We’re an award winning print firm with over 160 years of experience.
As we embrace and pioneer evermore environmental print solutions, we can guarantee that the furture of print is every bit as bright as its past.
The world in print; past, present and future captures and preserves ideas and stories, information and creations to keep hold of, forever. Something to touch, hold, feel, inhale and always there, to tell the tale.
Precious print. Timeless and telling.
building purchase
W&G Baird purchased building and plant and goodwill of Ulster Printing Company for £450
Company foundation
Foundation of W&G Baird at 10-12 Arthur Street by William Savage Baird and George Courteny Baird.
Dawn of News
The first appearance of the Belfast Evening Telegraph.
George Baird dies
With the passing of George Baird, founder of W&G Baird and Belfast Telegraph, a pioneer's legacy endures.
Year of change
New premises built on Royal Avenue; Robert Hugh Harley Baird appointed Managing Director; William Baird dies.
Sharing Leadership
Sir Robert appointed Joint Managing Director
First linotype installed
The inaugural Linotype machine hummed with promise at the Belfast Telegraph, heralding a new era in print journalism.
Electrifying Progress
Electricity replaces gas with W&G Baird being one of the first companies to utilise electricity.
Factory Expansion
Purchase of Linen Street Factory
Regal Recognition
Sir Robert Hugh Hanley Baird knighted by King George V
New Managing Director
Major William Baird appointed Managing Director
Belfast Blitz
On April 15th, every window shattered in the main structure along Royal Avenue during the Belfast Blitz.
Connecting Continents
W&G Baird publishes Stars & Stripes for American soldiers based in Northern Ireland
Factory Migration
W&G Baird move to Union Street Factory. Robert Baird (Jnr) appointed Managing Director.
Company Split
Baird family ownership ends and acquired by Thompson Printers; W&G Baird and the Belfast Telegraph separate.
Corporate Acquisition
British Printing Corporation acquire W&G Baird Limited.
Unforeseen Challenges
W&G Baird on Union Street bombed on 13th November.
Antrim Relocation
W&G Baird move to current Antrim Site with Roy Bailie appointed Managing Director;
Baird buyout
Roy Bailie and Jim McAvoy acquire W&G Baird Limited.
Litho Innovation
Aquistion of MSO Limited and RR Browne Limited; Installation of the first 5 colour sheet fed Litho press in the province.
Anniversary Expansion
W&G Baird celebrate 125th year of trading; Antrim site buildings extended
Press Innovation
Installation of first perfecting press
Ink of Peace
W&G Baird print the Good Friday Agreement
Quality Achievement
W&G Baird were the first printing company to achieve ISO 9001
Management Buyout
Roy Bailie’s ownership ends. Patrick Moffett, David Hinds, Trevor Brennan and Niall Halligan complete management buyout of W&G Baird.
Reel Feed
W&G became the first commercial printing company to install reel sheet feed.
160 Years Strong
W&G Baird celebrate 160th year of trading.
FSC® CERTIFICATION
Breathe easy. Since 2008, we’ve been FSC® Certified (FSC® C016201), meaning our paper and cardboard is responsibly sourced and traceable.
SUSTAINABILITY
We only use vegetable based inks in our printers and have replaced plastic poly wrap with paper wrap. Looks good, does good.
ISO APPROVED
We’re ISO approved for minimising waste and have the coveted ISO 9001 for quality and ISO 14001 for environment. Elegant and eco-friendly.
WORLD LAND TRUST
We only source carbon balanced papers, offsetting any emissions from production with an investment in the World Land Trust. Go us!
