Midland Regional Printers

What Midland Regional Printers does

Midland Regional Printers Ltd (MRP) is a family-owned UK printing and packaging manufacturer founded in 1969 and headquartered at Jubilee House, Basford, Nottingham. The company operates as a private limited company with 51-100 employees and runs an integrated in-house production workflow covering graphic and CAD design, pre-press, digital and flexographic printing, die-cutting, laminating, foiling, embossing, varnishing, folding-gluing, co-packing and fulfilment. Its core products are digital printing, label printing (via the LabelServe Nottingham sub-brand) and custom packaging solutions, with specialised modules for e-liquid and e-commerce packaging.

MRP's customer base spans enterprise brand retailers (Sainsbury's, Speedo, Slimming World), food and beverage manufacturers (Sauce Shop, Pureety), sports/community organisations (Nottingham Rugby), and SMB clusters in beauty/cosmetics and vape products. The business monetises through bespoke one-time project sales priced via phone and email quotation rather than disclosed rate cards, supported by a direct sales-led go-to-market with named account coverage. Equipment investments include Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106, Mark Andy Pro 3 hybrid press, Sanwa Axia die-cutter, Fengchi laminator and DGM TechnoFold folder-gluer. The company has built a sustainability stack comprising ISO 14001, ISO 9001, FSC, Certified Carbon Balanced Printer status, 290 solar panels and partnerships with World Land Trust, Grow My Tree and CarbonQuota. MRP has won or been shortlisted at FlexoTech Awards in 2016, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and at Digital Printer Awards and Central England Prestige Awards in 2024-2025.

Name

Midland Regional Printers

Legal name

Midland Regional Printers Ltd

Website

https://mrp.uk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing & Packaging

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Label printing
• Custom packaging
• Flexographic printing
• Digital printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Basford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print and Packaging Manufacturing: One-time product sales for custom packaging, labels, and printed materials. Services include graphic design, CAD design, cardboard engineering, full packaging services, self adhesive labels, co-packing and fulfilment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midland Regional Printers is a family-owned commercial printing company that designs, prints, and finishes custom labels, packaging, and printed materials for businesses across the UK. The company manages every stage in-house, from graphic/CAD design and pre-press through digital, lithographic, and flexographic printing, to finishing (foiling, laminating, varnishing, die-cutting) and co-packing/fulfilment. It serves retailers, food and beverage manufacturers, e-commerce brands, and e-liquid producers with no minimum order quantities on digital runs.

Product overview

Midland Regional Printers is a family-owned printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print and packaging solutions. The core offerings include Digital Printing (with variable data options and no minimum orders), Label Printing (digital and flexo with finishing options), and Packaging Solutions (custom design with cardboard engineering). Supporting services include graphic design, CAD design, co-packing and fulfilment, and self-adhesive labels. The company also offers specialized E-Liquid Packaging and E-commerce Packaging as targeted product modules. LabelServe Nottingham operates as a sub-brand under the MRP umbrella. The company manages all stages in-house including design, printing, cutting, finishing, and assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing Digital printing service offering high-quality output with quick turnaround, no minimum orders, and variable data options for personalised runs. Used by businesses needing short-run or customised print materials.
• Label Printing Label printing using digital and flexo machines for batches ranging from small runs to mass production, with optional foils, laminates, and varnishes. Sold to brand owners across food, beverage, beauty, and retail sectors.
• Packaging Solutions Custom packaging design and production covering style, shape, and size with in-house CAD and cardboard engineering. Targets brands requiring bespoke packaging structures for retail or shipping.
• E-Liquid Packaging Specialised boxes and cartons for E-Liquid bottles, ranging from single 10ml packs to triple shortfill packs. Built for e-liquid manufacturers needing compliant branded packaging.
• E-commerce Packaging Packaging solutions designed for online retailers and direct-to-consumer brands needing distinctive mailers, subscription boxes, and shipping cartons.
• Co-packing and Fulfilment Contract co-packing and fulfilment services bundled with print production for end-to-end supply chain support. Available to brand clients outsourcing assembly and dispatch.
• LabelServe Nottingham Sub-brand for label printing services, now operating under the MRP umbrella. Sells label production to business customers in Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced carbon footprint through 290 solar panels and carbon balancing programmes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Midlands Packaging SocietyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 April 2025MRP joined The Midlands Packaging Society as a member, participating in industry community.
• CarbonQuotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024Carbon management partnership to support carbon footprint reduction and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• The Printing CharityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 November 2024New partnership with The Printing Charity, supporting the printing industry charitable organization.
• Eight VersaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 23 July 2024Environmental consultancy that collaborated with MRP to calculate and certify carbon footprint (verified by Natural Carbon Solutions). Includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions assessment.
• U8 Girls Arnold Town FCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2023Football club sponsorship partnership supporting youth sports.
• Grow My TreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2023Partnership to plant a tree for every order received. Has planted over 5,002 trees, neutralizing 110,000kg CO2. Supports environmental sustainability commitments.
• Nottingham RugbyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 March 2018Print partnership working on all 'Green and Whites' marketing materials including match day programmes, event tokens, posters and flyers.
• World Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal conservation charity partnership for Carbon Balanced Print certification. Protects threatened habitats through conservation, restoration and reforestation projects. MRP buys an acre of land annually (10 acres so far in Argentina, Kenya and South Africa).
• World Land Trust - Restore Armenia's Forests AppealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting World Land Trust's specific reforestation appeal in Armenia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reflex Group: UK-based label manufacturer offering premium self-adhesive labels and packaging across multiple end markets. Directly comparable in product mix (labels + folding cartons), UK customer base, and sustainability focus.
• All4Labels Group: One of the world's largest label manufacturers with significant European operations. Closely comparable in label printing capability (digital + flexo), finishing services (foil, laminate, varnish), and multinational brand customers.
• Parkside Flexibles: UK-based flexible packaging specialist serving food, beverage, and e-commerce brands. Comparable in sustainable packaging positioning, UK customer base, and premium finishing capabilities for enterprise accounts.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global label solutions provider serving premium brands across wine, spirits, food, and personal care. Closely comparable in premium label printing (digital + flexo), finishing options, and focus on sustainability for enterprise customers.
• WS Packaging Group: US-based label printing specialist offering digital and flexo labels with value-added finishing. Comparable in label production capabilities, variable data options, and small-batch-to-mass-production flexibility.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: Global label and packaging giant serving consumer brands across healthcare, beauty, food, and industrial segments. Comparable in label and packaging solutions but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• DS Smith: Major international packaging group focused on corrugated and sustainable packaging. Direct FlexoTech competitor alongside MRP (per 2016 awards); comparable in folding cartons, sustainability focus, and enterprise FMCG customers.
• Coveris: European flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Overlapping in folding carton and label production with sustainability-led positioning targeting FMCG brands.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader with extensive UK operations. Comparable in folding cartons/corrugated packaging and enterprise customer base, though much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Optima Packaging Group: International manufacturer of packaging machinery and packaging solutions with European footprint. Comparable in serving FMCG customers with premium packaging formats, though with broader machinery focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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