printvision

What printvision does

printvision AG is an independent German Managed Print Services (MPS) and document management company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Freising, Bavaria, with additional offices in Munich and Neusäß/Augsburg. The company resells and integrates hardware from Canon, Kyocera, HP, and Epson alongside document management software (escido, uniFLOW, myQ, accantum, Kofax), and operates two proprietary sub-brands: pvup security (cloud-based access control and video surveillance via Verkada Command) and pvup robotics (Robotics-as-a-Service for cleaning and service robots in gastronomy, industry, and trade). Its proprietary PAGEPOOL Audit and Control software monitors printer fleets (page counts, toner levels, service cycles, error messages) and automates consumables replenishment, supported by a 24/7 Service Portal and a 'Toner Toni' network device. The company is the first in its industry to receive EMAS certification (November 2024) and offers the 'green contract', which it markets as the world's first climate-positive MPS agreement.

The business operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market targeting businesses of all sizes in Germany with a focus on Bavaria, reaching customers through field sales, phone/email, online quote forms, and a self-service portal. Revenue is generated across six streams: one-time hardware sales (with purchase, lease, or rental options), recurring MPS subscriptions, document management software subscriptions, pvup security subscriptions, Robotics-as-a-Service contracts, and professional services. The pricing model is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical for hardware and managed services. CEO Karim Mürl leads the executive board (Vorstand), with Klaus Kickingereder chairing the four-member supervisory board (Aufsichtsrat); the company is privately held with no disclosed venture capital or private equity ownership.

Printvision has served 3,500+ customers over 20 years, achieved approximately 38% growth in 2021, and reached Canon Platinum Partner status in 2023 (upgrading from Gold in 2021) and Kyocera Nachhaltigkeits-Partner status in 2022. The customer base is horizontally segmented across German businesses of all sizes with no single dominant logo identified, and distribution relies on direct sales plus manufacturer channel relationships. Geographic footprint is concentrated in Bavaria with three physical locations, though customers are served throughout Germany.

Name

printvision

Legal name

printvision AG

Website

https://printvision.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

printvision AG is an independent German Managed Print Services and document management company serving 3,500+ businesses across Germany (focused on Bavaria) with proprietary PAGEPOOL fleet software, multi-vendor hardware from Canon, Kyocera, HP, and Epson, and adjacent pvup security and pvup robotics sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Print Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK)

Keywords

• Managed print services
• Document management solutions
• Office printing hardware
• Cloud security systems
• Service robotics automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Freising

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of high-quality printers, copiers, and multifunction devices from leading brands (Kyocera, Canon, Epson, HP). Options available for purchase, leasing, or rental.
2. Managed Print Services (MPS): Ongoing managed print services including the green contract — the world's first climate-positive MPS contract. Includes monitoring, consumables replenishment, and service delivery via PAGEPOOL Audit and Control.
3. Document Management Software: Sale and implementation of document management and digitization software (escido, uniFLOW, myQ, accantum) for workflow automation and cloud-based archiving.
4. pvup Security Solutions: Sale of cloud-based security solutions (Verkada) including access control and video surveillance, exclusively through pvup security.
5. pvup Robotics (RaaS): Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) offerings providing cleaning robots and service robots for gastronomy, industry and trade, with tailored solutions.
6. Professional Services: Individual consulting and needs analysis, on-site requirement assessment, expert advice for optimal results at installation and use, technician and toner service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

printvision AG is an independent partner providing managed print services (MPS), document management and digitization solutions, cloud-based security systems (pvup security via Verkada), and Robotics-as-a-Service (pvup robotics). The company sells, leases, and rents printers and multifunction devices from Canon, Kyocera, HP, and Epson, supported by its proprietary PAGEPOOL Audit and Control software for fleet monitoring and optimized print management. It also operates a 24/7 service portal for customer self-service.

Product overview

printvision AG is an independent IT services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print, document management, and automation solutions for businesses in Bavaria and across Germany. The core offering consists of Managed Print Services (Drucklösungen) providing hardware from Canon, Kyocera, HP, and Epson with options to buy, lease, or rent, supported by add-on software modules including Pagepool Audit for fleet monitoring and Pagepool Control for secure print management. The document management solutions (Dokumentenmanagement-Lösungen) utilize escido, uniFLOW, myQ, and accantum platforms for workflow automation and cloud archiving. The company operates two sub-brands: pvup robotics offering Robotics-as-a-Service for cleaning and service robots, and pvup security providing cloud-based security solutions via Verkada Command. The green contract represents a climate-positive MPS contract as a sustainability differentiator, complemented by a 24/7 Service Portal for customer self-service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• printvision Drucklösungen (Managed Print Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved ~38% growth in 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• CanonflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023printvision AG is a Canon Platinum Partner (2023) and Gold Partner (2021), making it one of the largest Canon partners in Germany. The partnership covers the distribution of Canon printers, multifunction devices, and related software solutions including the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series.
• KyoceracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022printvision AG is a Kyocera Nachhaltigkeits-Partner (Sustainability Partner), one of the first dealers to receive this status. The company operates a dedicated Kyocera Support Center and distributes Kyocera ECOSYS and TASKalfa multifunction systems. The partnership emphasizes sustainability and long-term cooperation.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorprintvision AG distributes HP printers, copiers, multifunction devices, and managed print solutions including Color LaserJet Managed MFP series.
• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorprintvision AG distributes Epson printing products including the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C series and related business printing solutions.
• VerkadacoreTechnology or Integrationprintvision AG (under pvup security brand) is the exclusive provider of Verkada's cloud-based security platform in its market. Verkada Command is the central platform for managing security devices including access control and video surveillance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HP Deutschland: Distributes through printvision but also runs its own HP Managed Print Services and Smart Device Services in Germany, providing a vertically integrated alternative for enterprise customers.
• KYOCERA Document Solutions Deutschland: One of printvision's key OEM partners but also a direct MPS competitor in Germany through its own sales organization and KYOCERA Fleet Services. Overlapping capability set in managed print and document solutions.
• Canon Deutschland: OEM partner of printvision with a Platinum-tier relationship, but also competes directly with its own Canon Managed Print Services and uniFLOW platform in the German enterprise market.
• Xerox Deutschland: Global MPS incumbent with a substantial German direct sales force and partner channel. Competes with printvision on enterprise and mid-market managed print contracts, but from a much larger global footprint.

Emerging players

• DocuWare: Independent German-headquartered document management and workflow automation vendor. Competes with printvision's escido/uniFLOW/myQ/accantum-based document management line in the German mid-market.

Others

• ALSO Group: European IT distribution platform carrying many of the same print OEMs (HP, Canon, Epson, Kyocera) and offering print services to resellers. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct MPS competitor.

Direct peers

• TA Triumph-Adler: Germany-based office technology and managed print services specialist. Direct competitor in the German mid-market MPS space, offering a comparable bundled hardware, software, and service model.
• Bechtle AG: Large German IT services and systems integrator with a managed print and workplace services practice. Competes with printvision for German mid-market and enterprise multi-vendor IT services contracts.
• Ricoh Deutschland: One of the leading MPS and office printing players in Germany with direct sales and partner channels. Targets the same SMB and mid-market segments as printvision with a comparable hardware-plus-services value proposition.
• Konica Minolta Business Solutions Germany: Operates a major direct MPS and document management business in Germany, competing head-to-head with printvision for mid-market and enterprise print contracts. Offers both hardware and managed services, similar to printvision's bundled model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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