The Print Agency

What The Print Agency does

The Print Agency (Design and Print) Ltd is a privately held UK design and print services company headquartered in Ferndown, Dorset (Bournemouth area), founded in 2003 and operating with a 1–10 employee core team. The firm offers an integrated suite spanning corporate branding and logo design, design for digital, design for print, small format printing (business cards, brochures, flyers, leaflets, presentation folders, tent cards), large format digital printing, outdoor signage and vehicle livery, corporate gifts and clothing, signage and display stands, and a Web-to-Print online ordering channel. Production technology is dual-track: digital CMYK ink cartridges for short runs and lithographic four-colour plates for longer runs, augmented by large-format digital printers supporting same-day dispatch, UV-based fade-proof inks for outdoor PVC banners, and dye-sublimation printing for fire-retardant advertising flags, with the ability to print directly onto substrates including PVC, Foamex, Correx, A-boards, Perspex/acrylic, and fire-retardant wallpaper.

The company's commercial model is project-based, quote-driven, and sales-led — customers (predominantly UK and European enterprises) engage via phone, email, or website contact forms. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per project. Revenue streams combine one-time print product sales, bundled or standalone professional design services, and a subscription-style Web-to-Print reordering channel. Target customers are multi-store retailers and household-name brands requiring consistent multi-site branding and POS execution; named enterprise accounts span Merlin Entertainments, National Car Parks, The Entertainer, Premier Vet Alliance, Castlepoint Shopping Park, Pennyfarthing Homes, CRM Students, and Collegiate AC, plus a charity account (StreetVet) and an enterprise housing client (Haulfirn Holidays).

The Print Agency's competitive positioning rests on full in-house integration from design through print production and installation (including electrical work), multi-store collation and dispatch across the UK and Europe, and demonstrated capacity for large multi-country rollouts (e.g., Health & Safety materials to 300 teams across 140 locations in 20 countries for Merlin Entertainments, and ongoing supply to over 1,000 veterinary clinics for Premier Vet Alliance). Marketing is conducted through the company website, a case-study portfolio, a blog, and organic social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. The company has no disclosed outside investment, no parent entity, and no subsidiaries.

Name

The Print Agency

Legal name

The Print Agency (Design and Print) Ltd

Website

https://theprintagency.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Print Agency (Design and Print) Ltd is a privately held, UK-based design and print services firm in Ferndown, Dorset, providing graphic design, large-format digital printing, signage, corporate gifts, and web-to-print ordering for multi-store retailers and household-name brands across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Graphic Design Services (54143)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Graphic design services
• Large format printing
• Outdoor signage printing
• Corporate branding

Headquarters

HQ city

Fern Down

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Services: One-time print product sales including small format printing (business cards, brochures, stickers, flyers, presentation folders, tent cards), large format printing (posters, banners, exhibition boards), and outdoor signage (PVC banners, Foamex, Correx, A-boards, advertising flags). Products are customized per customer order.
2. Design Services: Graphic design services for corporate branding, logo design, digital design, and design for print. Design services are bundled with print products or can be standalone.
3. Web-to-Print: Online ordering system for print products, allowing customers to upload designs and order printed materials. The system appears to support account-based reordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Print Agency is a design and print services provider offering graphic design (corporate branding, logo design, digital and print design) and a full portfolio of commercial printing services including small format printing, large format digital printing, outdoor signage, corporate gifts and clothing, signage and display stands, plus a web-to-print online ordering platform. The company serves multi-store retailers and household name brands across the UK and Europe with end-to-end capabilities from design through printing to installation and multi-location distribution.

Product overview

The Print Agency operates as a design and print services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions organized into two main categories: Design Services (Corporate Branding & Logo Design, Design For Digital, Design For Print) and Print Services (Small Format Printing, Large Format Printing, Outdoor Printing & Signage, Corporate Gifts & Clothing, Signage & Display Stands, Web-to-Print). The company provides end-to-end solutions from graphic design through printing and installation, serving multi-store retailers and household name brands across the UK and Europe. Their services include in-house large format digital printers enabling same-day dispatch for posters and point of sale materials, and they offer collation and dispatch to different stores or locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Branding & Logo Design Professional corporate branding and logo design service that helps businesses create a distinct and recognizable image, including brand guidelines development and identity building. Targeted at businesses seeking to establish or refresh their brand identity.
• Design For Digital Digital design service creating visual assets and layouts for websites, mobile apps, social media, and digital marketing materials.
• Design For Print Traditional print design service creating visual materials for physical surfaces such as paper brochures, flyers, posters, magazines, and business cards.
• Small Format Printing Short-run and standard printing service including business cards, stationery, brochures, stickers, flyers, leaflets, presentation folders, and tent cards produced via digital and lithographic methods.
• Large Format Printing Large format digital printing service for posters, exhibition boards, banners, wallpaper, Perspex/acrylic printing, and point of sale materials up to any size, using in-house large format digital printers that enable same-day dispatch.
• Outdoor Printing & Signage Weather-resistant outdoor signage products including PVC banners printed with fade-proof UV-based inks, Foamex boards, Correx estate agent boards, A-boards, outdoor roll-ups, advertising flags printed using dye-sublimation, shop signage, vehicle livery, and window decals.
• Corporate Gifts & Clothing Branded merchandise and corporate clothing service supplying promotional gifts such as pens, trolley coins, coasters, mugs, and custom branded team uniforms.
• Signage & Display Stands Portable and modular display solutions including indoor roll-up stands, spider stands, exhibition boards, and lightweight aluminium frame exhibition displays.
• Web-to-Print Online ordering platform enabling customers to design and order printed materials through a web interface, with account functionality supporting reordering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased footfall and sales conversions for clients through impactful visual marketing materials.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CRM StudentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Print Agency works with CRM Students supplying flyers, posters, signage, flags, PVC banners and merchandise for promotional activities, on-boarding and welcome events for their Purpose Built Student Accommodation properties.
• Collegiate ACcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Print Agency supplies Collegiate AC with flyers, posters, signage, flags, PVC banners and merchandise for promotional activities, on-boarding and welcome events for their student accommodation properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Printing.com: UK-based commercial printing franchise network offering business cards, flyers, banners, and large format print to small businesses and enterprises. Directly comparable product range and web-to-print ordering model to The Print Agency.
• Solopress: UK online commercial printer offering next-day small and large format printing with web-to-print ordering. Comparable in product mix (business cards, banners, signage) and competitive positioning for speed-driven UK customers.
• Instant Print: UK-based online commercial printer specializing in short-run digital printing, leaflets, brochures, and signage. Competes directly with The Print Agency's small format and web-to-print offerings for UK SMB and enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Pureprint Group: UK commercial printing group offering commercial, packaging, and large format print. Larger-scale competitor operating primarily in the UK with overlapping capabilities in marketing collateral and large format production.
• Bishops Printers: Established UK commercial printer providing lithographic, digital, and large format printing plus finishing services. Competes with The Print Agency for UK enterprise marketing and corporate print work.

Broad incumbents

• APS Group: Large UK print management and marketing services provider serving enterprise and public-sector clients with end-to-end campaign fulfilment. Represents the type of scaled incumbent that could displace The Print Agency in enterprise procurement reviews.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing platform owned by Cimpress offering business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. A scaled web-to-print incumbent competing for the same SMB and enterprise print demand.
• Moo: Online print and design company specializing in premium business cards, marketing materials, and branded merchandise. Comparable in combining design services with print production for brand-conscious customers.

Others

• Canon Production Printing: Manufacturer of commercial and production printing systems including the imagePRESS and Colorado ranges. Adjacent as an equipment and technology supplier whose products enable The Print Agency's production capabilities.
• HP Large Format Printing: Provider of large format printers (HP Latex, PageWide XL) widely used in commercial signage and display print. Adjacent as a key equipment supplier whose technology underpins the large format operations of The Print Agency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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