About Active Group

There was a familiar challenge facing local businesses, running out of essential office supplies at the most inconvenient moments. Seeing this need first hand, George Miller launched a new venture, fitting out a supplies van and making daily rounds to local businesses. Before long, it became a trusted service that many came to rely on. Foounded as Ayrshire Office Services, Bank Street, Kilmarnock

In 1996, we took an important step forward by acquiring Jenkins, a respected business machines service company. This move broadened our expertise beyond supplies alone, allowing us to support customers in new ways and strengthen the trusted relationships we had built over the years.

By 1997, the business had grown well beyond its Ayrshire roots. The company officially became Active Office Scotland on 1st December 1997. The new name reflected an expanding service reach across the whole of Scotland, while staying true to the values and customer relationships that shaped the early years.

In 2003, the company proudly celebrated 40 years of business. From humble beginnings in Kilmarnock to serving customers across Scotland, the milestone marked four decades of trust, hard work and long standing relationships. It was a moment to reflect on how far the business had come, and to look ahead with confidence to the future.

In 2006, the logo was subtly refreshed to reflect a changing world. Inspired by digital pixels, the updated design marked the shift into a new era where technology and online services were rapidly transforming how businesses operated. It signalled our readiness to embrace digital innovation while continuing to build on established foundations.

In 2009, we acquired Elite Office, further strengthening our business supplies service. The acquisition welcomed many new clients into the Active family and marked another step in extending our support to businesses across a wider area.

In 2014, we acquired Lawprint Office Supplies in Glasgow. This strategic move extended our reach, enabling us to provide comprehensive business supply services across the city and strengthen our presence in Scotland’s largest commercial hub.

In 2017, we completed the merger with DSM Office Falkirk, our largest venture to date. The merger brought an exciting period of growth, welcoming many new clients and talented team members, while allowing us to expand and enhance the range of services we offer.

In 2018, we successfully relocated our headquarters to a modern 5,000sq/ft facility. The move expanded our warehouse capacity and provided bright, environmentally efficient office space, giving our brilliant team the environment they deserve to continue supporting our customers.

During the challenges of 2020, we kept moving forward. We brought our extensive workwear embroidery operation inhouse, investing in our first 8‑head embroidery machine and upskilling our team. This marked the beginning of a full production environment, which today can process 1,900 garments per hour, delivering unmatched speed and quality for our customers.

In 2023, we celebrated 60 years of supporting businesses. This special milestone was a moment to reflect, celebrate our journey, and look forward with optimism, especially meaningful after the challenges the pandemic had placed on businesses.

In 2023, we invested in state-of-the-art vinyl printing and cutting equipment, enabling full inhouse production of window graphics, signage, and heatseal printed workwear. This upgrade enhanced our customisation capabilities and allowed us to deliver faster, high-quality solutions for our clients.

In 2024, we moved our Falkirk operations to new, modern office space. The relocation provided improved facilities for our team and created a more efficient environment to support our growing customer base across the region.

In 2024, we acquired The Working Wardrobe, continuing to operate it as a standalone brand. This addition expanded our workwear services, making customised clothing more accessible and affordable for smaller businesses, teamwear, and school uniforms, while strengthening our commitment to supporting organisations of every size.

North Central Office merged operations with Active Group, enabling us to bring our advanced range of services and IT solutions to a new customer base. This milestone strengthened our presence and expanded the ways we could support businesses across the region.

2025 was a landmark year for growth. Gemini Supplies, a well-established Falkirk-based power tools and workwear supplier, joined Active Office. This acquisition expanded our product range and strengthened our ability to provide comprehensive solutions to businesses across the region.

As our customer base continued to grow, we opened our Glasgow offices in the Cambuslang area. This expansion marked another important step in bringing our teams closer to customers, allowing us to serve businesses across the west of Scotland more efficiently and responsively.

In 2025, we invested in new equipment and expertise to bring DTF clothing printing inhouse. This major step allows faster, more flexible garment customisation, delivering turnaround speeds that few other providers can match and strengthening our workwear and teamwear services.

In 2026, with multiple brands, divisions, and an expanded service offering, we proudly rebranded as Active Group. The new identity reflects the full breadth of our operations and makes it easier for customers and prospects to see the scale, capability, and expertise we bring to every partnership.