Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe

What Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe does

Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe is the European trading division of Gardiner Graphics Group Ltd, a privately held UK company founded in 1981 that operates manufacturing facilities in Portsmouth (headquarters) and Banbury. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of wide format print media and films, including low-melt thermal encapsulation films, digital lamination films, wide format pressure sensitive laminates, specialty exhibition films (including proprietary White Opaque and Deep Crystal lines), and a printable Print-On hybrid film. Its technology base centres on in-house conversion equipment capable of custom slitting up to 2.1m wide on substrates from 7mic to 750mic, supported by a newly installed in-house coating line that produced the 100% PVC-free WP300 PP sustainable media. The company also manufactures the proprietary TouchShield anti-microbial film (ISO 21702 certified) at Banbury.

The business generates revenue through one-time product sales of proprietary and distributed media, custom conversion services (including full white-label OEM with custom packaging), and exclusive distribution rights. It holds the official UK dealer position for GMP Korea's Sleeking digital foiling technology and machines, and in 2020 was appointed official media integration partner for Roland DG EMEA, managing the certified media programme across Europe, Middle East and Africa via myrolandmedia.eu. Its core customers are wide format print service providers, exhibition and event graphics producers, commercial printers, and retail/public space operators requiring slip-rated floor graphics. Go-to-market is sales-led with a direct sales team reachable by phone and email during UK business hours, complemented by an e-commerce website, content marketing through 'How to' guides and a blog, and channel leverage through the Roland DG EMEA network. The company also offers next-day delivery on UK mainland orders placed before 3pm Monday-Friday and worldwide delivery through trusted partners.

Name

Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe

Legal name

Gardiner Graphics Group Ltd

Website

https://ggsupplies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe is the European division of UK-based Gardiner Graphics Group, manufacturing and distributing wide format print media, lamination, and encapsulation films to print service providers, exhibition producers, and commercial printers across EMEA, with proprietary lines including TouchShield anti-microbial film and exclusive UK rights to GMP Sleeking foiling technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide Format Print Media

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Multilayer Laminates & Composite Structures (Solvent/Water/Extrusion Laminated) (IMALABAD), Packaging Film Extrusion (Flexible Packaging Films) (IMANACAA), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

Keywords

• Wide format print media
• Lamination films
• Encapsulation films
• Digital printing supplies
• Print finishing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Media Sales: Sale of wide format print media including encapsulation films, digital lamination films, pressure sensitive laminates, and specialty exhibition films.
2. GMP Products Distribution: Distribution of GMP (UK) Sleeking foils and laminating machines. Company holds distribution rights for GMP products in the UK.
3. Custom Conversion Services: Bespoke conversion services including custom slit and manufacture to specific requirements. Full white label OEM service with personalized packaging.
4. PPE Products: Clear APET roll media for PPE screens and visors, DIY visor kits during COVID-19 pandemic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe manufactures, converts, and distributes wide format print media and films for lamination and encapsulation. The company supplies encapsulation films, digital lamination films, pressure sensitive laminates, specialty exhibition films, anti-microbial protective films, and digital foiling products. It also offers bespoke custom conversion services including custom slitting up to 2.1m wide and white label OEM packaging.

Product overview

Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe is a wide format print media supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of lamination, encapsulation, and adhesive film products. The core product range includes: Encapsulation Films (low-melt thermal PET in Gloss, Standard Matt, Ultra Matt), Digital Lamination Films (GMP DIGITAL TIGERBOND, DIGITAL SUREBOND), Wide Format Pressure Sensitive Laminates (Matt, Crystal, Satin Matt), Specialty Exhibition Films (White Opaque, Deep Crystal), and Print-On (textured white printable PVC hybrid). Supporting products include GMP (UK) Sleeking™ Foils and Machines for digital foil transfer, TouchShield™ anti-microbial films, Clear APET Roll Media, Wall Print 300 FR wallcovering, G-Cling static cling film, and Floorwall 150. The company also offers bespoke conversion services and serves as the official UK dealer for GMP products and EMEA media partner for Roland DG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touchshield™: Anti-microbial protective film covering with up to 93.41% protection against viruses and 99% against bacteria. A unique range of clear, water-marked self-adhesive protective films designed to slow the spread of bacteria and viruses.
• GMP (UK)
• G-Cling
• WP300 / WP300FR

Products and services

• Encapsulation Films Low-melt thermal encapsulation films (PET) available in Gloss, Standard Matt, and Ultra Matt finishes. Used for preserving and protecting posters, signage, packaging, menus, ID cards, and key fobs. In-house conversion allows custom slit up to 2.1m wide.
• Digital Lamination Films Quality lamination films for digital print applications including GMP (UK) DIGITAL TIGERBOND and DIGITAL SUREBOND. Used for stationery, business cards, leaflets, and brochures in Gloss, Matt, and Silktouch finishes.
• Wide Format Pressure Sensitive Laminates Premium quality cold lamination films for wide format prints available in Matt (R9 slip rated), Crystal (R10 slip rated), and Satin Matt finishes. 100mic thickness, used for protecting and finishing wide format graphics.
• Print-On Film Textured white printable PVC hybrid film designed for exhibition graphics, roller banners, and pop-up stands. Does not require lamination, saving cost and time. Available in 200/300/400/500 variants with different thicknesses.
• Speciality Exhibition Films Cost-effective speciality exhibition films including White Opaque (250mic with 99.9% opacity) and Deep Crystal (125mic textured encapsulation film for scratch-free, non-reflective displays). Designed for durable exhibition graphics with deeply textured effect.
• GMP (UK) Sleeking Foils Overprint digital foil transfer films for creating metallic effects without traditional foil blocks. Available in 20+ colours including Black, Blue, Copper, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, and holographic patterns. Fuses toner to foils through laminating machine.
• GMP (UK) Laminating Machines Laminating machines including Office and School (low-cost, heavy duty), Commercial (high quality, high volume), Wide Format (combi hot and cold laminators), and Sleeking Laminators for digital foil transfer effects. Company is the official UK dealer for GMP machines.
• TouchShield Anti-Microbial Film Clear, water-marked anti-microbial self-adhesive protective films providing up to 93.41% protection against viruses and 99% protection against bacteria. ISO 21702 certified. Manufactured at the Banbury facility in the UK. Designed to slow the spread of bacteria and viruses on surfaces.
• Clear APET Roll Media Optically clear, flexible APET roll media for PPE screens and visors. 300mic thickness, up to 1600mm width, 30m length. 100% recyclable. Suitable for thermoforming and welding by high frequency or ultrasound.
• Wall Print 300 FR (WP300) Digitally printable wallcovering wrap. 100mic film with 130mic liner. Grey adhesive for high opacity. Soft calendered monomeric film for walls, exhibitions, and industrial equipment. Fire rated BS 746 Class 'O'. 4 years indoor, 3 years outdoor durability.
• G-Cling Static Cling Window Film Static cling window film using 'vacuum suction' technology with no glue and no sticky residue. Available in Clear PET 180 (200mic) and White PP 230 (230mic). Removable, reusable, and PVC-free.
• Floorwall 150 High-quality textured print media with R10 slip-rating (DIN 51130-2014). 150mic self-adhesive white PVC with removable adhesive. Designed for flat indoor floors, walls, and social distancing graphics.
• Bespoke Conversion Service Custom conversion and OEM packaging service. Slitting up to 2010mm wide on semi and fully automated equipment. Works with plastic and film substrates from 7mic to 750mic. Full white label branding available for global delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 93.41% effectiveness against viral activity (TouchShield ISO 21702 certified)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland CampaignminorOthers · 1 July 2020Recognition partnership acknowledging Gardiner Graphics Group's contributions during COVID-19 pandemic through PPE visor production and recyclable PET delivery. Part of official UK government campaign.
• Roland DG EMEAcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 June 2020Gardiner Graphics Supplies Europe enlisted to manage and further develop Roland DG's media programme serving Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Partnership provides complete solution where Roland DG machines and media work harmoniously for optimized end-results. The certified media programme services EMEA regions from www.myrolandmedia.eu platform from June 15, 2020.
• GMP KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud partner holding distribution rights for GMP products in the UK. GMP invented the Sleeking technology and company is official UK dealer for both GMP Sleeking laminators and GMP Sleeking digital transfer foils.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spandex: Pan-European distributor of wide-format print media, laminating films, and sign-making substrates. Closely comparable go-to-market: multi-brand media catalogue, custom slitting, and EMEA-wide service to print service providers.
• Hexis: French manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyls, laminating films, and printable substrates for visual communication. Highly comparable in product mix (print films, laminates, specialty finishes) and target customer segments in EMEA.
• Neschen (Fedrigoni): European manufacturer of protective, mounting and lamination films for print finishing and visual communication. Highly comparable product portfolio (encapsulation, laminating, pressure-sensitive films) and overlapping EMEA customer base.
• Continental Grafix: Manufacturer of printable films, laminates, and surface protection media for visual communication and graphics applications. Directly comparable product set in lamination and printable film categories.
• Aslan Selbstklebefolien: German manufacturer of self-adhesive and laminating films for print finishing, signage and decoration. Overlaps Gardiner in pressure-sensitive laminates, printable films, and specialty surface films.
• Drytac: Manufacturer of lamination films, mounting adhesives, and print finishing media with a broad product range overlapping encapsulation, pressure-sensitive, and specialty exhibition films. Direct substitute supplier for many of the same wide-format print service providers Gardiner serves.
• Mactac (Graphic Products): Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive graphic films, laminates, and mounting adhesives for the visual communications market. Directly competes with Gardiner's pressure-sensitive laminate and print film portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Antalis: Major European distributor of visual communications media, substrates and print finishing consumables. Overlaps with Gardiner as both a media distributor and a converter, and employs Gardiner's Eastern EU Sales Manager alumnus Zbigniew Adamski.
• Kodak (Wide Format / Print Media): Broad print and imaging incumbent offering wide-format print media and finishing solutions. Comparable at the media category level but as part of a much larger and diversified product portfolio.
• 3M Commercial Solutions: Global incumbent with a wide portfolio of laminating films, protective films, and mounting adhesives. Competes broadly with Gardiner's pressure-sensitive and overlamination films as part of a much wider industrial product range.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ggsuppliesuk
• Facebookfacebook.com/GGSupplies-346942098848473
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gardiner-graphics-supplies

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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