Printing Unlimited

What Printing Unlimited does

Printing Unlimited is a privately-held commercial print shop headquartered at 5-300 Maclennan Crescent in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, operating continuously since 1985 and serving the Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo region. The company provides a full suite of printing services organized around three core areas — Wide Format Printing, Offset Printing, and Digital Print & Copy Centre — producing business cards, banners, signage, vehicle graphics, window perforations, permits, carbonless forms, coiled books, postcards, calendars, and custom marketing materials for local businesses, not-for-profits, the oil & gas industry, and the hospitality sector.

The company's technical infrastructure consists of professional-grade conventional print equipment rather than digital/software platforms. Core assets include a Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52 four-color offset press capable of up to 15,000 pages per hour with inline numbering and perforation; a Heidelberg Printmaster two-color press; a Xerox Versant 180 digital press running at 80 ppm on substrates up to 16pt card stock; a Roland VersaCAMM VS-540 eco-solvent wide-format printer/cutter; and a CET flatbed printer handling substrates up to 2 inches thick including coroplast, foamboard, and DiBond. A Scotty 5000 tab machine supports partial-laminated weather-resistant tag production at 5,000 tags per hour. Same-day production is offered for digital projects, and the company added Square Fold Finishing to its wide format capability in August 2025.

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based, quote-priced printing projects. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and locally anchored: walk-in customers at the physical storefront, phone-based inside sales, online file upload, and a request-a-quote form. The company has no recurring or subscription revenue model, no formal distribution network, and no reseller relationships. Customer acquisition relies on local presence, word-of-mouth, and an active community-sponsorship program with regional non-profits including Local HERO Foundation, Wood Buffalo Food Bank, Fort McMurray SPCA, Wood Buffalo Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way Fort McMurray, and several others. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary software products, or data assets were identified.

Name

Printing Unlimited

Legal name

Printing Unlimited

Website

https://printinglp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Printing Unlimited is a privately-held local print shop in Fort McMurray, Alberta, providing offset, digital, and wide-format printing services to local SMBs, oil & gas firms, non-profits, and hospitality clients using Heidelberg and Xerox equipment since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH), Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset printing
• Digital printing
• Wide format printing
• Custom signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Mcmurray

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time transaction revenue from offset printing, digital printing, and wide format printing services. Customers pay per job based on quantity, materials, and finishing options. No recurring revenue model; all revenue is project-based.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Printing Unlimited is a full-service commercial print shop in Fort McMurray, Alberta, providing offset printing, digital printing, and wide format printing using Heidelberg offset presses, Xerox digital presses, and Roland/CET wide format equipment. The company serves local businesses, non-profit organizations, and oil and gas operators with finished printed materials including business cards, banners, coroplast signs, vehicle graphics, carbonless forms, permits, postcards, calendars, and coiled books. In-house finishing capabilities include coil binding, lamination, numbering, drilling, and the new Square Fold Finishing service introduced in August 2025.

Product overview

Printing Unlimited is a local print shop in Fort McMurray, Alberta, offering a comprehensive suite of printing services organized around three core service areas: Wide Format Printing, Offset Printing, and Digital Print & Copy Centre. The company provides finished printed products including business cards, banners, signs, permits, forms, calendars, and custom marketing materials. Wide Format Printing utilizes CET flatbed and Roland-VersaCAMM equipment for large-format products, while Offset Printing leverages Heidelberg SM-52 and Printmaster presses for high-volume jobs. Digital printing services use Xerox Versant 180 technology for short-to-medium runs. The company added Square Fold Finishing as a new service in August 2025. Finishing capabilities include coil binding, lamination, cutting, and drilling, with same-day production available for select digital printing products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wide Format Printing Large-format printing services for products larger than 18 inches wide, including indoor/outdoor banners, coroplast signs, metal signs, vinyl decals, vehicle graphics, and floor decals using CET flatbed and Roland-VersaCAMM VS-540 equipment.
• Offset Printing High-volume offset lithography printing using Heidelberg SM-52 and Printmaster presses, producing 12,000 sheets per hour with tight registration and bright colors for annual reports, business cards, forms, permits, and weather-resistant tags.
• Digital Print and Copy Centre Digital printing and copying services using Xerox Versant 180 and HP DesignJET T830 for short-to-medium runs including business cards, postcards, posters, certificates, and coiled books with same-day production available.
• Window Perforation Window perforated vinyl printing for storefronts and vehicles, allowing visibility through the print while displaying graphics and messages.
• Banners Custom banners including indoor/outdoor banners, pull-up banners, and sandwich boards printed on 13oz Scrim Vinyl Banner material with grommets, wind slits, pole inserts, or velcro options.
• Business Cards Custom business card printing with various substrate options including translucent, gradient, heavy-weight paper, eco-friendly seed paper, wood, leather, and plastic materials with design assistance available.
• Safe Work Permits Offset printed permits in standard sizes (8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17) with inline numbering in red or black, available in carbonless forms from 2-4 parts with shrink-wrapping options.
• Carbonless Forms Carbonless form printing for purchase orders, near miss forms, waybills, bills of lading, work orders, and invoices available in 2, 3, or 4-part sets with custom numbering and perforation options.
• LEM Books Labour, Equipment, Material books available in 25, 30, and 50 sets with number set options, perforated stub, and custom sizes for industrial and construction documentation.
• Weather Resistant Tags Durable tags printed on Polyart 230M stock, tear-proof with drill hole or metal grommet options, produced at 5,000 laminated tags per hour with partial laminate protection.
• Coroplast Signs High-quality corrugated plastic sheet signs that are waterproof and ideal for outdoor advertising, available in custom sizes and shapes for real estate, parking, and event signage.
• Vehicle Graphics Custom vehicle wraps, partial wraps, legends, and car magnets printed on eco-solvent inks with fast-drying and long-lasting durability for fleet and individual vehicle branding.
• Custom Calendars Custom calendar printing available in wall, desk, and spiral-bound formats with brand customization options including logos, team photos, and brand colors.
• Custom Christmas Cards Offset printed custom Christmas cards with full-color options, various paper stocks, and matching envelope options for holiday greetings.
• Coiled Books Spiral-bound books with multiple coil colors and diameters to accommodate various page counts, available in premium stock with matte, gloss, or uncoated finish.
• Postcards Custom postcard printing in standard sizes (4x6, 5x7, 6x9) or custom dimensions with single-sided, double-sided, or fold-over options on premium stock.
• Square Fold Finishing New finishing service added in August 2025 for wide format printing projects, providing folded edges with square corners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day production available for business cards and digital print projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WaypointscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 August 2021Non-profit supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence, abuse, sexual assault, and homelessness. Printing Unlimited is a sponsor of the Fort McMurray Food Festival, with proceeds supporting Waypoints.
• Local HERO FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing 24/7 emergency helicopter services to residents of Northeastern Alberta. Printing Unlimited sponsors by providing donated print materials to help spread awareness about the organization and encourage donations.
• Wood Buffalo Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting food security in Fort McMurray. Printing Unlimited provides sponsorship and print material donations.
• Fort McMurray SPCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing animal shelter, food bank, adoption, and wellness services. Printing Unlimited donates print materials to support the organization's programs and community awareness.
• Wood Buffalo Big Brothers Big SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing mentorship programs for youth. Printing Unlimited provides sponsorship and print material donations.
• Girls Inc. of Northern AlbertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold through various programs. Printing Unlimited donates print materials to help spread awareness about the organization.
• APPLE Schools Wood BuffalominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-focused health promotion initiative supporting healthy kids. Printing Unlimited provides financial donations as part of their support.
• United Way Fort McMurraycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization supported through annual campaigns and events. Printing Unlimited is a nominee for the Brilliant Beginnings Award in 2021.
• Fort McMurray Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business chamber providing networking and advocacy. Printing Unlimited maintains membership and displays chamber badge on website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing network serving SMBs with offset, digital, and wide-format services. Closest comparable to Printing Unlimited in business model (project-based commercial print) and customer base (local SMBs), and the dominant franchise format in the same addressable category.
• Sir Speedy: North American franchise commercial print network offering offset, digital, and finishing services to businesses. Directly comparable on service breadth, SMB customer orientation, and product mix including signage and business marketing collateral.
• Snap Print Solutions: Canadian commercial print franchise providing offset, digital, large-format, and design services to SMBs across multiple Canadian cities. Highly comparable to Printing Unlimited given shared Canadian SMB market and similar product/service breadth.
• The Printing House: Canadian commercial printing chain serving SMBs with business cards, marketing collateral, large-format, and finishing services. Direct competitor for the same Canadian SMB print buyer and prints many overlapping product categories.
• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: North American franchise network providing commercial printing, marketing services, and direct mail to SMBs. Closely matches Printing Unlimited's combination of print services with adjacent marketing/communication offerings.
• 4over: Online wholesale commercial print marketplace serving print resellers and SMBs across North America. Represents the most aggressive direct competition for Printing Unlimited's standard commercial print products at lower price points.
• PostNet: North American franchise network combining postal/shipping services with commercial printing, marketing materials, and signage for SMBs. Comparable mix of transactional print plus business services targeting similar small business customers.
• FASTSIGNS: North American franchise focused on signs, banners, vehicle graphics, and wide-format printing — directly overlapping Printing Unlimited's wide-format/vehicle graphics business with similar equipment categories and SMB/customer mix.
• Speedpro Imaging: North American franchise specializing in large-format graphics and wide-format printing for vehicles, signage, and buildings. Direct competitor for Printing Unlimited's wide-format/vehicle graphics revenue segment.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint / Cimpress: Massive online commercial printing platform serving SMBs globally. Operates at vastly greater scale and competes directly for Printing Unlimited's standard SMB print (business cards, postcards, marketing materials), forcing price/service tradeoffs across the category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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