responsible factory operation.
Always Looking for Better Ways to Work
The installation of solar panels is not a finish line. It is part of an ongoing process.
We are always looking at ways to operate more efficiently, reduce waste and make better choices across the production environment. That could mean investing in equipment, refining internal processes, improving material usage or identifying smarter ways to manage energy and resources.
Continuous improvement has always been an important part of how we work. In a modern print environment, standing still is not really an option. Clients need reliability, flexibility and confidence that their projects are being produced by a team that is constantly moving forward.
Our sustainability efforts sit comfortably within that mindset. They are about doing the right thing, but they are also about building a stronger, more efficient and more future-focused operation that benefits everyone we work with.
Responsible manufacturing is not one single initiative. It is the result of many considered decisions, made consistently over time.
We know there is always more to do, and we will continue to explore new ways to improve wherever we can.
Looking Ahead
Our investment in solar energy reflects the direction we want to keep moving in as a business — practical, responsible and forward thinking.
We are proud to be taking these steps and look forward to continuing that journey as we develop a more efficient and environmentally responsible factory for the future.
At Hickling & Squires, we remain focused on supporting our customers with dependable service, high quality print and a production environment that is always striving to improve.