Our Story

Since day 1, we set out a clear goal to become the UK’s largest ID card company offering a complete service. We don’t sell products, we solve problems and have been helping our customers businesses and their employees stay secure for over 25 years. We provide a range of products and services such as plastic ID card printing , ID card printers and Lanyards tailored to meet the requirements of our customers.

Over this time period we have built up a loyal base of over 20,000 unique customers and have shipped our products to over 100 countries worldwide. We would like to thank each and every one of our customers for being part of our amazing journey and hope that you’ll continue to be a big part of our story.


25
25 Years Of Service

Over 20,000 Customers

100+ Countries Supplied



1995

Digital ID Picture Systems Formed
2 staff

2001

Jonathan Fell joined
£140,000 turnover
4 staff

2002

Steve Dodd joined
£250,000 turnover
5 staff

2006

Moved to Seaton House
Tripled warehouse space from 2000 to 6000 sq ft.

2011

David Hinchcliffe joined as Finance Director
5000 customers

2012

Development of trade opportunity

2013

Signed agreement to distribute IDP printers in UK.
10,000 customers.

2014

Move to Crown Royal.
Significant Investment in stock to support the launch of Trade ID.

2014

Launched TRADEiD.
Online trade sales reach £ 1.2 million in 1st year.
£ 7.5 million turnover.
37 staff.

2015

Named worldwide No. 1 reseller for IDP Smart Printers.
£ 10 million turnover.
15,000 customers.

2016

Awarded direct dealership for Fargo, Javelin & Magicard.

2016

Added Mezzanine floor to add a further 1500 sq ft.
£ 12.5 million turnover.
50 staff.
20,000 customers.

2017

Awarded Global Dealer of the Year 2016 by leading printer manufacturer IDP.

2017

Awarded Global Dealer of the Year by the UK's largest printer manufacturer Magicard.