WELCOME TO XIC.

Experts in creative design, print and display, XIC offers high quality products, unrivalled customer service and remarkable added value to clients in various sectors across the UK.


40 Year Timeline


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XIC@40: PRESS PLAY

40 years in the making, see what XIC looks like today – The Creative Printer in Aberdeen.

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THE CREATIVE PRINTER.

We’re more than just a printer. Our team works to understand your marketing and company’s needs to develop a bespoke, creative solution that makes you stand out from the crowd.

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FOUR DECADES +
THREE CORE SERVICES.

Three distinct yet cohesive services are combined with more than four decades of creative experience, underpinned by clever innovation. As a result, our diverse offering ranges from reliably printing business basics to delivering exceptional graphic design for big, impactful campaigns.

On time, to spec
and with spot-on service.

Stationery, leaflets, brochures, postcards, posters, roller banners and so much more.

exceptional graphic design is our passion.

We create what we print. We’re highly creative ideas people, here to inspire and work with you on those all-important projects.

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Our Clients

XIC works in partnership with international energy companies, local authorities, several major names from the legal and financial sector, as well as a multitude of small to medium sized businesses across the North East. Many of these relationships span decades, with XIC providing a full range of communication solutions to fulfil clients’ creative and print requirements.

ashtead
bakerhughes
borrdrilling
drilling
DT-BW
Hilton-Grand-Vacations-BW
John-Clark-BW
loganair
XIC-Mckinnons
maryculter
meldrumhouse
NESCOL
nov
petrofac

Let us help you reduce risk and promote best practise with bespoke safety materials.


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Four decades in business is definitely something to celebrate 🎉

Over the years, print has certainly changed – and so have we. From evolving client priorities to advances in machinery and continued investment in our team, one thing has remained constant: our dedication to creativity, innovation and impact.

Our managing director, Murray Alexander, recently reflected on how XIC has adapted and embraced change over the past 40 years.

Read more about what he had to say in @chambertalk – link in bio.


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Four decades in business is definitely something to celebrate 🎉
Over the years, print has certainly changed - and so have we. From evolving client priorities to advances in machinery and continued investment in our team, one thing has remained constant: our dedication to creativity, innovation and impact.
Our managing director, Murray Alexander, recently reflected on how XIC has adapted and embraced change over the past 40 years.
Read more about what he had to say in @chambertalk - link in bio.


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We loved bringing the little details to life for this milestone celebration! 🐣

DF Communications recently celebrated its 40th birthday party, and we were delighted to supply 150 bespoke Easter egg boxes for their team and guests to take home.

A sweet touch for such a special occasion. 🍫

From Easter egg boxes to eye-catching displays and safety materials, our team always has something exciting up their sleeves.

Thank you Fiona Fraser & Craig Forsyth

Get in touch with our creative team. (link in bio)

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #Easter #CustomPackaging #EventBranding


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Mar 31


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We loved bringing the little details to life for this milestone celebration! 🐣
DF Communications recently celebrated its 40th birthday party, and we were delighted to supply 150 bespoke Easter egg boxes for their team and guests to take home.
A sweet touch for such a special occasion. 🍫
From Easter egg boxes to eye-catching displays and safety materials, our team always has something exciting up their sleeves. 
Thank you Fiona Fraser & Craig Forsyth 
Get in touch with our creative team. (link in bio)
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #Easter #CustomPackaging #EventBranding


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Running low on permit to work or NCR pads? 📝

Stay compliant, audit-ready, and in control:
✔ Quick to complete on-site
✔ No tech or signal needed
✔ Built for busy workshop environments
✔ Durable carbonless paper for tough environments

Simple, reliable, and built for the job.

👉 Let’s upgrade your safety documentation, get in touch.

#PrintSolutions #WorkplaceSafety #Manufacturing #Construction


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Mar 25


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Running low on permit to work or NCR pads? 📝
Stay compliant, audit-ready, and in control:
✔ Quick to complete on-site
✔ No tech or signal needed
✔ Built for busy workshop environments
✔ Durable carbonless paper for tough environments
Simple, reliable, and built for the job.
👉 Let’s upgrade your safety documentation, get in touch.
#PrintSolutions #WorkplaceSafety #Manufacturing #Construction


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Golf season is almost in full swing ⛳

If you’re hosting a golf day or sponsoring a corporate tournament, this is prime territory for your brand to show up properly. Something personalised to the day. Something considered. Something people will actually keep.

Luckily, we’re rather good at creating just that. Here’s some inspiration for branded pieces that will make an impression on the course. ⬇️

📍 Branded tee markers
📍 Logo golf balls and branded sleeves
📍 Personalised player welcome packs and passes
📍 Creative scorecards and course guides
📍 Golf towels and accessories

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #golfseason #golfer #corporategolf


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Mar 19


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Golf season is almost in full swing ⛳
If you’re hosting a golf day or sponsoring a corporate tournament, this is prime territory for your brand to show up properly. Something personalised to the day. Something considered. Something people will actually keep.
Luckily, we’re rather good at creating just that. Here’s some inspiration for branded pieces that will make an impression on the course. ⬇️
📍 Branded tee markers
📍 Logo golf balls and branded sleeves 
📍 Personalised player welcome packs and passes
📍 Creative scorecards and course guides
📍 Golf towels and accessories 
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #golfseason #golfer #corporategolf


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Project complete for Truenorth ✅

We created an engaging environment for the team while placing brand front and centre for visitors and clients – a simple way to leave a lasting impression.

Take a look at our past enhancement projects on our website. (link in bio)

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #AberdeenPrinter #DesignAberdeen


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Mar 16


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Project complete for Truenorth ✅
We created an engaging environment for the team while placing brand front and centre for visitors and clients – a simple way to leave a lasting impression.
Take a look at our past enhancement projects on our website. (link in bio)
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #AberdeenPrinter #DesignAberdeen


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Keep your team safe and your assets protected with our ultimate bespoke safety tags 🏷️

Engineered for the toughest environments, our bespoke tags are fully customisable to your brand and operational needs – perfect for sectors such as construction, oil and gas and renewables.

Crafted from durable plastic, these easy-to-write-on tags can be produced in any colour, shape or size to suit your exact project requirements.

Enhance your safety processes and maintain compliance with our long-lasting, high-quality bespoke tags.

Find out more at the link in our bio!

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #HSE #Safety #InspectionTags #AssetManagement #Maintenance


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Mar 10


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Keep your team safe and your assets protected with our ultimate bespoke safety tags 🏷️ 
Engineered for the toughest environments, our bespoke tags are fully customisable to your brand and operational needs - perfect for sectors such as construction, oil and gas and renewables.
Crafted from durable plastic, these easy-to-write-on tags can be produced in any colour, shape or size to suit your exact project requirements.
Enhance your safety processes and maintain compliance with our long-lasting, high-quality bespoke tags.
Find out more at the link in our bio!
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #HSE #Safety #InspectionTags #AssetManagement #Maintenance


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Supporting a stronger safety culture 💪

We recently collaborated with Peterhead Port Authority to design and print durable safety materials that keep Life Saving Rules clear, visible and easy to access.

Built for both outdoor and office use, these robust, water-resistant solutions are a great option to help reinforce key safety messaging.

➡️ Let`s enhance your safety materials. Get in touch today. (link in bio)

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #HSE #LifeSavingRules #safetyrazor


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Mar 3


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Supporting a stronger safety culture 💪
We recently collaborated with Peterhead Port Authority to design and print durable safety materials that keep Life Saving Rules clear, visible and easy to access. 
Built for both outdoor and office use, these robust, water-resistant solutions are a great option to help reinforce key safety messaging.
➡️ Let's enhance your safety materials. Get in touch today. (link in bio)
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #HSE #LifeSavingRules #safetyrazor


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We love any opportunity to get egg-stra festive 🐣🌼

With Easter just a few weeks away, take a look at a few projects we completed last year for P&J Live, Maryculter Hotel and ourselves!

Whether it’s Easter, Christmas or any other special event or celebration, we love the challenge of creating something fun and bespoke.

If this is egg-xactly what you’re looking for, there’s still time to place your order!

Get in touch with our creative team today. (link in bio)


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Feb 24


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We love any opportunity to get egg-stra festive 🐣🌼
With Easter just a few weeks away, take a look at a few projects we completed last year for P&J Live, Maryculter Hotel and ourselves!
Whether it’s Easter, Christmas or any other special event or celebration, we love the challenge of creating something fun and bespoke.
If this is egg-xactly what you’re looking for, there’s still time to place your order!
Get in touch with our creative team today. (link in bio)


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Breathing life into your warehouse 💡

Dräger approached us to transform its warehouse racking. With a frequent stream of visitors, they wanted the space to feel more refined and fresh.

We designed branded ACM panels that balanced graphics and messaging whilst elevating the overall space. Following a successful first install, we`ve returned to install additional panels.

If you`re looking to elevate your warehouse space, get in touch to explore your options. (link in bio)


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Feb 19


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Breathing life into your warehouse 💡
Dräger approached us to transform its warehouse racking. With a frequent stream of visitors, they wanted the space to feel more refined and fresh. 
We designed branded ACM panels that balanced graphics and messaging whilst elevating the overall space. Following a successful first install, we've returned to install additional panels. 
If you're looking to elevate your warehouse space, get in touch to explore your options. (link in bio)


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Let`s get your brand noticed… ✨

We recently completed a decal installation project for Optima, applying cut-to-shape vinyl graphics directly to its onsite containers.

In high-demand environments such as rigs and industrial sites, clear information along with professional branding helps reinforce credibility and ensures instant recognition onsite.

Have some assets to refresh? We`re all ears!


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Let's get your brand noticed... ✨
We recently completed a decal installation project for Optima, applying cut-to-shape vinyl graphics directly to its onsite containers. 
In high-demand environments such as rigs and industrial sites, clear information along with professional branding helps reinforce credibility and ensures instant recognition onsite.
Have some assets to refresh? We're all ears!


xicsocial


Translate complex safety messages into easy-to-understand prompt cards ✅

Our cards are portable, accessible and built for real-world use – giving your team a quick and reliable way to keep key safety messages always within reach.

➡️Ready to turn your safety procedures into tools your team will use? Get in touch!


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Feb 12


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Translate complex safety messages into easy-to-understand prompt cards ✅
Our cards are portable, accessible and built for real-world use - giving your team a quick and reliable way to keep key safety messages always within reach.
➡️Ready to turn your safety procedures into tools your team will use? Get in touch!


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Looking to command attention on the exhibition floor? 👋

We recently supported Control Valve Solutions (CVS) with exhibition stand branding and visuals – helping them create a strong, yet welcoming presence.

The results speak for themselves 👀

Want to hear what CVS Managing Director, Mick Beavers, had to say? Take a look at our January highlights on our website. (link in bio)


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Looking to command attention on the exhibition floor? 👋
We recently supported Control Valve Solutions (CVS) with exhibition stand branding and visuals - helping them create a strong, yet welcoming presence.
The results speak for themselves 👀
Want to hear what CVS Managing Director, Mick Beavers, had to say? Take a look at our January highlights on our website. (link in bio)


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Celebrating our long standing partnerships 🤝

We’ve been working with Interocean since 2024, creating branded merchandise that reinforces its strong and recognisable identity.

Our latest work for them was this suite of branded merchandise featuring:
⭐ Notebooks
⭐ Pens
⭐ Snoods
⭐ Presentation packaging boxes
⭐ Water bottles

These branded packs are versatile for internal and external use, giving cohesive edge to your brand.

Take a look at some more pst projects. (link in bio)


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Feb 6


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Celebrating our long standing partnerships 🤝
We’ve been working with Interocean since 2024, creating branded merchandise that reinforces its strong and recognisable identity. 
Our latest work for them was this suite of branded merchandise featuring:
⭐ Notebooks
⭐ Pens
⭐ Snoods
⭐ Presentation packaging boxes
⭐ Water bottles
These branded packs are versatile for internal and external use,  giving cohesive edge to your brand.
Take a look at some more pst projects. (link in bio)


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Keep important safety information in your team’s back pocket! 💪

Our custom-designed QHSE pocket books are the ultimate tool for keeping the golden rules of safety at your team’s fingertips.

From lifting operations and hand–arm vibration to everyday workplace safety, our pocket books help your team learn, remember and act safely – anytime, anywhere.

➡️ Let`s get your team better equipped today. Get in touch with our team! (link in bio)


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Keep important safety information in your team’s back pocket! 💪
Our custom-designed QHSE pocket books are the ultimate tool for keeping the golden rules of safety at your team’s fingertips.
From lifting operations and hand–arm vibration to everyday workplace safety, our pocket books help your team learn, remember and act safely - anytime, anywhere.
➡️ Let's get your team better equipped today. Get in touch with our team! (link in bio)


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Meet our sales and project coordinator Daniel Forbes 👋

Joining us at the end of last year, Daniel joined the team at a key time, supporting increasing demand for print, design and display projects across our client base.

Previously working with XIC as a client, it`s brilliant to be bringing Daniel`s enthusiasm and skillset in-house.

👉 Read more about his appointment on our website!

#XIC #CreativePrinter #Aberdeen #NewRecruitment


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Meet our sales and project coordinator Daniel Forbes 👋
Joining us at the end of last year, Daniel joined the team at a key time, supporting increasing demand for print, design and display projects across our client base.
Previously working with XIC as a client, it's brilliant to be bringing Daniel's enthusiasm and skillset in-house.
👉 Read more about his appointment on our website!
#XIC #CreativePrinter #Aberdeen #NewRecruitment


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Communicating safety effectively starts with smart design… 🎨

We understand that getting important safety messages to stick can be a real challenge. That’s where we come in…

Bring your QHSE culture to life through bespoke campaign packs that combine creative design, clear messaging and practical solutions – making your key safety communications impossible to ignore.

Read more about our safety campaign project for Archer on our website. (link in bio)


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Communicating safety effectively starts with smart design... 🎨
We understand that getting important safety messages to stick can be a real challenge. That’s where we come in...
Bring your QHSE culture to life through bespoke campaign packs that combine creative design, clear messaging and practical solutions - making your key safety communications impossible to ignore.
Read more about our safety campaign project for Archer on our website. (link in bio)


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The countdown is on for Subsea Expo ⏰

Is your business primed to grab attention?

Whether it`s brochures, leaflets or branded giveaways, we still have time to produce a suite of branded products for you. Explore your options over on our website.


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The countdown is on for Subsea Expo ⏰
Is your business primed to grab attention?
Whether it's brochures, leaflets or branded giveaways, we still have time to produce a suite of branded products for you. Explore your options over on our website.


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We’re back and ready to create! 💡

The recent snow may have slowed down the start of 2026, but if this is the year of your brand`s fresh new look, we`re your essential ingredient for a slick activation.

From design all the way through to print, our start-to-finish service ensures your brand`s marketing materials grab attention.

Explore how we can bring your ideas to life through our bio link ⬆️


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Jan 7


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We’re back and ready to create! 💡
The recent snow may have slowed down the start of 2026, but if this is the year of your brand's fresh new look, we're your essential ingredient for a slick activation.
From design all the way through to print, our start-to-finish service ensures your brand's marketing materials grab attention. 
Explore how we can bring your ideas to life through our bio link ⬆️


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Floating into the festive break… 🎄🎈

We’ll be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January, ready to dive into our exciting new projects for 2026.

To all our customers and followers, have a brilliant festive break when it comes.

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter


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Dec 22


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Floating into the festive break… 🎄🎈
We’ll be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January, ready to dive into our exciting new projects for 2026.
To all our customers and followers, have a brilliant festive break when it comes.
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter


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Say hello to this week`s little helpers 🐾

It`s always all hands on deck at this time of year so we`ve brought in the big guns (or should we say big paws) to help us out!

We`ve had Coco (left) and Lola (right) with us in the office this week who`ve definitely kept us entertained with their antics.

#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #BehindTheScenes #OfficeDogs


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Dec 19


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Say hello to this week's little helpers 🐾
It's always all hands on deck at this time of year so we've brought in the big guns (or should we say big paws) to help us out!
We've had Coco (left) and Lola (right) with us in the office this week who've definitely kept us entertained with their antics.
#XIC #TheCreativePrinter #BehindTheScenes #OfficeDogs

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