Artestampa

What Artestampa does

Artestampa SRL is a family-owned Italian commercial printing and packaging services company founded in 1969 by Angelo and Maria Rosa Ballerio and currently in its second generation of family management. Operating from a single facility in Galliate Lombardo (Varese), the company delivers custom, project-based printing across small format (business cards, flyers, brochures), large format up to 3x2 meters (rigid panels, banners, displays), books/catalogs/magazines, custom packaging and mockups, point-of-sale materials, and personalized merchandise. Its customer base spans enterprise clients across food and beverage (Lindt, Abinbev, Bacardi, Eridania, Ferrarelle, Unilever, Bavaria, Arborea), luxury fashion (Michael Kors), publishing (Il Sole 24 Ore, Pappaluga), financial services (Diners Club), technology (Facebook), industrial gases (Linde), and public sector (European Commission).

The production stack combines traditional and UV offset printing, HP Indigo and Kodak digital presses, screen/serigraphic printing on plastics (added via the 2008 PMA Design brand acquisition), and Scodix digital embellishment technology — a capability held by only three firms in Italy and acquired in 2014. Supporting capabilities include an in-house graphics/pre-press department, an extensive finishing operation (plasticization, die-cutting, lamination, hot stamping, Scodix foil), and use of soy-based solvent-free inks. The firm has held ISO 9001:2008 certification since 2005 and operates a registered share capital of €100,000 i.v. with no external institutional investors or parent company.

Commercially, Artestampa runs a sales-led, direct-engagement model with no public pricing; every project is individually quoted based on specifications, materials, and finishing requirements, and all business is conducted directly with end customers (no intermediaries or marketplaces). Revenue is generated through one-time custom printing projects and value-added finishing/embellishment services. Recent strategic moves include the 2019 partnership with Twins for Service to expand packaging know-how and a 2020 defensive pivot to produce COVID-19-related visors, mask holders, and plexiglass dividers.

Name

Artestampa

Legal name

Artestampa s.r.l.

Website

https://arte-stampa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artestampa SRL is a family-owned Italian printing and packaging company founded in 1969, delivering custom offset, digital, and screen printing plus Scodix digital embellishment to enterprise clients across food and beverage, luxury, publishing, technology, and public-sector verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Varese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time transaction-based custom printing jobs across multiple formats: small format (business cards, flyers, brochures), large format (panels, banners), magazines/books/catalogs, and packaging. Jobs range from small quantities to large production runs.
2. Finishing and Embellishment Services: Value-added finishing services including plasticization, die-cutting, lamination, hot stamping, Scodix foil, and other nobilities applied to printed materials.
3. Custom Packaging and Mockups: Design and production of custom packaging solutions, prototypes, and mockups for various industries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Artestampa is an Italian commercial printing company founded in 1969 that produces custom printed materials including small and large format prints, books, catalogs, magazines, packaging, point-of-sale displays, and personalized promotional items. The company operates multiple printing technologies (digital, offset, screen) under one roof, complemented by in-house pre-press/graphic design and finishing/ennoblement services including Scodix digital enhancement.

Product overview

Artestampa is a full-service printing and customization company founded in 1969, offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing services and custom products. Their core offerings include Small Format Printing (postcards, business cards, flyers), Large Format Printing (banners, displays, rigid panels), Books/Catalogs/Magazines, Packaging and Mockup services, Point of Sale Materials, and Personalized Swag. These products are delivered through multiple printing technologies: Digital Printing (HP Indigo, Kodak), Offset Printing (traditional and UV), and Screen Printing. Pre-press services and advanced finishing/ennoblement capabilities (including proprietary Scodix digital enhancement technology acquired in 2014) complement the production capabilities. The company emphasizes custom, non-standard production with a focus on quality and environmental responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Format Printing Custom small-format printed materials for brands and businesses, used for business stationery, marketing collateral, and promotional items.
• Large Format Printing Wide-format printing for signage, banners, displays, and large promotional graphics for retail and event applications.
• Books, Catalogs, and Magazines Print production of bound publications including books, product catalogs, and magazines for publishers and brand publishers.
• Packaging and Mockup Custom packaging design and production, including prototypes and mockups, intended for consumer brands launching or refreshing product lines.
• Point of Sale Materials In-store point-of-sale displays and retail graphics produced for brands and retailers to support campaigns and merchandising.
• Personalized Swag Custom branded promotional merchandise and swag items printed for corporate marketing, events, and gifting programs.
• Pre-press Services In-house graphic office providing pre-press file preparation, layout, and graphic design support for print-ready production.
• Digital Printing On-demand digital print production (HP Indigo) for short runs, variable data, and fast-turnaround jobs for brands and agencies.
• Offset Printing Traditional offset print production for medium-to-long runs with consistent color quality, suited to catalogs, books, and packaging.
• Screen Printing Screen printing for specialty applications and substrates where thicker ink deposits and special effects are required.
• Finishing and Ennoblement Post-press finishing and decorative enhancement services including Scodix digital enhancement for tactile, varnish, foil, and texture effects on packaging and premium prints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces high-quality prototypes that reproduce final result at 100% accuracy

Named customers17 records

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Twins for ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Entered into partnership with Twins for Service in 2019, acquiring new know-how in packaging and packaging solutions. This partnership expanded the company's capabilities in the packaging sector, complementing their existing printing and finishing expertise.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucaprint: Italian commercial printing company offering offset, digital, and packaging solutions with finishing and personalization services. Comparable to Artestampa in the Italian mid-market for customized print and packaging.
• Pozzoni S.p.A. Italian printing company specializing in high-quality catalogs, magazines, books, and packaging with offset and digital presses. Direct competitor to Artestampa in publishing and CPG print/POS in the Italian market.
• Grafiche Mazzucchelli: Italian printing and packaging manufacturer serving publishing, commercial, and industrial clients. Overlaps with Artestampa on offset/digital print, finishing, and packaging production for Italian enterprise customers.
• Rotolito: Large Italian commercial printing group offering offset, digital, and book/catalog printing with finishing capabilities. Closest Italian peer to Artestampa in service mix, competing for the same publishing and corporate enterprise accounts.
• Stema Group: Italian commercial printing and packaging group offering offset, digital, and finishing services across multiple sites. Comparable mid-to-large Italian peer competing for the same enterprise and publishing accounts.

Others

• Scodix: Israeli manufacturer of digital embellishment presses (foil, UV, cast-and-cure). Artestampa is one of only three Italian operators using Scodix; the technology relationship is core to Artestampa's premium-finish differentiation, making Scodix a key enabling peer.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Global manufacturer of offset/digital printing presses and finishing equipment. Comparable to Artestampa as an ecosystem enabler — Artestampa uses compatible press technology and competes for the same end customers indirectly.

Broad incumbents

• Onlineprinters (Drukwerkdeal): Large European online commercial printer with broad catalog of business cards, flyers, packaging, and large-format. Competes with Artestampa for standardized print jobs but lacks the bespoke craft / Scodix premium-finish positioning.
• Pixartprinting: One of Europe's largest online commercial printers (part of Cimpress), offering offset, digital, and large-format across a broad catalog. Comparable to Artestampa on core printing services but competes via scale, automation, and self-service ordering rather than bespoke customization.

Emerging players

• Tipografia Esperia: Smaller Italian printing/typography shop offering customized commercial printing and finishing. Comparable to Artestampa at the smaller end of the Italian custom-print market with similar craft-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/artestampava
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artestampa-srl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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