ABOUT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

Service Publications Ltd. - A brief history

1947 - Service Publications, and its associated company SouthDown Press Ltd. established.

The two companies were founded by Peter Edward Martell.

His wife, Ruby Evelyn Ryder, is a relation of Samuel Ryder the donor of the world's most prestigious golfing championship "The Ryder Cup" and co-founder of the seed company Heath and Heather. Learn more about the Ryder Cup competition.

1960 - Printing is a family tradition.

First cousins, Charles and Henry Martell found "Martell Press Ltd." in Ramsgate Kent. View their website.

2005 - Service Publications Ceases Printing Maps

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2006 - The company remains a family firm.

Service Publications Ltd. is jointly owned and operated by the second and third generation of Martells.