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.