History

Lithgo is a print and production company with roots dating back to 1972.

Based in Leicester, we've built our reputation on quality, reliability and a practical, considered approach to print.

Over the years, we've evolved alongside our clients. Combining experience, technical expertise and modern production capabilities to support everything from everyday print requirements to more complex, bespoke projects. While the tools and processes have changed, our focus has remained the same: delivering work that's carefully produced, fit for purpose and handled with attention at every stage.

Key Contacts

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Mike Atkinson

Managing Director

Mike has spent 40 years at Lithgo, proving that loyalty and a strong tea supply, can keep a man going. When he’s not keeping the presses turning, he’s out on the golf course, walking the dog, or loyally following Leicester City through every high, low, and inexplicable result.

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Neil Coleburne

Sales Director

Neil has been part of Lithgo for nearly 30 years, bringing experience, and a talent for practicality. Outside of work, he can usually be found playing 5‑a‑side, enjoying good food, and embracing the social side of life with enthusiasm whenever the opportunity arises.

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Alastair Higgins

Commercial Director

Alastair has spent 35 years in the print industry, building deep expertise across production, client service, and creative delivery. Outside of work he’s a keen cyclist and runner. After completing ten marathons, he now enjoys doing those miles far more on two wheels 

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Mick Leatherland

Production manager

Mick has spent over 30 years in the print industry, bringing experience and dedication to everything he does. Outside of work, he’s a full‑time taxi driver for his children and has swapped playing rugby for faithfully watching it from the sidelines.

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Adam Atkinson

Sales Executive

Adam has been part of the Litho Press team since leaving school in 2016 and enjoys being hands‑on in the day‑to‑day business, contributing to all that the company does. Outside of work, he follows Leicester City home and away and is a keen cricket fan, supporting both Leicestershire and England. He never says no to the odd game of golf either!

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Mark Russell

Estimator / Inside Sales

Mark has been with Lithgo for over 26 years, having started his print journey by passing his City & Guilds at the School of Printing. When he’s not busy crunching the numbers, Mark can be found perfecting his garden or if the children go on it chasing them to get off it!

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Cathy Atkinson

Company Accounts

Cathy has been a valued member of the accounts team at Lithgo Press for over 20 years, bringing experience and a keen eye for detail to her role. Known for her reliability and strong work ethic, she plays an important part in keeping the company’s financial operations running smoothly

Outside of work, Cathy enjoys staying active by attending keep fit classes with her friends and frequent trips up to Filey with the two mascots of the company, Bertie and Bella!

Accreditations & Standards

Lithgo is FSQS accredited, confirming that our business has been independently assessed against recognised standards required by financial institutions and regulated organisations.

This accreditation provides reassurance around our governance, data handling, financial stability and responsible business practices.

For clients operating in regulated environments, FSQS accreditation offers confidence that Lithgo meets the necessary criteria to support sensitive or compliance-led projects. It also reflects our commitment to maintaining high standards across how we operate, manage risk and work with our clients.

Lithgo is ISO 9001 certified, demonstrating that our quality management systems have been independently assessed against internationally recognised standards.

This certification provides assurance that we operate with structured processes focused on consistency, efficiency and continual improvement. It reflects our commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes across all areas of our work.

For clients, ISO 9001 certification offers confidence that Lithgo has robust systems in place to manage projects effectively, maintain quality standards and consistently meet expectations.

Lithgo is ISO 14001 certified, confirming that our environmental management systems have been independently assessed against internationally recognised standards.

This certification provides assurance that we take a structured and proactive approach to managing our environmental impact, including resource use, waste reduction and regulatory compliance. It reflects our commitment to operating responsibly and embedding sustainability into our day-to-day activities.

For clients, ISO 14001 certification offers confidence that Lithgo meets the necessary standards to support environmentally conscious and compliance-driven projects, while continuously improving our environmental performance.

Lithgo is a member of the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF), the UK’s leading trade association for the print industry.

This membership demonstrates our active involvement in a recognised professional body that supports best practice, industry standards and ongoing development. It reflects our commitment to staying aligned with the latest insights, innovations and regulatory considerations within the sector.

For clients, BPIF membership provides confidence that Lithgo is connected to a trusted industry network and operates in line with recognised standards and evolving best practices.

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five_stars

These are absolutely beautiful  – thank you so much! 

Please pass along my thanks as well to the team for their design input and help making this (unrealistic!) deadline. 

We really appreciate all the support you’ve shown over this project.

General Manager Central London

Huge thanks to the team at Lithgo Press for producing our printed product catalogue. Their 50+ years of experience show in the exceptional print quality, vibrant colours, precise finishing, and professional presentation that perfectly represents REA UK.

REA JET - UK & Ireland