What Papergraphics does

Papergraphics is a privately-held UK large-format print specialist founded in 1984, distributing printing equipment, finishing machinery, and print media to commercial print service providers and sign-making shops across the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Spain. The company operates as an independent distributor with no single-OEM allegiance, employing between 51 and 100 staff across three localized legal entities — Papergraphics Ltd (England), Papergraphics NL (Netherlands), and Papergraphics Wide Format Specialist SL / T'A Papergraphics ES (Spain) — with direct sales teams based in Crawley, Zoetermeer, and Malgrat de Mar respectively.

Its product portfolio is structured as an integrated ecosystem combining proprietary media brands — Stickybits (lamination, mounting, and encapsulation films, described as the market-leading finishing brand in the UK and overseas) and Tissaro Fabrics (a multi-variant dye-sublimation textile range) — with distributed equipment from leading OEMs including HP (Latex R Series, Latex 630/700/800, Stitch S1000), Roland DG (TrueVIS range), Epson (SureColor S-Series), Jetrix/InkTec (UV LED flatbed LXi series, roll-to-roll, and XAR320 hybrid), Summa (S One, S Class 3, F Series cutters), and Flexa (including the patent-pending Miura Katana XY cutter). The company maintains an in-house Customer Experience Centre at its Crawley headquarters where Jetrix printers are operated for hands-on demonstration, alongside training, colour management, equipment maintenance and repair, and media conversion services.

The business operates on a quote-based B2B sales model with no publicly disclosed pricing, generating revenue across three streams: hardware sales (printers, cutters, laminators), consumables and media (proprietary Stickybits and Tissaro products alongside third-party supplies), and professional services. Customer segments are horizontally defined around large-format print service providers producing display graphics, signage, vehicle wraps, interior décor, banners, and exhibition graphics, as well as sign shops ranging from small operations to larger colour-critical brand work. No parent company, private equity backing, or external funding is referenced; the firm appears to be founder- or management-controlled, with no disclosed revenue, headcount trend, or ownership changes in the available material.

Name

Papergraphics

Legal name

Papergraphics Ltd

Website

https://paper-graphics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Large-Format Printing Equipment & Supplies

NAICS

Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Photo Printers & Dedicated Imaging Printers (HDACAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG), Paper Finishing & Coating Services (Calendering, Coating, Supercalendering) (IMAMAEAI)

Keywords

• Large-format printing equipment
• Print media supplies
• Lamination films
• Dye-sublimation fabrics
• Print finishing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

East Grinstead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printers & Equipment Sales: Sale of large-format printing equipment including roll-to-roll printers, flatbed printers, cutters, laminators, heat presses, and work tools from brands including HP, Jetrix, Epson, Canon, Roland, Summa, and Flexa.
2. Print Media Supplies: Sale of proprietary and branded print media including Stickybits finishing films (lamination, mounting, encapsulation), display graphics, interior décor, CAD media, HTV vinyl, DTF, ink, and specialty products.
3. Support Services: Technical support services including training, colour management, equipment maintenance and repair, media conversion, and trade services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Papergraphics distributes large-format printing equipment (roll-to-roll printers, flatbed/hybrid UV printers, vinyl and flatbed cutters, laminators, RIP software, heat presses) from leading OEMs including HP, Roland, Epson, Jetrix (InkTec), Summa, and Flexa. It also sells proprietary Stickybits finishing media (lamination, encapsulation, and mounting films) and Tissaro dye-sublimation fabrics, and provides aftersale training, colour management, maintenance, repair, and media conversion services.

Product overview

Papergraphics is a large-format print specialist and distributor offering a broad portfolio of print media supplies and equipment. Its product portfolio is structured as an ecosystem combining its own exclusive print media brands — primarily Stickybits (a market-leading range of lamination, encapsulation, and mounting films) and Tissaro Fabrics (performance-engineered dye-sublimation textiles available in multiple variants) — with distributed equipment from major manufacturers. Equipment offerings span multiple categories: roll-to-roll printers (HP Latex, HP Stitch, Roland TrueVIS, Epson SureColor S-Series, Jetrix), flatbed and hybrid UV printers (Jetrix LXi series, HP Latex R Series), cutters (Summa roll-to-roll and flatbed cutters, Flexa Miura Katana), laminators, RIP software, and heat presses. The company also provides support services including training, colour management, maintenance and repair, and media conversion. Papergraphics positions itself as an independent advisor pairing hardware with its own media ranges to maximise customer ROI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stickybits: Papergraphics' exclusive brand of finishing media, including lamination films, mounting films, and encapsulation films. Stickybits is described as the most trusted finishing brand in the UK and overseas markets.

Products and services

• Stickybits Lamination Films Market-leading exclusive range of lamination films for large-format print finishing, available in gloss, matt, satin, textured, crystal, pressure-sensitive, anti-slip, anti-graffiti and dry-wipe finishes; engineered for aqueous, eco-solvent, latex and UV-curable inks and includes built-in UV inhibitors. Targeted at print service providers finishing commercial large-format output.
• Stickybits Encapsulation Films Crystal clear encapsulation films available in non-reflective matt and high-impact gloss, low-melt thermal-activated, resistant to scuffing, scratching, tearing and UV light; targeted at print service providers needing durable document and graphics protection.
• Stickybits Mounting Films Three mounting film products covering all applications: single-sided easy-handle film, premium optically clear double-sided film, and an innovative repositionable/removable film also suitable for glass mounting; for sign and display finishers.
• Tissaro Fabrics Range of performance-engineered dye-sublimation textiles including Tissaro Jack (flag-knit, weather-resistant), Tissaro Nero (black-back blockout), Tissaro Aura (lightbox), Tissaro Luxe (smooth display), Tissaro Flex (one-way stretch), Tissaro Ocio (outdoor mesh), Tissaro Luce and Tissaro Vant — engineered for wide-format fabric printing applications.
• Jetrix Flatbed Printers UV LED flatbed printers manufactured by InkTec, available in LXi8 (3.2m x 2m bed, up to 206sqm/hr), LXi7 (2.5m x 3m, up to 78sqm/hr), and LXi6 (compact, 2.5m x 1.3m, up to 76sqm/hr) models, with Konica Minolta printheads, zonal vacuum and optional varnish/primer; for print shops running rigid-substrate work.
• Jetrix XAR320 3.2m UV Hybrid Printer Jetrix hybrid printer combining flatbed and 3.2m roll-to-roll capabilities, with Konica Minolta printheads delivering up to 118sqm/hr — up to 50% faster than comparable machines — and able to print rigid and flexible substrates including PVC, banner, backlit films, textiles, window films, foamboard, acrylic and Dibond.
• Jetrix Roll-to-Roll LED-UV Printers LED-UV roll-to-roll printers including the JETRIX XGR320 (3.2m, Ricoh GEN6 heads, up to 114sqm/hr) and JETRIX LXiR320 (up to 120sqm/hr, up to 2160dpi), with dual roll system, instant UV curing and scratch-resistant output compatible with vinyl, fabrics, window film, banner media and wallcoverings.
• Roland TrueVIS Range Roland TrueVIS printer range including XG-640 flagship (eco-solvent, up to 76sqm/hr, all-in-one print & cut), VG4-640 (eco-solvent, TR3 inks), XP-640 (expanded gamut), AP-640 (water-based resin), SG3 (compact entry-level), MG3 and LG3 (UV LED print-and-cut).
• Epson SureColor S-Series Epson SureColor S-Series 64-inch eco-solvent printers: S7100 (4-colour, high-speed), S8100 (6-colour with light cyan/magenta for photographic work), S9100 (11-colour flagship with up to 99.5% Pantone coverage and optional white ink), powered by UltraChrome GS3 ink with user-replaceable PrecisionCore printhead and Epson Edge Print Pro software.
• HP Latex R Printer Series HP Latex R Series flatbed/hybrid printers combining roll-to-roll versatility with flatbed rigid printing capabilities using HP's water-based Latex ink technology.
• HP Latex R530 Compact Hybrid Printer Compact hybrid printer from HP combining roll-to-roll and rigid substrate printing using water-based Latex ink technology, targeted at smaller print operations needing rigid-and-flex capability.
• HP Latex 630 W Printer Series HP's most affordable 1.63m-roll white-ink printer series including HP Latex 630 (no white) and HP Latex 630 W (with white ink), featuring spindle-less design, 1-litre cartridges, max speed 35sqm/hr and SAi RIP solution included as standard.
• HP Latex 830 W Printer HP's most productive 1.6m roll-to-roll latex printer with white ink, with up to 30% faster white-ink printing, embedded HP spectrophotometer, HP Pixel Control, automated double-sided printing, improved media path and 3-litre ink cartridges, managed via HP PrintOS.
• HP Stitch S1000 Dye-Sublimation Printer Industrial-scale 126-inch (3.2m) HP Stitch S1000 dye-sublimation printer capable of printing on transfer paper and direct-to-fabric media, with dual-roll functionality, rolls up to 300kg, 10-litre OEKO-TEX Eco Passport certified inks, native 1200dpi and up to 220sqm/hr unattended output.
• Summa Vinyl Cutters Summa roll-to-roll cutters including S One Series (successor to SummaCut, up to 1131mm/sec) and S Class 3 Series (up to 1440mm/sec), with D Series (drag knife), T Series (true tangential) and TC Series (tangential head with OPOS CAM camera) models, recommended alongside Onyx Thrive with HP Latex or Epson SureColor printers.
• Summa F Series Flatbed Cutter Summa flatbed cutter series for in-house cutting and routing of large-format print materials, designed for high-end contour-cutting accuracy required for printed graphics.
• Laminators Range of laminating machines including cold, hot, and heat-assisted systems compatible with aqueous, solvent, eco-solvent, latex and UV-curable inks, including the Flexa EasyLite laminator; designed for print finishing to add protection, strength and enhancement to large-format prints.
• Flexa Miura Katana XY Cutter High-precision automatic XY cutter primarily for wallpaper cutting, featuring a patent-pending dual shearing blade design that eliminates white lines at junction points, dual edge control sensors with 0.05mm reading accuracy and dual traction rollers; cuts a 50-metre roll in under 5 minutes.
• RIP Software Raster Image Processor software distributed alongside large-format print equipment to manage print workflows, colour management and job queuing, including Onyx Thrive, VersaWorks, Epson Edge Print Pro and SAi RIP options.
• Support Services Aftersale services including Training, Colour Management, Maintenance & Repair, Media Conversion and Trade Services for customers throughout the lifecycle of their print equipment, delivered by Papergraphics' in-house technical team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Businesses that invested in laminating machines and promoted the service have doubled, and in some cases tripled their revenue

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InkTeccoreTechnology or IntegrationPapergraphics works directly with InkTec, the manufacturer of Jetrix UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers. Papergraphics not only sells Jetrix hardware but actively uses Jetrix printers at their HQ. InkTec manufactures both hardware and ink to ensure consistent quality. Jetrix printers are produced at InkTec's Korean production plant with stringent quality control.
• Leading Equipment Manufacturer (Laminators)coreTechnology or IntegrationPapergraphics has partnered with a leading equipment manufacturer to bring laminating technology that guarantees perfect results. Their range of laminators includes cold, hot, and heat-assisted machines compatible with various ink technologies.
• FlexacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPapergraphics is the UK's key distributor and lead UK distributor for Flexa cutting equipment including the Miura Katana and MIURA II XY cutters. Papergraphics visits Flexa's headquarters in Italy and provides expert training on Flexa products.
• Roland DGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPapergraphics distributes Roland TrueVIS printers including the XG-640, VG4, XP-640, AP-640, SG3, MG3, and LG3 models. They provide technical reviews and buying guides for the Roland TrueVIS range.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spandex: Spandex is one of Europe's largest distributors of sign-making, digital printing, and graphic materials, offering branded films, equipment, and consumables across multiple countries. It is the closest direct peer to Papergraphics in terms of distributing large-format print equipment and proprietary graphic media to PSPs.
• Drytac: Drytac is a manufacturer and global supplier of mounting, laminating, and finishing films used in sign, graphics, and display applications. Directly comparable to Papergraphics' Stickybits finishing range as a competing proprietary media brand in the same end market.
• William Smith Group: William Smith Group is a long-established UK distributor of sign, graphics, and wide-format print materials including films, substrates, and equipment. Directly comparable to Papergraphics as a UK-specialist in large-format sign and graphics distribution.
• Grafityp: Grafityp is a Belgian-based manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive films and large-format digital print media for sign-making, vehicle wrapping, and graphics. Comparable to Papergraphics in combining proprietary/converted media with distribution of print-related consumables.
• Hexis (Hexis Graphics): Hexis designs, manufactures, and distributes self-adhesive vinyl films, laminates, and digital printing media for signage, vehicle wraps, and visual communication. Compares to Papergraphics' Stickybits media franchise as a proprietary finishing-film brand serving an overlapping PSP customer base across Europe.
• CMYUK: CMYUK is a UK-based specialist distributor of large-format digital printing equipment, software, inks, and media. It is a direct competitor to Papergraphics, serving a similar PSP customer base with comparable large-format printer brands and finishing media.
• Vivid Laminating Technologies: Vivid Laminating Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of laminating machines and finishing equipment for the sign and print industry. Comparable to Papergraphics on the laminator side of its offering — both selling finishing hardware paired with consumables to sign shops and PSPs.

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: Antalis is a major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication materials with broad coverage across multiple countries. Overlaps with Papergraphics in visual communication / large-format media distribution but operates at much larger scale and with a much wider product breadth.
• Fujifilm (Graphic Communications / Wide Format): Fujifilm's Graphic Communications division manufactures and sells large-format inkjet printers, inks, and print media. Comparable to Papergraphics in selling large-format print equipment and consumables, though as a vertically integrated OEM rather than an independent distributor.

Others

• Nazdar Ink Technologies: Nazdar is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty inks for screen, digital, and large-format printing applications. Comparable to Papergraphics on the ink/ consumable side of its offering, serving an overlapping PSP customer base though as an ink specialist rather than a broad equipment distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PapergraphicsUK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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