Imprimerie Villière

Name

Imprimerie Villière

Legal name

SAS VILLIERE IMPRIMERIE

Website

https://imprimerie-villiere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imprimerie Villière is a family-owned French commercial printer in Beaumont, Haute-Savoie, serving SMBs, public authorities, events, cosmetics/pharma, and self-publishers with offset, digital, and large-format printing, finishing, graphic design, web-to-print, and cross-border logistics to France and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaumont

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Core revenue from offset printing, digital printing, and large format printing services. Includes various print products such as books, brochures, flyers, stationery, packaging, signage, and marketing materials. Revenue generated through per-order pricing based on specifications.
2. Graphic Design Studio Services: Custom graphic design and layout services provided alongside printing. Offers personalized creative accompaniment for file preparation and visual design.
3. Web-to-Print and E-commerce: Online ordering platform (boutique.villiere.com) launched December 2024 enabling direct product sales. Revenue from digital transaction processing.
4. Logistics and Fulfillment: Complete logistics services including delivery across France and internationally. Shipping charges apply except for orders picked up directly at the printshop. White-label delivery option available.
5. Print-on-Demand for Self-Publishing: Book self-publishing and print-on-demand services for individual authors, allowing orders starting from single copies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Imprimerie Villière is a commercial printing company offering offset, digital, and large format printing with in-house graphic design, high-end finishing, and full logistics services. Its product lines span personalized stationery, marketing materials, books (including print-on-demand self-publishing), signage and point-of-sale displays, packaging, and pharmaceutical/industrial instruction leaflets. Sales are handled through a dedicated commercial team responding to quotes within 24–48 hours and via the boutique.villiere.com online store launched in December 2024.

Product overview

Imprimerie Villière is an eco-responsible printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The core offering combines offset and digital printing technologies with finishing services, complemented by design, web-to-print, and logistics services. Product lines span stationery, marketing supports, book publishing (including print-on-demand), signage/point-of-sale displays, packaging, and pharmaceutical/industrial instruction leaflets. All operations emphasize environmental responsibility through certified papers (FSC, PEFC), vegetable-based inks, and circular economy practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Printing and Self-Publishing Book printing and self-publishing services for novels, memoirs, poetry collections, illustrated books, technical manuals, and corporate publications, with print-on-demand options starting from a single copy. Targeted at independent authors, self-publishers, and businesses producing brand or thought-leadership books.
• Personalized Stationery Personalized stationery products including business cards, letterheads, envelopes, and office stationery for professional branding. Targeted at businesses, professionals, and individuals.
• Marketing Materials Brochures, flyers, posters, catalogs, and promotional marketing materials for business communication and advertising campaigns. Targeted at marketing teams, agencies, and businesses of all sizes.
• Signage and Point-of-Sale Displays Signage solutions and point-of-sale display materials including X-banners, roll-ups, kakemonos, PVC panels, and custom signage for events and retail. Targeted at event organizers, retailers, and brand marketers.
• Packaging Custom packaging solutions for food, cosmetics, and industrial products, designed to preserve quality while enhancing product appeal. Targeted at cosmetics, food, and industrial manufacturers.
• Pharmaceutical and Industrial Instruction Leaflets Pharmaceutical and industrial instruction leaflets and manuals for product information and regulatory compliance. Targeted at pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial manufacturers needing compliant product documentation.
• Graphic Design Studio In-house graphic design service for creating unique print files that reflect client preferences, providing personalized creative accompaniment from layout to print-ready files. Targeted at clients needing design support alongside their print orders.
• Web-to-Print Online Ordering Platform Online platform enabling rapid and simplified management of print orders through an interactive interface, allowing customers to configure standard products and order directly. Targeted at SMBs, individual consumers, and recurring customers seeking self-serve ordering.
• Logistics and Delivery Service Complete delivery management across France and internationally, with customs clearance services for Switzerland, free standard shipping, and a white-label delivery option for discretion. Targeted at all customers needing final-mile fulfillment.
• Finishing Services High-end finishing options including gold stamping, special varnishes, custom die-cutting, and meticulous assembly for premium print quality. Targeted at clients needing premium finishing on stationery, packaging, books, and marketing materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% carbon offset through CBE project in Benin (500teq CO2)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest certification providing FSC-C012623 certified paper sourcing. Supports sustainable forestry practices and provides traceability for paper materials used in printing operations.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForest certification (PEFC 10-31-2949) for sustainable paper sourcing. Complements FSC certification for comprehensive sustainable forestry coverage.
• Imprim'VertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench printing industry environmental label program. Certifies sustainable printing practices including proper management of inks, solvents, and waste.
• ClimateCalccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon footprint measurement program for printing industry. Enables annual carbon balance assessment and emissions tracking.
• Print'EthiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate social responsibility (RSE) certification program conforming to ISO 26000. Provides framework for comprehensive CSR strategy and reporting.
• SoluCircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional circular economy association in Savoie Mont-Blanc. Promotes sustainable business practices and resource optimization among member companies.
• ImpriFranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrinters grouping for collective purchasing and market representation. Enables shared resources and volume discounts on supplies and equipment.
• ToucomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunication network for printers enabling shared marketing and purchasing benefits.
• AlterosaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisan company based in Boëge, Haute-Savoie that upcycles used banners into new products like bags and accessories. Supports local craftsmanship and circular economy initiatives.
• ConibiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste management and recycling partner for responsible disposal and recycling of printing materials.
• VeoliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental services company handling waste management and recycling for printing operations.
• KübbiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerModular display systems provider offering sustainable display solutions. Partnership supports eco-responsible business transitions.
• Voix de Fête FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual music and cultural festival in Geneva. Company provides printing services for event materials and maintains exhibition presence.
• Kiwanis Annemasse Genèvois SalèveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service club supporting community initiatives. Company participates in charitable activities and local events.
• ASJ 74minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports association. Company supports community sports initiatives and local events.
• Guitare en ScèneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic festival event. Company provides event printing services and promotional support.
• BD dans l'AinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComic book festival event. Company provides event printing services and promotional support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CPI Group: French commercial printing group offering offset, digital, and large-format print services to corporate and event clients across France. Direct competitor in the same regional and vertical segments Imprimerie Villière serves (events, pharma, local authorities), with a comparable full-service model from design to logistics.
• Groupe Binet: French regional commercial printing group with multiple production sites in western France, offering offset, digital, large-format, and finishing services. Comparable to Imprimerie Villière in being a multi-generation, multi-vertical French printer, but with broader geographic reach and larger scale.
• Onlineprinters: European online commercial printing company based in Germany, offering offset and digital print products via a self-service e-commerce platform. Directly comparable to the boutique.villiere.com model that Imprimerie Villière launched in late 2024, serving similar SMB and mid-market customers across Europe.
• Flyeralarm: Large European online printing platform headquartered in Germany, offering offset, digital, and large-format products via a self-serve e-commerce model with production facilities across Europe. Closely comparable to Imprimerie Villière in product mix (business cards, brochures, signage, books) but operating at much larger scale and primarily through the online channel Villière entered in December 2024.

Others

• Canon Production Printing: Manufacturer of commercial digital printing presses (including the CANON equipment Imprimerie Villière operates) and provider of associated maintenance, software, and finishing solutions. Closely linked as the equipment and service supplier that underpins the company's digital production capabilities.
• Heidelberg Druckmaschinen: German manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses, post-press equipment, and software for the commercial print industry worldwide. Comparable as a key equipment provider to commercial printers and as a bellwether for capital-investment cycles in the segment Imprimerie Villière serves.
• Antalis: European leader in paper and packaging distribution serving commercial printers across Europe, including France and Switzerland. Comparable as an upstream ecosystem enabler for Imprimerie Villière's operations, providing FSC/PEFC certified papers and substrates used in the production process.

Broad incumbents

• Ricoh: Global provider of production printing equipment, commercial and industrial print services, and document management solutions. Broad incumbent in the same commercial print category, offering production-press hardware (an alternative to CANON) and managed print services that compete for the same enterprise customers Imprimerie Villière targets.
• Xerox: Global provider of document and print services, including production printing equipment, managed print services, and digital communications platforms. A broad incumbent that competes with regional commercial printers through managed-services contracts and enterprise document workflows, particularly in regulated industries similar to Imprimerie Villière's cosmetics and pharma segment.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global online printing and marketing-services platform operating Vistaprint and several regional brands across Europe and North America. A broad incumbent in the same product category as Imprimerie Villière (business cards, marketing materials, signage, books), competing primarily through e-commerce channels that Imprimerie Villière is now entering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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