What Stibo Printing Solutions does

Stibo Complete (formerly Stibo Printing Solutions), headquartered in Horsens, Denmark, is the Nordic region's largest commercial printing and graphic services company, tracing its origins to 1794 when Niels Lund founded Aarhuus Stiftsbogtrykkerie in Aarhus. The company operates across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and the UK, employing a full-service 'graphic supermarket' model that spans the entire value chain from creative concept (Idea & Concept, Layout/DTP & Photos) through production (heatset, offset, digital, and large format printing) to storage, logistics, and distribution. Specialized service lines include GMP-compliant pharmaceutical packaging and insert leaflets, point-of-sale (POS) materials, in-store communication, interior fittings, advertising sales through its MediaService subsidiary, and a proprietary Marketing Portal (built on Apogee Workflow) for brand-consistent ordering and approval workflows. The business is owned by the Stibo Foundation (Stibo-Fonden), to which founder Erik Kiær transferred all shares in 1966 to secure long-term independence.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-driven commercial printing contracts with enterprise customers across retail (Coop, REMA 1000, Jack & Jones, Only, Pilgrim, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, HTH, Lindberg), manufacturing (Bang & Olufsen, Grundfos, Wagner), publishing (Bonnier Group, Egmont Media), pharmaceutical, financial services, cultural, and public sector verticals. Recurring revenue streams include the Marketing Portal subscription service and managed storage/logistics offerings. The company has grown primarily through acquisitions and mergers (Color Print and Scanprint in 2012, Greentech Rotaprint and Skånsk Repro in 2014, Sörmlands Grafiska in 2016, GigantPrint in 2018, Rosendahls Print-Design-Media in 2020, Evers-frank Gruppe merger in 2023, and V-TAB in 2024), giving it a 400+ enterprise customer base with named reference logos including Ørsted, TDC, and Aarhus Teater.

Name

Stibo Printing Solutions

Legal name

Stibo Complete A/S

Website

https://stibocomplete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1794

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reprographics & Large‑Format Printing (Posters, Banners, Blueprints, Signage) (EDAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Graphic production solutions
• Magazine catalogue printing
• Pharmaceutical packaging printing
• Marketing materials distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Horsens

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time transaction-based printing services including catalogues, magazines, in-store & outdoor materials, print advertisements, and other printed matter. Full-service from design through distribution.
2. Marketing Portal Services: Ongoing marketing portal services with user administration, product range updates, and brand consistency management
3. Storage & Logistics Services: Warehouse management, inventory monitoring, automatic stock alerts, and fulfillment services
4. Pharma Production: GMP-compliant production of insert leaflets and booklets for pharmaceutical industry with documented traceability

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stibo Complete (formerly Stibo Printing Solutions) is a Scandinavia-based full-service graphic production company that designs, produces, and distributes physical marketing and communication materials for business customers. Its core offerings include heatset and offset printing of catalogues, magazines, in-store and outdoor signage, print advertisements, and other printed matter, supported by creative concept development, layout/DTP, logistics, distribution, and a proprietary online Marketing Portal for brand-consistent ordering.

Product overview

Stibo Complete (formerly Stibo Printing Solutions) is Scandinavia's leading player in designing, developing, producing, and distributing physical marketing materials. The company offers comprehensive 'Better Marketing Solutions' through a full-service graphic supermarket model. The core offerings include Idea & Concept, Layout/DTP & Photos, and Production & Printing for various printed materials (catalogues, magazines, in-store/outdoor, print advertisements). These are supported by Campaign Packaging, Storage & Logistics, Distribution, and a Marketing Portal platform. Specialized services cover Pharma (GMP-compliant packaging and leaflets), Advertising Sales through MediaService, Interior Fittings, In-Store Communication, Installation, Tenders, Public Procurements, Showroom experiences, and Event & Expo services. The portfolio also includes digital tools (Weight Calculator, ICC Profiles, FTP Upload) and environmental services (Evers ReForest). The company operates across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, and the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stibo Graphic: Large heatset printing department and core printing operations of the group.
• MediaService
• Evers ReForest

Products and services

• Production & Printing Comprehensive printing services producing catalogues, magazines, print advertisements, in-store and outdoor signage, and other printed matter for enterprise customers across the Nordics and Northern Europe.
• Idea & Concept Creative concept development and marketing strategy services, including art direction and copywriting for campaigns aimed at strengthening brands.
• Layout, DTP & Photos Desktop publishing, image editing, digital publishing, and layout services ensuring consistency in visual brand resonance across catalogues, magazines, and marketing materials.
• Campaign Packaging Wrapping and dispatching campaign packages to address lists, including pick and pack services and flexible scaling solutions for retail and marketing campaigns.
• Storage & Logistics Warehouse management with safe storage, handling, shipment, online portal access, and automatic stock level notifications for stored printed materials.
• Distribution Flexible dispatch of magazines, letters, and packages with envelope stuffing and packing capabilities, including geographic segmentation for targeted distribution.
• Marketing Portal Online platform for ordering marketing materials with templates, workflow approval, online design tools, and brand consistency controls, enabling enterprises to manage product range updates and brand usage.
• Pharma (GMP-Compliant Production) Production of packaging and insert leaflets for pharmaceutical and medical industries, following GMP guidelines with full documentation and traceability.
• Advertising Sales (MediaService) Media representation service representing over 35 magazines, trade journals, and papers with advertising sales in both print and digital formats.
• Interior Fittings Interior decoration services including printed photo wallpapers, 3D signs, shaped signs, curtains, and custom environments for various premises.
• In-Store Communication Store communication solutions including printed signs, fabric banners, background walls, displays, and environmental graphics for retail environments.
• Installation Professional mounting and installation of banners, signs, vinyl stickers, and displays for trade fairs, shops, and events.
• Tenders Dedicated department for handling graphic services tenders for both public and private sectors, leveraging procurement compliance experience.
• Public Procurements Printing services and standard copy/print solutions for public organizations including ministries, agencies, regions, and municipalities, structured around competitive tender and procurement requirements.
• Event & Expo Event materials including fabric banners, roll-ups, exhibition walls, displays, and signage for festivals, trade fairs, and exhibitions.
• Evers ReForest (CO2 Compensation) CO2 compensation and reforestation service planting trees in Schleswig-Holstein forests, allowing companies to offset the carbon footprint of their printed materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compensated through reforestation program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments8 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

One partnership is on record.

• Evers-frank GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Merger completed in 2023 combining Stibo Complete Group with German printing group Evers-frank Gruppe. Goal is to become the leading graphic supermarket in Northern Europe. Evers-frank brings additional production capabilities and market presence in Germany.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• V-TAB: Swedish printing company acquired by Stibo Complete in 2024. Was a direct competitor in Swedish magazines, catalogues, and promotional materials prior to integration.
• Tryk (Danish printing company): Tryk is a Danish sibling printing group offering magazines, catalogues, and commercial print services across the Nordic region. Direct competitor to Stibo in the same product categories and same geographic footprint.
• Bording (Bording Group): Bording is a Scandinavian printing and marketing services company offering direct marketing, catalogues, and digital print. Direct competitor in Nordic catalogues and magazine printing.
• Evers-frank Gruppe: German commercial printing group that merged with Stibo Complete in 2023. Now part of Stibo but historically a direct competitor in heatset printing and large-format displays in Northern Europe.
• Aller Media / Aller Tryk: Aller is a Nordic media group with in-house magazine printing operations, serving publishers and advertisers across Scandinavia. Overlaps with Stibo in magazine heatset printing and media advertising sales.

Emerging players

• Bonnier (Bonnier Trykkeri): Swedish media conglomerate with in-house printing operations supporting magazines and books. Overlaps with Stibo in magazine heatset and catalogue printing.
• Egmont (Egmont Printing): Scandinavian media group with printing operations serving its own publishing portfolio plus third-party customers. Vertical-integrated competitor with captive demand.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global digital printing and marketing services platform. Comparable in scale to Stibo but focused on SMB digital channels vs. Stibo's enterprise heatset/large-format model.
• Toppan Printing: Large Japanese printing conglomerate with commercial printing, packaging, and decorative materials operations. Comparable in vertical integration and product breadth, though geographically distant.
• Quad/Graphics: Major US commercial printing company offering catalogues, magazines, direct mail, and retail inserts. Comparable in scale and product mix but serving a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stibocomplete
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stibocomplete/?originalSubdomain=dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/stibo_complete

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries10 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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