uk.superbrands.com Superbrands UK Vol. 24 Market Photo finishing is CEWE’s core area of expertise. As the European market leader in this field, CEWE is recognised for innovation and a passion for photography, combined with professionalism. CEWE operates both physical retail locations and online stores, serving customers directly and distributing to over 2,000 trade partner locations across 21 European countries through a seamless multi-channel experience. With state-of-the-art processing technology, CEWE’s production sites deliver billions of photos and millions of CEWE PHOTOBOOKS and photo gift products each year. CEWE’s UK production site in Warwick has been proudly servicing the UK and Ireland since 2005. With 13 additional sites across Europe, CEWE can scale production at speed and achieve business continuity in any situation through the ability to switch production between facilities almost instantly, and by capitalising on robust internal logistics linking all sites. Achievements Testament to its passion for innovation in photo finishing and focus on quality, CEWE has consistently been recognised over the years by independent bodies. In 2025, CEWE was awarded four TIPA World Awards, including Best Photo Service and Best Professional Printing App, marking its 13th TIPA Award overall and 8th consecutive year to receive this prestigious recognition. The awards, presented by the Technical Image Press Association, are the world’s most soughtafter accolade for photo and imaging products. Other awards include a recent Which? Best Buy for Photo Books, Best Photo Book Service from Digital Camera World, and Best Photo Books and Photo Gifts from Photography News. History The success story of CEWE goes back to the early 1900s, when photography was brought to the masses with the sale of photographic prints becoming widespread. In 1912, Carl Wöltje and his wife Helene established their ‘Photographische Anstalt’, photographic establishment. Wöltje’s son-inlaw, Heinz Neumüller, eventually turned it into the company that is now CEWE and famous across Europe for its high quality standards. In the middle of the 20th century, photography saw a ‘golden era’ as Europe’s post-war cultural revolution began. Colour photography arrived and the market for printed memories from treasured events exploded. Being at the forefront of market innovation from this time, the CEWE COLOR companies were then founded in 1961. In the 1980s the demand for convenience saw the next market shift with the UK, Germany and France being particularly active markets – this is where CEWE thrived, expanding its gifting ranges and increasing its production capacity with photo labs across Europe. CEWE continued to keep pace and innovate as the digital revolution took hold, with mobile phones becoming the camera of choice. CEWE quickly and successfully adapted to the digital transformation, pioneering many innovations to become market leader. Product CEWE is synonymous with premium quality. As a pioneer in the photo printing market, CEWE puts its expertise towards ensuring excellence when it comes to personalised photo products. From traditional and creative prints, via the CEWE PHOTOBOOK, wall art and calendars, through to various photo gifts: CEWE’s products enable customers to present and share their personal memories. The comprehensive range of products are available not only directly from CEWE, but also from more than 20,000 retail partner locations across Europe. Many of these partners also offer CEWE Instant Prints via their in-house CEWE Photostations.
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