Sprintis

What Sprintis does

Sprintis Schenk GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German e-commerce wholesaler headquartered in Würzburg, operating under the Sprintis brand across seven country-specific storefronts in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and an English-language international site, with service in 16 languages. The company sells more than 8,000 SKUs across printing, bookbinding, POS/advertising materials, adhesives, binding systems, packaging, magnets, ribbons/velcro, office supplies, warehouse labeling, operational equipment, and calendar accessories, serving both Geschäftskunden (B2B, ex-VAT pricing) and Privatkunden (B2C, VAT-inclusive pricing) in a single, registration-free storefront.

The company's operations center on a 140-employee, 6,000-pallet Würzburg warehouse campus supported by self-serve e-commerce, 24-hour shipping, free delivery on orders above €500 net in Germany, free sample shipping for business customers, and Sonderanfertigungen (custom manufacturing). It runs the proprietary Best Price house brand, the acquired HMT Magnet sister company (magnetic technology, 2023), and the absorbed LEO`s printing-supplies product range (2026). Distribution is exclusively direct online; marketing combines localized SEO, a 1-2 newsletter per month cadence, and trade-show presence (EuroShop 2026).

Commercially, Sprintis is a privately held German limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) controlled by the Schenk family, with co-Managing Directors Christian Schenk and Matthias Schenk (in role since 2005), COO/Prokurist Holger Heusinger (since 2006), and a customer-service leadership under Darleen Scholz. Reported fiscal year 2025 revenue is €34 million, generated through roughly 14,500+ orders per month across the European footprint, with no disclosed external equity, debt, or institutional investors.

Name

Sprintis

Legal name

SPRINTIS Schenk GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sprintis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sprintis is a Würzburg, Germany-based family-owned e-commerce wholesaler operating seven localized European storefronts that sell 8,000+ SKUs of printing, bookbinding, POS, packaging, and office supplies to both B2B and B2C customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Würzburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B/B2C E-commerce Sales: Sprintis operates as an online retailer selling printing, bookbinding, and advertising supplies. They sell directly to business customers (Geschäftskunden) and private customers (Privatkunden) through their e-commerce platform with 7 country-specific shops across Europe. Business customers receive prices without VAT while private customers pay inclusive VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sprintis is an e-commerce wholesaler and retailer of printing, bookbinding, and advertising/promotional (POS) supplies, offering 8,000+ SKUs across categories such as point-of-sale materials, adhesives, office supplies, bookbinding supplies, packaging materials, binding systems, ribbons/Velcro/cords, magnets, self-adhesive pockets, and warehouse labeling. It sells directly to business customers (Geschäftskunden, prices excl. VAT) and private customers (Privatkunden, prices incl. VAT) through 7 localized European country shops, with services including 24-hour shipping, free shipping above €500 net in Germany, free sample shipping for business buyers, and custom Sonderanfertigungen.

Product overview

Sprintis is an international e-commerce company operating a multi-category B2B and B2C online shop for printing, bookbinding, and advertising supplies. Its product portfolio is organized into core product categories including POS Material (point-of-sale display and advertising materials), Klebeprodukte (adhesive products including tapes and glue), Bürobedarf (office supplies), Buchbinderbedarf (bookbinding supplies), Verpackungsmaterial (packaging materials), Bindesysteme (binding systems), Bänder/Klett/Kordeln (ribbons, velcro, cords), Magnete (magnets), Selbstklebetaschen (self-adhesive pockets), Lagerkennzeichnung (warehouse labeling), Betriebsausstattung (operational equipment), and Kalenderzubehör (calendar accessories). The company also offers its own house brand 'Best Price' for fold-back tapes and fabric tapes, and maintains sister/acquired brands including HMT Magnet (magnet technology, acquired 2023) and the LEO`s product range (printing supplies, 2026 takeover). Core services include free sample shipping, 24-hour shipping, custom manufacturing (Sonderanfertigungen), and direct ordering without registration. The company operates country-specific shops in Germany, England, Czech Republic, Netherlands, France, Spain, and Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Best Price: Own brand for cost-effective binding and adhesive products
• HMT Magnet

Products and services

• POS Material (Point of Sale / Werbemittel) Point-of-sale display materials, promotional displays, and advertising merchandise including frames, stands, sign holders, and pricing accessories used in stationary retail environments.
• Klebeprodukte (Adhesive Products) Adhesive products including tapes, glue dots, fold-back tapes, fabric tapes, and double-sided tapes used in printing, bookbinding, and packaging applications.
• Bürobedarf (Office Supplies) General office supplies including name tags, rubber bands, laminating films, document sleeves, paper cutters, business card holders, and document presentation materials.
• Buchbinderbedarf (Bookbinding Supplies) Bookbinding supplies and tools including book screws, hinge rings, paper drills, and accessories used in bookbinding and document finishing.
• Verpackungsmaterial (Packaging Materials) Packaging materials including seal bags, flap bags, flat bags, organza bags, shipping boxes, and wrapping materials for various packaging needs.
• Bindesysteme (Binding Systems) Document binding systems and accessories including wire bindings, cover sheets, stapling systems, and binding machines for professional document finishing.
• Bänder / Klett / Kordeln (Ribbons / Velcro / Cords) Ribbons, Velcro strips, cords, elastic bands, and pre-made loops used for fastening, packaging, and craft applications.
• Magnete (Magnets) Magnetic products including neodymium magnets, magnetic tapes, magnetic sheets, and holding bases for display, mounting, and industrial applications.
• Selbstklebetaschen (Self-Adhesive Pockets) Self-adhesive pockets and bags including triangular pockets, business card pockets, and price tag pockets for retail display and document presentation.
• Lagerkennzeichnung (Warehouse Labeling) Warehouse and inventory labeling products including shelf labels, barcode labels, and identification tags for logistics and storage management.
• Betriebsausstattung (Operational Equipment) Operational equipment for businesses including picture frames, display stands, fastening systems, suction cups, and furniture accessories.
• Kalenderzubehör (Calendar Accessories) Calendar mounting and display accessories for creating and hanging wall calendars, including mounting materials and hardware.
• Best Price Fälzelband (Fold-Back Tape - House Brand) SPRINTIS house brand fold-back tapes made from special paper with linen texture, available in various widths and colors at competitive pricing with up to 55% savings versus premium alternatives.
• Inspirationsbox Stationärer Handel A curated collection box containing over 20 product samples for stationary retail operators, allowing customers to evaluate materials and product quality before ordering.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LEO'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sprintis acquired approximately 90% of LEO's previous product range, expanding their offering in printing supplies. Both companies remain legally independent entities. The partnership deepens collaboration in the printing supplies sector.
• HMT Magnet GmbH & Co. KG (Haas & Co. Magnettechnik GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Acquired Haas & Co. Magnettechnik GmbH based in Wiesbaden and continued operations as HMT Magnet GmbH & Co. KG to expand the product assortment in the field of magnet technology. HMT Magnet operates as a sister company to Sprintis.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Sigel: German manufacturer and supplier of POS displays, signage, and office presentation products, with catalog overlap on price sleeves, sign holders, and tabletop displays. Comparable to Sprintis in product overlap on the POS/display side, though Sigel is brand- and manufacturer-led rather than an e-commerce aggregator.
• Packhelp: Polish-headquartered European e-commerce platform for custom and stock packaging, serving small and mid-sized brands. Comparable to Sprintis on the packaging-supplies e-commerce axis, though focused on branded/custom packaging rather than industrial/consumable packaging.

Broad incumbents

• Office Depot: Global broadline office products retailer with European operations including Viking and Euroffice. Comparable to Sprintis as a broad incumbent overlapping on office supplies, printing consumables, and facilities products via e-commerce and B2B channels.
• Staples: Global broadline office supplies retailer operating e-commerce, catalogs, and B2B procurement platforms. Comparable to Sprintis as a much larger incumbent with overlapping office, printing, and packaging categories, though serving a far broader and more enterprise-weighted customer base.
• Amazon Business: Amazon's B2B procurement marketplace offering millions of office, industrial, and printing-related SKUs across Europe. Comparable to Sprintis as the dominant e-commerce alternative for SMBs sourcing commodity office and printing supplies, particularly relevant given Sprintis's self-serve positioning.

Direct peers

• RAJA: French-headquartered European leader in packaging and shipping supplies, operating 18 country-specific e-commerce shops across Europe. Comparable to Sprintis in being a multi-country European specialty e-commerce retailer of B2B supplies with a deep catalog focus on packaging.
• Schäfer Shop: German B2B e-commerce and catalog retailer of office, warehouse, and workplace supplies with significant print-shop and retail-customer overlap. Comparable to Sprintis in German-speaking-market focus, B2B/B2C mix, and overlap in warehouse labeling, packaging, and office supply categories.
• 123inkt: Dutch e-commerce retailer specializing in printer cartridges, toner, and printing/office supplies sold across multiple European country shops. Closely comparable to Sprintis in being a multi-country European e-commerce specialist in printing-adjacent supplies serving both B2B and B2C customers.
• Viking Office: European office and workplace supplies e-commerce retailer serving SMB and B2B customers with catalogs spanning office supplies, printing consumables, and facilities products. Comparable to Sprintis in multi-country European B2B/B2C e-commerce distribution of office and printing supplies.
• Euroffice: European online office supplies retailer operating across the UK and continental Europe, part of the Office Depot group. Comparable to Sprintis in multi-country European e-commerce of office and workplace consumables serving small businesses.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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