Antelope De Bie Printing

What Antelope De Bie Printing does

Antelope De Bie nv is a third-generation, family-owned commercial printing company headquartered in Duffel, Belgium, founded in 1922 and operating under brothers Bart De Bie (CEO) and Johan De Bie. The company runs a full-service production platform anchored by 23 offset groups, an HP digital press, LED-UV drying technology, and a proprietary FLUX printing process designed for enhanced color vibrancy on uncoated paper. It offers integrated prepress, graphic design through an in-house studio and dedicated graphic advisors, and a comprehensive finishing suite covering PUR binding, Swiss and perfect binding, wire-o, foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting, and lamination. Approximately 100 professionals serve customers from a Duffel production facility and an Amsterdam sales branch.

The customer base is B2B and project-based, spanning premium corporate clients (Duvel Moortgat, Royal Botania, Telenet, Jan De Nul, Reynaers Aluminium, Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond), cultural institutions (Tim Van Laere Gallery), government and EU bodies (European Parliament, ESPO, Stad Leuven, Gemeente Bornem), publishers (Uitgeverij Averbode, Ibex Publishing, Sabato), and nonprofits (Alzheimer Liga Vlaanderen). Beyond print, the company sells a branded line of modular sustainable cardboard POS and display systems (POLLY, TEO, FONS, PLATO, SWA, JEROOM, DINA, RUNE, SIRI) and offers European magazine distribution plus stock-management services. Go-to-market is sales-led with project-based custom quoting, supported by a portfolio-driven website, LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook presence, and direct consultation. Sustainability positioning is reinforced by 2,075 solar panels and environmental certifications, used as a procurement criterion for ESG-conscious enterprise and public-sector clients.

Name

Antelope De Bie Printing

Legal name

Antilope De Bie nv

Website

https://antilopedebie.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Antelope De Bie is a third-generation Belgian family-owned commercial printer (est. 1922, ~100 staff) offering offset, digital, LED-UV, and proprietary FLUX printing with integrated prepress, design, and finishing services for premium corporate, cultural, government, and publishing clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset printing
• Digital printing
• Print finishing services
• Sustainable printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Duffel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom printing services: Project-based custom printing for catalogs, books, brochures, magazines, folders, packaging, and specialty print materials. Pricing based on specifications, quantities, and finishing requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antilope De Bie Printing provides project-based custom commercial printing for corporate clients, cultural institutions, publishers, government bodies, and luxury brands. Its offering combines four printing technologies (offset with 23 groups, HP digital, LED-UV, and the proprietary Flux process) with comprehensive in-house graphic design, prepress, finishing (binding, laminating, foil stamping, embossing, die-cutting), European distribution, and a sustainable cardboard display product line. Deliverables include catalogs, books, brochures, magazines, folders, packaging, POS materials, and modular retail/event displays.

Product overview

Antelope De Bie Printing is a family-owned Belgian printing company established in 1922, operating as a comprehensive printing service provider with both offset and digital printing capabilities. The company offers a multi-pronged product portfolio centered around three core printing technologies: offset printing (using 23 offset groups), HP digital printing, and proprietary FLUX printing (combining offset and digital advantages for superior color vibrancy on uncoated paper). Supporting services include prepress, finishing (binding, laminating, foil stamping, die-cutting), and graphic design. The company has expanded into sustainable printed displays and POS materials, including branded product names like POLLY, TEO, FONS, PLATO, SWA, JEROOM, DINA, RUNE, and SIRI for use in retail, exhibitions, and events. Additional offerings include custom die-cutting forms (21 standard forms available), LED-UV printing for special applications, and comprehensive finishing services including PUR binding, Swiss binding, wire-o, foil stamping, soft-touch lamination, and specialty techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POLLY: Sustainable display podium made from 100% recyclable material, capable of holding up to 100 kg weight.
• FONS
• SWA
• TEO
• Siri
• PLATO
• JEROOM
• DINA
• RUNE
• FLUX

Products and services

• Offset Printing High-volume commercial offset printing using 23 offset groups for cost-effective production of books, catalogs, brochures, magazines, and folders.
• Digital Printing (HP Digital Press) Digital printing using HP digital press technology for short runs, personalization, and quick turnaround.
• FLUX Printing Proprietary printing process combining offset and digital techniques for exceptional color vibrancy and sharpness on uncoated paper.
• LED-UV Printing UV drying printing technology that enables vivid colors, instant drying, and printing on special and uncoated papers while maintaining color intensity.
• Graphic Design Services Professional graphic design, layout, and concept development services provided by in-house graphic advisors and studio for customers' print projects.
• Prepress Services Prepress preparation including file preparation, color management, and proofing before printing.
• Finishing Services Comprehensive finishing including PUR binding, perfect binding, Swiss binding, wire-o, singer stitch, cahier stitch; cutting, folding; soft-touch and gloss lamination; foil stamping; embossing and debossing; die-cutting; and specialty finishes such as scented varnish.
• Sustainable Printing Environmentally conscious printing featuring recycled papers, vegetable-based inks, renewable energy from 2,075 on-site solar panels, and environmental certifications.
• European Magazine Distribution Complete distribution services for magazines throughout Europe from the Duffel facility, used by publishers such as Europees Parlement and Ibex Publishing.
• Stock Management for Print Materials Inventory management service for customers' print materials to support recurring and on-demand needs.
• POLLY Display Sustainable product display stand made from 100% recyclable material, flat-packed for shipping, holding up to 100 kg, designed for shop windows and product presentation.
• TEO Totem Modular honeycomb-cardboard presentation totem for exhibitions and events; lightweight, printable, easy to assemble with interlocking tiles, and fully recyclable.
• FONS Display Eco-friendly brochure display made from 100% recyclable honeycomb cardboard, flat-packed, with a swappable top card for temporary promotions or new editions.
• PLATO Display Self-standing honeycomb-cardboard panel with two feet, lightweight yet sturdy, designed for presentations and reusable across events.
• SWA Display Modular cardboard display with two foldable sides that swing forward, allowing branding visibility from all angles.
• JEROOM Display Modular presentation wall combining PLATO with TEO's compact tiles, stackable for transport and storage, designed for impactful presentations.
• DINA Display Counter display box that ships flat, assembles easily, can be filled with products, and converts into a top-card display for point-of-sale visibility.
• RUNE Display Feedback collection urn with a front slot for cards and messages, a branded pancarte top, flat-packed for transport and easy assembly.
• SIRI Direction Indicator Modular directional totem made from 100% recyclable honeycomb cardboard with three arrow types and a key-lock assembly system for event wayfinding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 103 years of continuous operation since 1922
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Evolution21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMechelen-based family business in the residential and hospitality sector. Both companies share values of tradition and innovation. Antilope De Bie printed their catalog with high-end finishing including linen cover and multiple foil types.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graphius: Belgian premium commercial printing group producing books, catalogs, magazines, and marketing collateral with comprehensive finishing. Closest direct peer to Antilope De Bie by geography, customer profile, and service mix.
• Lannoo Group: Belgian publishing and printing group combining editorial publishing with in-house book and catalog printing. Comparable B2B model serving corporate and cultural clients with premium finishing.
• Tielen: Dutch commercial printer serving corporate and publishing clients with offset and digital capabilities. Overlaps with Antilope De Bie in mid-to-premium B2B print runs and finishing services.
• Koninklijke Drukkerij Em. de Jong: Dutch premium commercial printer offering offset and digital printing plus full finishing services. Similar positioning in the Dutch corporate/publishing market adjacent to Antilope De Bie's Amsterdam branch.
• Koninklijke Drukkerij Lenson: Dutch commercial printer focused on corporate communications, marketing collateral, and premium finishing. Comparable mid-sized peer in the Dutch premium print market.

Broad incumbents

• DPG Media: Belgian/Dutch media conglomerate with significant printing operations serving magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral. Larger incumbent in Benelux with overlap in magazine print and distribution.
• Roularta Media Group: Belgian media conglomerate operating magazines, newspapers, and substantial printing operations. A larger, broader incumbent with overlap in magazine and catalog printing but serving wider media markets beyond Antilope De Bie's scope.
• Bertelsmann: Global media and services group with substantial printing operations across book, magazine, and commercial print. Large incumbent operating broader portfolio than Antilope De Bie but with significant overlap in premium print services.
• Cimpress: Global mass-customization printing platform (parent of Vistaprint and other online printing brands). Broad incumbent in commercial printing with technology-led scale, competing for the volume end of Antilope De Bie's market.

Others

• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging supplier producing corrugated, consumer packaging, and point-of-sale displays. Adjacent ecosystem player whose sustainable packaging and display categories overlap with Antilope De Bie's POLLY/TEO/FONS sub-brand portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antilopedebieprinting
• Instagraminstagram.com/antilopedebieprinting
• Xx.com/antilopedebie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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