Mitchell Press

What Mitchell Press does

Mitchell Press, founded in 1928 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, is a privately held, family-controlled commercial printing and print marketing company operating as Mitchell Press Limited. The company serves publishers, marketers, government/associations, and graphic designers across Western Canada (BC, Alberta, Yukon) and US markets (Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado) through a direct sales team and an online print storefront platform. Its capital-intensive production base combines Komori S38 heat-set web offset, Canada's only Landa Nanographic Digital Press, Kodak Nexfinity digital, and Kodak Prosper inkjet technologies, supplemented by IDEAlliance G7 color management with two certified G7 Experts on staff — a credential unique among North American commercial printers. Adjacent divisions include Mitchell Digital (short-run digital), Pacific Bindery (case binding, rigid box packaging), and Project28 (web development, interactive touch screens, 3D renderings, AR applications).

Revenue is generated through quote-based commercial print production (one-time), Storefronts by Mitchell subscription/recurring online print management, transaction-based variable data direct mail personalization and fulfillment/distribution services, and professional services for graphic/production design and Project28 web development. Standard payment terms are 50% deposit with balance on shipment, Net 30 available on credit approval. Mitchell's go-to-market combines sales-led direct coverage, a self-serve online storefront channel, and a partner ecosystem including Kodak, Landa, IDEAlliance, FSC, PrintReleaf, Carbonhound, and Canopy Planet.

Mitchell's value proposition is anchored in near-100-year operating history, G7 color expertise, and sustainability leadership: FSC Chain of Custody certification (FSC-C011267), Climate Smart certification, Kodak SONORA Green Leaf Awards (2017–2020), Canopy Blueline Report rankings of #3 in North America for sustainability, and 266,535 trees reforested through PrintReleaf. The company has been recognized with Best in Show, Best Magazine, Best Print Production, and Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company at the 2023 Canadian Print Awards, and was named Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Company in the same year. Multiple legal entities (Mitchell Press Limited, Mitchell Digital Limited) and a US subsidiary (Mitchell Press USA Ltd.) operate within the Mitchell Group structure.

Name

Mitchell Press

Legal name

Mitchell Press Limited

Website

https://mitchellpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mitchell Press is a 96-year-old, family-controlled commercial printing company based in Burnaby, BC, that serves publishers, marketers, and associations across Western Canada and the US Pacific Coast with web offset, sheetfed inkjet, and digital printing. It operates Canada's only Landa Nanographic press, holds unique G7 color expertise, and leads on FSC-certified sustainable print production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Books Printing (323117), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

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), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Magazine catalog book printing
• Direct mail personalization
• Print finishing bindery
• Sustainable commercial printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Print Production: Full-service commercial printing including web offset, sheetfed inkjet, digital printing, display printing, and bindery/finishing services for magazines, catalogs, books, marketing collateral, and folding cartons.
2. Online Print Storefront Services: Storefronts by Mitchell platform providing brand management dashboard, print ordering, and workflow management for clients with recurring print needs.
3. Variable Data Personalization: Personalized direct mail and print campaigns using Landa Nanographic technology and Kodak Prosper inkjet for customized individual-level content.
4. Fulfillment and Distribution: Print fulfillment and distribution services including packaging, shipping, freight solutions, and coordination for trade shows and multiple office locations.
5. Creative and Design Services: Graphic design, production design, prototyping, and development services for publications, marketing collateral, and packaging.
6. Web Development Solutions (Project28): Data-driven digital solutions, web development, interactive touch screens, and 3D renderings through Project28 division.
7. Mailing Services: Mail management, publication mail, direct mail, ink-jetting, and data management services leveraging Canada Post and USPS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mitchell Press is a Western Canada-based commercial printing company founded in 1928 that provides high-quality publication, catalog, book, folding carton, and marketing collateral printing using web offset, Landa Nanographic sheetfed inkjet, and Kodak Nexfinity digital printing technologies. Beyond print production, the company offers bindery and finishing services, mailing and distribution with variable data personalization, creative and graphic design, and the Storefronts by Mitchell online print management platform for brand-managed print ordering. The company pairs its core services with a sustainability program that includes FSC-certified paper sourcing, PrintReleaf reforestation offsetting 22,152,791 lbs of paper, and Carbonhound carbon accounting.

Product overview

Mitchell Press operates as a print marketing company offering a unified portfolio of print production and digital solutions. The core Print + Production division encompasses Web Offset Print, Nanographic Printing (Landa), Digital Print (Kodak Nexfinity), Display Print, Bindery + Finishing, and Folding Carton production. The platform layer includes Storefronts by Mitchell for online print management. Mailing + Distribution Solutions comprises Mail Management, Publication Mail, Direct Mail Personalization, Ink-Jetting, and Fulfillment + Distribution. Creative Solutions includes Production Design, Graphic Design, and Prototyping + Development. Web Development Solutions (Project28) offers Website Development, Interactive Touch Screens, Interactive Renderings, and Custom Innovations. The company also operates Pacific Bindery as a trade finishing division. All services integrate with sustainability programs including FSC-certified papers, PrintReleaf reforestation, and Carbonhound emissions tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project28: Web development, interactive touch screens, and digital advertising solutions division operating at project28.ca
• Pacific Bindery
• Storefronts by Mitchell
• Mitchell Digital

Products and services

• Web Offset Print Heat-set web offset printing for medium to long print runs of magazines, catalogs, and direct mail, produced with high speed and in-line production efficiencies using the Komori S38 web offset press. Targeted at publishers, marketers, and direct mail customers requiring award-winning, high-volume print quality.
• Sheetfed Inkjet (Nanographic Printing) Sheetfed inkjet digital printing using Canada's first Landa Nanographic Digital Press, enabling 100% customization, B1 sheet size, 7-color inkset achieving 96% of the PANTONE library, and printing on any off-the-shelf substrate. Designed for short-to-mid run personalized projects bridging smaller-format digital print and large-scale commercial production.
• Digital Print (Kodak Nexfinity) Short-run digital printing with the Kodak Nexfinity press, offering 5th unit embellishments including expanded gamut PANTONE matching, Opaque White, Spot Clear, and Raised Dimensional inks on diverse substrates. Targeted at customers needing flexible, embellished digital print runs.
• Display Print Large-format and display printing services for brand visibility with vivid color replication on innovative substrates, including installation support for unique display challenges. Targeted at brands and agencies needing visually striking retail, event, or point-of-sale display graphics.
• Bindery + Finishing Comprehensive binding and finishing services including PUR perfect binding, wire-o, case binding, coil, custom VIP box fabrication, rigid box packaging, and specialty finishing such as die cuts, embossing, and foil stamping. Provided directly by Mitchell and through subsidiary Pacific Bindery.
• Folding Carton Print Production Sustainable folding carton packaging production for new products and brand growth, including food and beverage packaging, health and wellness packaging, hang tags, and gift boxes with digital die-line creation and proofing. Targeted at brands needing premium sustainable packaging.
• Storefronts by Mitchell Custom online print management platform acting as a brand management dashboard with 24/7 ordering, real-time proofing, approval workflows, brand compliance tools, user permissions, and campaign management across multiple locations. Targeted at customers with recurring print needs wanting self-serve ordering and brand consistency.
• Mail Management Expert mailing services leveraging Canada Post and USPS with data management including address correction, NCOA validation, deduplication, and postal walk management for addressed and unaddressed direct mail. Targeted at marketers and publishers executing direct mail campaigns.
• Publication Mail Publication mail preparation and distribution services in Canada and US markets with cost-effective mailing optimization, distribution list management, and partnerships with Canada Post and USPS. Targeted at publishers needing cost-effective mailing of magazines, catalogs, and other publications.
• Direct Mail Personalization Variable data direct mail personalization combining Landa Nanographic technology and Kodak Prosper inkjet for individualized messaging, images, and offers at high speed with integrated finishing. Targeted at marketers and agencies running personalized, data-driven direct mail campaigns.
• Ink-Jetting Personalization High-speed Kodak Prosper inkjet personalization technology enabling customization of marketing collateral including tailored messages, images, and offers integrated on finishing equipment for waste reduction. Targeted at marketers needing cost-effective personalized print at scale.
• Fulfillment + Distribution Print fulfillment and distribution managing final-mile logistics including precise picking, packing, storage, and coordinated deliveries to trade shows, office locations, and field sales representatives. Targeted at national and multi-location customers needing kitting and distribution coordination.
• Production Design Collaborative production design services for catalog, publication, brochure, and marketing collateral creation with file optimization for chosen print applications and technical handling from concept to final design. Targeted at publishers, marketers, and brand owners needing prepress file preparation.
• Graphic Design Comprehensive graphic design solutions spanning brand identity development, publication design, packaging design, business stationery, digital advertising for social media, and strategic brand concepts. Targeted at brands, agencies, and publishers needing design support integrated with print production.
• Prototyping + Development Design validation services including prototyping mockups, dielines, print production assistance, and testing for communication, packaging, and signage projects in partnership with Design Professionals of Canada. Targeted at graphic designers and brand owners needing pre-production prototypes.
• Website Development (Project28) Data-driven web development services using MICRO DATA DISCOVERY to analyze customer behavior, with complex web application and e-commerce website building by the Project28 division. Targeted at brands needing integrated digital and print web development.
• Interactive Touch Screens (Project28) Real estate showroom touch screen solutions using the Karrier Tech platform for trade show and presentation centers with intuitive user experiences and data-driven sales tools. Targeted at real estate developers and brand marketers needing interactive showroom experiences.
• Interactive Renderings (Project28) 3D interactive visualization services using KARRIER 3D WEB technology producing hyper-realistic 3D renderings, product models, and architectural environments with G7 color verification across print and digital platforms. Targeted at real estate, architecture, and product brands needing visual sales tools.
• Custom Innovations (Project28) Bespoke digital solutions including augmented reality applications, AR-enhanced sales tools, brand activations, and immersive environments developed by the Project28 division. Targeted at brands and agencies needing custom interactive digital experiences integrated with print.

Quantifiable outcome

• 266,535 standard trees reforested through PrintReleaf partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrintReleafcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023PrintReleaf is the world's first sustainability platform that automatically converts Mitchell's paper footprint into actual trees. Through this partnership, Mitchell's paper use is measured, the equivalent number of trees is calculated, and trees are planted through certified reforestation projects worldwide. Mitchell was issuing future biomass credits for paper usage, with trees planted until maturity to offset paper consumption.
• CarbonhoundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Carbonhound enables Mitchell to meticulously track and measure operational and procurement emissions, ensuring accountability for their carbon footprint. This partnership supports Mitchell's 2023 Sustainability Report and Reduction Plan.
• Canopy PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitchell works with not-for-profit Canopy Planet to encourage governments and the forestry sector to support and advance protection of the world's ancient and endangered forests. Mitchell has also supported Canopy's Pack4Good initiative committing to proactive and conscious packaging use.
• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRainforest Alliance certification provides additional assurance that paper products are sustainably sourced, supporting Mitchell's FSC certification with Preferred By Nature.
• LandacoreTechnology or IntegrationLanda Nanographic technology partner providing Mitchell with Canada's first and only Nanographic printing press enabling unprecedented customization and quality capabilities.
• KodakcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing Komori web offset press, Nexfinity digital press, and Prosper inkjet technology enabling Mitchell's comprehensive print capabilities.
• IDEAlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationIDEAlliance provides G7 certification and standards that Mitchell implements to achieve color consistency across all print platforms and maintain Master Print Facility designation.
• Pacific BinderycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific Bindery is part of the Mitchell Group, providing expanded binding and finishing capabilities including case binding, rigid box packaging, and custom finishing services.
• Project28coreTechnology or IntegrationProject28 is Mitchell's web development and digital solutions division providing data-driven discovery, website development, interactive touch screens, AR experiences, and 3D renderings.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreTechnology or IntegrationFSC certification (FSC-C011267) with Preferred By Nature ensures responsible forest management throughout Mitchell's paper supply chain.
• DomtarminorOthersPaper supplier providing sustainable paper products for Mitchell's print operations.
• MohawkminorOthersPaper supplier providing sustainable paper options including alternative fiber stocks.
• RollandminorOthersPaper supplier providing sustainable paper products.
• UNIFORminorOthersUnion workforce partnership representing employees across prepress, printing, finishing, and distribution operations.
• DesCan (Design Professionals of Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional design association partnership supporting design excellence and professional ethics in the printing industry.
• SUN (Sun Chemical)minorOthersInk supplier providing eco-friendly printing inks.
• SpicersminorOthersPaper distribution partner for print substrates.
• VeritivminorOthersPaper distribution partner for print substrates.
• VersominorOthersPaper supplier providing print substrates.
• Westworld PaperminorOthersPaper supplier for print operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hemlock Printers: Hemlock Printers is a Vancouver-based commercial printing company serving Western Canada with high-end offset, digital, and large-format printing. Directly competes with Mitchell in the BC market for magazines, catalogs, and marketing collateral, sharing a similar premium sustainability positioning.
• Friesens Corporation: Friesens is a Canadian book printer and binder specializing in hardcover, softcover, and case-bound books for trade, education, and specialty publishers. Direct overlap with Mitchell's book printing and Pacific Bindery division serving similar publisher customers.
• Data Communications Company (DCC): DCC is a North American commercial printing and direct mail company with operations in the US and Canada. Competes with Mitchell in direct mail personalization, variable data printing, and integrated marketing services for similar enterprise customers.
• St. Joseph Communications: St. Joseph Communications is a Toronto-based commercial printing, content, and communications company serving Canadian and North American markets. It offers commercial printing, direct mail, and digital solutions comparable to Mitchell's Print + Mailing + Creative portfolio, with similar premium magazine and catalog customer base.
• Marquis (now part of Imprimerie Gauvin): Marquis was a Quebec-based book and publication printer specializing in short-to-medium run book production. Recently acquired and integrated with Imprimerie Gauvin, the combined entity competes with Mitchell in Canadian book printing and trade binding services.
• Dollco Printing Solutions: Dollco Printing is a Canadian commercial printing company headquartered in Ottawa with operations across Canada, offering offset, digital, and fulfillment services. Comparable to Mitchell as a mid-sized Canadian printer serving publishers, marketers, and government clients with similar service breadth.
• Pubco Printers: Pubco is a Canadian commercial printer specializing in publication, magazine, and catalog printing across multiple press formats. Comparable to Mitchell's web offset and publication mail capabilities targeting the same publisher and association segments.

Others

• Spicers Canada (paper distributor): Spicers is a major Canadian paper and substrate distributor that supplies Mitchell Press with paper products. Included as an adjacent ecosystem participant in the printing supply chain rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• RR Donnelley (RRD): RRD is one of North America's largest commercial printing companies with a global footprint spanning commercial print, packaging, labels, and marketing services. Competes with Mitchell in commercial printing but at vastly larger scale with broader service offerings and international reach.
• Transcontinental Inc. (TC Transcontinental): TC Transcontinental is one of Canada's largest commercial printers with packaging, printing, and media operations across North America. It offers overlapping commercial printing services including magazines, catalogs, and retail flyers, but operates at a much larger scale with a broader portfolio than Mitchell's regional specialty focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mitchellprinters
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/mitchell-press
• Instagraminstagram.com/mitchellprinters/?hl=en
• Xx.com/mitchellpress

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 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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