Clarkeprint

What Clarkeprint does

Clarkeprint is a Birmingham-based commercial printing and print management company that has operated for over 42 years (founded 1982). It produces a broad range of printed materials — business stationery, marketing collateral, booklets, large-format graphics, signage, promotional merchandise, and garment-printed apparel — serving UK businesses, multi-site organisations, schools, and event organisers. The company operates as the primary print subsidiary of TEPE Holdings Group (TEPE Media Group), alongside sister entities Loop 454 (photo and video production), Bespoke Exercise Books, and Wave Ed (education marketing).

Production capability is anchored by two Xerox Iridesse 8-colour digital presses, making Clarkeprint the first company in Europe to install two of these systems; this enables specialty finishes including metallic gold and silver, opaque white, clear, and fluorescent pink inks that standard CMYK presses cannot reproduce. The factory is complemented by chemical-free plate-making, FSC-certified paper supply, ISO 9001 quality management, GDPR-compliant data handling, and a 15,000 sq ft dedicated warehouse on New John Street, Birmingham, with capacity for approximately 1,500 pallets, CCTV monitoring, nationwide courier integration, and online call-off services.

Clarkeprint runs a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise account management for multi-site and franchise clients using the CP360 Web2Print portal (branded templates, centralized approvals, real-time stock delegation); direct sales for larger commercial accounts; and a direct-to-consumer online storefront at create.clarkeprint.co.uk, which launched with live online quoting and online proofing for designers and creatives. Revenue is generated through transaction-based print production, recurring Web2Print platform subscriptions, managed warehousing and distribution, project-based mailing and fulfilment work, and in-house graphic and website design services. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, and the company does not disclose financial results.

Name

Clarkeprint

Legal name

Clarkeprint Limited

Website

https://clarkeprint.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clarkeprint is a UK-based, Birmingham-headquartered commercial printing and print management company producing litho, digital, large-format, and specialty-ink print, Web2Print platforms, warehousing, and mailing services for UK businesses, multi-site enterprises, and schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Litho and Digital Print Production: Traditional lithographic and digital printing services for business stationery, marketing materials, brochures, and promotional items
2. Large Format Print and POS: Signage, banners, exhibition displays, and point-of-sale materials production
3. Web2Print Platform Services: Online ordering platforms for clients enabling self-service print procurement with branded templates
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Secure storage for print assets with nationwide distribution, online call-off services, and fulfillment
5. Mailing Solutions: Direct mail campaigns, postal mailing, and fulfillment services
6. Promotional Goods and Garment Printing: Custom printed clothing, bags, merchandise, and branded promotional items
7. Graphic and Website Design: In-house design services for branding, graphic design, and website design

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clarkeprint is a UK commercial print management provider producing lithographic, digital and large format printed materials for businesses, multi-site organisations, schools and event organisers. It delivers end-to-end print services including in-house production, Web2Print online ordering portals, warehousing and nationwide distribution, mailing solutions, and graphic design, complemented by the create.clarkeprint.co.uk self-serve online print store.

Product overview

Clarkeprint is a comprehensive print management company offering a unified portfolio of printing products and services through multiple channels. The core offering includes CP360, a full-service print management solution providing Web2Print platforms, warehousing & distribution, and SLA-backed services. Their production capabilities span litho printing, digital printing, and large format graphics, complemented by specialty finishing options including CMYK+ metallic, fluorescent pink, clear, and white inks via Xerox Iridesse presses. The company operates Create.clarkeprint.co.uk as a direct-to-consumer online store for designers and creatives, while serving enterprise clients through bespoke Web2Print portals and brand management platforms. Additional services include graphic design, website design, mailing solutions, and promotional merchandise. The company also includes sister brands Loop 454 (photo/video production), Bespoke Exercise Books, and Wave Ed (education marketing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CP360: Full service print management solution offering mailing solutions, warehousing and distribution, large format print and POS, litho and digital print, and promotional goods.
• Loop 454
• Create.clarkeprint.co.uk

Products and services

• CP360 Print Management Solution

Quantifiable outcome

• Web2Print platforms reduce print waste and enable smaller, more targeted print runs
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LoveBrumminorOthersCorporate Partner for Birmingham based charity that supports hidden gem projects across the region that are often volunteer led and deliver real change.
• The Albion FoundationminorOthersThrough work directly with the foundation and WBAFC, Clarkeprint makes significant donations to support their work which uses football to make a difference, raise aspirations and grow people and participants.
• Birmingham Children's HospitalminorOthersDonates all funds raised by annual Christmas Jumper Day to provide gifts for children who will be spending Christmas in hospital.
• The Printing CharityminorOthersSupport received from The Printing Charity for providing practical, emotional and financial support to the printing, paper, publishing, packaging, and graphics sectors.
• Premier PaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Premier Paper's Carbon Capture Programme to mitigate CO2e generated by the production, storage and distribution of products and services.
• Loop 454coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing full-service video and photo production with a passion for storytelling and visual excellence. Part of TEPE Media Group.
• TEPE Holdings GroupcoreOthersTEPE Holdings Group includes Clarkeprint Ltd, Clarkeprint FM Ltd and Waveney Publishing Ltd (t/a WavePrint).
• Bespoke Exercise BooksminorOthersPart of TEPE Media Group - education print and marketing experts presenting schools and academies in the best light since 2002.
• Wave EdminorOthersPart of TEPE Media Group - education marketing experts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PurePrint Group: UK-based commercial printing group offering litho, digital, large format, and print management services. Directly comparable to Clarkeprint as a full-service UK commercial printer serving enterprise and multi-site customers.
• Solopress: UK online printing platform offering business cards, leaflets, banners, and signage with live quoting. Comparable to Clarkeprint's create.clarkeprint.co.uk D2C Web2Print proposition.
• Latcham Direct: UK commercial printing and direct mail provider serving agencies and brands. Comparable to Clarkeprint's mailing solutions and transactional print streams.
• MOO: UK/US print company specializing in premium business cards, marketing materials, and branded merchandise. Comparable to Clarkeprint's specialty print and promotional goods categories, especially in the creative/SMB segment.
• Printed.com: UK-based online commercial printer serving small businesses and creative professionals across business stationery, marketing materials, and signage. Closely comparable product set to Clarkeprint's online store.
• Aura Print: UK digital and litho commercial printer offering business stationery, brochures, and large format. Comparable mid-market UK print service competing for similar SME customers.
• CPI Group: UK print management and outsourced marketing execution provider covering print, direct mail, and digital communications. Comparable to Clarkeprint's CP360 multi-site print management offering.
• Celloglas: UK print finishing services provider (laminating, foiling, mounting). Comparable to Clarkeprint's finishing and post-press capabilities supporting premium print output.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global online printing incumbent operating Vistaprint and multiple mass-customization print brands. Broad incumbent competing across commercial print, signage, and promotional products with far greater scale than Clarkeprint.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise-based commercial printing and marketing services network with UK and global presence. Broad incumbent offering print, signage, and marketing services overlapping with Clarkeprint's portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarkeprint-limited
• Xx.com/clarkeprint
• Facebookfacebook.com/Clarkeprintuk

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 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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