Calligraphy Print

What Calligraphy Print does

Calligraphy Print is a family-owned industrial offset printing company headquartered in Châteaubourg, Brittany, France, founded in 1989 by Bernard Pouchin and led since 2003 by his son Olivier Pouchin. The company operates a 9,200 m² HQE (High Environmental Quality) certified production facility running Heidelberg XL 106 8-color and 5-color offset presses, supplemented by the Touche grafik digital embellishment studio for metallic effects, selective varnishing (2D and 3D), and foil stamping. Finishing operations are fully in-house, utilizing BOBST NOVACUT 106 E die-cutting, robotized POLAR cutting lines, and KOLBUS KM 610 PUR perfect binding. The company generates annual revenue of approximately €11M from roughly 6,000 project-based jobs per year across an average budget of €2,500, serving B2B customers (companies, associations, and public organizations) with catalogues, brochures, flyers, packaging, and books.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven with no public price list or e-commerce channel. Sales are conducted directly through a team of technico-commerciaux (technical sales representatives) operating from four Brittany locations (Châteaubourg HQ, Rennes registered office, Brest, Vitré), with no intermediary resellers. Revenue streams include core offset printing services and higher-margin technical consulting and creative advisory, including prepress file verification and embellishment design studies via the Touche grafik studio. The Vitré site, operated under the retained Morvan Fouillet Imprimeur (MFI) brand acquired from a regional printer, extends capability into short-run production.

Calligraphy Print's commercial identity is anchored on sustainability credentials that competitors must replicate through multi-year investment: EcoVadis Gold (81/100, top 2% in the printing sector), ISO 9001 and 14001, PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody, Imprim'Vert, UN Global Compact signatory status, and ClimateCalc carbon footprint certification since 2024. Operational sustainability is evidenced by 99% vegetable-based inks, 94% PEFC-certified paper, automatic ink feeding that eliminated 16,000 ink boxes per year (90% waste volume reduction), 30% water consumption reduction since 2007, rainwater capture covering 30% of site water needs, and on-site biodiversity features (8 beehives since 2011, 20 Ouessant sheep for eco-grazing since 2016). The company is self-funded (SAS, €421,119 share capital) with no external institutional investors and reports approximately 66 employees.

Name

Calligraphy Print

Legal name

Calligraphy Print

Website

https://calligraphy-print.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Calligraphy Print is a family-owned French offset printing company in Brittany generating approximately €11M annual revenue by serving B2B customers across catalogues, brochures, packaging, and books, differentiated by industry-leading EcoVadis Gold sustainability credentials and proprietary digital embellishment capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated & Case Printing (Preprint/Postprint) (IMALAKAI), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Offset printing services
• Commercial printing
• Print embellishment services
• Sustainable printing
• Print finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Châteaubourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Services d'impression offset: Core revenue stream from offset printing services including prepress (file verification, imposition, plate making), printing (offset sheet-fed with Heidelberg XL 106 presses), embellishment (Touche grafik: varnishing, foil stamping), finishing/binding (cutting, folding, stitching, perfect binding), and logistics/delivery. Revenue is project-based, generated per job/order with pricing varying by complexity, paper, run length, and finishing requirements. Average project budget cited as 2,500€.
2. Prestations de conseil et accompagnement technique: Technical consulting and creative advisory services provided by the technico-commercial and Touche grafik teams, accompanying clients through project definition, file optimization, and custom embellishment design studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Calligraphy Print operates an industrial offset printing facility producing catalogues, brochures, flyers, packaging, books, and binders for B2B clients. The offering spans the full print production chain including prepress (file verification, imposition, plate making), offset sheet-fed printing on Heidelberg XL 106 presses, digital embellishment under the Touche grafik studio (metallic effects, selective varnishing, foil stamping), and industrial finishing/binding (cutting, folding, stitching, perfect binding). The Vitré-based subsidiary Morvan Fouillet Imprimeur adds short-run printing capacity.

Product overview

Calligraphy Print operates as a unified printing services platform combining offset printing production with finishing and embellishment capabilities. The core offering centers on Heidelberg-powered offset printing (8-color and 5-color presses) for catalogs, brochures, flyers, packaging, and books, supplemented by the Touche grafik embellishment module for premium finishes (metallic effects, selective varnishing, foil stamping). The 2022-launched Touche grafik service adds high-value decorative capabilities to standard printed materials. Finishing operations include robotic cutting, perfect binding, and laminating. The acquired Morvan Fouillet Imprimeur (MFI) brand at Vitré extends capacity for short-run work. The portfolio ranges from high-volume production to VIP limited editions, all executed with RSE-focused sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touche grafik: A study office for enhancement/embellishment services, offering creative possibilities and high value-added printed creations with metallic effects, selective varnishes (2D and 3D), and gold stamping.

Products and services

• Offset Printing Services Industrial offset sheet-fed printing on Heidelberg XL 106 8-color and 5-color + acrylic varnish presses, serving B2B customers needing catalogues, brochures, flyers, packaging, books, binders, and posters.
• Touche grafik Embellishment Studio Digital embellishment service applying metallic effects, selective varnishing with or without relief (2D and 3D), and foil stamping (gold, silver, colors, holographic) to laminated and sealed surfaces up to 400g, supporting runs from 1 to several thousand copies.
• Print Finishing and Binding Services Industrial finishing services including robotized cutting (POLAR 137), cutting and creasing (BOBST NOVACUT 106 E autoplatine), folding, saddle stitching, PUR perfect binding (KOLBUS KM 610), and laminating for printed materials.
• Morvan Fouillet Imprimeur (MFI) Short-Run Printing Short-run and limited-edition printing services delivered from the Vitré facility, combining industrial capacity with expertise in limited print runs and small-series production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81/100 EcoVadis score — top 2% of companies in the printing sector
• +7 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Dervenn (Éco-pâturage)minorOthers · 1 January 2016Eco-grazing partnership using 20 Ouessant and Landes sheep to maintain green spaces since 2016, replacing mechanical mowing.
• Mellona (Ruche Entreprise)minorOthers · 1 January 2011Beekeeping partnership hosting 8 beehives on-site since 2011, producing honey and supporting pollinator biodiversity.
• ESAT (Établissement et Service d'Aide par le Travail)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ESAT sheltered workshops for finishing and packaging work, providing meaningful employment integration for people with disabilities.
• Espace des Sciences de RennesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScience and pedagogy partnership supporting educational outreach in the Rennes area.
• Marathon Vert (Rennes)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship of the green marathon running event in Rennes, part of local community support.
• Clubs Aurore Basket, USL Liffré, Urban Trail, Tour de Bretagne Cycliste, OPEN de RennesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnerships supporting local and regional sporting events and clubs.
• Association Maud FontenoyminorOthersEnvironmental association partnership supporting ocean conservation and environmental education.
• Attention Mer FragileminorOthersEnvironmental association focused on marine ecosystem protection.
• Association HAROZminorOthersAssociation supporting hospitalized children, for which Calligraphy Print sponsored a Jedi knight costume.
• Actions-KiêthonminorOthersAssociation raising funds for children or young adults with autism without external care coverage.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corlet Imprimeur: French commercial printer offering offset and digital printing plus finishing for catalogues, brochures, books, and packaging. Comparable B2B service portfolio and project-based commercial model.
• Imprimerie Vincent: Tours-based French commercial offset printer serving B2B clients with catalogues, books, and marketing collateral. Comparable scale (~€10–20M revenue range) and project-based service model.
• Imprimerie de la Marne: French regional commercial printer with offset and finishing capabilities. Comparable mid-market B2B positioning and project-based commercial printing services.
• Imprimerie Chirat: Historic French commercial printer (now operating within the Maury group) offering offset printing, finishing, and book production. Comparable heritage printing model and B2B service portfolio.
• Cloître Imprimeurs: Breton-rooted French commercial printing group offering offset, digital, and finishing services with sustainability commitments. Directly comparable in scale, regional focus, and service mix to Calligraphy Print.
• Loire Offset Titoulet: French offset printing specialist serving B2B clients with catalogues, brochures, and books. Directly comparable technology stack and project-based commercial printing model.
• Agir Graphic: French commercial printing group offering offset, digital, and large-format production. Comparable B2B service offering and customer base in catalogues, brochures, and corporate communications.
• Bottin Imprimerie: French commercial printing company with offset and digital capabilities serving B2B clients. Similar size tier and project-based commercial printing model as Calligraphy Print.
• Imprimerie Estimprim: French commercial printer offering offset and digital printing plus finishing services. Comparable B2B service offering for catalogues, brochures, and corporate print materials.

Broad incumbents

• Groupe Maury: Major French commercial printing group (formed via Maury-Imprimerie Chirat combination) offering a wide portfolio of offset, digital, and book printing services. Larger and more diversified than Calligraphy Print but in the same core category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 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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