What Imprint Creative Print Solutions does

Imprint Creative Print Solutions operates under the trade name Pureprint (legal entity East Sussex Press Limited), a UK-based B2B print and marketing services provider headquartered in Uckfield, East Sussex. The firm offers a comprehensive production stack spanning book, brochure, and magazine printing; luxury packaging; direct mail; large-format, point-of-sale, signage, and free-standing display units (FSDUs); as well as personalised and data-driven print. This production capability is built on HP Indigo digital presses and large-format inkjet, supplemented by an integrated Web-to-Print API and Digital Postroom service for transactional mail and document processing. Beyond production, the company provides managed services, marketing-technology platforms (including retail loyalty and stock applications), and in-house creative and photographic services.

The customer base is concentrated in enterprise accounts across luxury fashion (Dior, Nike, Dr. Martens, Mulberry, Fabletics), museums and cultural institutions (The Met, Gagosian, Sotheby's), publishers (GQ, V Magazine), automotive and motorsport (Jaguar, Aston Martin, Nissan, Goodwood), financial services and corporates (Barclays, Canada Life, Sky), and entertainment and gaming (Disney, PlayStation, Oasis). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, quote-priced B2B contracts, with managed-services engagements representing a recurring layer. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by a portfolio-led website; the site functions as a credential showcase rather than an active demand-generation channel.

Sustainability is positioned as a procurement-grade differentiator: the company claims twenty years of CarbonNeutral certification alongside FSC chain-of-custody accreditation and additional industry sustainability credentials. No revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed; ownership is private and the operating company is registered in England. (Note: the input firmographic record references a separate, smaller entity, "Imprint Creative Print Solutions," founded 1981 in Newcastle upon Tyne; the substantive operational data supplied in this brief describes the Pureprint entity. The investment analysis above is grounded in the Pureprint operational record.)

Name

Imprint Creative Print Solutions

Legal name

PurePrint

Website

https://imprintgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Imprint Creative Print Solutions, trading as Pureprint, is a UK-based B2B printing and marketing-services firm delivering premium book, magazine, packaging, direct-mail, point-of-sale, and signage production for luxury, retail, publishing, cultural, and enterprise clients.

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), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Luxury packaging print
• Direct mail production
• Point of sale displays
• Digital print finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Print Services: Project-based print services including book printing, brochure printing, magazine printing, direct mail, and luxury packaging

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Imprint Creative Print Solutions delivers commercial print production for enterprise clients, including books, brochures, magazines, corporate print, direct mail, large format print, point of sale, signage, FSDUs, and luxury packaging. The offering is complemented by marketing technology (Web to Print API, Digital Postroom, retail stock and loyalty apps), managed services, creative design, and in-house photographic services. Production runs on HP Indigo and wide-format inkjet presses, with CarbonNeutral sustainability credentials.

Product overview

Pureprint operates as a comprehensive print and marketing services company offering a unified platform of print production capabilities alongside technology-enabled solutions. The core offering consists of traditional print services including book printing, brochure printing, magazine printing (HP Indigo and Inkjet), personalised printed products, corporate print, direct mail, luxury packaging, large format print, point of sale, signage, and FSDUs. These are complemented by marketing and technology services including Managed Services, Marketing Technology (encompassing Web to Print API, retail loyalty and stock apps, and Digital Postroom), Creative Services, and Photographic Services. The portfolio serves diverse sectors including luxury brands, retail, financial services, sports, publishing, museums, and galleries, with clients such as Dior, Nike, Gagosian, Sky, Barclays, and Disney. The company positions itself around sustainability with CarbonNeutral certification and ESG commitments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Printing High-quality book printing services including art books, magazines, and publications for clients such as Gagosian, Dior, and major publishers. Used by museums, galleries and publishers requiring premium reproduction.
• Brochure Printing Professional brochure printing services for corporate communications, retail, and luxury brands.
• Magazine Printing Magazine printing services including titles such as GQ Magazine, V Magazine, MARVIN Magazine, Hero Magazine, and Family Style.
• HP Indigo Printing Digital printing using HP Indigo technology for high-quality, short-run, and personalised print work.
• Inkjet Printing Wide-format inkjet printing services for various applications.
• Personalised Printed Products Data-driven personalisation capabilities enabling customized print materials for individual recipients.
• Corporate Print Comprehensive print services for corporate clients including financial reports, prospectuses, and business communications.
• Direct Mail Targeted direct mail campaigns including transactional mail, personalised mailing, and multi-channel marketing integration.
• Luxury Packaging Premium packaging solutions for luxury brands including cosmetics, spirits, fashion, and retail products.
• Large Format Print Large-scale printing including hoardings, window graphics, signage, and event displays.
• Point of Sale Retail point-of-sale materials including displays, window graphics, and promotional signage.
• Signage Interior and exterior signage solutions for retail, events, and corporate environments.
• FSDUs (Free Standing Display Units) Custom free-standing display units for retail environments and promotional displays.
• Managed Services End-to-end managed print and marketing services including inventory management, distribution, and campaign execution for enterprise clients such as European Tour, VW, and ECB.
• Marketing Technology Technology platform including Web to Print API, retail loyalty apps, retail stock solutions, and digital postroom services for integrating print with marketing workflows.
• Creative Services Design and creative services for brand communications, retail environments, and marketing campaigns.
• Photographic Services In-house photography and videography studio services for product photography and marketing content.
• Web to Print API Developer API enabling integration with customer systems for automated print ordering and management.
• Retail Stock App Application for managing retail stock and inventory integration.
• Retail Loyalty App Mobile application for retail loyalty programs.
• Digital Postroom Digital mail and transactional document processing service for high-volume communications.

Named customers26 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Walstead Group (formerly Clays / Wyndeham): UK and European book, magazine, and catalogue printer serving publishers and brand owners. Comparable to Pureprint in book/magazine printing and premium customer base.
• Precision Proco Group: UK-based commercial printer offering digital, litho, and large-format print with marketing services. Closest direct peer to Pureprint in service mix and customer verticals.
• WMSP Group: UK-based print, direct mail, and marketing services group. Comparable to Pureprint across direct mail, commercial print, and managed services for enterprise clients.
• Solopress: UK digital print-on-demand and web-to-print commercial printer. Competes with Pureprint on digital print and online ordering for SME and corporate buyers.
• CPI Books (Charlesworth Press / CPI Group): UK-based book and journal printing specialist serving academic, trade, and professional publishers. Highly comparable to Pureprint's book printing segment for premium and art-book clients.
• Clays: UK book manufacturer with digital and offset capabilities serving trade and educational publishers. Overlaps with Pureprint's book printing and high-end publisher book work.

Broad incumbents

• St Ives Group (now Delinian): UK-headquartered marketing services and print group with operations across commercial print, direct mail, and data-driven marketing. Highly comparable business model to Pureprint's print + marketing services platform.
• Elanders: Swedish-headquartered global print and packaging group with operations across Europe. Comparable to Pureprint on integrated print, packaging, and supply-chain solutions, but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• LumeJet: UK-based premium digital print specialist using proprietary photonic imaging technology. Comparable on the high-quality digital print side of Pureprint's offering.

Regional players

• Graphius: Belgian premium book and magazine printer serving European publishers. Comparable to Pureprint on book/magazine printing and high-quality production for cultural and corporate clients, with primary geographic focus on Benelux/Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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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