Zander Press

What Zander Press does

Zander Press Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned commercial printing and publishing company headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin. Operating since 1894 (originally as The Brillion News) and incorporated under its current name in 1965, the business provides offset and digital printing, flatbed UV printing on rigid substrates, large-format and wide-format signage, bindery and finishing, full-service direct mail, graphic design, Wix-based website design, wedding and social invitations, self-publishing book production, and community newspaper publishing. Its facility at 425 W. Ryan Street also functions as an official UPS Drop Off Location.

The company's technology stack is built around industry-standard offset and digital printing systems, a flatbed UV printer for specialty applications, and CMYK color workflows; it holds Xerox Premier Partner status for equipment access and support. Service revenue is generated transactionally through commercial print jobs, project-based fees for graphic design and website design (the latter billed at $115 per hour), recurring publishing revenue from The Brillion News and Lake to Lake Shopper, and transactional fees from UPS drop-off services.

The go-to-market is sales-led and locally oriented, combining walk-in traffic at the Brillion location with website-driven quote requests and shipment of finished products nationally. The customer base spans SMBs, mid-market companies, and enterprises across healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, legal, and outdoor recreation, alongside nonprofits, local community customers, and individual consumers. Key named accounts include OSI, All-About-Learning-Press, AriensCo, PRN Healthcare Services, Best Craft Furniture, Eastern High Reach, Brillion Farm Equipment, TSR Legacy Concrete Coatings, Sadoff & Rudoy, and Ariens Nordic Center. Ownership and management sit with the fourth generation of the Zander family (Kris Bastian, Elizabeth Wenzel, and Darcy Zander-Feinauer, now retired), with no external investors or parent entity disclosed.

Name

Zander Press

Legal name

Zander Press Inc.

Website

https://zanderpressinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zander Press Inc. is a fourth-generation family-owned commercial printing and publishing company in Brillion, Wisconsin, offering offset, digital, flatbed UV, and wide-format printing, direct mail, graphic and website design, and community newspaper publishing to SMBs, enterprises, nonprofits, and individuals across Wisconsin and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Periodical Publishers (513120), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

On‑Demand Copy & Print Shops (Walk‑In / Quick Print) (EDAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

POD Fulfillment, Warehousing & Drop-Shipping Services (MPAJANAJ), Business, Professional & Reference Print-on-Demand (Manuals, Standards, Handbooks) (MPAJANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Digital offset printing
• Direct mail services
• Graphic design services
• Large format signage

Headquarters

HQ city

Brillion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Printing Services: High-quality printing of brochures, flyers, posters, business cards, and marketing materials using offset and digital printing technology.
2. Graphic Design Services: Creative design services tailored to customer brand and message requirements.
3. Direct Mail Services: Full-service mailing including variable data printing, digital addressing, barcoding, presorting, and campaign customization.
4. Publishing Services: Newspaper and newsletter publication, custom publications including The Brillion News and Lake to Lake Shopper.
5. Website Design Services: Website design services including single page, template-based, and custom Wix websites with ongoing hosting and maintenance.
6. Shipping Services: UPS domestic shipping services, label printing, and package drop-off.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zander Press Inc. is a full-service commercial printing company providing offset and digital printing, flatbed UV printing, large format/wide format printing, bindery and finishing, direct mail fulfillment, graphic design, website design, wedding invitations, self-publishing, and community newspaper publishing. The company serves businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across Wisconsin and nationwide from its Brillion, Wisconsin facility, operating as a one-stop shop for print, design, mailing, publishing, and website services.

Product overview

Zander Press Inc. is a full-service commercial printing company offering both offset and digital printing solutions. The company's core offerings include commercial printing (brochures, flyers, business cards), flatbed UV printing, large format/wide format printing for banners and signage, bindery and finishing services, mailing and direct mail campaigns, graphic design, website design (Wix-based), wedding invitations, self-publishing books, and community newspaper publishing. The company operates as a traditional printing services provider rather than a software platform, with services spanning design, printing, finishing, and distribution across both commercial and local markets in Wisconsin and nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Printing High-quality offset and digital printing services producing brochures, flyers, posters, business cards, and marketing materials using CMYK color processes for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.
• Flatbed UV Printing UV flatbed printing service for printing directly onto rigid materials and substrates for signage, promotional items, and specialty applications.
• Large Format and Wide Format Printing Large format printing services for banners, posters, vehicle wraps, trade show graphics, outdoor signage, signs, flags, and retractable displays.
• Bindery and Finishing Post-press finishing services including folding, cutting, binding, and assembly of printed materials to prepare them for distribution or delivery.
• Mailing and Direct Mail Services Full-service mailing including variable data printing, digital addressing, barcoding, presorting, and direct mail campaign fulfillment for businesses and organizations.
• Graphic Design Services Professional creative design services for printed materials, marketing collateral, and visual branding elements, tailored to each customer's brand and message.
• Website Design Services Website design and development including single page websites, template-based websites, and custom Wix websites with mobile-responsive design, SEO optimization, social media integration, and ongoing hosting and maintenance.
• Wedding and Social Invitations Custom invitation design and printing services for weddings and social events, targeted at individual consumers.
• Self-Publishing Books Print-on-demand and self-publishing services for authors, including books, newspapers, newsletters, and custom publications.
• Community Newspaper Publishing Community newspaper publishing services providing local news coverage in Brillion, Hilbert, Reedsville, Wrightstown and surrounding areas through The Brillion News and Lake to Lake Shopper publications.
• UPS Drop-Off Shipping Services Official UPS Drop Off Location providing domestic shipping services, prepaid package drop-off, and label printing services for customers at the Brillion, Wisconsin facility.

Named customers10 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP)minorOthersMember of community publishing association for free community papers, providing networking and industry resources for local publishing operations.
• Brillion Chamber of CommercecoreOthersActive member of local Chamber of Commerce supporting Brillion area business community and local economic development.
• Great Northern ConnectionminorOthersRegional business networking organization connecting businesses in the greater northern Wisconsin area.
• Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA)coreOthersState newspaper association membership supporting local publishing operations including The Brillion News and Lake to Lake Shopper.
• Xerox Premier Partners Global NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier Partner status with Xerox for digital printing equipment and technology, ensuring access to latest printing equipment and support.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UPS Drop Off Location providing domestic shipping services, label printing, and package drop-off for customers at their Brillion location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Cimpress, parent of Vistaprint, is a large-scale online printing and marketing services platform serving SMBs globally. It competes with Zander Press at the national, online-ordering end of the same customer segment but lacks the local walk-in and design relationships Zander Press relies on.
• FedEx Office: FedEx Office is a national retail printing and shipping chain offering walk-in copying, large-format printing, and basic design services. Comparable to Zander Press's walk-in retail printing and UPS drop-off model, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchise commercial printing and marketing services network offering digital, offset, and large-format printing alongside design and mailing. Its SMB-focused bundled model matches Zander Press's go-to-market approach.
• Sir Speedy: Sir Speedy operates a franchise network of printing and marketing services centers providing offset, digital, and large-format printing, design, and direct mail. It mirrors Zander Press's one-stop-shop positioning for local SMBs and consumers.
• Minuteman Press International: Minuteman Press is a large franchise network of local commercial printing centers offering digital, offset, and large-format printing plus design and mailing services. It is the closest comparable in business model and SMB customer focus to Zander Press's full-service printing operation.
• FASTSIGNS: FASTSIGNS is a national franchise specializing in signs, graphics, and visual communications including wide-format and UV printing. It is highly comparable to Zander Press's flatbed UV and signs & flags offerings.
• Speedpro Imaging: Speedpro Imaging is a franchise network focused exclusively on large-format and wide-format printing for vehicle wraps, signs, and trade show graphics. It competes directly with Zander Press's large-format and flatbed UV services.
• The Imagine Group: The Imagine Group is a Midwest-based commercial printing and marketing services company serving enterprise and SMB clients with offset, digital, mailing, and fulfillment. Comparable to Zander Press in geography (Midwest) and bundled print-plus-mailing service mix.
• Allegra Marketing & Print: Allegra is a franchise network combining commercial printing with marketing services, signage, and direct mail for SMBs. Its bundled print-plus-marketing model directly parallels Zander Press's service portfolio.

Regional players

• Lee Enterprises: Lee Enterprises is a major US community newspaper publisher operating daily and weekly papers across multiple states. Comparable to Zander Press's newspaper publishing arm (The Brillion News, Lake to Lake Shopper) at much larger scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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