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ABOUT US
Welcome to COT
COT is a 3rd generation, family-owned and operated, print communications company. Now in our 5th decade of service “The Culture of COT” is to seriously deliver the best customer experience possible within the markets we serve.
COT produces a wide range of commercial, label and packaging products for our clients throughout the Caribbean.
Our service platform is built around our ability to harness and apply many forms of media and technology to each of our clients’ unique needs.
A Brief History of COT
PRINT SINCE 1975
In 1975 in the basement of his home on COT road, Dennis Everard Worme had a handful of employees, a Heidelberg 10 x 15 single colour Windmill Letterpress Machine and a dream - COT Printery was born.
COT was formed under the family home at Cliff Cot, Cot Road, having acquired and salvaged equipment from a fire at The Barbados Advocate Newspaper
1979
Relocation to a 6,000 sq.ft building at Balmoral Gap, Christ Church.
1981
The Blue Box Cart is born on COT's premises in Balmoral Gap.
1985
Installation of the first 4 colour Sheetfed Offset Press in Barbados.
1987
Installation of the first 5 colour Sheetfed Offset Press in Barbados.
1989
Recipient of the the BIDC Exporter of The Year Award.
1990
Relocation to a 16,000 sq.ft building at Newton Industrial Estate, Christ Church.
1994
Certified by The Crown Agent Stamp Bureau of Croydon to print Postage Stamps.
1996
Expansion of the Newton Facility to 24,000sq.ft.
1999
Acquisition of Caribbean Graphics, Letchworth Press & Printerman Operations and entry into the packaging market.
2002
Expansion of the Newton Facility to 32,000 sq.ft.
2006
Installation of the first multi-colour UV Offset Sheetfed Press in the region.
2014
Installation of the first HP Indigo 10,000, B2, Digital Press in the region.
2016
Introduction of PrintCloud, COT's online ordering platform for customers with repeat business.
2019
Ecotogo by COT, a fully recyclable and biodegradable range of food boxes was introduced to to combat styrofoam.
2023
Installation of the region's first 7 colour plus coater, LED UV Press to expand the colour gamut to our customers.
2024
Acquisition of Moore Paragon Caribbean Ltd., with offices in Grenada, St. Lucia & Trinidad.
2025
Celebrating 50 years of service to Barbados and the Caribbean.
Our Client Testimonials
Thank you for your unwavering support to Cancer Support Services and the patients we serve. We trust that this relationship will continue to grow from strength to strength.
Janette
Cancer Support Services
I wish to thank you and the team at COT for an excellent job on the TT Safari Brochure. Also, thank you Katherine for your start up last year, much appreciated. From quotation to delivery!
Simone A. Ward
Owner
2 Wards Solutions
I was introduced to the automated online system recently and must applaud the COT team for producing such an easy, user-friendly application. Not to mention, the communication from concept to final print was professional and fluid. Whether I'm in the office or on the go, I can easily log-on and get my orders processed hassle free, when I need it. Thanks again to COT for delivering!
Ross Lee Lum
Director
Island Tiles
I would like to say a huge thank you to you and your team for the amazing booklets. They are just perfect - everyone who has seen them so far loves them. The quality, the wire stitch, everything was on point. Your professionalism and kindness which made this whole process stress-free were second to none. Again I thank you.
Dana L. Onyenakala
Graphic Designer
I would like to thank you for your efficient handling of the printing and delivery of our catalogue this year. Our staff and customers love it. Thanks again.
Kay Richards
Brand Manager
Duty Free Caribbean
You guys were awesome! Thank you so much for working with us on our last minute request. Even the guy that delivered was so friendly and pleasant. So from beginning to end, you guys rocked.
Sabrita Mayers
Deloitte
Thanks so much for seeing this through. I was both surprised and very thankful for the quick turnaround.
Your delivery employees also rounded off the team's demonstration of great customer service.
Eleanor Morgan
Barbados Jazz Excursion 2018
It was great working with you again and our client is extremely satisfied with the product.
Rhandez Browne
The Vincentian Publishing Company Limited
Just want to say a little thank you for getting everything done and delivered in quickly! Everything looks good, presented well, and everyone is happy with the finishes all around. So thanks again!
Gemma Holder
Brand Manager
Terra Caribbean
Top notch printers. Professional. Great work ethic. Always aiming for perfection. Superb customer service.
Kathryn Danniel
Nice with friendly staff who works hard and produces quality work.
Shonelle Griffith
I always meet new, charming people when dealing business with COT Holdings. Customer service is fantastic.
Lora Moore