Proprint Services

What Proprint Services does

Proprint Services Inc. is a privately held commercial printing and packaging company headquartered in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, founded around 1990. The company operates as a full-service, single-facility print solutions provider, integrating creative and structural design, lithographic and digital print production, and finishing services under one roof. It specializes in retail point-of-sale displays, on-shelf and in-store packaging, e-commerce packaging, and broader branded commercial print applications.

Proprint's production stack combines offset lithography with high-speed digital printing, backed by a fleet of industrial finishing equipment. Key assets include the Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104 (with intelligent assistive systems for navigated/autonomous printing), a Heidelberg 6-colour 40-inch press (in service since 1999), an Inca Onset X3 high-speed digital press, an Inca Robotic Arm for material handling, a BOBST folder gluer, an Esko Kongsberg cutting table, and a YoungShin Giant die cutter. Proprint On Demand (POD) supports shorter and more flexible production runs, and the company is an FSC-certified member, aligning its sourcing with responsible-forestry standards required by many brand owners.

The revenue model is project-based and quote-driven, sold through direct enterprise sales rather than self-serve e-commerce. The customer base spans global CPG companies, Canadian advertising agencies, mid-market firms, and local/small businesses across North America; named enterprise customers include Microsoft (Xbox) — for in-store standee production supporting the Halo Infinite launch — and Primaris (H&R REIT). Leadership consists of co-owners Richard Krakower and Warren, supported by a Structural Design Manager and sales/contact representatives. The company has invested continuously in capex, adding 25,000 square feet of production and office space and installing the Heidelberg CX 104 during the 2022–2023 period, in addition to a major 'Proprint 2.0' brand refresh executed with The Creative Collective in 2020.

Name

Proprint Services

Legal name

Proprint Services Inc.

Website

https://proprintservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Proprint Services is a Canadian full-service print and packaging provider offering integrated creative design, printing, and finishing for retail point-of-sale displays, packaging, and branded print, serving CPG brands, advertising agencies, and small businesses across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Creative & Design Services: Conceptual illustrations, graphic design, pre-press services, and structural design for retail point-of-sale displays, packaging, and brand materials
2. Print Production: Lithography and digital printing services for retail, packaging, and commercial print applications
3. Finishing Services: Laminating, die cutting, folding, gluing, assembly, kitting, and distribution services
4. Point-of-Sale & Packaging Production: Full-service production of retail displays, floor displays, pallet displays, posters, easel cards, and in-store/e-commerce packaging

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Proprint Services is a full-service print solutions provider that combines creative and structural design, lithography and digital print production, and finishing services under one roof. The company specializes in retail point-of-sale displays, on-shelf and in-store packaging, and e-commerce packaging for consumer packaged goods brands, advertising agencies, and local businesses across North America. They operate industry-leading Heidelberg, Inca, and BOBST equipment and offer an on-demand printing service (POD) for flexible production runs.

Product overview

Proprint Services is a full-service print solutions provider offering integrated Creative Services, Print Production, and Finishing Production under one roof. The company's core offerings include Creative & Structural Design for conceptual illustrations and graphic design, Print Production services (Lithography, Digital, and Proprint On Demand), and Finishing Production (Laminating, Die Cutting, Folding/Gluing, Assembly, Kitting, Distribution). They specialize in retail point-of-sale displays, on-shelf and in-store packaging, and e-commerce packaging solutions for consumer and retail industries. With over 30 years of experience, they serve clients from global CPG companies to local small businesses across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative Services Design and pre-press services including conceptual illustrations, graphic design, and creative strategy for retail point-of-sale displays, packaging, and brand materials. Targeted at marketing, advertising, and design teams of enterprise and mid-market clients.
• Print Production Commercial printing services including Lithography, Digital printing, and Proprint On Demand (POD) for retail displays, packaging, posters, easel cards, and brand materials. Built for CPG companies, advertising agencies, and local businesses requiring custom production runs.
• Finishing Production Post-press finishing services including laminating, die cutting, folding/gluing, assembly, kitting, and distribution for printed retail and packaging materials. Designed for clients needing complete finishing-to-delivery production under a single vendor.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Creative CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Creative agency partnership for Proprint 2.0 brand refresh and visual identity redesign. The collaboration resulted in a new brand direction centered around 'making customers happy, seriously happy' with modernized visual identity while paying homage to the company's 30+ year history.
• HeidelbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer partnership spanning over 25 years. Proprint's first Heidelberg 6 colour 40 inch press was purchased in 1998 with first sheets on press Valentine's Day 1999. Heidelberg is recognized as a growth mindset innovator providing state-of-the-art technology. Proprint recently invested in the Heidelberg Speedmaster CX 104 with intelligent assistive systems for autonomous printing.
• BOBSTcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment manufacturer for BOBST Folder Gluer used in packaging production, significantly expanding gluing capacity.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProprint is an approved FSC member for several years, demonstrating commitment to responsible forestry and sustainable practices. The FSC certification supports their sustainability goals and offering of responsibly sourced paper and forest-based fiber packaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transcontinental Inc. TC Transcontinental is one of Canada's largest printing and packaging groups with operations spanning commercial printing, flexible packaging, and retail services. It is the most direct scaled comparable to Proprint's commercial printing and retail packaging business in North America.
• Data Communications Management (DCM): DCM is a Canadian provider of print, marketing, and document management services to enterprise clients, with a similar mix of direct-to-enterprise commercial print production and value-added services. It is a close comparable to Proprint in target customer (enterprise/mid-market) and service scope.
• Lowe-Martin Group: Lowe-Martin is a Canadian commercial printing company offering lithographic, digital, and finishing services to enterprise and government clients. It directly overlaps with Proprint's commercial printing and finishing capabilities in the Canadian market.
• Hemlock Printers: Hemlock Printers is a BC-based commercial printing company serving agencies, publishers, and brands across North America with offset, digital, and large-format printing. It is a direct comparable to Proprint's commercial printing service mix and customer profile.
• St. Joseph Communications: St. Joseph Communications is a Canadian printing and content marketing company with commercial print production, finishing, and direct mail capabilities. It is a direct comparable to Proprint's full-service print production model in the Canadian market.
• The Printing House: The Printing House is a Canadian commercial printing chain serving SMBs and enterprise clients with offset, digital, and finishing services. It is comparable to Proprint's commercial print and finishing offerings in the Canadian market.

Broad incumbents

• Quad/Graphics: Quad/Graphics is a large US-headquartered commercial printing and marketing services company with broad capabilities across print, packaging, and in-store marketing. It is a scaled incumbent in the same commercial print and retail marketing space as Proprint, but with significantly broader scope and scale.
• Cenveo Worldwide Limited: Cenveo is a US-based provider of commercial printing, labels, and packaging solutions to enterprise customers. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Proprint's commercial printing and packaging production business, but with a larger US-focused footprint.

Regional players

• WS Packaging Group: WS Packaging is a US-based labels and packaging printer serving consumer brands primarily in the US market. It is comparable to Proprint's packaging and finishing work, but operates predominantly in US geography.

Others

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberg is the global manufacturer of the Speedmaster presses that Proprint operates, with a 25+ year commercial relationship. It is an equipment supplier/enabler rather than a direct competitor, but is highly relevant to Proprint's production economics and technology roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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