From a small specialist graphics business founded in 2001 to one of the UK’s leading providers of sustainable event graphics, Insite Graphics marks its Silver Anniversary in 2026. Join us as we look back at the people, ideas and milestones that have shaped their journey.

Twenty-five years ago, Chris Berrisford founded Insite Graphics with a very clear vision: to create exceptional event graphics, deliver outstanding customer service and never stop looking for better ways to bring events to life. A lot may have changed since then, as technology has evolved, the events industry has transformed and sustainability has moved from a specialist concern to a central business priority. Yet, throughout this time, Insite’s core philosophy has remained the same: combine creativity with technical expertise, deliver outstanding service and continually look for better ways to do things.

From its early days producing event graphics through to today’s complex exhibition, conference and live-event environments, Insite has grown alongside its clients and the wider events industry. Today, the company delivers more than 900 projects each year across the UK and Europe, creating everything from large-format and backlit graphics to wayfinding, complete venue branding, conference environments and sustainable event solutions.

Innovation has been central to that growth, with continual investment in advanced printing technology, precision finishing and production capability. This has enabled Insite to expand what it can offer clients, while research into new materials and production methods has increasingly focused on reducing the environmental impact of events.

That commitment to responsible business has resulted in a number of significant achievements. Insite first achieved ESSA Tier 5 Sustainability Accreditation back in 2023, the highest tier of certification, recognising the high standard to which sustainability is embedded across the business. It has achieved Tier 5 every year since.  The company is also a Certified B Corporation, alongside maintaining ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, achieving carbon neutrality and operating with zero waste to landfill.

For Chris, however, the philosophy behind those achievements remains remarkably simple – “We’ve never chased being the biggest. We’ve always wanted to be the business that keeps improving. Innovation isn’t about buying the latest machine. It’s about asking how we can create something better for our clients. The same is true of sustainability. It wasn’t something we adopted because it became fashionable; it simply became the right thing to do.”

That approach extends beyond environmental performance. Insite continues to invest in its people, employee wellbeing, responsible governance and community initiatives, recognising that a successful and sustainable business must consider its impact on people as well as the planet.  Long-standing client relationships have also played an important part in the company’s story, with many organisations returning to Insite year after year.  

So, as Insite celebrates its Silver Anniversary, the business is taking the opportunity to reflect on the people, partnerships, projects and innovations that have helped shape its first quarter of a century (although its focus remains firmly set on the future). They’ve been digging through their archives and have been kind enough to share some great photos taken between 2008 and 2012!

New technologies, evolving materials and increasing expectations around environmental responsibility continue to transform the events industry, creating new opportunities for Insite to innovate. For Insite Graphics, 25 years represents far more than longevity. It is a story of continual evolution, strong relationships and a willingness to embrace change. As the company looks towards its next chapter, that determination to keep moving forward remains as strong as ever.

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Founded in 2001, Insite has grown from its beginnings as a specialist graphics company into a business delivering large-format print and graphics for clients across the UK and beyond.  Much has changed in print over those 25 years, but our focus has remained firmly on quality, innovation and continually improving the way we work. Sustainability has become an increasingly important part of that journey, from achieving our ESSA Tier 5 Sustainability Accreditation,  ISO 14001 and Carbon Neutral status to becoming a certified B Corp in 2025.

Reaching 25 years has given us an opportunity not only to look back at how far Insite has come, but also to recognise the people, customers, suppliers and wider print community who have been part of our story. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. Quite simply, we wouldn’t be celebrating 25 years without you.

“Twenty-five years is an incredible milestone and I’m enormously proud of what the team has achieved. But we’re still asking the same question we’ve always asked: what can we do better? The industry will continue to change and so will we. That’s what makes the future so exciting.”