I had the great honour of being invited to the ‘Moss Unveiled’ event last week at the impressive offices of Moss UK. It was a fascinating insight into the hugely innovative and professional operations of this pioneer of the sign and print industry.
Newly elected MP, Ian Sollom, alongside local business heads, councillors, and community leaders attended the Moss Unveiled Open Day for a behind-the-scenes tour of facilities, and a view of how the company is paving the way in sustainability, apprenticeships and innovation.
A series of speakers from across the business presented the continuous improvement programme and apprenticeship opportunities that are a part of the Moss vision for the future. Moss’s focus on sustainability is central to its print and graphics operations and Managing Director Michael Green, Operations Director Mark Rose and Continuous Improvement Manager Lee Garnett outlined the strategy behind the company’s desire to drive change across the events and exhibitions sector.
A key part of Moss’s work on Environmental, Societal and Governance (ESG) has been its Early Career’s Ambassador team’s engagement with young people in the local community, attracting apprentices and trainees into this exciting sector. Working with local charity Inspire 2 Ignite and apprentice providers Learn2Print, the business has taken on six apprentices and two trainees over the past few years – and received over 22 applicants for its last scheme!
As a rural business, Moss emphasised the need for good transport links to enable young people to take advantage of apprenticeships and this message was a clear takeaway for those attending. The event culminated with a tour of Moss’s facilities, showing visitors firsthand how cutting-edge practices, the latest print machines and investment in people are making a lasting impact.
Commenting on the event, Ian Sollom MP said, “It’s been a pleasure visiting Moss and hearing how a focus on sustainability has become fundamental to the business. That this focus is driving investment in local young people through a really successful approach to apprenticeship and trainee opportunities, as well as reductions in the environmental impacts of the business is particularly pleasing to hear. Moss is a great example of the difference local companies are making in St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire.”
Michael Green added: “Sustainability is fundamental to all Moss’s global operations and today has been a fantastic opportunity to share how we are focusing on ESG in its widest sense. From innovation in materials and processes to investment in young people and apprenticeships, we are dedicated to offering sustainable and innovative solutions and sharing best practice locally and across our industry.”
Eye on Display attended this event and is developing a video of the visit. Check the website and our socials regularly to check it out.