Druckerei Odermatt

What Druckerei Odermatt does

Druckerei Odermatt AG is a privately held Swiss printing company headquartered in Dallenwil, canton Nidwalden, founded in 1964 by Edwin Odermatt and now led by the Odermatt family alongside long-tenured co-owners. The company operates from a single integrated facility housing offset and digital printing, prepress/lithography, finishing/binding, logistics, and warehousing, supported by a 42-person staff (plus 7-8 apprentices) with an average tenure of 12 years.

The firm's commercial core is high-end offset book and publication printing, anchored by Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 (8-color) and XS 52-5 (5-color) presses, proprietary Sixplex® 7-color technology for expanded color gamut on uncoated papers, and over 20 years of FM-raster screening expertise. It serves a curated mix of art institutions (White Cube London, Kunsthaus Zürich, Kunstmuseum Basel), cultural clients (Opernhaus Zürich, Al Held Foundation), corporate accounts (Swiss National Bank, Manor), regional publishers (Reportagen), and the Canton of Nidwalden government. Two wholly owned subsidiaries — Nidwaldner Blitz AG and Engelberger Anzeiger — extend the company into regional newspaper publishing, while the DO Buchshop provides a small direct-to-consumer channel.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based one-off commercial print commissions, supplemented by recurring fees for the Nidwaldner Amtsblatt (CHF 66/year subscriptions) and the Nidwaldner Blitz and Engelberger Anzeiger advertising/print runs. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, with a structured sales team (sales manager, customer consultants, field sales) and on-site press approvals for premium clients, primarily Swiss with international art-market reach. Sustainability positioning (FSC-certified papers, 100% hydropower, climate-neutral print option via Swiss Climate) and an unusually extensive industry award record are central to its brand premium.

Name

Druckerei Odermatt

Legal name

Druckerei Odermatt AG

Website

https://dod.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Druckerei Odermatt AG is a family-owned Swiss printing company in Dallenwil specializing in premium offset book and art-catalog production, using proprietary Sixplex® 7-color technology and Heidelberg presses to serve museums, galleries, cultural institutions, corporations, and regional publishers across Switzerland and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

Keywords

• Offset printing services
• Book printing production
• Commercial printing services
• Digital printing services
• Prepress lithography services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallenwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Offset Printing Services: Primary revenue stream from offset printing using Heidelberg machines. Includes publication printing (books, catalogs, art books), commercial printing (brochures, business stationery, invitations), and specialty printing with FM-raster and Sixplex technologies.
2. Digital Printing Services: Digital printing for short runs, personalized/individualized printing, quick turnaround jobs. Capabilities include white, varnish, silver, and gold printing.
3. Finishing/Binding Services: Post-press services including cutting, folding, stitching, gluing, drilling, creasing, perforating, laminating, gathering, personalization, banding, and packaging.
4. Nidwaldner Amtsblatt Production: Print production, distribution, and subscriber management for the official canton newspaper of Nidwalden (50 issues per year, CHF 66 annual subscription).
5. Logistics and Warehousing: Storage, fulfillment, and web shop solutions for printed materials. Mail preparation services including Swiss Post integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Druckerei Odermatt is a Swiss printing company that provides end-to-end print production services, including offset and digital printing, prepress/lithography, finishing and binding, letterpress, consulting, and logistics. Its flagship proprietary capability is the Sixplex® seven-color offset process for photorealistic reproduction on uncoated papers, complemented by over 20 years of FM-Raster screening expertise. The company also publishes local newspapers and operates an online bookshop.

Product overview

Druckerei Odermatt AG is a Swiss printing company headquartered in Dallenwil, offering a comprehensive suite of print production services. Its core capabilities center on offset printing (offset and digital), finishing/binding, prepress and lithography, and print consulting. The flagship proprietary technology is Sixplex®, a registered seven-color printing process (CMYK + orange, green, blue) that extends color gamut for photorealistic output on uncoated papers. Complementary services include FM screening (over 20 years of expertise), traditional letterpress for die-cutting and embossing, photography/video production, logistics and warehousing with optional web shop integration, and voluntary CO2-neutral printing. The company also publishes the Nidwaldner Blitz and Engelberger Anzeiger local newspapers, and operates an online book shop. Recent infrastructure investment includes a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 8-color press commissioned in January 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offset Printing (Offsetdruck) High-quality offset printing using Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75 (8-color) and Heidelberg XS 52-5 (5-color) presses for commercial and publication printing, including books, catalogs, brochures, and business stationery.
• Digital Printing (Digitaldruck)

Quantifiable outcome

• Switzerland's largest buyer of Lessebo Papers with lowest CO2 emissions worldwide (22 kg CO2 per 1000 kg paper)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Supplier of Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-8 (8-color) and Heidelberg XS 52-5 (5-color) printing presses. Successful installation of new machine in January 2026 following 4-week installation phase.
• Swiss ClimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for climate protection projects enabling CO2 compensation for print orders. Customers can opt for Green Printing with CO2 costs supporting Swiss Climate-certified projects.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSC certification ensuring all papers processed originate from sustainable forestry. Demonstrates commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable sourcing.
• Papierfabrik PerlencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional paper supplier producing recycled newsprint from local household collections. Located 29 km from Dallenwil, producing climate-neutral papers since 2021. Processes 200 tons annually for Nidwaldner Blitz.
• Lessebo PapercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish paper mill producing premium uncoated design papers with world-lowest CO2 emissions (22 kg per 1000 kg). Druckerei Odermatt is Switzerland's largest buyer of Lessebo papers.
• Engelberg Druck AG (Engelberger Anzeiger)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcquired in 2021 by David and Gerold Odermatt. Publication has been produced at Druckerei Odermatt for over 50 years.
• dpsuisse (Association of Swiss Print Media)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in industry association committing to ethical code including fair working conditions, environmental production, and professional conduct.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Graphisches Centrum Cuno GmbH & Co. KG: German book and commercial printer offering offset and digital production. Comparable in mid-sized premium printing operations and book/catalog customer base.
• Steidl: Independent German publisher and printer based in Göttingen, renowned for premium art and photography books. Highly comparable in target customers (galleries, museums, foundations), craft positioning, and award-winning specialty book production.
• Optimal Media GmbH: Röbel, Germany-based book and print manufacturer producing premium books and art catalogs with multi-color offset and digital capabilities. Comparable in high-end book production scale and customer mix.
• WEIDEMANN Druck GmbH: German book printer with a long track record in hardcover and art-book production. Comparable in scale, target customer profile (publishers, museums), and premium book specialization.
• Kösel GmbH & Co. KG: German book printer headquartered in Altusried, focused on hardcover and specialty book production for publishers. Directly comparable in book production capability and customer base.
• Clausen & Bosse GmbH & Co. KG: German book and media printer with strong hardcover book and trade-book capabilities. Comparable in production technology, customer segments, and mid-sized premium book positioning.
• Trösch AG: Swiss commercial printing company headquartered in Bützberg, offering offset, digital, and large-format printing. Comparable as a domestic Swiss competitor with similar full-service print and finishing offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Quad/Graphics, Inc. Large U.S.-based printing services company producing catalogs, magazines, books, and direct marketing materials. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar publisher and enterprise customers at much greater scale.
• Transcontinental Inc. Montreal-based flexible packaging, printing, and media company with broad North American and international operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping book, catalog, and commercial print capabilities.
• Bertelsmann (Arvato): Global media and services conglomerate with significant print manufacturing operations across multiple categories. Comparable as an incumbent in commercial and book printing, though far larger and diversified beyond specialty print.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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