Managing Director

Rob Lorkins

Managing Director

Joined Labelnet: 2014

After graduating from University, I have quickly progressed at Labelnet, working across many areas of the business and learnt a vast amount in a short period of time.

I have been in the print industry for 11 years and my role here now is focused around driving the business forward through continuous improvement in every area.

What do you like about working at Labelnet? The range of machinery we have means that we work on a wide variety of products and are constantly looking to develop new ones. It is exciting to work on something different each day with committed and enthusiastic colleagues.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: I just love food so really depends what mood I am in but can never go wrong with a good roast dinner

Favourite Movie: Another tough one for me but always been a fan of Batman since I was small so have to go for ‘The Dark Knight’

Favourite Holiday Destination: Cyprus. My wife and I are there most summers and it was our wedding destination in 2021

Favourite Colour: Blue – Pantone 299C

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Football – when not working, the rest of time is spent playing and coaching

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: I would be a full process colour label on a PE with a high tack adhesive. Bright and positive outlook on things, fully committed and determined to achieve targets so difficult to remove once stuck on something and flexible and stretchy to cover various projects at one time

Chairman

Neil Southgate

Chairman & Co-Founder

Joined Labelnet: 1999 (Founder)

I worked in the print industry after leaving school for my Dad’s business until he retired and sold the company. At the time I felt that the self-adhesive label market was not being served well by the label producers. I spoke to loads of potential customers and realised so many label companies seemed to be letting their customers down with delivery or quality or both and the ones that weren’t seemed to be massively over charging for their products. I decided to start Labelnet with the aim of putting customers first and trying to keep costs to a minimum.

25 years later and the principles remain the same. Many of the customers we supplied in the first year are still ordering with us today and right now we’re growing faster than ever. We’ve continually invested in the latest machinery and systems and that has helped us to become one of the leading label companies in the UK.

Of everything we’ve achieved, I’m most proud of the team that’s been created at Labelnet. We have ambitious and determined employees that share the same values as the ones that the business was founded on and they will be the ones that ensure Labelnet continues to thrive over the next 25 years and beyond…

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Indian Curry

Favourite Movie: Pulp Fiction

Favourite Holiday Destination: Austria – skiing

Favourite Colour: Blue

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Playing Golf & Cricket. West Ham season ticket holder, England & Essex Cricket fan

Interesting Fact About Yourself: Never managed a hole in one despite plenty of trying!

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A blue metallic label with a strong, permanent adhesive (you can’t get rid of me that easily) and a bold screen printed logo to stand out

Commercial Director

Adam Newman

Sales Manager

Joined Labelnet: 2018

I was born in South Wales and spent most of my early career working across various roles within the steel industry. In 2018 I relocated to Essex to work for Labelnet, and have been here for over 7 years now. I enjoy working alongside a great team of people.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite Movie: Back To The Future

Favourite Holiday Destination: Mexico

Favourite Colour: Black

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Winter

Hobbies: Football, fan of Derby County and Wales

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I am the same height as the Labelnet forklift!

If you was a label, what type of label would you be: One that was stuck to a cider bottle!!

Customer Service Manager

James Flower

Customer Service Manager

Joined Labelnet: 2019

Before joining Labelnet I worked for a communications company as an account manager but got into the print industry over 5 years ago now. I enjoy being part of the team as each day is different and I work with a kind hearted team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: I am a massive foodie so love all foods but I’m going to go with a Bouillabaisse (a French fish stew)

Favourite Movie: Step Brothers for making me laugh and Moulin Rouge (at Secret Cinema is even better!)

Favourite Holiday Destination: Baritz (France) – it is where I proposed to my wife

Favourite Colour: Red

Cats or Dogs: Dogs…but I wouldn’t want them living in my house

Winter or Summer: Winter (you can’t ski in the Summer)

Hobbies: Golf, Skiing, Football and Cooking

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I am a doting dad to my little princess Phoebe and am useful in the kitchen

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A peel and reveal ;)

Technical Sales Administrator

Shirley Gifford

Co-Founder

Joined Labelnet: 1999

I worked in various job roles before joining Labelnet including Health & Safety Executive at NatWest, and working part time in retail whilst bringing up my son. I have been in the label industry for 28 years, 21 of those with Labelnet. No day is the same here and most orders are different and I enjoy being part of the Labelnet team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Burgers

Favourite Movie: Dirty Dancing

Favourite Holiday Destination: Caribbean

Favourite Colour: Blue

Cats or Dogs: Cats

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Darts

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: Silver foil / blue image / gloss varnished – because I’m a polished label professional (ha ha)

Production Planner

Vir Burgess

Planning & Procurement Manager

Joined Labelnet: 2015

Before joining Labelnet I worked in hospitality for 8 years, I worked my way through a number of positions from pot wash to bar manager.

I joined Labelnet after a proposition from Matt (Adcock) while on holiday, since then I haven’t looked back.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Lasagne

Favourite Movie: Mud

Favourite Holiday Destination: Barbados

Favourite Colour: Red

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer (who like the winter?😕)

Hobbies: Football (watching and playing) + gaming

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I am currently studying a law degree via the Open University

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A holographic security label, you usually see one of these on a valuable product 😉

Sales Representative

Richard Baldwin

Area Sales Representative

Join Labelnet: 2003

I started off as a relief manager in pubs, then moved into the print world working at my previous company for 5 years. I joined Labelnet as a Sales Rep and 22 years later I am still going strong. I love having my own geographical area to work in and the trust which the company give me to manage my own clients, makes it an enjoyable job for me.

With 27 years experience within the print industry now, I have grown amazing relationships with my customers and offer my extensive knowledge to help with their orders.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Sunday Dinner with all the trimmings

Favourite Movie: Step Brothers

Favourite Holiday Destination: France

Favourite Colour: Blue

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Cycling, play guitar in a band, and fishing with my boys

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I used to be a tandem skydiving instructor (before the kids came along)

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: Semi-Gloss / 1 Colour / Matt Varnish. Removable  🤣

Production Team

Matt Adcock

Production Team

Joined Labelnet: 2010

I worked as a screen printer for 3 years then joined Labelnet after seeing an advert on a notice board…15 years later I am still here and enjoy it here as there’s a nice family feel with the team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Thai Beef Penang

Favourite Movie: Wolf of Wall Street

Favourite Holiday Destination: Ibiza

Favourite Colour: Red

Cats or Dogs: Cats

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Socialising, spending time with my daughter and working overtime

Sales Representative

Tony Carvajal

Area Sales Representative

Joined Labelnet: 2019

I worked in the IT distribution before moving into the print industry 19 years ago. I have been with Labelnet for over 5 years now and love that although I am based remotely and not in the head office, I am always made to feel part of the Labelnet team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Seafood Paella

Favourite Movie: Snatch

Favourite Holiday Destination: Galicia, Spain

Favourite Colour: Yellow

Cats or Dogs: My Zuchon (Dog) Bella

Winter or Summer: Summer, I’m a Spaniard!

Hobbies: Golf, DIY, Walks with the dog

Interesting Fact About Yourself : I’ve played football in the same team as Andoni Goikoetxea. Football fans may remember him as the “Butcher of Bilbao” after he broke Maradona’s ankle

If you were a label, what type of label would you be? Tintoretto Gesso material with a gloss finish, same as my oily Mediterranean skin

Finance & HR Manager

Tracey Cooper

Finance & HR Manager

Joined Labelnet: 2007

I worked for an e-commerce company selling childrens toys before joining Labelnet and have now been in the print industry for over 18 years. I love working with my lovely colleagues at Labelnet.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Oooh…tough one…spag bol I think!

Favourite Movie: Love Actually…or Dirty Dancing…no Love Actually

Favourite Holiday Destination: Cuba

Favourite Colour: Black

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Winter

Hobbies: Keeping fit, cleaning and shopping!

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I can roll my belly

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: I’d be a matt, black vodka label with gold hot foiling…oozing sophistication :)

Marketing Executive

Jessica Bedford

Marketing Executive

Joined Labelnet: 2018

I trained as a beauty therapist and worked in various salons for several years but got into office work after travelling and found my love for marketing. I have been in the label industry for 7 years now and forever learning new things. I love the team here, there’s a proper family feel and everyone works hard to make sure we deliver quality labels on time to our customers.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Roast Dinner with Mash

Favourite Movie: I love typical girly films so Dirty Dancing…but also a massive Harry Potter fan!

Favourite Holiday Destination: Thailand

Favourite Colour: Pink

Cats or Dogs: Cats

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Movies, festivals and travelling the world (if that counts)

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I travelled South East Asia, Oz, NZ and Fiji for a year and did a skydive when I was 21

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: It would have to be a pink label with a decorative glitter varnish just because I love pink and sparkles!

Technical Sales Administrator

Austin Spence

Technical Sales Administrator

Joined Labelnet: March 2021

Before joining Labelnet I worked within the catering industry. I started my role here in the warehouse. After a couple of years I moved into my customer service role which is more suited to what I like best – helping others and providing a great service.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Pizza

Favourite Movie: Days Of Thunder

Favourite Holiday Destination: Florida       

Favourite Colour: Teal

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Golf and Football

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I was the back end of Slinky in a play.

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A label with a (smooth) soft touch laminate…as I’m a smooth dude!

Estimator

Steve Baker

Estimator

Joined Labelnet: 2018

I have been in the print industry for over 30 years now and started off on the shop floor on machines, then went onto ordering materials, scheduling, estimating and lastly order processing, before coming a sales rep.

Labelnet is a great place to work as everyone is friendly, we produce quality products and offer great prices! What more could you want :)

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Steak and chips

Favourite Movie: Top Gun, Dumb and Dumber, Green Mile

Favourite Holiday Destination: Thailand or Florida

Favourite Colour: Red

Cats or Dogs: Both

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Football, Films and Caravanning

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I’ve walked a Lion and a Tiger & washed an Elephant in the river

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: I’d be a Beer Bottle Label. Bright and easy to read, with a varnish layer to protect from the elements and wet strength adhesive to hold its own in deep water   

Production Team

Andrew Bessenger

Production Supervisor

 Before Labelnet I lived in South Africa as a qualified gravure printer. I did a bit of Flexo Printing, Litho and then finally moved on to Digital Printing which is when I joined the Labelnet team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Braai (bbq)

Favourite Movie: Any movie with Denzel Washington 

Favourite Holiday Destination: Haven’t been any other place than South Africa and UK 

Favourite Colour: Purple 

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Winter

Hobbies: Fixing/ building things, motorsports, outdoors, adventures and spending time with my family 

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I used to train dogs for self protection, obedience and channeling energy in the correct direction 

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A simple beer label with bright colours and texture varnish 

Production Team

Pete Kingston

Technical Co-Ordinator

Production Team

Rob Feeny

Production Team

Production Team

Joe Webb

Production Team

Joined Labelnet: 2023

My role previous to this was working for a work-wear & clothing accessories print company. I now work alongside the production team working as a finishing operator, and enjoy being part of the Labelnet team.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Indian – Chicken Bhuna

Favourite Movie: Catch Me If You Can

Favourite Holiday Destination: Italy – Lake Maggiore

Favourite Colour: Green

Cats or Dogs: Cats

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Watching & playing sports

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I rain Tough Mudder in 2014 for charity

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A food label as I’m always hungry!

New Business Development

Neil Bishop

New Business Development

Joined Labelnet: 2021

I have been in the print industry for over 40 years, working with every kind of print related product. I love working with old & new customers and helping them achieve exactly what they want.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: A Sunday roast

Favourite Movie: The Blues Brothers

Favourite Holiday Destination: Dubai

Favourite Colour: Black

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Watching football and coaching it, riding my Harley Davidson. Spending time with my two grandsons.

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: I’d be beer can label with lots of colour and a rough matt textured varnish

Studio Supervisor

Matthew Goodfellow

Joined Labelnet: October 2020

Before joining Labelnet I did an apprenticeship in creative and digital media for another print manufacturers where I gained my skills for my job now.

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Beef Wellington

Favourite Movie: Hacksaw Ridge

Favourite Holiday Destination: Spain

Favourite Colour: Navy

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Motorcycles and OCR Racing

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I enjoy partaking in hot chilli challenges and have even eaten a super spicy ghost chilli which blows your head off…however when I go to Nandos I tend to order the lemon and herb (mildest sauce) chicken!

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A cool one

Production Team

Jack Carter

Production Team

Joined Labelnet: 2021

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Chocolate Cake

Favourite Movie: Rocky 4

Favourite Holiday Destination: Florida

Favourite Colour: Blue

Cats or Dogs: Both

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Going to watch football

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I’ve had a West Ham season ticket for over 10 years! COYI!

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A cider label as this is my favourite tipple!

Studio

Max Parker

Pre-Press Artworker

Joined Labelnet: 2024

Fun Facts

Favourite Food: Pizza (Papa John’s)

Favourite Movie: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

Favourite Holiday Destination: Denmark

Favourite Colour: Blue

Cats or Dogs: Dogs

Winter or Summer: Summer

Hobbies: Paddle Tennis, Tennis and Badminton

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I thrashed Matt Goodfellow at a running race!

If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A light textured varnish because I’m a massive lightweight.