Stationery HQ

What Stationery HQ does

StationeryHQ, operated as a d/b/a of privately held California corporation Corefact Corporation (alongside PrintHQ and Frecklebox), is a wholesale print-on-demand manufacturing platform serving independent designers, wedding professionals, e-commerce resellers (Etsy, Shopify), and corporate marketing buyers. Founded as Progressive Solutions in 1990 and rebranded to the StationeryHQ.com platform around 2011, the company runs an integrated manufacturing and fulfillment operation with primary production in San Leandro, California and a secondary facility in Louisville, Kentucky for ZIP-based routing optimization. The technology stack centers on HP Indigo 15000 HD and HP Indigo 7900 digital presses, MGI JETvarnish 3D Evo for metallic elevated ink (digital foil), large format and dye sublimation equipment, and full bindery including case binding and Smyth Sewing. E-commerce runs on Shopify with AWS cloud storage for customer file libraries, and the platform supports automated variable data printing through multi-page PDF workflows. White-label blind drop shipping, operating since a 2004 partnership with TinyPrints and WeddingPaperDivas, ships directly to end customers under the reseller's brand with no StationeryHQ materials included.

The business model is wholesale transaction-based with no minimum order quantities and tiered volume discounts of 30-50% off retail pricing (escalating at $500 and $1,000 monthly averages). Self-serve online ordering with live pricing, file upload, and proofing supports a product-led growth motion targeting creative professionals, while white-label drop shipping and XML integrations for large customers serve as channel partner and mid-market vectors. The company markets through content-driven channels — YouTube tutorials, blog, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook — and content assets (templates, paper specs, gallery). As of 2026, StationeryHQ expanded internationally to the UK and Australia via DHL, and recently launched books, calendars, and metallic elevated ink capabilities, signaling ongoing investment in category and geographic expansion funded entirely from operations.

Name

Stationery HQ

Legal name

Corefact Corporation

Website

https://www.stationeryhq.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

StationeryHQ is a wholesale print-on-demand platform, operated as a d/b/a of Corefact Corporation, that manufactures custom fine stationery, books, and gifts for independent designers, wedding professionals, and e-commerce resellers using HP Indigo and MGI digital presses with white-label drop shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Stationery Product Manufacturing (322230), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42412)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Stationery & Office Paper Products (notebooks, pads, forms) (IMAMAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stationery, Writing Instruments & Paper Products Distribution (CRAOALAH), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Calendars, Planners & Organization Supplies Retail (CRALABAJ)

Keywords

• Custom printing services
• Wholesale stationery printing
• Print-on-demand manufacturing
• Fine stationery products
• Digital printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fremont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Print-on-Demand Product Sales: StationeryHQ generates revenue by printing and selling custom stationery, gifts, and paper products on a per-order basis. Customers (primarily designers and resellers) pay per unit based on product type, paper stock, quantity, and finishing options. Pricing is wholesale, with discounts of 30-50% off retail available through wholesale accounts. Volume-based discount tiers reward higher monthly spending, with accounts averaging $500/month receiving 40% off and $1,000/month receiving 50% off. Orders are fulfilled individually with no minimum quantities required.
2. Wholesale Subscription (Informal): While not a formal subscription, wholesale accounts function as a recurring engagement model where designers maintain accounts to access discounted pricing. The platform drives repeat orders through file library storage (My Library), reorder capabilities, and volume-based discount escalation that incentivizes higher monthly order values.
3. Custom Project / Offline Orders: For custom projects or product sizes not available online, StationeryHQ processes offline orders with a minimum charge of $150. This includes envelope liners without envelopes, custom paper stocks, and special process jobs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

StationeryHQ is a wholesale print-on-demand manufacturer of custom fine stationery and printed products, serving graphic designers, wedding professionals, Etsy/Shopify resellers, and corporate buyers. The company prints cards, books/journals/planners, art prints, wrapping paper, stickers, signage, and gift items on HP Indigo digital presses with specialty finishing (foil stamping, die cutting, metallic elevated ink via MGI JETvarnish 3D Evo). Orders are placed online with no minimum quantities, fulfilled in 2 business days, and shipped either direct or via white-label drop shipping.

Product overview

StationeryHQ operates as a wholesale print-on-demand manufacturing platform for fine stationery and custom printed products. The core offering consists of customizable flat cards, folded cards, foil stamped cards, die cut cards, variable data cards, and metallic elevated ink cards (using MGI JETvarnish 3D Evo technology), complemented by books/journals/planners, art prints, notepads, wrapping paper, stickers/labels, envelopes/liners, signage, and custom printed gifts (mugs, coasters, luggage tags). Services include digital printing on HP Indigo presses, drop shipping with white-label fulfillment, book printing with various bindings, variable data personalization, and a wholesale pricing program offering 30-50% discounts for designers and resellers. The platform uses Shopify for e-commerce and does not require minimum order quantities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flat Cards Custom printed flat cards in multiple sizes including A7, A2, A6, A9, A10, 4 Bar, #10, and square formats, printed on HP Indigo digital presses with options for double thick paper. Designed for designers, wedding professionals, and resellers who order in low quantities with no minimums.
• Folded Cards Foldover greeting cards available in A7, A2, A6, A9, 4 Bar, square, and other dimensions, with configurations for wedding programs and trifold cards. Printed on premium HP Indigo digital presses for designers and resellers.
• Double Thick Cards Heavyweight cards with double thickness paper stock for premium feel and durability, available in business card, A2, and 4 Bar formats. Designed for designers and resellers wanting a more luxurious card product.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 business day standard production for orders with 5 or fewer line items
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• One Tree PlantedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Environmental sustainability partnership where One Tree Planted helps StationeryHQ offset its environmental footprint. For every order or through ongoing contributions, StationeryHQ plants trees as part of its sustainability commitment. Customers can choose 100% PCW or Bamboo paper for most projects, and StationeryHQ recycles all paper and cardboard waste, with solar power for the shop under development.
• TinyPrints.com and WeddingPaperDivas.comcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004StationeryHQ partnered with Tiny Prints and Wedding Paper Divas during their launch in 2004, providing drop shipping and personalized manufacturing services for their stationery business. This collaboration marked a pivotal shift toward consumer-driven, design-forward fine stationery production and validated StationeryHQ's white-label fulfillment model for the wedding stationery category.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP provides the core printing technology through HP Indigo 15000 HD and HP Indigo 7900 digital presses, which StationeryHQ operates as primary production equipment. HP Indigo presses are recognized industry-leading digital printing technology optimized for fine stationery and premium paper stocks. StationeryHQ also leverages HP's equipment for quality and performance assurance.
• MGI (MGI Digital Graphic Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationMGI JETvarnish 3D Evo printer enables metallic elevated ink (digital foil) effects on stationery products including cards, wrapping paper, folders, and binders. This equipment enables 3D varnish effects with exceptional detail and fast turnaround, differentiating StationeryHQ's product offerings from standard digital print providers.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationStationeryHQ's e-commerce platform is built on Shopify infrastructure. Shopify handles order management, customer accounts, and store operations. StationeryHQ has integrated wholesale pricing apps within Shopify, and Shopify has been referenced in company updates regarding shipping error resolution, indicating deep platform integration.
• Corefact CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStationeryHQ operates as a subsidiary/dba of Corefact Corporation, a California corporation. Corefact also operates PrintHQ and Frecklebox brands. Corefact owns all technology enabling users to create products, and all Terms of Service and Privacy Policy are governed by Corefact Corporation (last updated January 25, 2024).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moo: Moo is a premium online printer specializing in business cards, stationery, and marketing materials for designers and small businesses. It competes head-to-head with StationeryHQ in custom short-run stationery with a similar wholesale and direct-to-designer model.
• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand fulfillment platform offering white-label production and drop shipping to e-commerce sellers, including apparel, accessories, and paper goods. Its drop-ship and designer-reseller model closely parallels StationeryHQ's white-label service, though Printful's catalog extends well beyond stationery.
• Tiny Prints: Tiny Prints is a stationery and invitation retailer with deep roots in the custom stationery category, including wedding invitations and personalized cards. StationeryHQ's launch partnership with Tiny Prints in 2004 made Tiny Prints one of the closest historical analogues to StationeryHQ's white-label fulfillment model.
• Minted: Minted operates a designer marketplace that sources stationery, wedding invitations, art prints, and paper goods from independent designers and produces them centrally. It competes with StationeryHQ for designer-led custom stationery demand, particularly in the wedding and premium card segments.
• Overnight Prints: Overnight Prints is an online commercial printer focused on short-run business cards, postcards, flyers, and marketing materials with quick turnaround. It competes with StationeryHQ on short-run custom commercial print jobs targeting SMBs.
• GotPrint: GotPrint is an online commercial printing company offering business cards, stationery, marketing materials, and large-format prints at wholesale pricing. Its product catalog and price-positioned direct-to-SMB model overlap meaningfully with StationeryHQ's wholesale offering.
• 4over: 4over is a wholesale trade printer serving print resellers, designers, and agencies with commercial printing services and white-label fulfillment. Its trade-only, no-MOQ-friendly positioning closely mirrors StationeryHQ's designer-and-reseller focus.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint, the consumer-facing brand of Cimpress, is the largest online commercial printer serving SMBs with business cards, stationery, signage, and marketing materials. It overlaps with StationeryHQ's product set but operates at much greater scale and a lower price positioning.
• FedEx Office: FedEx Office (formerly Kinkos) is a national retail and online commercial printing chain offering business cards, documents, banners, and marketing materials. It overlaps with StationeryHQ on custom short-run printing but operates at much broader scope and lower price points.
• Shutterfly: Shutterfly is a large online photo and stationery retailer producing custom cards, photo books, calendars, and personalized paper goods at scale. It competes with StationeryHQ in the personalized stationery and gift category but serves consumer-direct rather than a designer/wholesale audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StationeryHQ1
• Facebookfacebook.com/StationeryHQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/stationeryhq
• Xx.com/StationeryHQ

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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