Precision Imaging
bringing your images to life
Precision Imaging is an independent print lab based in Stirchley, Birmingham (West Midlands).We supply high quality photographic and wall art products to artists, the photography industry, businesses and retail customers at reasonable prices whilst ensuring the highest levels of customer service. Our small but dedicated team of well trained staff will always endeavour to meet your needs.The business was established in 2011 in Birmingham and initially operated under the trading name ‘Canvas Frames’. In 2015 we rebranded to Precision Imaging and have seen the business grow from strength to strength. In 2021 we relocated from Kings Heath High Street to our purpose built premises in Stirchley.Our retail store at Clonmel Road Business Park in Stirchley is open 6 days a week, please feel free to pop in to say hello!
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Story
2011
2011
Canvas Frames was set up by David Loughran-Smith. For the first twelve months the business was run from Dave's family home in Sutton Coldfield.
2012
2012
Dave got the keys for the shop at 4 High St, Kings Heath on 5th September, and after a lot of work renovating the building, the shop was opened on 27th October, 2012. Dave lived in flat above the shop.
2013
2013
A young Kerry Smith came to work in the shop, doing part time hours whilst she studied at college.
2015
2015
In April 2015 the business rebranded as Precision Imaging, as we wanted people to recognise we offer much more than just prints on canvas. The product range continues to grow, and now includes photographic and fine art printing (including giclée printing), picture framing, pull-up banners, a full copyshop service and much more. Dave also joined BNI St. Paul's, a networking group which has greatly increased the variety of businesses that we supply.
2016
2016
Dave moved out of the flat above the shop which was converted into extra space for the business. The framing operation was relocated from Jez's premises and the lamination equipment helped to quickly fill the space that had been vacated. Eamon and Jorine both joined the business to work part time.
2017
2017
We started mass-producing picture frames for some local customers, and quickly adapted our framing offering to accommodate the specific needs of these high-volume clients. Dave set up 'Brand Your Office' with Jason Boden from Plan B Creative.
2018
2018
We saw a huge increase in the number of local artists using our scan and print services, with some wonderfully varied limited edition prints being produced.
2020
2020
The shop was forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we continued to trade serving both local and trade customers.