Imprimerie l'Empreinte inc

What Imprimerie l'Empreinte inc does

Imprimerie l'Empreinte inc is a privately owned Quebec-based commercial printing and packaging company founded in 1986 in Laval, Canada, and now operating as a subsidiary of Labelink following its 2025 acquisition. The company operates two production sites — a 65,000 sq ft ultramodern facility in Laval housing the company's headquarters and a 40,000+ sq ft plant in Pointe-Claire acquired through the Litho-Québec partnership — and employs approximately 110 people (2025), including 75% specialized in packaging printing. Its service portfolio spans four core categories: packaging (folding cartons, plastic cases, custom packaging), publishing (magazines, annual reports, books), marketing materials (brochures, catalogues, event materials), and direct mail (Canada Post-certified mass and personalized campaigns). Supporting services include prepress, 3D packaging design and prototyping, finishing, inventory management, shipping, postal distribution, and a web-to-print platform called PrintSys.

The production platform combines offset (Heidelberg XL 106 8-color UV press, Heidelberg XL 105, Speedmaster CX104 hybrid), UV, and digital (Xerox Iridesse, Xerox iGen150) technologies, integrated via an ERP system and FreeFlow Core workflow. L'Empreinte operates a multi-vendor Heidelberg relationship, holds certifications including FSC Chain of Custody (since 2001), HACCP (2024), GMI (2024), BRCGS Packaging Materials (December 2025), GRACOL, and is an Aliments du Québec Ambassador Partner. The customer base is enterprise-oriented, with named logos spanning Cirque du Soleil, L'Oréal, Nespresso, Banque Nationale, Agropur, Lexus, Honda, Bell, ALDO, STM, CN, Yorkshire Valley, Clarins, Probaclac, and several Quebec museums. The company was previously funded by Fonds de solidarité FTQ (2019) and acquired packaging specialist Alternative in 2024 before being itself acquired by Labelink in 2025. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Imprimerie l'Empreinte inc

Legal name

Imprimerie l'Empreinte inc

Website

https://empreinte.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imprimerie l'Empreinte is a privately owned Quebec commercial printer and packaging converter founded in 1986, operating offset, UV, and digital presses across two Laval/Pointe-Claire facilities to serve enterprise brand owners in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and publishing. Now a Labelink subsidiary following the 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (32312), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Printing & Decoration Services (Screen Print, Embroidery, Laser) (BPAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Packaging printing solutions
• Offset and digital printing
• Direct mail printing
• Publication and marketing printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Traditional printing services including offset, UV, and digital printing for packaging, marketing materials, publishing, and direct mail. Revenue generated from one-time project-based services with pricing based on quantity, complexity, and technology used.
2. Related Services: Supplementary services including inventory management, web-to-print/online ordering (PrintSys), shipping, and postal distribution. These services create recurring touchpoints and additional revenue streams.
3. Custom Packaging Solutions: Specialized packaging design and production including folding cartons, plastic boxes, promotional kits, and custom packaging. High-margin specialized services with project-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Imprimerie l'Empreinte is a Quebec-based commercial printing company that produces packaging, publications, marketing materials, and direct mail using offset, UV, and digital printing technologies. The company provides full-service printing from prepress and structural design through finishing, shipping, and postal distribution, primarily serving enterprise brand owners across food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and consumer products sectors.

Product overview

L'Empreinte is a brand printing and packaging company founded in 1986, offering a diversified portfolio of printing services organized around four core product categories: Emballage (Packaging), Édition (Publication), Marketing materials, and Publipostage (Direct Mail). These core services are supported by complementary technology services including Offset Printing (Heidelberg presses), UV Printing, and Digital Printing, along with value-added modules such as Packaging Design and Prototyping, Finishing Services (automated and manual), Shipping and Distribution, Inventory Management, and Web-to-Print solutions via the PrintSys platform. The company serves markets including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products, providing comprehensive solutions from design through production and delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Printing (Emballage)

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000 sheets per hour printing speed with Heidelberg XL 106
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeidelbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationLongstanding partnership with Heidelberg, world leader in printing equipment manufacturing. This partnership provides access to cutting-edge technology including the first XL 106 Perfector in Canada. Collaboration enables L'Empreinte to offer the most innovative products and avant-garde solutions to clients.
• Canada PostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified partner of Canada Post enabling expanded direct mail and mass mailing campaign capabilities. Team includes experts who know the ins and outs of postal requirements and can help manage and structure data for mailing campaigns.
• LabelinkcoreOthersIn 2025, Labelink acquired L'Empreinte, marking a new chapter in the company's history. Labelink is a label and printing solutions provider.
• Litho-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned printing company with 55-year history, specializing in folding carton packaging. Located at 545 Avenue Delmar, Pointe-Claire with over 40,000 sq ft facility. Litho-Québec specializes in packaging for food, cosmetics, and consumer products sectors.
• Gravure ChoquetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in award-winning projects including Musée des beaux-arts du Québec Serge Lemoyne book (Gutenberg 2020) and Devimco Wellington books (Gutenberg 2020).
• Multi-ReliureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in award-winning projects including Musée des beaux-arts du Québec Serge Lemoyne book (Gutenberg 2020) and Devimco Wellington books (Gutenberg 2020).
• PlastiraleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in award-winning Devimco Wellington books project (Gutenberg 2020 Marketing Client award).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lowe-Martin Group: Canadian-owned commercial printing company offering offset, digital, and large-format printing with a focus on premium quality and client service. Direct peer on enterprise printing, direct mail, and publication work for Canadian and North American clients.
• Imprimerie Solisco: Quebec-based commercial printing group serving similar enterprise clients with offset, digital, and large-format printing. Closest geographic and segment peer to L'Empreinte within the Quebec printing market.
• Marquis Imprimeur: Canadian book and commercial printer based in Quebec with strengths in publishing and educational materials. Comparable on publication printing, magazine production, and Quebec enterprise relationships.

Broad incumbents

• TC Transcontinental: Canada's largest diversified commercial printer offering packaging, printing, and media services across North America. Directly comparable on commercial printing and folding-carton packaging, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth as the dominant Canadian incumbent.
• Quad/Graphics: Large US-based commercial printer serving retail, publishing, direct mail, and packaging with offset and digital platforms. Comparable on multi-vertical commercial printing and direct mail; differs as a much larger and US-anchored operation.
• Cenveo: North American commercial printing and packaging provider offering labels, packaging, and marketing materials. Relevant comparable on enterprise packaging and marketing materials production at scale.

Emerging players

• Multi-Color Corporation (MCC): Global label solutions provider serving premium consumer brands including cosmetics, beverages, and personal care. Particularly comparable on premium packaging for L'Oréal-type clients, though focused specifically on labels rather than folding cartons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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