Mediaco
MediaCo is a Manchester-based large format display graphics manufacturer founded in 1998, producing custom printed fabric, vinyl, and rigid graphics with turnkey installation for exhibitions, retail, sports, museums, and live events clients across the UK.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersTrafford Park, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Mediaco does
MediaCo Ltd is a UK-based large format display graphics manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Manchester (Irlam), operating from a triple ISO-accredited facility. The company produces printed fabric, vinyl, and rigid graphics for exhibitions, live events, retail point-of-sale, sports stadiums, TV/film/theatrical sets, museums and visitor attractions, out-of-home advertising, and property marketing. Its core technology stack combines the UK's only 5.0m wide dye-sublimation fabric printer, the UK's first Durst P5 350 H/S Fluo and Durst P5 500 TEX iSUB fabric printers, the UK's first swissQprint Kudu 10-colour flatbed, HP Latex 3600 and HP Stitch S1000 dye-sub units, and a 21m automated finishing line, giving production capacity of 150,000 square meters per month. Proprietary capabilities include QPLEX HD printing on metal/wood/aluminium, Transition24 day-to-night backlit graphics, and the EnhanceAir Powered by PURETi photocatalytic coating.
The business model is quote-based B2B with a turnkey concept-to-installation service: clients pay one-time fees for custom print production plus project management, on-site surveying, installation, removal and asset management services. MediaCo sells direct to enterprise customers (e.g., BT, Southampton FC, Balmoral Castle, Colchester Castle Museum) and routes demand through channel partnerships including beMatrix (UK print partner), Experience UK (visitor attraction trade body), The Golf Growth Group (427 UK and Northern Ireland clubs), and a global alliance with US-based Convergent Print Group for sustainable coating technology. The company is privately held, founder/management owned under Managing Director Stephen Arthur, and reports no external venture or private equity funding.
Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed beyond a 51–100 employee band; named enterprise clients span sports, telecoms, heritage, retail display, events and golf. The company holds EcoVadis Silver (2022–2024), Safe Contractor accreditation, and triple ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification, with approximately 65% of production using water-based inks and 93% Green Guard compliance.
Mediaco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mediaco
- Legal name
- MediaCo Ltd
- Website
- https://mediaco.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- MediaCo is a Manchester-based large format display graphics manufacturer founded in 1998, producing custom printed fabric, vinyl, and rigid graphics with turnkey installation for exhibitions, retail, sports, museums, and live events clients across the UK.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Mediaco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Trafford Park
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Mediaco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Large Format Graphics Production: One-time production and sale of custom large format printed graphics including fabric, vinyl, rigid materials for exhibitions, events, retail and sports branding
- Installation & Project Management Services: Turnkey services including on-site surveys, project management, installation, removal and asset management for display graphics projects
- Sustainable Display Solutions: Specialty coating services (EnhanceAir/PureTi air-purifying coating) applied to outdoor advertising displays
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Mediaco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mediaco manufactures large format printed graphics including seamless fabric graphics (up to 5.0m wide via dye-sublimation), vinyl, rigid substrates (acrylic, dibond, foamex), building wraps, and floor graphics. The company also provides turnkey services including on-site surveys, project management, installation, and asset management for exhibition, retail, sports stadium, and event branding applications from its Manchester facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Armour Mark: A durable adhesive flooring graphic solution for high traffic areas, offering wayfinders, floor signage, safety line markings and industrial floor coverings.
Products and services
- Fabric Graphics (>5.0m TFS Dye-Sublimation) Large format fabric graphics produced via dye-sublimation printing on polyester textiles, up to 5.0m wide and almost any length in a single seamless piece, for exhibitions, events, retail, and sports branding.
- BuildingSAFE Building Wraps Turnkey building wrap production and installation service covering design, printing, fabrication, and on-site installation for construction sites and commercial properties.
- QPLEX HD Metals & Wood Printing High-definition dye-sublimation image transfer printing onto aluminium, MDF, and natural wood substrates using a 200°C heat infusion process for premium signage, museum displays, and decorative finishes.
- Armour Mark Flooring Graphics Durable adhesive flooring graphics for high-traffic areas including wayfinders, floor signage, safety line markings, and industrial floor coverings, sold under the Armour Mark sub-brand.
- Exhibition & Conference Display Graphics Comprehensive exhibition and conference graphics including fabric structures, backdrops, carpet, walls, illuminated displays, and modular beMatrix-compatible graphics for trade show exhibitors and event organisers.
- Sports Stadium Branding High-impact large format graphics for indoor and outdoor stadium branding including pitch graphics, crowd barriers, building wraps, and sponsorship activations for sports venues.
- TV & Theatrical Stage Set Graphics Stage backdrops, cycloramas, flooring, banners, and set dressing for TV, film, and theatrical productions using vibrant fabric graphics with day-to-night transition capabilities.
- Retail POS Graphics Retail point-of-sale displays, window graphics, floor graphics, and promotional signage for in-store branding and seasonal campaign rollouts.
- Custom Wallpaper & Fabric Wallcoverings Custom printed wallpaper and fabric wallcoverings for commercial interiors, retail environments, and branded spaces.
- Backlit Graphics (incl. Transition24) Backlit printed graphics with a unique 3-layer printing technique that allows images to transition from day to night scenes by simultaneously adjusting front and back lighting, used in illuminated displays and signage.
- Turnkey Installation & Project Management End-to-end project management including on-site surveys, method statements, risk assessments, artwork checking, colour management, logistics, installation, removals, and asset management for display graphics projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- Production capacity increased from 120,000 to 150,000 square meters per month
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Mediaco
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Mediaco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Mediaco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- The Golf Growth GroupcoreDynamic partnership covering 427 golf clubs across UK and Northern Ireland. Delivers specialist branding for live events, conferences and exhibitions. Partnership provides golf club member benefits including access to UK's leading print technology such as neon inks, braille productivity and spot clear coat capabilities.
- Experience UKcoreMediaCo joined Experience UK, a globally recognized trade body advocating for the UK Experience Economy. Partnership promotes cutting-edge display solutions including UK's only 5m wide dye-sublimation fabric printer and UK's first swissQprint KUDU printer to visitor attraction and museum specialists. Supports prestigious projects like Balmoral Castle Capercaillie and Colchester Castle Museum.
- beMatrixcoreMarket leading partnership where MediaCo serves as approved beMatrix UK print partner and bePartner specialist. Provides seamless dye-sublimation fabric graphics up to 5m wide, neon inks, 3D prints on rigid panels, HD prints on metal, flooring solutions, and full installation support. Access to beMatrix's modular display system for exhibitions, retail and live events sectors.
- Convergent Print GroupcorePartnership with US-based Convergent Print Group to establish EnhanceAir Powered by PURETi as global standard for air-purifying outdoor advertising. Convergent Print Group (formed 2023 from Vincent Printing and BPGraphics merger) is one of world's leading producers of large and grand-format digital graphics. Partnership focuses on photocatalytic coating technology that converts contaminated air to clean air.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Mediaco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Generation Press: UK-based large format printing company producing display graphics for exhibitions, retail, and events. Competes head-to-head with MediaCo for UK B2B display print contracts across similar customer segments.
- PressOn: UK large format and rigid material printing specialist serving retail, exhibitions, and display sectors. Comparable technology stack (UV flatbed, dye-sublimation) and customer overlap with MediaCo.
- Convergent Print Group: US-based large and grand-format digital graphics producer formed in 2023 from the merger of Vincent Printing and BPGraphics. Active partner of MediaCo on EnhanceAir/PureTi air-purifying coating rollout and operates at comparable scale and customer mix across commercial print, retail, and events.
- MacroArt: UK-based large format graphics manufacturer specializing in fabric printing, tension fabric structures, and exhibition graphics. Closest direct competitor to MediaCo's 5m wide dye-sublimation fabric printing capability.
- Hollywood Monster: UK-based large format digital printer serving retail, events, exhibitions, and sports with comparable service offerings including fabric printing, banners, and signage. Directly competes with MediaCo on UK B2B large-format contracts.
- Storm Display: UK-based large format printing and display graphics producer serving retail, exhibitions, and events. Comparable product offering across fabric, vinyl, and rigid substrates with overlapping B2B customer base.
Others
- Durst Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of digital printing systems including the Durst P5 textile and hybrid printer lines that MediaCo operates. Equipment supplier rather than competitor; shapes MediaCo's technology roadmap through capital equipment decisions.
- swissQprint: Swiss manufacturer of large format UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers including the Kudu model installed at MediaCo. Equipment supplier whose product roadmap directly determines MediaCo's capability differentiation windows.
- beMatrix: Belgian-headquartered manufacturer of modular aluminium display frame systems used in exhibitions, retail, and live events. Strategic partner of MediaCo via the bePartner program rather than a competitor; provides MediaCo with channel access to modular display integrators.
- HP (Large Format Printing): Technology partner supplying HP Latex 3600 and HP Stitch S1000 dye-sublimation printers to MediaCo. Not a direct competitor but defines the printer hardware ecosystem MediaCo's service offering depends upon.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Mediaco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Mediaco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Mediaco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Mediaco
What does Mediaco do?
Mediaco manufactures large format printed graphics including seamless fabric graphics (up to 5.0m wide via dye-sublimation), vinyl, rigid substrates (acrylic, dibond, foamex), building wraps, and floor graphics. The company also provides turnkey services including on-site surveys, project management, installation, and asset management for exhibition, retail, sports stadium, and event branding applications from its Manchester facility.
Is Mediaco a public or private company?
Mediaco is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Mediaco founded?
Mediaco was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Mediaco based?
Mediaco is headquartered in Trafford Park, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Mediaco make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Large Format Graphics Production is the primary driver. The others are installation & Project Management Services and sustainable Display Solutions.
Who are Mediaco's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Generation Press, PressOn, Convergent Print Group, MacroArt, Hollywood Monster and Storm Display. Others are Durst Group, swissQprint, beMatrix and HP (Large Format Printing).
Does Mediaco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mediaco.