Originally established to manufacture and decorate china and ceramics to the wholesale souvenir trade, the company has been quick to ascertain and tap new openings in the world wide market place.

In 1993 the company introduced its own printing department, fully computerised allowing customer’s concepts to be devoloped entirely in house, from an idea to the final product, cutting both costs and delivery times. The company’s design and marketing team has enabled major national and international clients to develop exclusive product ranges and promote co-ordinated own label product lines.
In 1995 we introduced a catalogue of promotional goods, designing and supplying customers a complete range of fund raising and promotional items at direct prices.
In 1998 glass decorating was introduced including crystal items. We are able to print designs in over 10 colours - as well as chemical etching. We produce many multicoloured licenced character designs including the Simpsons, Southpark and Taz, these are sold through outlets such as Boots, Debenhams, George and BHS as various gift sets.
In 1999 a further expansion and a move to our specially converted rural barn, a half a mile from the sea on the Norfolk coast, was implemented with the assistance of the Rural Developement Agency. The conversion was sympathetically carried out leaving all the original beams and features in place and bringing the 200 year old buildings back to their original state. We changed the trading name to The Yards the local name of the complex.
In 2000, the Millennium, a large range of decorated candles was introduced, with sizes and prices to suit all budgets. The range includes many open stock souvenir designs as well as specially commissioned items. The availability of short runs at very economical prices allows true test marketing of all designs and many of our candles are printed with ceramic inks for further safety.

The Yards has built an enviable reputation for using only the highest quality materials, complemented with exceptional packaging and display standards, we are now a unique, fully integrated manufacturer, printer and decorator of fine china, ceramics, glass and candles. The saving made are fully reflected in our service, range of goods and aggressive prices.