De Groot Drukkerij

What De Groot Drukkerij does

De Groot Drukkerij is a third-generation, family-owned commercial printing company headquartered in Goudriaan, Netherlands, founded in 1965 by Floor de Groot and currently led by director Anton de Groot. The company produces offset and digital printed materials for Dutch and select Benelux/German customers, including large-format posters and outdoor signage (up to 104 x 144 cm), books (softcover, hardcover, Wire-O), corporate identity materials (business cards, letterhead, envelopes), promotional print (flyers, brochures, banners), magazines, and ABRI posters for retail chains. Its production stack comprises offset presses (KBA Rapida 106X, Komori Lithrone GL-637), digital production systems (Ricoh Pro C9500), four Screen PTR-series CTP lines, and finishing lines (Duplo DC-648, Plockmatic booklet makers) housed in a 1,900 m² production hall completed in 2022. Approximately 7.94 million kg of print are produced annually, with the company certified CO2-neutral under ClimateCalc since 2015 and operating 600 solar panels.

The business operates a dual go-to-market motion: a consultative, sales-led channel in which account managers (Jaap de Leeuw, Petra de Koster-Rodenhuis, Wim Oorschot, Wim Siemerink) handle custom, large-format, and fulfilment jobs via quote requests, complemented by a self-serve e-commerce webshop (shop.grootsgedrukt.nl) for standard SMB items with next-day delivery. Revenue is generated on a transactional basis across three streams: (1) printed products (offset and digital), (2) professional design and creative services, and (3) managed fulfilment (climate-controlled warehousing, inventory management, multi-branch distribution via the private Klantenweb portal). Pricing is quote-based for custom/large-format work and listed-price for webshop items; no subscription or recurring-revenue component is disclosed.

Customer segments are diversified across retail and supermarket chains (primary segment for large-format ABRI posters and in-store displays), advertising and marketing agencies, large corporations with multi-branch fulfilment needs, publishers and cultural institutions (books, jubilee publications), and SMBs/startups served via the webshop. Named customer references span large retailers, lifestyle and sustainability magazines (Happy Times, The.Talents), and regional nonprofit/cultural projects. Distribution is primarily domestic Netherlands with a regional service office in Oostzaan (Noord-Holland) under the Kontakt Mediapartners group, and international reach into Belgium and Germany via the quote-based sales process. The company holds FSC, ClimateCalc, CO2-Prestatieladder Level 3, and GreenCalc certifications.

Name

De Groot Drukkerij

Legal name

De Groot Drukkerij bv

Website

https://grootsgedrukt.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

De Groot Drukkerij is a third-generation, family-owned Dutch commercial printer (est. 1965) producing offset and digital print, large-format posters, books, and outdoor signage for retail chains, agencies, publishers, and SMBs, with integrated design, fulfilment, and CO2-neutral certified production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Stationery Product Manufacturing (32223)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Reprographics & Large‑Format Printing (Posters, Banners, Blueprints, Signage) (EDAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Stationery & Office Paper Products (notebooks, pads, forms) (IMAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset digital printing
• Large format printing
• Book printing services
• Print fulfillment logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Goudriaan

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Offset and digital printing products: Core revenue from printing a wide range of products including books (softcover, hardcover, Wire-O), large-format posters, promotional flyers, brochures, business stationery (house style), outdoor signage, and magazines. Offset is used for large runs; digital printing handles short runs from 1 copy. Revenue is transactional per order, with no recurring subscription component for standard print.
2. Design and creative services: Graphic design studio provides custom design for print materials, fully aligned with client branding and communication goals. Design fees are billed as professional services alongside the print order.
3. Fulfilment and logistics services: Complete fulfilment service covering storage in climate-controlled warehouses, packing, inventory management, and distribution to multiple branch locations. Supports complex multi-product orders and enables just-in-time delivery for retail and corporate clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

De Groot Drukkerij is a family-owned commercial printing company that produces a broad range of printed materials including large-format posters, books (softcover, hardcover, Wire-O), promotional flyers, brochures, corporate identity stationery, outdoor advertising, and magazines using both offset and digital presses. The company also provides graphic design, expert printing consultation, and end-to-end fulfilment services covering climate-controlled storage, inventory management, and multi-branch distribution.

Product overview

De Groot Drukkerij is a family-owned printing company (est. 1965) offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The core product portfolio includes large-format printing (up to 104x144 cm), promotional printing (flyers, posters, banners), book printing (softcover, hardcover, Wire-O), corporate identity printing, and outdoor advertising. Printing technologies offered include both digital printing (for small runs and variable data) and offset printing (for larger runs requiring color consistency). Comprehensive finishing services include spot-UV, foil stamping, laminating, die-cutting, creasing, and binding. The company also provides design services, expert consultation, and complete fulfillment solutions including storage and distribution. Products are available through their webshop and via direct sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grootformaat Drukwerk (Large-Format Printing) Large-format printing service capable of producing materials up to 104 x 144 cm, including displays, posters, ABRI posters, and ceiling hangers, used by retail chains and display manufacturers for in-store and outdoor campaigns.
• Promotioneel Drukwerk (Promotional Printing) Promotional printing of flyers, posters, roll-up banners, brochures, and stickers used by businesses and agencies for marketing campaigns, events, and point-of-sale promotions.
• Boeken Drukken (Book Printing) Book printing service offering softcover, hardcover, and Wire-O binding options, supporting runs from a single copy via digital printing to large runs via offset printing, used by publishers, historical societies, and cultural institutions.
• Huisstijl Drukwerk (Corporate Identity Printing) Corporate identity printing including business cards, letterhead, envelopes, and notepads, with options for luxury finishes such as spot-UV and laminating, used by businesses establishing or refreshing their brand identity.
• Buitenreclame Drukwerk (Outdoor Advertising Printing) Outdoor advertising printing including banners, flags, beach flags, construction site banners, signs, and vehicle wraps using weather-resistant materials, used by retailers, event organisers, and construction companies.
• Digitaal Drukwerk (Digital Printing) Digital printing service ideal for small runs and personalised materials with variable data capabilities, offering quick turnaround times and runs from a single copy, used by SMBs, agencies, and publishers.
• Offset Drukwerk (Offset Printing) Offset printing service for larger runs requiring high quality and colour consistency, suitable for brochures, magazines, catalogs, and commercial print productions, delivered via KBA Rapida and Komori Lithrone press lines.
• Afwerking (Finishing Services) Premium finishing services including spot-UV, foil stamping in gold, silver, and copper, laminating (gloss/matte/soft-touch), die-cutting, creasing, embossing, drilling, stitching, Wire-O binding, sealing, and corner rounding, used by agencies and brands seeking differentiated print finishing.
• Advies (Printing Consultation) Expert printing consultation service that guides customers in selecting optimal solutions from standard to exclusive printing options, drawing on 60 years of company experience.
• Ontwerp (Graphic Design) Graphic design studio service creating professional designs for advertisements, flyers, books, brochures, and posters, fully tailored to client corporate identity and communication objectives, billed as professional services alongside print orders.
• Fulfilment (Storage and Distribution) Complete fulfilment solutions including packaging, storage in climate-controlled warehouses, inventory management, and delivery to multiple locations with automated barcode processing, used by retailers, multi-branch enterprises, and other clients needing distributed print inventory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net CO2 emission of 0.00 kg per kg of printed product — below sector average for offset printers with 30+ FTEs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RicohcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2025De Groot Drukkerij installed two new Ricoh Pro C9500 digital production systems, each equipped with an inline Plockmatic Bookletmaker. These systems enable high-volume digital printing, banner printing up to 1,260 mm, printing on heavy stocks up to 470 g/m2, and variable data capabilities. Ricoh is cited as a key technology partnership for the company's digital expansion.
• manroland BeneluxcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025manroland Benelux supplied and installed the Printcom offset printing plates for the new CTP configurations at De Groot Drukkerij. The Printcom plates offer stable quality, low spoilage, high run length, and are environmentally friendly due to low chemistry consumption and long plate life. This partnership aligns with the printer's sustainability goals.
• Screen (Truepress series CTP equipment)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Screen supplied PTR-series CTP (computer-to-plate) equipment, including the PTR-16000N-Z Pallet Loader (600-plate capacity) and PTR-8900N-Z Multi Auto Loader combined with a Beil sorting system with six positions. These enable processing of 250 plates per hour, significantly increasing prepress throughput and reliability.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)minorOthersDe Groot Drukkerij holds FSC chain of custody certification, indicating that its paper and print products can be traced back to FSC-certified forests. This is used as a marketing and credibility signal for environmentally conscious clients.
• ClimateCalccoreOthersClimateCalc is the European standard for calculating and monitoring the CO2 footprint of print and packaging products. De Groot Drukkerij is certified under ClimateCalc, enabling it to calculate and label the carbon footprint of individual print jobs, adding a transparency and sustainability differentiator for clients.
• Kontakt MediapartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Groot Drukkerij is part of the Kontakt Mediapartners (KMP) publishing group. This affiliation extends the company's reach within the publishing ecosystem, with KMP providing editorial and publishing clients that also use De Groot Drukkerij's print production capabilities. The service office in Oostzaan operates under this group.
• Wind turbines in Taiwan (CO2 compensation)minorOthersAs part of its CO2 compensation strategy, De Groot Drukkerij invests in wind energy projects in Taiwan that contribute to sustainable energy production. This is used to offset residual emissions that cannot be eliminated through operational measures.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Tamedia (TX Group): Tamedia (part of TX Group) is a Swiss media and printing group based in Zurich, operating large-scale newspaper, magazine, and commercial printing facilities. Comparable commercial printing operator at meaningful scale but primarily serving the Swiss/German-speaking market, not directly competing with De Groot in the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• Koninklijke Drukkerij Em. de Jong: Royal Printer Em. de Jong is a long-established Dutch family-owned printing company offering commercial printing, books, and finishing for Dutch corporate and institutional clients. Comparable in scope (offset + digital + finishing), geography (Netherlands), and target segments to De Groot Drukkerij.
• NPN Drukkers: NPN Drukkers is a Dutch mid-market commercial printer offering offset, digital, bookbinding, finishing, and direct mail services to corporate and institutional clients. Closely comparable to De Groot in service scope, geographic focus (Netherlands/Benelux), and customer mix.
• Koninklijke Drukkerij Watt: Koninklijke Drukkerij Watt is a long-established Dutch commercial printer in Capelle aan den IJssel offering offset, digital, and finishing services to Dutch corporates and publishers. Comparable mid-market printing peer with similar full-service scope in the same primary geography.

Broad incumbents

• Roto Smeets: Roto Smeets is one of the largest Dutch printing groups (now under DPG Media), operating multiple plants across the Netherlands with broad offset, digital, magazine, and large-format capabilities. A larger incumbent competing across the same retail, publisher, and enterprise verticals but with materially broader scale and portfolio.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Cimpress, parent of Vistaprint, is a global e-commerce printing platform serving SMBs and consumers with business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. A broad incumbent competing head-on in De Groot's webshop segment with centralized, template-driven online ordering at lower price points.

Others

• Canon Production Printing (formerly Océ): Canon Production Printing, headquartered in Venlo, Netherlands (formerly Océ), develops digital production press technology and supports print service providers. Related as a Dutch print-technology ecosystem participant but not a direct commercial printing competitor in De Groot's niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@degrootgrootsgedrukt
• Facebookfacebook.com/grootsgedrukt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-groot-drukkerij
• Instagraminstagram.com/degrootdrukkerij
• Xx.com/DGgrootsgedrukt

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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