From industry roots to a global network
Nettl didn’t appear overnight
It evolved from decades of experience in the print and design industry, where we built one of the most successful networks of print studios in the UK. At its peak there were around 300 Printing.com locations dotted around the country. It worked because those studios provided the products and services that businesses needed to promote themselves back then.
But the market changed, so we changed with it.
Because that’s what clients wanted
Clients used to need some fancy business cards and a brochure. Nowadays They need websites, SEO, design, signage, exhibitions, social media and more, ideally all joined up and all managed through one creative relationship.
How we adapted
From print-first to digital-first
We built a model to help creative businesses adapt to that shift and grow through it, by transforming from a print-first business into a digital-first, full-service model.
With the aim of helping studios expand beyond their original specialism to become complete marketing partners to their clients.
What is Nettl today?
A global network, all connected by one system
Today, Nettl is both a global network of partner studios and a diverse group of System subscribers, all in the creative, marketing and graphics sectors, connected by shared systems, tools and expertise.
We’ve hundreds of Nettl studios dotted around the globe, and thousands of users active in the system every day.
We don’t just teach it. We do it.
We own and operate a bunch of Nettl studios ourselves. These aren’t showrooms. They’re real businesses. We use them to test, learn and develop. New products, new systems, new workflows and new ways to win clients and projects. The things we learn become the things we share. That way things we share are proven. The things we launch are relevant. The systems we develop are needed. We think it’s the best way to do things.
Better, together.
Being in business is hard. Nobody should go it alone.
Nettl is a network of creative, like-minded people. Some are brand partners, some are system subscribers, some are shopkeepers, but we’re all the same. We’re all doing similar things. We’re all working towards the same goals. So we can all help each other achieve them.
Let’s face it. Building software is hard. Deciding whether to sign up to Nettl is Hard. Then getting your team to follow the playbook is hard too.
Actually, having said that…scrambling to find old artwork is hard. Chasing up orders from multiple suppliers is hard. Troubleshooting CSS problems on a custom-coded website is hard. Getting your clients website to the top of google is hard. Nothing’s easy. Is it. Everything is hard.
Being part of our network, using our proven system, it helps shortcuts the hard. Makes it easier. At Nettl we believe there’s strength in being part of something bigger. Together.
Are you ready to join in?
Meet the team
Nettl is led by a team with hands-on experience of building, running and growing creative businesses.
Chris Lowe
Managing Director
Rob Finnie
Commercial Director
Orla McManus
Operations Manager
Daryl Edgecombe
Marketing Manager
Simon Tranter
Technology Manager
Gail Duncan
Product Manager
Martin Baily
Studio Director
Adam Whitehouse
Studio Director
Jonathan Cobb
Partner Manager
Lindsey Boyes
Partner Manager
Celine Slevin
Commercial Executive
Drew Daltrey
Geek
Jonathan Busby
Geek
Carl Drinkwater
Head of Development
Francesca Ofori
Supply Chain Executive
Chris Heath
Marketing Executive
Peter Gunning
Development Lead
Carla Aspinall
Finance Manager
Ashley Moore
Creative Manager
Together, we focus on developing the model, supporting partners, and continuously improving the systems that underpin the network.
Built by the industry, for the industry
The Nettl System wasn’t made in a boardroom.
It was shaped by printers, designers, agencies, and sign-makers, people doing the work, facing the same challenges, and finding better ways to get things done.
We use it every day to manage jobs, automate invoices, send proposals, and keep projects flowing smoothly. When we say it’s battle-tested, we mean it — in real studios, on real deadlines, for real clients.
Part of something bigger
"It feels like you’re part of a bigger network, not just on your own. Like-minded people are there to help each other when needed."
Not just a printer
"We can now offer the full service experience to our clients"
"Nettl has absolutely transformed our business."
Let’s build something better
Whether you’re a business looking for support, or a studio looking to grow—Nettl gives you the tools to move forward.