Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH

What Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH does

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH is a privately held German commercial printer headquartered in Marktheidenfeld, founded in 2006 with 10 employees and two König & Bauer presses. The company has grown to operate five production sites across Germany (Marktheidenfeld Nordring and Dillberg, Kesselsdorf, Klipphausen, Würzburg, Mainaschaff) and runs a fleet of approximately 25 printing machines spanning large-format sheet-fed offset, digital, and roll-fed digital. It is positioned as a leading European provider of industrial sheet-fed offset printing, and was the first company in Germany to deploy digital print finishing — extended in January 2023 with the first Scodix Ultra 6000 with Smart HD in Europe, consolidating seven finishing effects on a single platform.

The business model combines contract manufacturing for B2B customers with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce layer. The core go-to-market is a dedicated in-house Sales-Team established in 2016, serving German Mittelstand and large-enterprise customers with tailored concept solutions and resellers, complemented since 2020 by the REDPRINTGROUP online shop for smaller runs. Revenue streams span offset and digital printing, digital finishing (UV coating, foil, Cast & Cure, relief lacquers), in-house finishing and logistics (operated since 2013), and e-commerce. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public disclosure.

The legal entity is a GmbH controlled by three managing directors (Christoph Schleunung, Ulrich Stetter, Michael Deml) and is embedded in a corporate group of five related companies (Schleunungdruck, Druckerei Thieme Meißen, Wenng Druck, Kuthal print&binding, Meisenbach) plus a deep operating relationship with FLYERALARM, whose complete post-press finishing was taken over in 2012. Operational depth is supported by stacked certifications (PSO/ISO 12647 since 2009, ISO 50001 since 2014, FSC and PEFC since 2019, PSO-aktiv, French MOAH compliance) and a 3+ million SKU product portfolio, but the company does not disclose revenue and operates without any disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH

Legal name

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH

Website

https://druckhaus-mainfranken.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH is a privately held German industrial printer operating five production sites and roughly 25 printing machines, serving Mittelstand and large-enterprise B2B customers with sheet-fed offset, digital, and finishing services, plus a direct-to-consumer online shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Industrial offset printing
• Digital print finishing
• Commercial printing services
• Sheet-fed printing
• Print production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marktheidenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Offset and Digital Printing Services: Core revenue from industrial sheet-fed offset printing combined with digital printing capabilities. The company offers standardized equipment supported by highly motivated and well-trained staff, producing print products of the highest quality in diverse formats, runs, and finishes for Mittelstand and large enterprise customers.
2. Digital Finishing and Enhancement: Revenue from digital finishing services including UV coating, foil finishing, embossing, and specialty effects like Cast & Cure. As first company in Germany in digital printing finishing, this represents a differentiated service offering.
3. Print Processing and Logistics: Since 2012, the company handles complete post-press processing and since 2013 operates its own logistics line, providing in-house finishing and shipping services.
4. REDPRINTGROUP Online Shop: Since 2020, the company operates its own online shop REDPRINTGROUP for direct-to-consumer sales of print products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Druckhaus Mainfranken is a leading industrial sheet-fed offset printing provider in Europe, offering end-to-end print production from prepress to finishing and logistics. The company combines 25 advanced offset and digital printing machines with proprietary digital finishing technologies (including the first Scodix Ultra 6000 in Europe) to deliver high-quality commercial print products for mid-market and large enterprise customers, complemented by in-house logistics and the REDPRINTGROUP online shop.

Product overview

Druckhaus Mainfranken GmbH operates as a leading industrial sheet-fed offset printing provider across Europe, offering a multi-platform product architecture combining core offset and digital printing services with proprietary online ordering via REDPRINTGROUP, all supported by in-house finishing capabilities using advanced technologies like the Scodix Ultra 6000. The company leads in digital print finishing innovation in Germany and operates within a group structure including related companies Schleunungdruck (brochures/books), Druckerei Thieme Meißen (beer coasters/shipping bags), Wenng Druck (gift cards/instructions), Kuthal (catalogs/brochures), and Meisenbach publishing. The portfolio encompasses over 3 million products across commercial printing, specialty items, and digital production, supported by 25 highly developed printing machines and comprehensive finishing technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REDPRINTGROUP: Eigener Onlineshop des Druckhaus Mainfrankens für Druckprodukte, gestartet 2020.

Products and services

• Industrial Sheet-Fed Offset Printing High-volume industrial offset printing services using 25 advanced printing machines, serving as the company's primary offering and core production capability. Produces commercial print products in diverse formats, runs, and finishes for mid-market and enterprise clients.
• Digital Printing Digital printing services enabling production of very small to medium runs with shorter production times, higher personalization options, and cost-effective runs. Includes both sheet-fed and roll-fed digital print capabilities.
• Digital Print Finishing (Druckveredelung) Digital finishing services including UV coating, foil finishing, embossing, Cast & Cure effects, spot effects, and relief lacquers. Druckhaus Mainfranken was the first company in Germany to venture into digital print finishing, enabling premium and differentiated print products.
• REDPRINTGROUP Online Shop Own e-commerce online shop for ordering printed products, enabling direct-to-consumer sales and serving as the company's own digital distribution channel.
• Paper Carrier Bags (Papiertragetaschen) Fully printed paper carrier bags in 40x10x35cm format with paper cord handles, available in runs of 50, 100, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000 pieces. Produced using Germany's first dedicated paper bag machine.
• LE-UV Offset Printing Low-energy UV offset printing technology enabling faster ink drying, improved color brilliance, and enhanced production efficiency. Pioneered in Europe through multiple Heidelberg LE-UV press installations.
• Print Finishing and Logistics Services Complete in-house finishing and logistics capabilities including automated cutting, robot-assisted processing, and own logistics line enabling end-to-end print production from prepress to shipping.
• Hot Foil and Blind Embossing Hot foil stamping and blind embossing finishing services for hardcover books, softcover books, letterheads, carrier bags, pens, pencils, and napkins, suitable for small runs up to 250 copies.

Quantifiable outcome

• PSO-certified stable print quality since 2009 with reproducible results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, key and core.

• VWI Verband Deutscher Wirtschaftsingenieure e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cooperation since 2023. Hosted an excursion for the association with students from Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart to production sites, providing insights into production processes and discussing environmental aspects and industry drivers.
• ScodixkeyTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Supplier of the Scodix Ultra 6000 with Smart HD, the first machine of this series in Europe. Enables digital finishing with multiple effects including Scodix Sense, Scodix Foil, and Cast & Cure.
• Forstbetriebsgemeinschaft Main-Spessart-West e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for annual forest reforestation support in the forest area around the headquarters in Marktheidenfeld. Planted 242 chestnut trees in early 2022 for CO2 compensation and climate-adapted forest development.
• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Certified together with FLYERALARM for sustainable paper sourcing from responsible forestry. The certification required special solution concepts integrated into daily production workflows including continuous documentation of material flows.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Certified together with FLYERALARM for sustainable forest management. The international umbrella organization verifies national certification systems for sustainable forestry.
• FLYERALARM GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFLYERALARM is a key partner within the corporate group. Druckhaus Mainfranken and FLYERALARM share production capabilities, jointly attend industry events (Online Print Symposium, drupa), conduct team-building activities, and received FSC/PEFC certification together. FLYERALARM Industrial Print GmbH and Druckhaus Mainfranken share leadership with Ulrich Stetter and Michael Deml.
• Schleunungdruck GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the corporate group with specialty in folded flyers, stapled brochures and books. Located at Eltertstraße 27, 97828 Marktheidenfeld. Christoph Schleunung serves as one of the managing directors of Druckhaus Mainfranken.
• Druckerei Thieme Meißen GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the corporate group specializing in beer coasters, shipping bags and high-quality commercial print products. Located at Zaschendorfer Straße 91, 01662 Meißen.
• Wenng Druck GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the corporate group specializing in gift cards, carbon copy sets and instructions for use. Located at Breslauer Straße 7, 91550 Dinkelsbühl.
• Kuthal print&binding GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the corporate group specializing in folded flyers, brochures and catalogs. Located at Johann-Dahlem-Straße 54, 63814 Mainaschaff.
• Meisenbach GmbH VerlagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the corporate group, a trade publisher for retail, textile and technology sectors. Located at Geisfelder Straße 14, 96050 Bamberg.
• Verband Druck und Medien Bayern e.V. (VDMB)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for PSO certification processes and industry representation. The association provides ongoing support in certification processes and the company actively participates in association events including board participation.
• FOGRA ForschungsinstitutkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerScientific, independent and trustworthy. The worldwide recognized nonprofit organization covers the entire spectrum from prepress to finishing and materials. The company was honored for 10 years of membership in 2024.
• VDM BeratungkeyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConducts annual PSO certification audits for production sites Nordring and Dillberg. Dirk Müller serves as the primary consultant handling the certification processes.
• PrintXMedia Süd GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommissioned for PSO certification audits. Certificates are valid for 2 years.
• Hochschule der Medien StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for student excursions and thesis projects. Students from the university visited production facilities and received insights into production processes. Former students have been hired as full-time employees.
• König & BauerkeyTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment supplier providing 8-color printing machines. The company hosted the Bayerischer Druck- und Medientag at König & Bauer's venue in Würzburg. Partnership for industrial printing equipment.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg)keyTechnology or IntegrationKey equipment supplier providing Heidelberg printing machines. The company serves as a reference customer for Heidelberg, hosting customer tours and receiving the Heidelberger Referenzkunden-Award 2023.
• Steinemann Technology AGkeyTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of flexo coating machines including dmax 106 and dfoil systems for full-surface coating with glossy and matte UV lacquers with effects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress plc (VistaPrint): Cimpress is the global leader in mass customization printing, operating multiple brands including VistaPrint across Europe. Comparable business model of serving SMBs and resellers with offset and digital printing, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach than Druckhaus Mainfranken.
• Elanders AB: Elanders is a Swedish-headquartered global printing group offering commercial printing, packaging, and integrated supply chain solutions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable multi-site industrial printing operations with similar B2B customer focus, but at significantly larger international scale.

Direct peers

• FLYERALARM GmbH: FLYERALARM is Germany's largest online printing platform and is integrated into the same corporate group as Druckhaus Mainfranken. Both serve B2B printing customers with industrial offset and digital production, sharing leadership (Ulrich Stetter, Michael Deml), events, and FSC/PEFC certification. Most directly comparable in terms of scale, customer base, and business model.
• Stark Druck GmbH + Co. KG: Stark Druck is a German industrial printer offering commercial printing, finishing, and logistics services. Comparable in integrated offset production and finishing capabilities, serving similar Mittelstand and enterprise customers in Germany.
• Onlineprinters (CEWE): Onlineprinters is a major German online print platform serving B2B customers with offset and digital printing, now part of CEWE Stiftung. Comparable to Druckhaus Mainfranken's REDPRINTGROUP channel and offset/digital production mix, competing for the same Mittelstand and reseller customers.
• Mayr Druck GmbH: Mayr Druck is an Austrian/German industrial printing company offering offset and digital production. Comparable in product mix and B2B commercial printing focus, with similar emphasis on quality and finishing services for European customers.
• WIRmachenDRUCK GmbH: WIRmachenDRUCK is a German online print provider offering offset and digital printing across multiple product categories. Comparable as a digital-first German print competitor targeting similar reseller and SMB customer segments, with overlapping product portfolio in commercial printing.
• LASERLINE Druckzentrum GmbH & Co. KG: LASERLINE is a Berlin-based industrial printing company specializing in offset and digital production for B2B customers. Comparable in German commercial printing market positioning, production scale, and customer segments (agencies, publishers, Mittelstand).

Others

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberg is the world's leading manufacturer of printing presses and a key equipment supplier to Druckhaus Mainfranken (which serves as a reference customer). Adjacent in the printing value chain as an infrastructure provider rather than a direct competitor in commercial print services.

Regional players

• Druckhaus Kaufmann GmbH: Druckhaus Kaufmann is a German commercial printer with offset and digital capabilities. Comparable in terms of industrial printing production and B2B service offering, but serves primarily regional markets with smaller scale than Druckhaus Mainfranken's 5-site footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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