Meet The Team
Neil Southgate
Shirley Gifford
Rob Lorkins
Adam Newman
Matt Adcock
Richard Baldwin
Tracey Cooper
Louise Taylor
Joe Dixey
Jessica Bedford
James Flower
Steve Baker
Tony Carvajal
Holly Wonfor
Neil Bishop
Neil Southgate
Managing Director
Joined Labelnet: 1999 (Founder)
I worked in the print industry after leaving school for my Dads 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.
22 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 22 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
Shirley Gifford
Sales Administrator
Joined Labelnet: 1999
I worked in various job roles before joining Labelet including Health & Saefty 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)
Rob Lorkins
Operations Manager
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 7 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 fiancé and I are there most summers and it will be 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
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 3 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!!
Matt Adcock
Production Supervisor
Joined Labelnet: 2010
I worked as a screen printer for 3 years then joined Labelnet after seeing an advert on a notice board…10 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
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 17 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 22 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: Neither
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 🤣
Tracey Cooper
Sales & Accounts Administrator
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 13 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 :)
Louise Taylor
Sales Representative
Joined Labelnet: 2017
I worked in fashion for 9 years before having a change of career. I have been in the print industry for over 3 years now and it’s the amazing team we have that make it all possible at Labelnet.
Fun Facts
Favourite Food: Lobster Ravioli
Favourite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favourite Holiday Destination: Barbados
Favourite Colour: Blue
Cats or Dogs: Dogs
Winter or Summer: Winter
Hobbies: Obsessed with interior design!
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I once done a personal shopping appointment with Shirley Bassey
If you were a label, what type of label would you be: An embellished label because I love anything sparkly!
Joe Dixey
Financial Controller
Joined Labelnet: 2018
I started out as a Finance Operator at Shell after graduating from University in 2012, before spending 4 years developing knowledge and gaining the ACCA qualification whilst at Meda Pharmaceuticals. I progressed on to a Financial Controller role in the construction industry, and then moved to Labelnet over 2 years ago.
Fun Facts
Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese
Favourite Movie: Shaun of the Dead
Favourite Holiday Destination; Singapore
Favourite Colour: Green
Cats or Dogs: Dogs
Winter or Summer: Summer
Hobbies: Travelling, football, cars and video games
Interesting Fact About Yourself: Completed a 2500 mile rally across 10 different European countries, including the famous Stelvio Pass in the Alps and driving around the Monaco F1 circuit
If you were a label, what type of label would you be: Beer label
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 2 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!
Email:jessica@labelnet.co.uk
Telephone:01277 364964
James Flower
Sales Administrator
Joined Labelnet: 2019
Before joining Labelnet I worked for a communications company as an account manager but got into the print industry last year. 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 ;)
Steve Baker
Sales Representative
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
Tony Carvajal
Area Sales Representative
Joined Labelnet: 2019
I worked in the IT distribution before moving into the print industry 14 years ago. I have been with Labelnet for over a year 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
Holly Wonfor
Sales Administrator
Joined Labelnet: 2020
After leaving University I worked as a waitress and have now recently joined the Labelnet team. I will enjoy the new challenge working within the print industry and being part of a friendly team.
Fun Facts
Favourite Food: You can’t beat a roast dinner (pork with crackling)
Favourite Movie: Love Actually
Favourite Holiday Destination: Lapland
Favourite Colour: Green
Cats or Dogs: Dogs…I’m actually allergic to cats
Winter or Summer: Summer
Hobbies: Running, socialising with friends, watching movies and eating
Interesting Fact About Yourself: I have a twin brother…and yes we do have the twin telepathy
If you were a label, what type of label would you be: A prosecco label with gold foiling
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
