Loxleys
Loxleys Print Ltd. is a Sheffield-based UK contract manufacturer producing over 100 million greeting cards per year for publishers of all sizes, offering large-volume litho and on-demand digital printing alongside specialist finishes, eco-friendly packaging, and direct-to-retailer shipping.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1854
- HeadquartersSheffield, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Loxleys does
Loxleys Print Ltd. is a privately held UK greeting card manufacturer operating from a single site on Kiln Street in Sheffield. Founded in the mid-19th century (the company claims 170+ years in print and production), it self-positions as the UK's most experienced greeting card manufacturer and produces in excess of 100 million cards annually. The customer base is exclusively greeting card publishers, ranging from solo illustrators and micro-businesses through to established mid-market brands such as The Art File, Something Different, and Carte Blanche. Geographic reach is UK-domestic, with direct-to-retailer shipping across the country.
The business operates two complementary print platforms: large-volume offset lithographic printing (minimum 500 B1 sheets, 4–6 week lead time, accommodating 12–16 designs per run with CMYK, pantone, metallic, and fluorescent inks) and on-demand digital printing using mineral-based toner with no minimum order quantity and 10–15 working day turnaround. Both are supported by an in-house specialist finishing department (foiling, embossing, debossing, die-cutting, UV varnish, virko, flitter, and proprietary eco-glitter) and a packing and shipping service that handles nesting, paper banding, bagging, price labelling, and direct dispatch to retailers. Eco-friendly credentials include FSC-certified house boards, plastic-free packaging innovations (Secure-Seal clasp labels, paper banding), and BPIF/Sedex/GCA memberships alongside ISO 9001 quality certification.
Revenue is generated almost entirely through transaction-based contract manufacturing, priced per B1 sheet on litho (bespoke quotation) and per unit on digital (starting from 18p), with finishing and packing/shipping sold as add-ons. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: direct outreach via email, phone, and contact form, complemented by attendance at PG Live (the UK greeting card tradeshow), hosted GCA local meetups, on-site open days with factory tours and workshops, and a free online Designer Toolkit that supports publisher onboarding. The company holds no external funding and operates as a private limited company with no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, or M&A activity.
Loxleys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Loxleys
- Legal name
- Loxleys Print Ltd.
- Website
- https://loxleys.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1854
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Loxleys Print Ltd. is a Sheffield-based UK contract manufacturer producing over 100 million greeting cards per year for publishers of all sizes, offering large-volume litho and on-demand digital printing alongside specialist finishes, eco-friendly packaging, and direct-to-retailer shipping.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Loxleys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Printing Services
- NAICS
- Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311)
- SIC
- Greeting Cards (2771), Commercial Printing (2750)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)
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Where Loxleys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sheffield
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Loxleys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Litho Print Manufacturing: Large-volume offset lithographic printing services for greeting cards, priced per B1 sheet with minimum order quantities of 500 B1 sheets. Revenue is transaction-based, driven by volume of printed units across CMYK, pantone, metallic, and fluorescent colour options with specialist finishes.
- Digital Print Manufacturing: On-demand digital printing with no minimum order quantity, priced per unit starting from 18p. Supports print-on-demand workflows, small volume runs, and design testing, with faster turnaround (10-15 working days) compared to litho.
- Specialist Finishing Services: Value-added finishing services including foiling, embossing, debossing, die-cutting, UV varnish, virko, flitter, and eco-glitter applied to printed cards, charged as add-ons to base print orders.
- Packing and Shipping Services: End-to-end packing services including nesting, paper banding, secure-seal clasp labelling, bagging (single closed, single open, flow wrap), price labelling, and direct-to-retailer shipping, eliminating need for customers to store stock.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Digital Print — No minimum order quantity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Litho Print — Large volume production |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Loxleys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Loxleys manufactures greeting cards on a contract basis for UK greeting card publishers, offering two core printing services: offset litho printing for large-volume production (minimum 500 B1 sheets) and digital printing for small-volume and on-demand runs (no minimum order quantity, starting from 18p per unit). Orders are supported by specialist finishing options such as foiling, embossing, debossing, die-cutting, UV varnish, and eco-glitter, together with packing services and direct-to-retailer shipping that eliminates the need for publishers to hold stock.
Product overview
Loxleys is the UK's most experienced greeting card manufacturer with over 170 years in print and production, producing over 100 million cards annually. The company operates two core printing services: Digital Print (small volume, no minimum order quantity, 10-15 working day turnaround) and Litho Print (large volume production, minimum 500 B1 sheets). These core services are supported by specialist Print Finishes (foiling, embossing, die-cutting, UV varnish), Packing and Shipping solutions (nesting, paper banding, Secure-Seal labels), and Eco-Friendly Options (FSC certified boards, recycled materials, plastic-free packaging). A complimentary Designer Toolkit provides templates and guidance for artwork preparation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Litho Print
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% of customers surveyed (2025/26) would recommend Loxleys' services across both litho and digital print production
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Loxleys
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Loxleys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Loxleys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreLoxleys holds FSC certification, using FSC-certified house boards across all production and offering FSC-certified and recycled board options to publishers. FSC-certified boards carry the FSC logo with Loxleys' unique license code and are fully traceable from forest to finished product.
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreLoxleys holds ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating compliance with international quality management standards for consistent quality in printing processes and customer service.
- Greeting Card Association (GCA)coreProud member of the Greeting Card Association, the UK trade body representing and supporting greeting card publishers. Loxleys participates in GCA events including local publisher meetups hosted at their Sheffield facility.
- British Printing Industries FederationminorMember of the British Printing Industries Federation, the trade association representing the UK printing industry, providing industry representation and standards.
- SedexminorMember of Sedex, a global membership organisation providing tools and audit services for responsible supply chain management, supporting Loxleys' ESG and ethical sourcing commitments.
- BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation)minorLoxleys offers BPIF-accredited Level 2 and Level 3 Trade Apprenticeships in printing, providing structured training for individuals entering the print industry.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves3 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Loxleys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Early Bird (UK): UK greeting card publisher with a wide range of designs sold through UK retailers. Comparable to Loxleys' customer base of mid-market greetings publishers and shares the same domestic supply chain dynamics.
- Woodmansterne Publications: UK-based greeting card publisher and printer with in-house lithographic production for the greetings market. Directly comparable to Loxleys as a UK greetings manufacturer serving multiple third-party publishers with both own-brand and contract manufacturing.
- Pureprint Group: UK-based commercial printer offering large-format lithographic and digital print plus finishing services. Comparable to Loxleys on B2B print capabilities, scale of operations, and UK customer base, though with a broader sector mix beyond greetings.
- Ling Design: UK-based greeting card and stationery publisher producing design-led ranges sold through major retailers. Comparable to Loxleys' mid-market publisher customers (e.g., Carte Blanche, The Art File) and operates in the same domestic wholesale channel.
- Dandelion Stationery: UK-based greeting card and stationery publisher with design-led ranges. Comparable to the small and mid-market publisher segment Loxleys serves, and operates in the same UK retail and direct-to-consumer channel.
Broad incumbents
- Card Factory: Largest UK greeting card specialist retailer with vertically integrated sourcing. While retail rather than contract printing, Card Factory is a major buyer in the UK greetings market and shapes supplier dynamics Loxleys operates within.
- IG Design Group: Global manufacturer of greetings, stationery, and seasonal products with significant UK manufacturing footprint. Comparable as a larger-scale greetings manufacturer competing for the same publisher and retail contracts in the UK market.
- Hallmark Cards (UK): Global greetings incumbent with UK operations and proprietary card ranges. Comparable as a dominant UK greetings player whose retail presence and scale shape the addressable market and supplier expectations Loxleys must meet.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Loxleys social profiles
Digital presenceLoxleys compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Loxleys financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Loxleys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Loxleys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Loxleys M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Loxleys
What does Loxleys do?
Loxleys manufactures greeting cards on a contract basis for UK greeting card publishers, offering two core printing services: offset litho printing for large-volume production (minimum 500 B1 sheets) and digital printing for small-volume and on-demand runs (no minimum order quantity, starting from 18p per unit). Orders are supported by specialist finishing options such as foiling, embossing, debossing, die-cutting, UV varnish, and eco-glitter, together with packing services and direct-to-retailer shipping that eliminates the need for publishers to hold stock.
Is Loxleys a public or private company?
Loxleys is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Loxleys founded?
Loxleys was founded in 1854. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Loxleys based?
Loxleys is headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Loxleys make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Litho Print Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are digital Print Manufacturing, specialist Finishing Services and packing and Shipping Services.
Who are Loxleys's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Early Bird (UK), Woodmansterne Publications, Pureprint Group, Ling Design and Dandelion Stationery. Broad incumbents are Card Factory, IG Design Group and Hallmark Cards (UK).
Does Loxleys have an API?
No public API is recorded for Loxleys.
What industry is Loxleys in?
Loxleys's product category is Commercial Printing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJALAB, Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web), with a secondary code of MPAJALAF, Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss). Its NAICS code is 323111 and its SIC code is 2771.