The early days of Dominion

Dominion’s story began in 1983, when founder Dominic Clark moved a couple of second-hand litho presses into a converted Methodist chapel in Heaton, Bradford. With little more than ambition and a shoestring budget, Dominic soon spotted the untapped potential of large-format print – then a niche market – and pivoted the business to seize the opportunity.

Growth came quickly. Staying true to the ecclesiastical theme, Dominion upgraded to a larger church building, installing its first ‘monster’ press: a semi-auto Kippax screen line with a 20’ x 6’ print capacity in a single pass. Innovation was a constant, from clever workarounds like sliding enormous screens through floor ‘postboxes’ to early adoption of digital technology with the arrival of a 5m Vutek and 3m Nur.

By 2002, demand had outgrown those humble church walls. Dominion relocated to its current 60,000 sq. ft. headquarters at Carrwood House, complete with a mammoth M&R in-line printer – capable of producing 12’ x 5’ prints in five colours, in one pass. And as the business expanded, so too did the team. A true family affair, Dominic and Elaine Clark were joined by son Tom in 2009, followed by daughter Verity in 2012.

Where we are today 

Following the sad passing of founder and father Dominic in 2023, the business remains proudly in family hands, with Verity now leading as managing director. While our deep roots and deep values are very much alive in everything we do today, our penchant for progress has seen us reevaluate how we show up for our clients.

This moment has been less about change for change’s sake, and more about reflection: how do we honour the legacy that built Dominion, while pushing ourselves to lead in an industry that never stands still? After combining the diverse perspectives of our key business stakeholders, there was only one answer – by doing what we’ve always done best, but saying it louder and prouder than ever. We make print the easiest part of any project.

Our new identity reflects this. Bigger, bolder, and brimming with confidence, it’s a brand designed to inspire – and it’s backed by a new website that’s cleaner, sharper, and more useful too. Think case studies that prove what’s possible, a knowledge hub full of practical advice, and a showcase of projects to spark ideas. Because we’re not just here to produce great visuals. As your full-circle print partner, we’re here to make your boldest ideas an effortless reality, with sustainability and creativity built in from day one.

What this means for you

For our clients, this rebrand isn’t about change you need to adjust to – it’s clarity in what you can already count on. We’ve always been the team that makes complex projects feel seamless. The partner who’s as invested in your deadlines and delivery as you are. The specialists who care about the details others overlook. But now, we’re making it impossible to ignore.

You’ll see it in the way we work – with care, curiosity, and craft built in. You’ll feel it in the consistency of our communication, and the confidence that comes from working with a team that owns every detail. You’ll even benefit from our commitment to sustainability too, knowing every bold idea leaves a lighter footprint.

Verity summarises our revitalised direction best: “At Dominion, we’ve spent more than 40 years helping creative teams bring ambitious ideas to life without the headaches that often come with large-scale print. We understand the pressure to impress, the fear of things going wrong, and the high expectations clients bring to the table. More importantly, we know exactly how to take that weight off your shoulders, and make even the most complex print projects feel effortless. This rebrand is our way of making that reassurance visible and becoming the biggest, boldest, and best version of ourselves.”

Get the lowdown – introducing The Print School

When we said we make print the easiest part of any project, we weren’t kidding. And now, we’re taking that promise even further with the launch of The Print School – a new initiative designed to give agencies, brands, and creative teams the inside track on bold, seamless, and sustainable print. Opening the doors to everything we’ve learned over the last four decades, we’re offering practical learning experiences you can apply straight away. From immersive workshops and HQ tours to online webinars, resources, and thought-leadership content, this is your go-to hub for commanding campaigns with confidence.

To kick things off, we’ll be running the first Print School event specifically for agencies in January – complete with a workshop walkaround, showroom showcase, and a practical session on how to brief Dominion for the very best results. If you want to be the first to know more, get in touch with the team for updates as they unfold.