L&S Printing

What L&S Printing does

L&S Printing Company Limited is a UK-based, family-owned commercial printing company established in 1981 and headquartered at Hazelwood Trading Estate, Worthing, operating a single 24/7 production facility. The company delivers end-to-end print solutions combining lithographic printing (Heidelberg and Komori presses, including a Heidelberg 102 Speedmaster B1 12-colour press rated at 12,000 double-sided sheets per hour), digital printing (HP Indigo presses with ElectroInks), and large-format UV printing (Vutek 32H up to 3.2m wide and 50mm thick), supported by comprehensive in-house finishing (laminating, perfect binding, die-cutting, foil blocking, debossing), fulfilment, warehousing, and nationwide installation services.

Revenue is generated primarily on a transaction-fee basis across lithographic, digital, and large-format print jobs, supplemented by subscription-style recurring revenue from the Web2Print Storefront and Coreprint online platforms and managed-service fees for fulfilment and warehousing. The company sells through a dedicated estimating team of six people and an online quote form, positioning itself as a print partner with project-managed delivery rather than a transactional vendor, and is supported by an in-house design studio and pre-press workflow (Kodak Prinergy, InSite, Zünd cutting).

L&S serves enterprise and institutional clients across multiple verticals including UK retail brands (The Body Shop, Oasis, Harrods), art and auction houses (Christie's, Sotheby's, Bonhams), cultural and heritage organisations (Tate, British Museum, National Trust, RSPCA), financial services (Marsh, Aon), travel and hospitality (P&O Cruises, Virgin Trains, Thistle Hotels), and sports (Brighton & Hove Albion FC). The leadership team is dominated by the founding Lomasney family, with founder Richard Lomasney as Chairman, Aaron Lomasney as Managing Director, and Hadleigh Lomasney as Digital Director, and the company holds FSC Chain of Custody certification with more than 80% of papers sourced from FSC certified suppliers.

Name

L&S Printing

Legal name

L&S Printing Company Limited

Website

https://ls-printing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L&S Printing is a UK-based, family-owned commercial printer offering end-to-end litho, digital, and large-format print plus finishing, fulfilment, and Web2Print platform services to enterprise clients in retail, art and auctions, heritage, finance, and hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Lithographic printing
• Large format printing
• Print finishing fulfilment
• Web to print platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Worthing

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lithographic Printing Services: High-volume offset printing services using Heidelberg and Komori presses for fine art catalogues, brochures, posters, and stationery. Revenue generated on a per-job basis with pricing based on volume, substrate, and finishing requirements.
2. Digital Printing Services: On-demand personalised printing using HP Indigo presses. Ideal for short runs, personalised mail, and time-critical projects. Pricing based on quantity and complexity of personalisation.
3. Large Format and Signage: Wide-format printing and installation services for POS, exhibitions, and signage. Includes design, production, fitting, and nationwide installation.
4. Fulfilment and Warehousing: Logistics services including picking, packing, warehousing with call-off storage, and global distribution. Revenue generated through service fees on top of print orders.
5. Web2Print Platform: Online print management and ordering platform subscription for clients with regular print requirements, providing 24/7 access to ordering, proofing, and spend management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

L&S Printing is a UK commercial printing company that produces lithographic, digital and large-format printed materials under one roof at its Worthing facility. It offers end-to-end print services spanning creative/pre-press, printing, finishing (lamination, perfect binding, foil blocking, die-cutting), fulfilment, warehousing and global distribution, supported by online ordering platforms (InSite, Storefront/Web2Print, Coreprint).

Product overview

L&S Printing is a commercial printing company offering end-to-end print solutions from its Worthing facility. The company's core services span lithographic printing (using Heidelberg and Komori presses), digital printing (HP Indigo presses), large-format printing (Vutek UV presses up to 3.2m), and sign & display production. Supporting services include print finishing, fulfilment, warehousing, and logistics. The company provides online platforms including INSITE for job submission and proofing, Storefront/Web2Print for online ordering and stock management, and Coreprint for web-to-print management. Additional offerings encompass studio services, variable data programming, merchandising, and garment printing. All operations are supported by CAD cutting (Zünd systems), pre-press workflows (Kodak Prinergy), and comprehensive finishing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litho Printing Lithographic printing services using Heidelberg and Komori presses ranging from B1 to A3 formats, with capabilities up to 12 colours and processing up to 12,000 double-sided B1 sheets per hour, for fine art catalogues, brochures, posters and stationery.
• Digital Printing Digital printing using HP Indigo B2-format HP10000 and SRA3 HP5000 presses with HP ElectroInks, providing personalised on-demand short runs and time-critical print projects.
• Large-Format Printing Wide-format UV printing up to 3.2 metres wide and 50mm thick using Vutek presses, printing directly onto substrates including canvas, metal, glass, plastic, wood and textiles for POS, exhibitions and signage.
• Sign & Display Design, production and installation of signage including window graphics, van graphics and full interior/exterior rebrands, with nationwide fitting teams.
• Print Finishing In-house finishing services including lamination, folding, guillotining, perfect binding, wiro binding, die-cutting, stitching, foil blocking, debossing, embossing, shrink wrapping and hand finishing.
• Fulfilment, Warehousing & Logistics End-to-end fulfilment including picking, packing, warehousing with call-off storage, stock management, distribution to multiple locations, mailing to individuals and onsite installations.
• INSITE Pre-Press Portal Online portal for job submission, file sharing, collaborative proof approval, colour separations and complete page-by-page history archiving with original files and approved print-ready PDFs.
• Storefront (Web2Print) Customised online print management service enabling clients to order regular print items, manage brand conventions, control staff ordering permissions and track spending and order trends.
• Coreprint Web2Print Platform Web2Print platform providing 24/7 online ordering with spending limits, branding controls and online template management for staff ordering across multi-site client accounts.
• Merchandising Branded merchandise printing using Mimaki UJF-6042 UV printer for rigid substrates and Epson dye sublimation system for fabric products, with a dedicated online merchandising procurement portal.
• Garment Printing Direct-to-film (DTF) garment printing using the Mimaki JXF150-75 for branded apparel and workwear decoration, ordered through a dedicated online apparel portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 double-sided B1 sheets processed per hour across lithographic presses
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• British Airways i360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerL&S is working in partnership with British Airways i360, providing print services for the attraction's promotional and operational materials.
• Brighton & Hove Albion Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL&S provides print services for Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, including business stationery and club materials.
• Brighton RacecourseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL&S works in partnership with Brighton Racecourse for print materials and promotional items.
• Sussex County Cricket ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL&S provides print services for Sussex County Cricket Club including marketing materials and event programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pureprint Group: UK-based commercial printer offering litho, digital, and large-format services with a sustainability focus. Closely comparable in service mix, geography, and end-markets to L&S Printing.
• Park Communications: London-based high-end commercial printer focused on art, luxury, and publishing clients with premium finishing capabilities. Directly comparable to L&S's fine art and luxury roster.
• Bishops Printers: Long-established UK commercial printer serving arts, heritage, and corporate clients with litho, digital, and finishing services — a direct competitor for L&S's cultural and retail accounts.
• Clifford Thames: UK commercial printer with strengths in publishing, catalogues, and high-end print finishing. Direct peer in the same mid-tier UK commercial print segment.
• Henry Ling: UK commercial printer offering litho, digital, and finishing services to publishing and corporate clients. Similar in scale, service breadth, and customer profile to L&S.
• Calder Display: UK-based large-format printing, signage, and display specialist. Directly comparable to L&S's Vutek-led large-format and sign & display service line.
• J Thomson Colour Print: UK-based commercial printer with strong catalogue, brochure, and magazine printing capabilities. Comparable mid-tier competitor in the British print market.

Emerging players

• 4imprint: UK-based promotional products and garment decorator. Comparable to L&S's emerging merchandising and DTF garment printing line, though primarily direct-to-end-user rather than B2B.

Broad incumbents

• Wyndeham Group: One of the largest UK commercial printers, offering a broad portfolio of litho, digital, and direct mail services. A larger incumbent competing with L&S for enterprise print contracts.
• Williams Lea: Global marketing production and print services provider, including managed print and document services. Overlaps with L&S's enterprise print management offerings, particularly for financial services clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lsprinting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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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