Rocket Media (UK)

What Rocket Media (UK) does

Rocket Media (UK) Ltd is a privately held, Bristol-based design and large-format print company founded in 2003 that delivers end-to-end graphic solutions spanning concept design, production, and installation. Its core offering is structured around three integrated pillars: in-house design, large and small format printing (including UV flat bed printing on rigid substrates up to 1300mm x 2500mm, roll-to-roll printing up to 1600mm wide on flexible media, industrial routing up to 50mm thick, and lamination finishing), and a nationwide UK installation service for window graphics, signage, event graphics, wall graphics, and vehicle livery. Complementary services include exhibition stand design and build, mailing fulfilment, and a white label trade service that produces graphics in plain packaging for other print companies and agencies to resell under their own branding.

The company sells primarily on a project-based, quote-driven basis to enterprise clients, with no publicly disclosed tiered pricing. Its customer base is heavily concentrated in large event-driven end markets, particularly the premium beverage/spirits vertical (multiple brands within the William Grant & Sons portfolio including Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Grant's, and Ailsa Bay, plus Hendrick's Gin), automotive OEMs (Honda of the UK Manufacturing, Honda Motor Europe, Jaguar Land Rover), media (Aardman Animations), retail (Westgate Shopping Centre), education (Clifton High School, Royal Agricultural University), telecommunications (Vodafone), and non-profit (The Prince's Trust). Geographic reach is UK-wide through its installation team, with limited international delivery for events.

The business is a micro-enterprise with 1-10 employees operating from a single headquarters at 6 Clevedon Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, under founder Kyle Boureston, with Sam Titcombe in business development. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no patents or trademarks, and no public certifications, making Rocket Media a founder-led, owner-operated SME in a traditionally fragmented UK print services market.

Name

Rocket Media (UK)

Legal name

Rocket Media UK Ltd

Website

https://rocket-media.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rocket Media (UK) is a privately held Bristol-based design and large-format print company founded in 2003 that delivers end-to-end graphic solutions (design, print, and nationwide installation) to enterprise clients across event, exhibition, branding, and signage use cases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Graphic design services
• Signage installation
• Exhibition graphics
• Vehicle wraps

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Large Format Print Services: Primary revenue stream from high-quality large format printing on materials such as vinyl, paper, PVC banner. Includes direct to board printing onto foamex, acrylic, card, Dibond. Services are project-based with pricing dependent on size, materials, and complexity.
2. Design Services: In-house design team provides artwork for display graphics, event & exhibition graphics, branding, point of sale, vehicle livery, websites, and videos. Design fees are incorporated into project pricing or charged separately.
3. Installation Services: Nationwide installation of graphics and signage. The highly skilled team travels to fit window graphics, signage, event graphics, office branding, wall graphics, and vehicle livery. Installation fees are typically added to print/design packages.
4. White Label Trade Service: Incognito partners service where graphics are despatched in plain packaging for trade clients. Provides additional revenue stream from other print companies who resell Rocket Media's services under their own branding.
5. Mailing Fulfilment: Management and fulfilment of national and international mailings for clients. Ancillary service supporting the core print business.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rocket Media (UK) is a Bristol-based design and print company that provides a complete one-stop solution for large format and small format graphics, encompassing in-house design, high-quality printing onto a wide range of materials (vinyl, paper, PVC banner, foamex, acrylic, Dibond), and nationwide installation of finished graphics and signage. They also offer event graphics management, exhibition stand design and build, white label trade services for other print companies, and mailing fulfilment.

Product overview

Rocket Media (UK) is a large format print and graphic design company offering an integrated suite of services: Design (in-house studio), Print (large and small format), and Installation (nationwide). The core offering combines these three pillars—Design, Print, and Install—alongside complementary services including Event Graphics Management, Exhibition Stands, Signage, Wall Graphics, Vehicle Graphics, Web/Digital Design, White Label Trade Service, and Mailing Fulfilment. The company operates various printing technologies including Roll-to-Roll (up to 1600mm wide), UV Flat Bed (1300mm x 2500mm bed), Router cutting (up to 50mm thick), and Lamination finishing. The offering functions as a complete one-stop solution from design through production to installation, with additional services like shaped graphics, mailing fulfilment, and white label trade partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Format Print Services High-quality large format printing on materials such as vinyl, paper, PVC banner, with direct-to-board printing onto foamex, acrylic, card, and Dibond. Includes UV flat bed and roll-to-roll printing capabilities for businesses needing graphic output.
• Design Services In-house design team providing artwork for display graphics, event and exhibition graphics, branding, point of sale, vehicle livery, logos, brochures, websites, and digital design. The design studio is co-located with production facilities for quality control.
• Installation Services Nationwide installation of graphics and signage including window graphics, signage, event graphics, office branding, wall graphics, and vehicle livery. Installation fees are added to print/design packages.
• Event Graphics Management Complete end-to-end event graphic management including design, print, delivery, installation, pack down, storage, and event support for exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events.
• White Label Trade Service Incognito partner service where Rocket Media produces graphics for trade clients and despatches them in plain packaging. Other print companies and agencies resell these services under their own branding.
• Mailing Fulfilment National and international mailing management and fulfilment services for clients, supporting the core print business with distribution capabilities.
• Exhibition Stands and Graphics Design, production, and installation of exhibition stands with considerations for budget, ease of build, transportability, re-usability, and sustainability for trade shows and exhibitions.
• Signage Exterior, interior, and way-finding signage design, production, and installation with site visits to ensure best-fit solutions for corporate and commercial clients.
• Vehicle Graphics Design, production, and application of vehicle graphics including traditional computer cut lettering, logos, and full vehicle wraps for corporate fleets and commercial vehicles.
• Wall Graphics High resolution digitally printed graphics onto vinyl with protective wipeable seal for internal and external wall surfaces, including site visits to check surface suitability.

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trade Print PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious print companies and agencies utilize Rocket Media's white label trade service, commissioning large format printing and installation work that is despatched in plain packaging under the trade partner's branding. This allows trade partners to fulfill client requirements without in-house production capability.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pureprint Group: Larger UK commercial printing group with broader print, packaging and marketing services portfolio. Comparable in commercial print capability but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Communisis: UK-based marketing services and print provider with enterprise clients across financial services and retail. Comparable customer segments but broader digital/marketing services scope.

Direct peers

• VGL Group: UK vehicle graphics, signage and large-format print specialist with nationwide installation. Comparable in vehicle livery and signage services for enterprise clients.
• Hollywood Monster: UK-based large-format digital print specialist offering event graphics, signage and vehicle wraps for enterprise clients. Directly comparable in services, target market and production technology to Rocket Media.
• PressOn: Large-format printing company in the UK serving retail, exhibitions and brand activation with UV and roll-to-roll capabilities. Closely comparable in technology stack and enterprise client focus.
• Imageco: Edinburgh-based large-format print and display company producing event graphics, POS and signage. Comparable in offering, technology (UV flat-bed) and enterprise client base.
• The Delta Group: UK signage, print and event graphics provider combining design, production and install. Directly comparable integrated model serving corporate brands across multiple verticals.
• W&N Print Solutions: UK large-format and exhibition print house providing design, print and installation to brands and agencies. Comparable in integrated event/exhibition service offering.

Others

• HP Large Format Printing: Manufacturer of UV flat-bed and roll-to-roll large-format printers used by Rocket Media. An equipment/supply-side peer rather than a competitor, but closely tied to the technology stack.
• Mimaki: Manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters and print-finishing systems used in signage and graphics production. An equipment ecosystem peer enabling comparable print businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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