What Printpac does

Printpac Corporation is a privately-held Japanese online printing e-commerce company operating the printpac.co.jp platform, headquartered in Muko/Kyoto, Japan. The company sells commercial and consumer printed materials — including business cards, flyers, postcards, posters, envelopes, bound booklets, catalogs, calendars, stickers, packaging, and an expanding line of novelty/promotional goods (acrylic products, rubber stamps, wallpaper, chair covers) — directly to end customers through a self-service 24/7 web ordering interface with no field sales presence.

The platform is built on a vertically integrated direct-factory model, with 99%+ of production handled in-house across nine nationwide facilities (Kyoto, Tokyo, Gunma, Fukuoka, Sapporo). Core production infrastructure includes 44 offset presses, 47 digital printers, 58 digital presses, and 25 CTP plate setters operating at a claimed industry-leading 1,572 plates/hour, with combined daily capacity of 143 million A4 pages. Supporting technology includes a real-time Quick Data Check System for file validation, the MyPAC automated order-tracking system, and sub-brands such as ComicPAC (doujinshi/manga specialized print) and DesignPAC (online design tooling). The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and Privacy Mark certifications.

Printpac generates revenue primarily through transaction-based unit pricing across its print catalog, with same-day to 7-day+ turnaround tiers and aggressive volume discounts. In June 2025, the company introduced a paid Special Campaign Membership at ¥33,000/year, its first recurring subscription layer, offering access to approximately ¥1.2 billion in annual point-redemption campaigns. Customer segments span SMBs (primary), large enterprises, and individual consumers, served through a horizontal segmentation approach with no disclosed enterprise anchor customers. Cumulative orders exceed 45 million; the company operates exclusively within Japan with no overseas shipping.

Name

Printpac

Legal name

株式会社プリントパック (Printpac Corporation)

Website

https://printpac.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Printpac Corporation is a privately-held Japanese online printing e-commerce company operating printpac.co.jp, selling commercial and consumer printed materials (business cards, flyers, booklets, novelty goods) direct-from-factory to SMBs, enterprises, and individual consumers across Japan via a vertically integrated nine-facility production network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Muko

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Product Sales: One-time payment for printed materials. Customers pay per order based on product type, quantity, paper quality, and turnaround time. Revenue is transaction-based with no recurring component for standard customers.
2. Special Campaign Membership (有料): Paid subscription service at ¥33,000/year providing access to exclusive campaigns. The company offers approximately ¥12 billion worth of point redemption campaigns annually to members. Current campaign offers 300 million yen+ in point rewards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Printpac runs an online print-on-demand e-commerce platform that manufactures and ships commercial printed materials directly from its own nine factories across Japan. Customers place orders via the company's 24/7 website — selecting products, uploading design data validated through a real-time data-check system, and receiving free nationwide shipping. The catalog covers business cards, flyers, postcards, posters, envelopes, bound booklets, calendars, labels, and an expanding line of novelty and acrylic goods. A paid ¥33,000/year membership unlocks exclusive discount campaigns and an annual ~¥12 billion point-redemption program.

Product overview

Printpac is a comprehensive online printing e-commerce platform offering offset and digital printing services for a wide range of commercial and personal printed materials. The platform operates on a direct-from-factory model with nationwide production facilities, providing industry-leading prices through in-house manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on core printing services including business cards, flyers/leaflets, postcards, posters, envelopes, and bound materials (saddle-stitched and perfect-bound booklets, catalogs). Specialty printing capabilities include RGB wide-gamut, vivid pink, and white ink printing, as well as antibacterial varnish coatings. The platform extends its offerings with promotional merchandise (novelty goods, acrylic products, rubber stamps), specialty items (custom wallpaper, chair covers, hand fans), and integrated services (complete DM mailing, area distribution). On-demand digital printing starting from 1 unit serves small-order customers, while traditional offset printing handles large-volume commercial jobs. Supporting services include real-time data validation, foil stamping, lamination, sequential numbering, and a premium membership program with exclusive campaigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ComicPAC: Doujinshi (fan-made manga) printing specialized site.
• DesignPAC

Products and services

• Business Cards (名刺印刷) Offset and digital printing of standard, folded, foil-stamped, and specialty business cards in Japanese-standard, Western, and custom formats, with 100-piece entry tier starting at ¥430 including nationwide shipping.
• Flyers and Leaflets (チラシ・フライヤー) Standard and custom-sized promotional flyers and leaflets in various paper weights, with folding, water-resistant, and color options, available in multiple turnaround tiers.
• Postcards (ポストカード印刷) Postcard printing — standard, large format, pressure-adhesive, and laminated options for direct mail and promotional use.
• Posters (ポスター印刷) Poster printing — standard, thick paper, photo, outdoor, and PP-laminated versions for indoor and outdoor advertising.
• Envelopes (封筒印刷) Wide range of envelope printing including Chou3, Chou4, Kakuke3, Kakuke2, and custom window envelopes with FSC-certified paper options.
• Saddle-stitched Booklets (中綴じ冊子) Full-color and monochrome saddle-stitched booklets and catalogs in various sizes, paper types, and binding styles including square and landscape formats.
• Perfect-bound Books (無線綴じ冊子) Professional perfect binding for catalogs, books, and manuals with various cover and paper options.
• Calendars (カレンダー印刷) Desktop, wall-mounted, ring-bound, and name-imprint calendars in multiple sizes and paper types for corporate and personal use.
• Labels and Stickers (ラベル・シール) Custom labels and stickers including product labels, price tags, name seals, and numbering seals for various commercial and personal applications.
• Folders (フォルダー) Pocket folders, simple folders, and eco folders in various paper weights with double-pocket and horizontal options.
• Clear Files (クリアファイル) Full-color printed clear files with foil stamp and paper file options for promotional and office use.
• Packaging (パッケージ印刷) Mail bin cases, gift boxes, and slim packages for e-commerce and retail packaging needs.
• Photo Albums (フォトアルバム) Full-flat and RGB photo albums for professional photography presentation and photo book printing.
• On-demand Printing (小ロットオンデマンド) Short-run digital printing starting from 1 unit for business cards, flyers, booklets, postcards, and various other printed materials.
• Novelty Goods (ノベルティグッズ) Promotional merchandise including eco bags, bottles, stationery, notebooks, and custom-branded items for corporate marketing.
• Acrylic Goods (アクリルグッズ) 6-color printed acrylic keychains, charms, amulets, blocks, stands, coasters, and stand keychains for retail and promotional use.
• Rubber Stamps (ゴム印) Custom rubber stamps including address, single-line, and company stamps with industry-lowest pricing and same-day shipping options.
• Shachihata Stamp Products Shachihata-branded name, date, and combination stamp products — over 100 varieties in various face sizes and body colors.
• Wallpaper Printing (オリジナル本格壁紙印刷) Custom wallpaper printing for interior decoration and promotional wall graphics.
• Chair Cover Printing Chair cover printing for exhibitions and events that fits over pipe chairs to enhance venue impression.
• Numbering Seal Printing Sequential 6-digit number printing on stickers for tickets, receipts, and numbering seals.
• Original Notebook (Ring-bound) Original ring-bound notebooks for corporate promotion and personal use.
• Voucher and Form Printing (伝票・帳票印刷) Printed vouchers, ledgers, slips, and form printing for business operations.
• DM Full Service (DMまるごとパック) Complete direct mail service combining printing and delivery to target addresses — postcard DM, large-format DM, pressure-adhesive DM, and other DM formats.
• Area Posting (ポスティングまるごとパック) Area-based flyer distribution service for local marketing and neighborhood advertising campaigns.
• Quick Data Check (クイックデータチェック) Real-time data validation service that checks uploaded print files for issues before ordering.
• Special Campaign Membership (特別キャンペーン会員) Paid ¥33,000/year membership offering exclusive discount campaigns and approximately ¥12 billion in annual point-redemption rewards.
• RGB Wide-gamut Printing (RGB印刷) Wide-gamut RGB printing for flyers, postcards, business cards, booklets, and photo products that exceeds standard CMYK color range for vivid reproduction.
• Vivid Pink Printing (ビビッドピンク印刷) CMYK plus pink ink printing for enhanced pink and red color reproduction in promotional materials.
• White Ink Printing (ホワイト印刷) CMYK plus white-ink printing for printing on colored or dark paper stocks.
• Antibacterial Varnish Printing (抗菌ニス印刷) Antimicrobial coating printing for business cards, flyers, posters, and other printed materials for hygiene-conscious environments.
• Full-color Stickers (フルカラーステッカー) Custom full-color stickers in various sizes with half-cut and lamination options.
• Promotional Pens (ボールペン) Custom-branded promotional ballpoint pens for corporate marketing and novelty merchandise.
• Banner Flag / Nobori Printing (のぼり印刷) Custom-printed vertical banner flags (nobori) for storefronts, events, and outdoor promotions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction guarantee - full refund or reprint for defective products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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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