Fineprint

What Fineprint does

Fineprint is a family-run commercial printing company and stationery retailer headquartered in a 5,000 sq. ft. facility at Houndmills Business Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, operating continuously since 1994. The company provides a full print workflow under one roof spanning in-house graphic design, artwork and pre-press preparation, litho and digital printing, large format print, finishing, document scanning, and retail stationery supplies. Its production technology centres on multi-colour Heidelberg offset litho presses combined with digital print engines for short-run work, and a 2000-era integrated management system for estimating, stock control, invoicing, and cost analysis.

The business operates a quote-based, transaction-fee revenue model priced per job using British Printing Industries Federation cost indices, with separate professional-services revenue from design and scanning bureau work and hardware-sales revenue from stationery supplies. Customer segments are horizontal: small businesses and startups are the primary segment, supplemented by corporate and government clients (Fineprint holds Gold Accredited supplier status with Capita), trade partnerships with design agencies, funeral directors served via a dedicated fixed-price Order of Service product, and walk-in general public retail.

The company's market is regional rather than national, serving North Hampshire, Berkshire, and Surrey along the M3 corridor. Differentiators include ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations, FSC Chain of Custody certification, environmental credentials via the Woodland Trust partnership, and the deep industry experience of manager Mike Woolhouse. GTM is sales-led and direct, combining walk-in retail, phone and email quote requests, a website with file upload, and inbound trade referrals, supported by content marketing and local SEO.

Name

Fineprint

Legal name

Fineprint (Basingstoke) Ltd

Website

https://fineprintbasingstoke.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fineprint is a family-run commercial printer and stationer in Basingstoke, UK, serving SMBs, corporate and government clients, design agencies, and walk-in retail customers with offset litho, digital, and large format printing plus design and scanning services since 1994.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset litho printing
• Digital printing
• Large format printing
• Business stationery

Headquarters

HQ city

Basingstoke

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time transaction-based printing services including litho printing, digital printing, and large format printing. Revenue is generated per job based on quantity, colours, paper type, size, and finishing options. Pricing follows British Printing Industries Federation cost indices.
2. Design and Artwork Services: Professional design and artwork services provided as an add-on to printing or as standalone service. Includes logo and branding design, business stationery layouts, brochures, newsletters, and marketing collateral.
3. Stationery Supplies: Retail sale of stationery supplies to general public and businesses. Includes office supplies, paper products, presentation supplies, and photo services. Offers next-day delivery on thousands of products.
4. Document Scanning Services: Low and high volume document scanning bureau service. Documents are scanned to DVD with bookmarked content for easy navigation. Includes secure document disposal service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fineprint is a family-run commercial printing company and stationer offering litho printing, digital printing, and large format printing alongside in-house design, artwork/pre-press, finishing, document scanning, and retail stationery supplies. The company serves small businesses, corporate and government clients, design agencies/trade print buyers, and walk-in consumers across North Hampshire, Berkshire, and Surrey from a 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Basingstoke.

Product overview

Fineprint is a family-run printing company and stationers based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, offering a comprehensive range of print services since 1994. The core offering consists of three main printing methods: Litho Printing (offset litho using Heidelberg presses for medium to long runs), Digital Printing (for short and customised runs), and Large Format Printing (for posters, signage and exhibitions). These are supported by ancillary services including Design For Print (in-house graphic design), Artwork & Pre-press (file preparation), and Document Scanning. The company also provides sector-specific services for Small Business, Corporate & Government clients, and Design & Trade professionals, alongside a retail Instant Print and Stationers Supplies counter for the general public. Business Stationery and Order Of Service Printing are additional focused product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litho Printing Offset litho printing service using Heidelberg presses for short, medium, and long-run commercial print jobs for businesses and trade customers. Provides a full-service approach from artwork through pre-press, multi-colour print, and finishing.
• Digital Printing Digital print service for short or customised print-runs, producing digitally printed items in various shapes and sizes without requiring film or plates. Targets customers needing quick turnaround and value for money on lower quantities.
• Large Format Printing Large format printing for indoor and outdoor applications including posters, signage, exhibition panels, roller banners, pop-up stands, and vehicle signage. Offers UV-resistant printing suitable for outdoor signage.
• Business Stationery Complete range of business stationery printing including business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, envelopes, invoices, delivery notes, forms, and NCR carbonless sets for businesses.
• Printing for Small Business Print services specifically for small businesses and startups, including letterheads, compliment slips, business cards, labels, promotional literature, flyers, leaflets, and mail shots. Offers digital printing for short runs and a Business Startup Pack for new businesses.
• Corporate and Government Print Services Print services for large businesses and public sector organisations, delivered with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations and supported by an online job tracking system for managing multiple concurrent print jobs.
• Design and Trade Printing Comprehensive print and finishing services for print professionals, design agencies, and print buyers. Offers competitive trade pricing, high reliability, quality print, and confidentiality assurances for white-label work.
• Order of Service Printing Funeral Order of Service printing fixed-price package for funeral directors and families, including design (with photos), printing, and delivery of various styles of Order of Service booklets.
• Design for Print In-house graphic design service covering branding and logo design, business stationery layouts, company brochures, and promotional documents. Helps companies translate ideas into print-ready artwork.
• Document Scanning Document scanning bureau service offering low and high volume scanning to DVD with bookmarked content lists for navigation and searching, with secure document disposal available.
• Instant Print and Stationery Supplies Instant copy shop, photo production services, and full range of home and office stationery supplies including paper, binding supplies, presentation materials, and photo services for walk-in retail customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 147.8m² of new native woodland created and 5,883kg CO₂ removed (January-May 2019)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UK Paper MerchantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFineprint works with leading UK paper merchants to source FSC-certified materials and support The Woodland Trust. This partnership enables the company to offer sustainable printing options and demonstrates environmental responsibility through measurable woodland creation.
• The Woodland TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the UK's leading woodland conservation charity. Through supporting the charity, Fineprint has created 147.8m² of new native woodland and removed 5,883kg of CO₂ from January to May 2019.
• Design AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFineprint provides comprehensive print and finishing services for design agencies and professional print buyers. The company emphasises total transparency and complete integrity, guaranteeing client confidentiality and not encroaching on agency client bases.
• Print ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade printing partnerships with print trade professionals seeking reliable commercial print partner. Forged on mutual benefit through good communication, common understanding, and shared goals.
• HSBCminorOthersPayment services provider for financial transactions relating to services. HSBC handles payment processing, refunds, and queries as the company's payment services provider.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MOO: Premium online business stationery and print company serving SMBs with business cards, brochures and marketing materials. Directly comparable to Fineprint's business stationery and SMB print offering but operates digitally and at much larger scale.
• Solopress: UK online trade and commercial printer offering litho, digital and large format print with trade pricing. Competes head-on with Fineprint for both direct SMB and design-agency trade business, but via a digital-first model.
• instantprint: UK-based online commercial printer offering litho, digital and large-format printing with next-day turnaround. Direct UK competitor to Fineprint's core print services but with a much more developed digital ordering platform.
• Doxdirect: UK online printer specialising in document printing, binding and short-run commercial print. Adjacent competitor for Fineprint's short-run digital print and document scanning services via an online ordering model.
• Pureprint Group: UK-based commercial printing group offering litho, digital and large format print to corporate and agency clients. Comparable to Fineprint's trade and corporate work but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Printing.com: UK and international print franchise network providing commercial print services to SMBs through local franchisees. Closely comparable to Fineprint in customer profile and product mix, with a distributed local-presence model.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing platform offering business cards, flyers, signage and marketing materials to SMBs. Directly competes with Fineprint's SMB stationery and flyer work via lower-cost, self-serve digital ordering.

Regional players

• Marstan Press: Independent UK commercial printer offering litho, digital and finishing services to trade and corporate clients. Comparable in scale and service mix to Fineprint, and a typical peer for small UK print shops.
• Kallima: UK commercial printing group with litho and digital capabilities serving trade and corporate clients. Comparable product offering to Fineprint but operating at larger scale and broader UK geographic coverage.
• Basingstoke Press / B-Print: Local commercial printer serving the Basingstoke and North Hampshire area. Most direct geographic peer to Fineprint, competing for the same walk-in SMB and small corporate customer base in the immediate catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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