MAKE!Graphics

What MAKE!Graphics does

MAKE!Graphics AS is a Norwegian graphic design and production company headquartered in Oslo, with five production and creative units across the country (Oslo/Stor-Oslo, Bergen, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Trondheim). The firm traces its roots to 1957 as Allkopi Netprint and rebranded to MAKE!Graphics in October 2023 to reflect a repositioning from blueprint copying into a full-service graphic company spanning strategic design, large-format printing, foil application, signage and wayfinding, trade-show systems, industrial marking, and digital services. Its core offering is integrated in-house production — wide-format digital printing (Konica Minolta equipment), foil and interior decoration, universal-design-compliant signage, and a Web 2 Print online ordering portal — sold through field-sales advisors at five regional offices, an inside-sales customer service center, and self-serve e-commerce. The customer base is concentrated in Norwegian mid-market enterprises (Bravida, BEWI, Wood, Avo Consulting) and large public-sector projects (Stavanger University Hospital, Studentsamskipnaden i Stavanger, Sørlandet sykehus, Stavanger Fire Station).

The business model is primarily project-based, quote-priced, one-time-license revenue across design, print, foil, signage and event solutions, with a smaller recurring component from Web 2 Print subscriptions. Differentiation rests on 65+ years of brand history, Miljøfyrtårn/Svanemerket/ISO 9001/EcoVadis sustainability certifications placing it in the top 30% of Norwegian graphic firms, and certified expertise in universal-accessibility (universell utforming) wayfinding for healthcare and education facilities. MAKE!Graphics merged with Merkur Grafisk AS in March 2025, but the combined entity filed for bankruptcy (oppbud) at Follo and Nordre Østfold District Court in June 2026, with ordinary operations ceasing with immediate effect due to reduced demand and rising costs in the Norwegian graphic production market; the company's current operating status is closed.

Name

MAKE!Graphics

Legal name

MAKE!Graphics AS

Website

https://makegraphics.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Design and Printing Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Sign Manufacturing (33995)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Graphic Design & Visual Content Production (BPAFAIAC), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG), Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Graphic design services
• Wide format printing
• Signage and wayfinding
• Trade show displays
• Industrial product marking

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Graphic Design Services: Strategic design, branding, and visual communication consulting services for corporate clients
2. Large Format Printing and Production: Wide format printing, signage production, foil application for interior and exterior surfaces
3. Trade Show and Event Solutions: Messevegger, display systems, promotional materials for exhibitions and events
4. Printed Materials: Brochures, catalogs, annual reports, business cards and other printed marketing materials
5. Digital Services: Web 2 print solutions, online ordering platforms, digital workflow systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAKE!Graphics provides integrated graphic design, consulting, and production services for B2B clients across Norway, including strategic design and branding, printed marketing materials, large-format printing, foil wrapping and interior graphics, signage and wayfinding systems, industrial and product marking, trade show and event materials, and digital services such as Web 2 Print online ordering. Operations combine in-house design teams with specialized printing, foil and signage production equipment across five Norwegian locations.

Product overview

MAKE!Graphics is a comprehensive graphic design and production company offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offerings include Design and Consulting (strategic design and brand development), Printed Materials (brochures, catalogs, annual reports), Trade Shows and Events (exhibition walls, displays, promotional items), Foil Wrapping and Interior (window films, wall graphics, decorative films), Signage and Wayfinding (comprehensive signage systems with universal design compliance), Industrial and Product Marking, and Digital Services (Web 2 Print, file transfer systems). The company operates with five production and creative units across Norway (Bergen, Kristiansand, Stor-Oslo, Sandnes, Trondheim), providing a full-service approach from strategic consulting and design through to production and distribution. Digital platforms include Web 2 Print ordering portal and file transfer systems for seamless customer workflow integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design og rådgivning (Design and Consulting) Strategic design and consulting services covering brand strategy, visual identity development, and advisory work to help brands communicate creatively and sustainably. Target customers are Norwegian companies seeking brand development, employer branding, and visual communication strategy.
• Trykksaker (Printed Materials) Printing services for brochures, catalogs, annual reports, promotional materials, business cards, and marketing collateral. Customers are SMB through enterprise Norwegian organizations needing recurring or one-off printed marketing materials.
• Messe og event (Trade Shows and Events) Trade show and event solutions including exhibition walls, pop-up systems, modular booth systems, banners, beachflags, displays, counters, and promotional items for exhibitions and corporate events.
• Foliering og interiør (Foil Wrapping and Interior) Window and surface films, interior decoration, wall graphics, glass frosting, custom patterns, and environmental graphics for commercial and residential spaces. Targets corporate offices, healthcare facilities, and public institutions refreshing interior branding.
• Skilt og veifinning (Signage and Wayfinding) Comprehensive signage systems and wayfinding solutions including building signage, directional signs, universal design-compliant signage, tactile markings, and accessibility solutions. Major customers include hospitals, universities, fire stations, and other public institutions.
• Industri- og produktmerking (Industrial and Product Marking) Industrial labeling and product marking solutions for manufacturing and commercial applications, including safety signage, product identification, and industrial branding.
• Digitale tjenester (Digital Services) Digital solutions including the Web 2 Print online ordering platform, file transfer systems, and variable data printing for personalized materials. Targets customers needing streamlined online ordering and variable-data print workflows.
• Foliekolleksjon (Foil Collection) Collection of 53 decorative foil patterns for interior applications, available for order as-is or customized to match company visual profiles. Includes certified universal-design-compliant patterns.
• Profilprodukter (Branded Merchandise) Branded promotional products including logo cups made from recycled materials, giveaways, and corporate merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Healthcare facilities report reduced missed appointments due to improved navigation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Merkur GrafiskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAKE!Graphics and Merkur Grafisk signed a merger agreement in March 2025 to build a strong and ambitious company with greater capacity, broader expertise, and better opportunities to serve customers nationwide. The merger combined production facilities, with Oslo operations moving to Merkur's Langhus location. Both companies subsequently filed for bankruptcy protection (oppbud) in June 2026.
• NordicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on Nye Stavanger Universitetssjukehus wayfinding project.
• COWIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on Nye Stavanger Universitetssjukehus wayfinding project.
• AARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration partner on Nye Stavanger Universitetssjukehus project.
• Synshjelpemidler ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on accessibility solutions for Nye Stavanger Universitetssjukehus.
• Norges BlindeforbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on universal accessibility solutions for hospital wayfinding.
• Helse Stavanger HFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding client/owner for Nye Stavanger Universitetssjukehus wayfinding and signage project.
• SkanskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral contractor for Studentsamskipnaden i Stavanger welfare building project where MAKE!Graphics delivered comprehensive signage and wayfinding.
• ArkipartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on SiS campus project.
• Kruse Smith (BACKE Rogaland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company and collaboration partner on Varmen brannstasjon project.
• Stavanger kommuneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal client for Varmen brannstasjon fire station project.
• LINK ArkitekturminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaboration on Varmen brannstasjon.
• Rogaland Brann og RedningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnd client for fire station signage and marking project.
• CBREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal commercial real estate services firm that conceptualized and commissioned interior design for Wood's Bergen offices.
• Turner & TownsendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaboration on Wood Bergen office project.
• Mia ÅkerlundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior architect who collaborated with MAKE!Graphics on Avo Consulting office project.
• Synnøve SandøycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior architect who designed the psychiatric hospital's warm, non-institutional interior, collaborating on foil and signage concepts.
• RambøllminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and consultancy collaboration on Sørlandet sykehus psychiatric ward project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TRY Apt: Major Norwegian design and branding agency offering creative services, brand strategy, and visual communications to corporate clients - directly comparable to MAKE!Graphics' Design og rådgivning offering.
• Identic AS: Norwegian signage and visual identity manufacturer serving B2B customers with custom signage systems - directly comparable to MAKE!Graphics' Skilt og veifinning (signage and wayfinding) service line.
• Anti (Oslo): Established Norwegian creative agency providing brand design, visual identity, and communication services - comparable target customer profile (corporate Norway) and design-led value proposition.
• Merkur Grafisk AS: Norwegian graphic production company with overlapping services in commercial printing, large format, and design. Was MAKE!Graphics' merger partner in March 2024/2025; both entities subsequently filed for bankruptcy together.
• Skipnes Kommunikasjon: Trondheim-based design and communications agency serving Norwegian B2B clients with brand strategy, design, and content - comparable regional Norwegian creative services peer.

Others

• Konica Minolta Business Solutions: MAKE!Graphics' equipment supplier for energy-efficient digital printing machines; relevant as ecosystem participant shaping production technology standards rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Stibo Group: Danish family-owned group with printing operations and visual communications; serves Nordic B2B customers with broader portfolio including print and digital - regional incumbent comparable on Nordic printing scale.
• Aller Media: Scandinavian media and printing group with significant Norwegian operations; broader portfolio but overlapping commercial printing and magazine production capabilities make it a scaled incumbent reference point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInno.linkedin.com/company/makegraphics
• Instagraminstagram.com/makegraphics_as
• Facebookfacebook.com/MAKEGraphics1

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 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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