ETR Group

What ETR Group does

ETR Group, operating legally as ETR Numérique + grand format, is a Quebec-based commercial printing and large-format display company founded in 1971 and positioned as a member of the Solisco family of printing businesses. From its headquarters at 1130 Boul. Charest Ouest in Quebec City, the company operates eight integrated service divisions: digital printing (capacity of 235,000 copies per day), large format printing with 7-12 color options and certified installation, textile sublimation printing, postal and direct mail preparation (over 120 million pieces processed annually, the largest such center in Eastern Canada), CNC digital cutting, document finishing, blueprint printing and digitization, and turnkey special projects.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly project-based and quote-driven, with no public pricing and all engagements initiated via a website quote request system or direct sales contact. The go-to-market is a sales-led direct model targeting enterprise and mid-market customers across Eastern Canada, complemented by certified installation crews for large format work and content marketing through a downloadable service brochure and newsletter. Customers span retail storefronts (Simons, Costco), food and beverage (Chocolat Favoris), marketing and advertising agencies, and construction and architecture firms needing technical document printing.

The business is structured as an operating division within the Solisco conglomerate, with no disclosed venture or institutional shareholders, no public listing, and a 11-50 employee headcount band. Pricing is custom and multi-year on enterprise accounts; the operation is differentiated by production scale, geographic concentration in Quebec, and a one-stop-shop bundling of strategy, creation, production, and logistics under a single roof.

Name

ETR Group

Legal name

ETR Numérique + grand format

Website

https://groupeetr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ETR Group is a Quebec-based commercial printing company offering digital, large-format, textile sublimation, direct mail, CNC cutting, and blueprint printing to retail, corporate, marketing, and construction clients across Eastern Canada as part of the Solisco group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Large format printing
• Digital printing services
• Direct mail services
• CNC cutting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Printing Services: High-volume digital printing services with 235,000 copies/day capacity. Includes corporate brochures, promotional materials, business cards, envelopes, manuals, catalogs, financial reports, presentation documents, and promotional items.
2. Large Format Printing: Large format printing and installation services with certified installers. Products include posters, coroplast, foam board, vinyl, stickers, canvas, wall graphics, and vehicle wraps.
3. Textile and Sublimation Printing: Sublimation printing on fabric including street flags, wall displays, booths, promotional tents, banners, roll-up stands, tablecloths, and special textile projects.
4. Postal and Direct Mail Services: Unaddressed and addressed direct mail preparation services. Handles database list management, direct marketing, personalized admail, targeting via database, and sociodemographic targeting. Processes over 120 million pieces annually.
5. CNC Cutting Services: Precision CNC cutting for various materials including acrylic, Sindra, Alupanel, PETG, and Gravopoly for signage and display projects.
6. Special Projects: Turnkey project services from research through design, printing, and delivery for ambitious and customized printing projects.
7. Blueprint Printing: New blueprint printing in color or black and white, and digitization of existing blueprints with various paper, finish, and size options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ETR Group operates as a one-stop-shop commercial printing company offering eight integrated service divisions: large format printing with certified installation, high-volume digital printing (235,000 copies/day capacity), textile sublimation printing, postal and direct mail preparation (120M+ pieces/year), CNC cutting, document finishing, blueprint printing and digitization, and turnkey special projects. The company serves businesses across Eastern Canada with end-to-end services from design through delivery.

Product overview

ETR Group operates as a comprehensive one-stop-shop printing and large-format display company, offering integrated services spanning eight core divisions: Digital Printing (with 235,000 copies/day capacity), Large Format Printing (7-12 color options with certified installation), Textile Printing and Sublimation (eco-friendly process), Postal Services (largest unaddressed admail center in Eastern Canada with 120M+ pieces/year), CNC Cutting, Finishing (assembly, binding, lamination), Blueprint services, and Special Projects. The company, a member of the Solisco family with over 50 years of expertise, combines strategy, creation, production, and logistics under one roof for maximum flexibility. Additional products include light boxes, event/exhibition displays, in-store wraps, fence coverings, car wraps, window graphics, wall graphics, directional signs, and banner stands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grand Format (Large Format Printing) Large format printing service with 7 to 12 color options and certified installation for posters, coroplast, foam board, vinyl, canvas, wall stickers, and light box displays. Targeted at retail storefronts, event displays, vehicle wraps, and signage projects.
• Impression Numérique (Digital Printing) High-volume digital printing with 235,000 copies/day capacity producing corporate brochures, folders, promotional flyers, business cards, envelopes, instruction manuals, product catalogs, financial reports, presentation documents, and promotional items.
• Impression Textile et Sublimation (Textile Printing and Sublimation) Eco-friendly sublimation printing on textiles with anti-glare finish, including street banners, wall displays, booths, promotional tents, flags, roll-up stands, tablecloths, and specialty projects with unlimited color.
• Services Postaux (Postal Services) Unaddressed and addressed direct mail preparation services, described as the largest unaddressed admail preparation center in Eastern Canada with over 120 million pieces processed annually, including database management, personalization, targeting, and distribution through Canada Post.
• Finition (Finishing) Document finishing services including assembly, binding, and lamination, offering a wide selection of binding types and laminating options for various document requirements.
• Découpe CNC (CNC Cutting) Precision CNC digital cutting services for materials including acrylic, Sintra, Alupanel, Ultra Bold, PETG, and Gravopoly, providing precision finishing, reliability, and quick turnaround for signage and display projects.
• Projets Spéciaux (Special Projects) Turnkey project services for ambitious and customized creative projects, offering product research, design, printing, and delivery for corporate clients.
• Plans (Blueprints) Blueprint printing and digitization services including color and black-and-white printing, waterproof paper, laminated paper, PDF scanning and transfer, folding, construction site displays, and next-day turnaround.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cenveo: North American large-scale commercial printing and packaging provider. A broad incumbent competing for enterprise print volumes and direct mail contracts.
• TC Transcontinental: Canada's largest printing conglomerate with broad commercial printing, packaging, and media services. Competes with ETR on enterprise print and direct mail volumes across Eastern Canada.
• Quad/Graphics: Large North American commercial printer with marketing services and large-format capabilities. An incumbent competitor for multi-channel retail and enterprise marketing print.

Direct peers

• Flash Reproductions: Canadian printing company offering digital printing, blueprint reproduction, and large-format services. Comparable in blueprint and digital print offerings to ETR's Plans division.
• Marquis Imprimeur: Quebec-based commercial printer offering digital, offset, and large-format printing with finishing services. Competes head-to-head with ETR across the Quebec retail and corporate market.
• Lowe-Martin Group: Large Canadian commercial and digital printer with offset, digital, and large-format capabilities. Directly comparable in service mix to ETR for retail and corporate clients.
• DGI (DataGroup) / Gestion DGI: Canadian provider of document and direct mail production services, including printing, personalization, and postal preparation. Comparable to ETR's postal services and digital print operations.
• Imprimerie NDL: Quebec-based printing services provider offering digital, offset, and wide-format printing with finishing. Direct competitor for SME and enterprise print customers in Eastern Canada.
• Solisco Group: Parent conglomerate and direct operating peer offering overlapping commercial and large-format printing services across Quebec. ETR is a member of the Solisco family and competes/co-operates within the same group of brands.

Others

• Spicers Canada: Canadian distributor of printing, signage, and visual communication supplies. Adjacent ecosystem partner/supplier rather than a direct printing competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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