Russell Dawson

Russell Dawson

Multi-skilled Engineering Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner and Managing Director at EPSL Educational Printing Services Ltd.

  • Education

    • Canon Slade School, Bolton

      1988 - 1993
      HND Engineering
  • Experience

    • EDC Ltd. (Entertainment Distribution Company Limited)

      Jul 1993 - Apr 2010
      Multi-skilled Engineering Technician
    • EPSL Educational Printing

      May 2012 - Feb 2021

      About Educational Printing Services LimitedEducational Printing Services Limited, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, was established in 1975 by Fred Pickering, an ex-school teacher. With a single old style Platen Letterpress and two employees, Fred started a small commercial business in Blackburn’s Whalley Banks producing tickets for local shows and concerts. The company also used to print season tickets and programmes for the Blackburn Rovers Football Club and carry out various other works for Chelsea and Reading Football Clubs. The company made a move to bigger premises in 1993 with factory space of 32,000 sq. ft in Great Harwood.Later Fred and his colleagues started to tour education exhibitions where they had the idea for Exercise Books thus expanding the business. The company at present produces around 3 million standard and bespoke exercise books a year. As well as exercise books, the company also produces other educational resources such as pupil booklets, pupil diaries & planners, school reports etc. that can be personalised to further enhance the school image.In 2000, Educational Printing Services Limited started publishing for the education sector providing a wide range of teachers’ resources and pupil resources in almost every school subject from foundation to secondary schools.2010 brought with it another move this time to Blackburn where the premises now boasts 48,000 sq. ft and Today, Educational Printing Services Limited promotes its products and services to nearly 30,000 schools nationwide. Customers not only include schools but they also comprise of City Councils, School & Public Library Services, Buying Groups, Wholesalers and Retailers, International Publishers, Office Supply Companies & Stationers. Show less

      • Operations Director

        Apr 2020 - Feb 2021
      • Production Operations Manager

        May 2012 - Apr 2020
    • EPSL Educational Printing Services Ltd.

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2025
      Owner and Managing Director
    • Enjoying life at home!

      Nov 2024 - now
      Retired
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NVQ Lean Leadership Management