What Printing does

BookPrintingChina is the export-facing trading name of Guangzhou Tenglong Printing Co., Ltd, a privately held Chinese printing manufacturer founded in 1995 and headquartered in Guangzhou. The company operates a 51-100 employee production facility equipped with Heidelberg, Komori, and Mitsubishi offset and digital presses, offering custom printing across books (hardcover, softcover, children's, board, comic/manga, special editions), marketing materials (catalogs, brochures, flyers), packaging (paper boxes, rigid boxes, paper bags), bags (canvas, non-woven), custom card decks, board games, and journals/notebooks. It sells globally — primarily to the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the UAE, and Brazil — through direct website inquiries, WhatsApp, email, and phone, with quote turnaround within 1-2 hours and 50%-deposit/balance-before-shipping terms.

The business model is project-based custom manufacturing: pricing is quote-driven with MOQs of 100 units for standard books and marketing materials and 1,000 units for complex projects like pop-up books or board games, with bulk discounts on larger orders. The customer base skews toward self-publishers, independent authors, small publishers, game publishers, retail/e-commerce packaging buyers, and corporate promotional buyers — overwhelmingly long-tail SMB and individual buyers with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts. The company invests in trust-building via Trustpilot (5.0/5 across 293 reviews), a Trustpilot-style review display across all pages, social media presence across seven platforms, and a portfolio of compliance certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, FSC-COC, G7, ETI-Smeta, BSCI) that qualify it for Western B2B procurement and sustainability-conscious buyers.

The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and is actively operating (copyright footer extends to 2026). It carries multiple trading names — BookPrintingChina, Tlprinting, and BPC — under a single legal entity, with no formal partnerships, no public API, no AI/ML capability, and no app product. Its competitive positioning rests on Chinese manufacturing cost economics (30-50% cheaper than local printers), three decades of operational experience, and integrated value-added services (free file checking, proofing, assembly, door-to-door global shipping).

Name

Printing

Legal name

Guangzhou Tenglong Printing Co., Ltd

Website

https://bookprintingchina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BookPrintingChina (Guangzhou Tenglong Printing Co., Ltd) is a Guangzhou-based custom printing manufacturer founded in 1995 that produces books, packaging, bags, card decks, and board games on Heidelberg, Komori, and Mitsubishi presses, selling globally to self-publishers, indie publishers, game makers, and retail buyers in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Books Printing (323117), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Book Printing (2732), Commercial Printing (2750), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Book & Magazine Binding Services (Perfect, Case, Saddle Stitch) (MPAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons (Folding Boxboard, SBS/SUS) (IMALACAB), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Custom book printing
• Offset printing services
• Packaging printing
• Hardcover book manufacturing
• Print on demand

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time transaction-based printing services for custom books, marketing materials, packaging, and specialty products. Customers pay 50% deposit upfront and balance before shipping. Sample fees under USD 200 accept PayPal; bulk orders paid via bank transfer, credit cards, or Western Union.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BookPrintingChina is a Guangzhou-based custom printing manufacturer that produces books (hardcover, softcover, children's, board, comic, special editions), packaging (paper boxes, rigid boxes, paper/canvas/non-woven bags), marketing materials (catalogs, brochures, flyers), journals, calendars, custom card decks, and board games using offset and digital printing. The company serves global authors, publishers, game companies, retailers, and corporate buyers with quote-based sales, free file checking, proofing services, and worldwide shipping.

Product overview

BookPrintingChina is a China-based printing manufacturer with 25+ years of experience offering a comprehensive suite of custom printing products. The portfolio centers on book printing (hardcover, softcover, children's books, board books) as core products, complemented by marketing materials (catalogs, calendars, brochures, flyers), notebooks and journals, custom card decks, board games, and extensive packaging solutions (paper boxes, rigid boxes, canvas bags, non-woven bags, paper bags). The company provides integrated value-added services including free file checking, proofing services, assembly, and global shipping. Products are manufactured in-house using offset printing technology with state-of-the-art equipment including Heidelberg and Komori printing presses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Printing Custom book printing services including hardcover, softcover, and various binding types (perfect bound, saddle stitch, spiral, wire bound, singer sewn, flexibound). Covers children's books, board books, coloring books, cookbooks, coffee table books, photo books, bibles, comics, manga, graphic novels, yearbooks, dictionaries, and prayer books.
• Children's Book Printing Specialized children's book printing including picture books, story books, workbooks, activity books, sticker books, sound books, lift-the-flap books, and pop-up books.
• Board Book Printing Durable board book printing for young children with thick card pages that are easy to handle and long-lasting.
• Catalog Printing Professional catalog printing for product showcases, lookbooks, magazines, zines, booklets, portfolios, and manuals.
• Journal Printing Custom journal and notebook printing with various binding options including hardcover, softcover, spiral, wire bound, and singer sewn. Includes leather and clothbound options.
• Calendar Printing Custom calendar printing including wall calendars, desk calendars, 365-day calendars, and tear-off calendars.
• Custom Card Deck Printing Custom card deck printing for poker, tarot, oracle, flash cards, affirmation cards, game cards, and trading cards. Includes holographic and scratch-off options.
• Paper Box Printing Custom paper box printing including rigid boxes, cardboard boxes, corrugated boxes, folding cartons (straight tuck end, reverse tuck, seal end, auto lock bottom, snap lock bottom), and industry-specific boxes for gifts, jewelry, cosmetics, and retail.
• Rigid Box Printing Premium rigid box printing including collapsible, magnetic closure, telescope, book style, hinged lid, drawer, and shoulder rigid boxes.
• Paper Bag Printing Custom paper bag printing for retail, promotions, and branding applications.
• Canvas Bag Printing Custom canvas bag printing using durable recycled fabric. Offers various styles (tote, backpack, messenger, drawstring), printing methods (screen, digital, heat transfer, embroidery, sublimation, foil stamping), and thicknesses (6oz to 20oz).
• Non-Woven Bag Printing Custom non-woven polypropylene bag printing for shopping, trade shows, and promotions. Available in 60-120 gsm thickness with screen printing, heat transfer, UV digital, and foil stamping options.
• Custom Board Game Printing Custom board game printing and jigsaw puzzle printing services.
• Marketing Material Printing Complete range of marketing material printing including brochures, flyers, posters, folders, stickers, labels, business cards, greeting cards, postcards, invitations, envelopes, and letterheads.
• Special Edition Book Printing Premium special edition book printing featuring sprayed edges, interactive elements, and custom finishes.
• Comic and Manga Printing Specialized comic book and manga printing with options for various paper types and binding styles.
• Hang Tab Cardboard Boxes Custom hang tab cardboard boxes for retail display packaging with offset printing, various paper stocks (corrugated, cardboard, kraft), and finishing options (lamination, emboss, deboss, foil, die cut).
• Proofing Services Pre-press proofing services including PDF proofs, digital printed samples, physical samples, and offset printed samples for color-critical projects.
• Global Shipping Services Worldwide shipping solutions via air freight, sea freight, and express courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS) with customs documentation assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% cost savings vs. local printers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MOO: MOO is a broad incumbent in premium commercial printing (business cards, marketing materials, packaging) targeting SMBs and creative professionals, overlapping with BookPrintingChina's marketing materials and packaging product lines.
• Cimpress / Vistaprint: Cimpress (parent of Vistaprint) is a broad incumbent in custom commercial printing and marketing materials with massive scale and technology-driven production, competing with BookPrintingChina across marketing materials, packaging, and small-business printing needs.

Direct peers

• Doxdirect: Doxdirect is a UK-based direct competitor in custom book, document, and binding printing for individuals and small businesses, sharing the same self-publisher and SMB target customer as BookPrintingChina with online ordering.
• BookBaby: BookBaby is a direct competitor providing book printing, publishing, and marketing services for self-publishing authors, competing head-to-head in the same indie author customer segment with hardcover, softcover, and special edition capabilities.
• 48 Hour Books: 48 Hour Books is a US-based direct competitor offering custom book printing services for self-publishers and small presses, competing on turnaround time and quality against BookPrintingChina's cost-led positioning.
• Shenzhen Yutu Printing: Shenzhen Yutu Printing is a China-based direct competitor offering offset printing, book printing, packaging, and custom printing services with global export, mirroring BookPrintingChina's business model, technology stack, and target customer segments.
• Blurb: Blurb is a direct competitor in custom photo book, trade book, and magazine printing for self-publishers and creative professionals, with online ordering and global delivery comparable to BookPrintingChina's offering.
• Lulu Press: Lulu Press is a direct competitor offering custom book printing and self-publishing services with global shipping, targeting the same independent authors and small publishers as BookPrintingChina with print-on-demand and offset production options.

Emerging players

• Printful: Printful is an emerging player in print-on-demand custom products including books, apparel, and packaging, with strong e-commerce integrations that overlap with BookPrintingChina's custom printing and bag/box capabilities for SMB and creator customers.
• Jukebox Print: Jukebox Print is a Canada-based emerging player in custom book printing, packaging, and specialty print products for self-publishers and small brands, comparable to BookPrintingChina's premium book and packaging offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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