Formax Printing Solutions

What Formax Printing Solutions does

Formax Printing Solutions is a privately held U.S. commercial printing company headquartered at 1822 Craig Road, St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1985 and led by President & CEO Rick Stallings. The firm operates five specialized production facilities that run offset and digital presses, allowing each project to be matched to the most cost-efficient press based on run size (digital under 500 units, sheet-fed offset for 500+, web press for 10,000+). Services span book printing (perfect bound, saddle stitch, spiral/coil, wire-O, hard and soft cover), laminated printing, miniature folding, map printing, full-color commercial print (brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards, catalogs, manuals, directories), and adjacent mailing, fulfillment/distribution, and artwork-assistance offerings. Distribution extends across the continental United States and nine Canadian provinces; the company does not ship overseas.

The company's customer base is horizontally segmented and includes business organizations (the primary segment, sourcing training manuals, workbooks, compliance materials, handbooks, and policy manuals), nonprofit organizations (newsletters, donor appeals, fundraising materials, annual reports), authors and self-publishers (book printing), trade printers (white-label production work), and creative professionals (comics, coloring books, children's books). Revenue is generated project-by-project on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go basis with no minimum order requirement; pricing varies by printing method, paper, binding, quantity, and finishing. There is no outside sales force — customers request quotes via online form or by phone and are supported by dedicated in-house print coordinators, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee (reprint, rework, or refund within seven business days) underwriting the relationship. The firm is privately held with no external investors, parent company, funding rounds, or acquisitions disclosed in the source material, and employs between 1 and 10 people at headquarters.

Name

Formax Printing Solutions

Legal name

Formax Printing Solutions

Website

https://formaxprinting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Formax Printing Solutions is a privately held St. Louis commercial printer, founded in 1985, operating five specialized production facilities that serve U.S. and Canadian business, nonprofit, self-publishing, trade-printer, and creative customers with books, full-color print, lamination, mailing, and fulfillment services on a quote-based, no-minimum model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Book printing
• Mailing services
• Fulfillment distribution
• Laminated printing

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time printing services for various products including books, brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards, envelopes, forms, labels, maps, catalogs, manuals, directories, and promotional materials. Revenue generated per job based on specifications, quantity, paper type, binding method, and finishing options.
2. Mailing and Fulfillment Services: Postcard campaigns and fulfillment/distribution services for printed materials, handling mailing requirements regardless of size.
3. Project Management Services: Dedicated account managers and print coordinators provide personalized service throughout the printing process, from quote to delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Formax Printing Solutions provides custom commercial printing services spanning books, brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards, envelopes, labels, and maps, including laminated and folded products. In addition to printing, the company offers mailing services, fulfillment and distribution, and artwork services, serving business customers across the Continental US and Canada from five specialized production facilities in St. Louis, Missouri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Printing Custom book printing services producing finished book products (including softcover and hardcover formats) for publishers, self-publishing authors, and organizations needing book runs.
• Laminated Printing Laminated print products (cards, brochures, menus, signage, and similar pieces requiring protective film finishing) for businesses and organizations.
• Mini Folding Compact folded print products (such as booklets, folded cards, and small-format folded brochures) for businesses needing short-run folded printed materials.
• Map Printing Custom map printing services producing finished folded or flat maps for publishers, tourism, real estate, and organizational customers.
• Full Color Printing Commercial full-color printing of brochures, flyers, postcards, business cards, envelopes, and labels for businesses and organizations across the US and Canada.
• Mailing Services Direct mailing services handling preparation, addressing, and delivery of printed materials for businesses and organizations running mail campaigns.
• Fulfillment & Distribution End-to-end fulfillment and distribution services including packing and shipping of finished printed products to end customers across the Continental US and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee with options for reprint, rework, or refund within seven business days

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PrintPlace: PrintPlace is an online commercial printer offering business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, booklets, and banners for SMBs. Directly comparable to Formax on product categories, with a self-serve quoting model that competes against Formax's inside-sales approach.
• PsPrint: PsPrint is an online commercial printing company producing business cards, brochures, postcards, banners, and marketing collateral for SMBs. Comparable to Formax on product mix and target customer, with a web-first ordering model that competes for the same quote-driven buyer.
• 4over: 4over is a wholesale trade printing marketplace serving resellers, agencies, and print shops with commercial offset and digital printing. Directly comparable to Formax's trade-printing business across business cards, postcards, brochures, books, and large-format, with similar combo-run economics.
• MOO: MOO is an SMB-focused premium print brand offering business cards, brochures, postcards, and branded print materials via a polished web-to-print experience. Directly comparable to Formax on product categories and SMB target customer, differentiated mainly by premium positioning and stronger digital UX.
• 48HourPrint: 48HourPrint is an online commercial printer specializing in fast-turnaround business cards, postcards, brochures, and flyers for SMBs. Directly comparable to Formax on product mix and SMB target customer, with a web-to-print ordering model optimized for speed rather than dedicated account management.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Cimpress, parent of Vistaprint, is the dominant web-to-print platform for SMB commercial printing — directly competing with Formax in business cards, brochures, postcards, and marketing collateral via an automated, self-serve model. Comparable on product scope and SMB target customer, though vastly larger and platform-driven rather than relationship-driven.
• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchise network of commercial print and marketing-services centers producing business cards, brochures, signs, and direct mail for SMB and mid-market customers. Closely comparable to Formax on service mix, customer type, and inside-sales-driven model, though distributed across many franchise locations.
• The Printing House: The Printing House is a multi-location commercial printing company offering business cards, stationery, brochures, books, and direct mail with personalized in-store service. Directly comparable to Formax on product breadth and high-touch customer-service model, though primarily Canada-based.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: FedEx Office is a national chain offering walk-in printing, copying, binding, and direct mail services. Overlaps with Formax on basic commercial print, binding, and mailing but operates at retail scale with standardized offerings rather than customized project work.

Emerging players

• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand platform focused primarily on apparel and soft goods with growing paper products. Adjacent to Formax in serving small businesses and creators, though its core offering is custom apparel rather than commercial offset/digital print.

Market position

Strengths4 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

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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