Amparo Print Solutions UK

Big businesses need expert print solutions—but that doesn’t mean paying high fees to print management firms or locking into complex contracts. Amparo Print Solutions offers a different approach: ad-hoc specialist, independent consultancy with a focus on personal service. With over 30 years of high-end print experience, I can help you, or your chosen creative agency, optimise your print projects, reduce costs, and meet sustainability targets—without the hidden markups

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Sustainability & Compliance goals
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Expert Print Consultancy Services

WHY AMPARO

Expert Print Consultancy Services - Cost Savings

Cost Pressures & Budget Cuts

  • Rising print and paper costs
  • Reduced budgets
  • Need for maximum value from suppliers
  • Specialised knowledge required for RFP’s
Expert Print Consultancy Services - Sustainability & Compliance targets

Sustainability & Compliance targets

  • Requirement to reduce carbon footprint
  • Need for sustainable print solutions
  • Confusion over certification and compliance standards
  • EUDR preparation
Expert Print Consultancy Services - Printing machine

High Profile Projects, No In-house Expertise

  • Choosing the right print supplier
  • Managing projects smoothly
  • Avoiding costly mistakes, delays, and poor quality
  • Solving the challenges of print production
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SERVICES

With decades of experience in high-end print production and an outstanding track record of achieving significant cost savings while delivering premium products, I provide businesses with ad-hoc, tailored guidance to navigate the complexities of print operations, sustainability, and cost control. Whether you are launching a publication, refining your supply chain, or ensuring the highest production standards, you’ll get expert advice, not a middleman.

But don’t just take my word for it,

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Waitrose

For 12 years, I led all operations and procurement for Waitrose Publications and Print. I initially managed a £9 million budget and achieved over £3 million in cost savings during that period. My focus was always on ensuring that our branded publications maintained the highest quality while offering competitive pricing. I introduced innovation and sustainability into every aspect of the print strategy I developed and implemented.

During my tenure, I successfully launched multiple monthly titles, including Waitrose Food, Health, Drinks, Entertaining, Garden, and Love Life, as well as books such as the Good Food Guide and children’s Christmas titles. I also oversaw the production of the weekly newspaper, Waitrose Weekend.

In my role, I managed the entire process for each title, from inception and format selection to paper choice, design, editorial, reprographics, printing, and final distribution to stores. I was also responsible for ensuring that we achieved the best possible value without compromising quality, balancing cost efficiency with the high production values our readers expected.

John Lewis

As the Print Procurement Specialist for John Lewis Partnership (JLP), I worked across the full suite of customer facing materials. I was responsible for managing own brand, supplier- funded, and pan-partnership titles for John Lewis across a large number of initiatives, including the notable John Lewis Christmas ad campaign.

I regularly conducted Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for paper, print, reprographics, and distribution services to ensure that all titles were produced to the highest quality and at the best possible value.

Avon

As the UK and EMEA Production Manager for all of Avon's catalogues, I led the teams responsible for creating and delivering the iconic brochure across these two key regions. I was solely accountable for the quality and timely delivery of all customer-facing brand materials

Foxtons

As the Head of Production at Foxtons, I managed all marketing materials for branch launches, our weekly magazine, and our high-end monthly titles, as well as all associated brands under the Foxtons umbrella, including print materials for our US division. The total annual spend, which I managed, exceeded £10 million. Additionally, I was part of the leadership team that developed the concept for the Foxtons minis that are now seen all over London.

Hubert Burda
Media UK

As the Production and Operations Director for Hubert Burda Media, I oversaw all operations related to the company's entry into the UK market. This included setting up and staffing our London office, as well as managing the print, design, and distribution of a wide range of newsstand titles launched for the UK market

News UK

As the Production Director for News UK, I was responsible for all production and operations within the newly established division, News Magazines. This involved producing titles for our rapidly growing newsstand and contract publishing division. I reported directly to the CEO and Managing Director while also overseeing the new product development team and managing all production budgets

Testimonials

Hi Alan,

The book looks SO good! Thank you for all your hard work to achieve this! You are such a pleasure to work with: nothing is ever too difficult and I always know you will do what you say.

Kind regards,

Editor in Chief, Content, Waitrose

Top marks. I couldn't speak highly enough of you Alan. You've had a significant impact on our area of the business. I’ve been really impressed with your ability to take a tricky situation and deliver over and above expectations. Not only do you know the industry inside out, but you're a pleasure to deal with and we really see you as an extension of the team.

Manager, Customer Loyalty, Waitrose

Alan, Congratulations on cutting such magnificent deals with the media companies – I am truly impressed!

Owner, Foxtons Estate Agent

Re: Annual Publications Cost Savings:

That is absolutely brilliant work Alan. Thank you so much - you have handled this all so well.

Head of Marketing, Waitrose

Alan has become one of our most valued senior executives. His contribution has been first class and his performance has surpassed all expectations. On a personal note, he is a man of great character – who never panics – but focuses on the task in hand no matter how difficult and always delivers

Managing Director, News UK – Magazines Division

Re: Supplier Changeover

A terrific piece of work that has enabled us to not only manage the continuity of the newspaper but also save some serious money! So, very well done to you Alan!
Thank you

Head of Commercial Ops, Waitrose

Re: JLP Brand Partnerships Project

Hi Alan, This is a fantastic piece of work. Thank you so much for sharing the outcomes and thanks also for the considerable work that you have put into it. Great result!

Head of Procurement Operations, John Lewis Partnership

Alan’s support has been invaluable to me in setting up our UK operation and his skills knowledge and attitude would be a huge benefit to any organisation

CEO, Hubert Burda Media UK

Alan is always a huge pleasure to work with, being both personable and professional. He anticipates problems, solves any issues quickly and is always personally invested in the projects with which he is involved. He's commercially minded, giving the best results for the best prices. I am extraordinarily happy that Alan is involved with The Good Food Guide - we're very lucky to be working with him.

Editor in Chief, Waitrose

Dear Alan,

Just a short note to thank you for the huge effort you put into your presentation. Your attention to detail and blindingly obvious understanding of specifications and cost truly impressed me and I have absolutely no doubt it will have impressed our American cousins.

Many many thanks for taking so much time and effort, and for carrying the suitcase both ways!

Owner, Foxtons Estate Agents

Re: One Partnership Award Winner

Huge congratulations to our winner - Alan!

Following a Partnership printer going into administration Alan had a race to ensure our paper stocks and print capacity were secured to ensure delivery of our key Publications. Alongside this, he also needed to ensure project plans were put in place for business-critical projects for the rest of the year.

Alan wins this award through showing real examples of ‘We not me’ and ‘All or Nothing’ often working late to ensure communication across suppliers and the Partnership was maintained to deliver the result.

A tremendous achievement that is very much appreciated by the business!

Executive Director Finance, John Lewis Partnership

Alan's contribution is always exemplary. He delivers everything with outstanding attention to detail, promptly, professionally and to extremely high standards. His technical knowledge and supplier contacts and management are invaluable and are constantly used and applied to deliver best results both commercially and for our brand reputation.

He is committed and dedicated to everything he does, is utterly reliable and goes out of his way to make projects run smoothly with excellent stakeholder management skills. Alan is a pleasure to work with, he brings fun, humour and energy to the team and is a key and critical element of the marcomms content delivery.

Manager, Publications, POS and Local, Waitrose

Re: Paper RFP Savings Outcomes

Hi Alan,

Thank you for the update numbers - and a massive thank you and well done for all your effort in this space. This really is a fantastic result.

Content Strategy, Programme & Production Lead, Waitrose

Alan - man of the moment - I know there's still a lot to do, but your rapid response in putting a plan together to get the reprint in, thereby protecting both the media revenue and the campaign, is properly astounding! I know it's been extremely challenging, and it's not over yet - but we are hugely grateful. Thank you

Senior Content Publishing & Strategy Manager, Waitrose

You have been amazing Alan, thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

Head of Content & Design, Waitrose

Alan,

What a huge amount of achievements throughout a very very challenging 22/23 financial year. The feedback and recognition from the business and key stakeholders is amazing. This year has been one like no other and the forward thinking and planning that you have proactively completed has been phenomenal especially in a time when the market has changed daily.

An exceptional year under a very challenging unprecedented market.
Thank you

Marketing Procurement Lead, John Lewis Partnership

Alan,

Your continued commitment and loyalty to Foxtons is very much appreciated always. This award reflects your ongoing hard work. You are a credit to the team and I would like to thank you for the invaluable support you have provided me over the years

Production and Procurement Director, Foxtons Estate Agents

Not only is Alan an expert in the print industry, he is commercial, diligent and a genuinely great person to work with. I have really appreciated his knowledge, skills and support in delivering market leading printed content to our customers

Content Strategy, Programme & Production Lead, Waitrose

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Why Work with Amparo Print Solutions?

  • Independent, Transparent & Cost-Saving – No mark-ups, no hidden fees – just expert guidance.
  • Ad-Hoc or Project-Based Support – Get specialist input exactly where you need it.
  • Sustainable Print Expertise – Reduce waste, lower emissions, and meet your ESG goals.
  • Big Business Experience, Personal Service – The expertise of a seasoned print production leader, scaled to your needs.

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Contact me today to discuss how Amparo Print Solutions can help streamline your print projects.
Email me at, alan@amparoprintsolutions.co.uk