What Kep Print Group Ltd. does

Kep Print Group Ltd. is a UK-based, family-owned commercial printer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Tamworth, approximately 14 miles northeast of Birmingham. Operating from a single integrated facility, the company runs more than 35 machines across lithographic (4, 5 and 10-colour), large-format digital (AGFA Jeti 3020 Titan up to 3000 x 2000mm), photo-quality digital (HP Indigo), screen, and full finishing (Kongsberg precision cutting, spot UV, foil stamping, laminating, die cutting) lines, with 120 employees handling jobs from 200-leaflet runs to multi-million-unit POS campaigns.

Its product surface spans design and illustration, 3D cardboard engineering for FSDUs and bespoke packaging, 3D computer-graphics virtual proofing, print finishing, direct-mail, fulfilment and nationwide distribution via an own unbranded fleet and courier network, and a secure web-services stack (online storefront ordering, auto-origination artwork, electronic proofing). The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EcoVadis, IOSH and Valpak certified.

KEP monetises through quote-based, project-specific commercial print contracts, supplemented by managed web-services subscriptions and fulfilment logistics fees. Its go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers, complemented by self-service online storefronts embedded within client procurement workflows. Named customers include Greggs (25+ years), Lloyds Pharmacy / Celesio UK (1,500+ stores), ATS Euromaster, Propak Packaging, Camelot / National Lottery and Penn State University, concentrated in retail and high-street sectors with adjacent work in education, automotive and gaming. The reported base is 1,500+ clients served and 340,000+ jobs delivered over 46 years.

Name

Kep Print Group Ltd.

Legal name

KEP Print Group

Website

https://kep.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kep Print Group is a UK-based, family-owned full-service commercial printer in Tamworth that produces large-format, digital, litho and screen printing alongside design, finishing, direct mail, fulfilment and web-services storefronts for multi-location retailers and enterprise brands.

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

Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated & Case Printing (Preprint/Postprint) (IMALAKAI), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Large format printing
• Digital printing
• Print finishing
• Direct mail services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tamworth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Printing Services: KEP Print Group generates revenue through providing commercial printing services including large format printing, digital printing, lithographic printing, screen printing, print finishing, graphic design, direct mail, and fulfilment — all done under one roof. Services are quote-based and project-specific, ranging from small runs to multi-million unit print jobs.
2. Fulfilment and Logistics Services: Revenue generated from end-to-end logistics including secure deliveries, direct mail campaigns, pick & pack services, and storage. They operate their own fleet of unbranded delivery vehicles and use a courier network, handling wrapping, labelling, and dispatch.
3. Web Services and Online Platform: Online store front ordering systems and web services providing clients with secure personalised portals for ordering print, auto-origination artwork, and online proofing. These services streamline client ordering and brand consistency.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KEP Print Group is a full-service commercial printer offering large format, digital, lithographic, and screen printing, supported by integrated print finishing, graphic design, 3D cardboard engineering, direct mail, fulfilment, and installation services — all delivered from a single Tamworth facility under one roof to ensure quality control and meet strict deadlines.

Product overview

KEP Print Group is a full-service commercial printer offering an integrated suite of printing and marketing services under one roof. The core portfolio centres on three main printing technologies: Large Format Printing (up to 3000 x 2000mm on diverse substrates), Digital Printing (AGFA Jeti 3020 Titan and HP Indigo), Litho Printing (4/5/10-colour capabilities aligned to ISO 12647), and Screen Printing with special effects. These printing services are supported by complementary offerings including Print Finishing (spot UV, laminating, foil stamping, die cutting, binding), Graphic Design and Illustration, 3D Cardboard Engineering for FSDUs, and 3D Computer Graphics for virtual proofs. The company also provides Fulfilment services (transport, pick & pack, storage) and Direct Mail campaigns. Web Services include Online Store Front Ordering, Auto-Origination Artwork, and Online Proofing System for client self-service. Account Management provides dedicated managers for print and campaign management. All services can be bundled from design through to installation and nationwide dispatch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Format Printing Large format printing capable of printing on substrates up to 3000 x 2000mm, used for FSDUs, posters, building wraps, floor graphics, and high-rise mesh banners for retail and brand activation campaigns.
• Digital Printing Digital printing using AGFA Jeti 3020 Titan and HP Indigo presses, supporting photo-quality output with spot-colour capabilities across a wide range of substrates for short-to-medium run jobs.
• Litho Printing High-volume lithographic printing using three in-house printers with 4, 5, and 10-colour capabilities, colour-controlled to ISO 12647 standards for long-run print jobs including FSDUs, posters, books, magazines, and branded packaging.
• Screen Printing Screen printing producing vivid, durable prints with special effects including UV gloss, matt, fluorescent inks, glitter, metallic inks, and magnetic backing on various substrates.
• Print Finishing Comprehensive finishing services including spot UV, varnishing, laminating, foil stamping, creasing, guillotining, die cutting, routing, perforating, collation, binding, glueing, stitching, box making, wiro binding, drilling, punching, and shrink wrapping.
• Graphic Design and Illustration Full-service studio providing conceptual artwork for exhibition displays, marketing campaigns, magazines, books, corporate logos, vehicle graphics, and illustration work.
• 3D Cardboard Engineering In-house cardboard engineering for Free Standing Display Units (FSDUs) and countertop displays, creating strengthened flat-packed structures, 3D ornaments for holiday displays, custom branded packaging, and product representations.
• Direct Mail End-to-end direct mail campaign services managing print, insertion, labelling, and mailing to maximise cut-through in crowded digital landscapes.
• Fulfilment and Distribution Complete fulfilment services including unbranded fleet transport with timed-slot deliveries, courier network support, pick and pack operations, and storage solutions for bulk print with scheduled nationwide dispatch.
• Account Management Dedicated personalised account managers guiding clients through print management, campaign management, store rebrands, and short-term campaign POS with accurate collation processes.
• Installation Services Worry-free installation of graphics including large-scale fleet branding (700+ vans), vehicle wraps, window manifestations, retail spaces, office interiors, and outdoor signage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% customer satisfaction rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ValpakminorOthersKEP has fulfilled its 2023 packaging recycling and recovery obligations through Valpak, in line with The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007. This ensures legal compliance and demonstrates commitment to responsible, sustainable business practices regarding packaging waste.
• EcoVadisminorOthersKEP is EcoVadis certified, a globally recognised platform for sustainability ratings. EcoVadis assesses the company's sustainability, ethical practices, and corporate responsibility, providing third-party validation of KEP's commitment to responsible business.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pureprint Group: UK-based full-service commercial printer offering litho, digital, large format, finishing, and direct mail under one roof. Directly comparable to KEP in integrated service model and enterprise retail client base.
• Doveton Press: UK commercial printer with litho, digital, and finishing services. Comparable mid-sized UK print provider serving similar business-to-business client base.
• Instantprint: UK online commercial printer offering digital, litho, and large format with web-based ordering. Comparable platform-led approach to print procurement, though focused on shorter-run SMB versus KEP's enterprise POS model.
• Calverts Press: UK employee-owned commercial printer offering design, print, finishing, and fulfilment. Comparable integrated service model and mid-market enterprise positioning to KEP.
• Precision Printing: UK commercial printer with comparable litho, digital, and finishing capabilities serving similar enterprise and marketing agency clients. Comparable mid-sized UK printer profile to KEP.
• Solopress: UK commercial and large format printer with strong web-based ordering platform. Comparable to KEP's digital print offering and self-service ordering stack, though more SMB-leaning.

Broad incumbents

• Communisis: UK marketing services and print group serving enterprise clients with integrated print, direct mail, and digital marketing. Broader incumbent with comparable enterprise client base and integrated offering.
• Parkside Flexibles (Parkside): Large UK packaging and print group (formerly St Ives) operating across commercial print, packaging, and retail marketing services. Broader incumbent with multi-site footprint versus KEP's single-site Tamworth operation.

Emerging players

• Celloglas: UK specialist in print finishing and lamination services. Comparable in finishing capability but does not offer KEP's full design-to-fulfilment stack.
• Moss Print: UK large format and POS specialist printer. Comparable in large format and POS focus but narrower scope than KEP's full-service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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