CJ Graphics

What CJ Graphics does

CJ Graphics Inc. is a privately held, full-service commercial printing and communications company headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1980 by Jay Mandarino, the firm has grown into one of Canada's largest independently-owned printing operations, operating a ~230,000 sq ft consolidated facility that houses over 30 divisions under The CJ Group of Companies umbrella. The company serves enterprise, government, retail, and design-agency clients across North America, delivering offset lithography, digital, large-format, screen, and 3D printing alongside prepress, finishing, mailing, fulfillment, creative, and web-to-print services.

The underlying technology stack includes capital-intensive, first-in-market equipment such as Heidelberg XL 106 6-color presses with 'Push to Stop' autonomous production, fully-loaded Xerox iGen 5 digital presses, Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil digital enhancement, Highcon Euclid II+ laser die-cutter, Agfa Jeti Tauro H2500 wide-format inkjet, and Fuji Inca Onset UV flatbed printers. Prepress runs on Kodak Prinergy PDF workflow with G7 Master Printer and GRACoL certification. Proprietary software includes CJ Drive, a web-to-print portal enabling brand-controlled online ordering, alongside trademarked specialty techniques (CJ Heavy Metal, CJ Hi-Lite, CJ Glitter) and sustainability programs (BioDerived Ink, SolarEnergy, WindPower).

CJ Graphics operates a sales-led, project-based business model. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers, channeled through enterprise field sales, a website 'Request a Quote' form, and inside sales (phone 416.588.0808). Revenue is diversified across one-time commercial print projects, mailing/fulfillment managed services, recurring CJ Drive web-to-print subscriptions, professional creative services via Artwords, and hardware sales of 3D printers. Distribution is direct plus self-serve (CJ Drive for mid-market), with an in-house fleet and third-party carriers (FedEx, Purolator, UPS) for nationwide North American delivery.

Name

CJ Graphics

Legal name

CJ Graphics Inc.

Website

https://cjgraphics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CJ Graphics is a privately held Canadian commercial printing and communications company operating one of Canada's largest independent print facilities (~230,000 sq ft) in Mississauga, serving enterprise, government, retail, and design-agency clients across North America with offset, digital, large-format, finishing, mailing, fulfillment, and web-to-print services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Core revenue from offset lithographic printing, digital printing, large format printing, and screen printing services. Services include variable data printing, on-demand printing, and specialized effects.
2. Mailing and Direct Mail Services: Full direct marketing services including imaging, finishing, inserting, and fulfillment through Clixx division acquisition
3. Warehouse and Fulfillment Services: Warehousing, inventory control, pick and pack services, and logistics solutions with dedicated fleet
4. Web Solutions and Online Portals: Custom web applications, CJ Drive online ordering system, eCommerce solutions, and digital publishing services
5. Creative Services: Creative design services through Artwords division including full-service production, 3D printing for prototypes
6. 3D Printing Equipment and Services: Sales and service of MakerBot and Mcor 3D printers along with on-site 3D printing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CJ Graphics is a commercial printing company offering offset lithographic, digital, large format, screen, and 3D printing services, along with prepress, finishing, mailing, warehouse fulfillment, and distribution. The firm also operates CJ Drive, a proprietary web-to-print platform that lets clients order, manage, and track print jobs online, serving corporate, agency, and government clients primarily across Canada.

Product overview

CJ Graphics is a comprehensive printing and communications solutions company offering a one-stop-shop for all print needs. The portfolio includes offset lithographic printing (using Heidelberg presses), digital printing (Xerox iGen5, Iridesse, Konica Minolta), large format printing (Agfa Jeti, Fuji Inca Onset), screen printing, 3D printing (MakerBot, Mcor), and finishing services (Scodix Ultra Pro with Foil, Highcon Euclid II+ laser die-cutter). Supporting services include prepress (Colour Technologies division with Kodak Prinergy workflow), web solutions (proprietary CJ Drive online ordering system), creative services (Artwords division), mailing services (Clixx), and warehouse/fulfillment/distribution. Specialty offerings include CJ Heavy Metal, CJ Hi-Lite, and CJ Glitter printing effects. The company operates from one of Canada's largest facilities at approximately 230,000-240,000 square feet in Mississauga, Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• First company in world to win 22 Benny Awards in a single year (2019)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BridgemarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Mississauga design agency Bridgemark to produce the striking Revolution 81 packaging for Radical Road Brewing Co. and Malivoire Wine Company. The packaging featured Scodix Ultra Pro Gold and White foil on black stock and was nominated as a finalist in the 2019 PAC Global Leadership Awards.
• Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)coreOthersCJ Graphics supports Ryerson University's Graphic Communications Management program through the C.J. Graphics Award for students and the annual CJ Graphics Award for Sustainability in Print and Packaging course (GCM 746).

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TC Transcontinental: TC Transcontinental is the largest Canadian commercial printer, offering packaging, printing, and media solutions. It is the most direct large-scale comparable to CJ Graphics' one-stop printing model, though it is publicly traded and significantly larger.
• Hemlock Printers: Hemlock Printers is a Vancouver-based commercial printer serving Canadian and US clients with offset, digital, and large-format services. Closely comparable as a Canadian independent high-end commercial printer, though with different geographic focus.
• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchise-based commercial printing and marketing services network providing digital, offset, large format, and direct mail. Comparable business model, though fragmented through franchising rather than a single integrated facility.
• Cenveo Worldwide Limited: Cenveo is a large North American commercial printer with offset, digital, and finishing capabilities serving enterprise and government clients. Direct comparable in commercial printing breadth, though more financially distressed and larger in scale.
• Marston Communications: Marston is a leading North American print, packaging, and in-store marketing services provider, comparable to CJ in offering comprehensive printing services to brand marketers, though with broader geographic and segment reach.
• St. Joseph Communications: St. Joseph Communications is a major Toronto-based printing, content, and communications company serving Canadian enterprise and government clients. Comparable in customer overlap (corporate Canada, agencies) and service breadth.
• Innerworkings (HH Global): Innerworkings (now part of HH Global) provides managed print and marketing services to enterprises, blending sourcing, production, and fulfillment. Closely comparable to CJ's value proposition for corporate clients needing consolidated print management.
• Quad/Graphics: Quad/Graphics is a large North American commercial printing and integrated marketing services company offering offset, digital, in-store, and direct mail - a direct comparable in one-stop integrated print and marketing services at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Flash Reproductions: Flash Reproductions is a Canadian commercial printing and document management company serving corporate, government, and educational clients. Comparable in serving Canadian enterprise and government print needs, though more focused on document and digital services.

Others

• Mailing & Fulfillment Service Association Members (Clixx direct peers): Industry association for direct mail and fulfillment service providers, comparable to CJ's Clixx mailing division. Relevant ecosystem adjacency for understanding CJ's mailing services positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries19 records

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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