Clays

Clays Market-leading book production services : manufacturing, inventory management, distribution.

For over 200 years Clays has been producing some of the most well known and best selling books in the UK, providing an invaluable service to a range of publishing clients. Clays specialise in producing monochrome paperbacks and hardbacks in any quantity and to a wide range of sizes. We have the capability to wire-stitch, perfect bind and sew book blocks, finishing the product off with an extensive

range of cover and jacket print and finishes. Strategic Investment

Clays have become a major force in this fluid and evolving world through extensive investment and a determination to react quickly to our customers’ fast moving needs. The result of this is an all round service offering for publishers that encompasses digital services, book manufacture, pre-retail and distribution. Throughout the digital revolution we have remained the UK’s market-leading book production specialist, actively embracing digital printing technology to run alongside our traditional and highly successful quality printing processes. New Markets

As the UK’s market-leading book production specialist and the supplier to many leading publishing houses, Clays has taken the next step in their evolution. With self-publishing now becoming a huge market in its own right, Clays has created Clays Self-Publishing, offering a full-service print solution, from administrative tasks to design advice, production and distribution.

The countdown is officially on! 🍂 We're delighted to be returning to the IPG Autumn Conference on the 10th September. It...
12/08/2026

The countdown is officially on! 🍂 We're delighted to be returning to the IPG Autumn Conference on the 10th September. It's always a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with our clients, meet new publishers, and celebrate the vibrant independent publishing community. We can't wait to see you there!

From printing and publishing to engineering and textiles, family-owned businesses have played a significant role in shap...
19/06/2026

From printing and publishing to engineering and textiles, family-owned businesses have played a significant role in shaping industries across the world. As a family-owned business, this is something we understand well at Clays.

Whilst technology, processes and products have evolved over the years, the importance of learning from those around us remains unchanged.

This we celebrate not only the fathers but all those who have helped write our history.

What a fantastic evening at the British Book Awards on Monday night 📚✨ Huge congratulations again to all of this year’s ...
15/05/2026

What a fantastic evening at the British Book Awards on Monday night 📚✨ Huge congratulations again to all of this year’s winners, with special shout outs to:

🏆 Yasmin Morrissey and Simon & Schuster Children's Books for winning Editor and Imprint of the Year, sponsored by Clays
🏆 And Other Stories for winning Small Press of the Year, sponsored by TJ Books

It was wonderful to catch up with both new and familiar faces, celebrate the incredible talent across the industry, and be part of such a special night for books and publishing. Here’s to another brilliant year ahead!

The Clays-TJ sales team is ready for the British Book Awards 2026.   here we come!
11/05/2026

The Clays-TJ sales team is ready for the British Book Awards 2026. here we come!

Sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do at Clays 💚🌍Our latest Sustainability Newsletter highlights the p...
11/05/2026

Sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do at Clays 💚🌍

Our latest Sustainability Newsletter highlights the progress we’re making towards our SBTi targets, new energy efficiency projects, sustainable materials initiatives, supplier engagement programmes and industry collaboration.

We’ve also included an update on the integration of TJ Books into the Clays group, highlighting how the acquisition complements our production capabilities while supporting our long-term sustainability strategy.

We’re proud to continue driving meaningful change across our operations and supply chain as we work towards a more sustainable future for book manufacturing 📚💪

Read the full newsletter here:
https://loom.ly/n-419k4

With the growing demand for complex, high-extent illustrated books, publishers need production partners they can rely on...
13/03/2026

With the growing demand for complex, high-extent illustrated books, publishers need production partners they can rely on. 📚

Through our specialist Italian production hub, Elcograf, we deliver market-leading sewn binding, heatset web printing, and premium finishing at scale.

From sewn binding up to 32 signatures to premium LED UV sheetfed quality and luxury finishing, we help publishers produce ambitious titles with the quality they expect.

Get in touch to see how we can support your next project.

Happy World Book Day! 📚✨From the first idea to the final page, every book has a journey—and we’re proud to be part of br...
05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚✨

From the first idea to the final page, every book has a journey—and we’re proud to be part of bringing those stories to life. Whether it’s a novel, a memoir, a children’s adventure, or a business book, every page we print helps share knowledge, imagination, and inspiration with the world.

Here’s to the authors who write them, the readers who love them, and the books that connect us all. ❤️📖

With less than a month to go until the 2026 London Book Fair, we are very excited to meet with new and existing clients!...
19/02/2026

With less than a month to go until the 2026 London Book Fair, we are very excited to meet with new and existing clients! If you'd like to book a meeting with the Clays Sales team, please follow the below link:

https://loom.ly/vkMCfy8

As usual, we will be with the IPG on stand 6E70 📚💚

Address

Popson Street
Bungay
NR351ED

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441986893211

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