PRINCO International

What PRINCO International does

PRINCO International, spol. s r.o. is a privately held Czech commercial printing and publishing house headquartered at Panuškova 1299/2, Prague 4-Krč. Founded in 1998, the company operates an integrated in-house production workflow spanning desktop publishing (DTP) and graphic design, offset printing (KBA Rapida 75-5 five-color B2 press), digital printing (Xerox iGen 5/150 Press and Canon imagePRESS C7010VP), large-format printing (HP Latex 800 W, HP Designjet, Epson Stylus, SCITEX XL JET 5+), post-press finishing including UV coating (DUPLO Ultra 145A, first in the Czech Republic), automated bookbinding (Horizon StitchLiner MARK III, Horizon BQ-470, Morgana Digifold Pro XL), die-cutting (ML 1200 Heavy Duty), corporate magazine publishing, direct marketing with personalization and mailing, and custom advertising/promotional items. The company runs two consumer-facing e-commerce storefronts (iDigitisk.cz for self-service print orders, 123print.cz for photo gifts).

The business model is primarily project-based commercial printing revenue from Czech enterprise clients across banking, aviation, culture, government, retail, automotive, and industrial sectors, supplemented by self-service online ordering. Named customers include Komerční banka, ČSA (Czech Airlines), Universal Music, Sony Music, Národní divadlo (National Theatre), Státní opera, OMV, Saab, Makro, SICK, Linde, McCann Ericson, Auto Esa, Husky CZ, and Správa Pražského hradu. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise work and unit-pricing through iDigitisk.cz. The company is sales-led with named account managers (Ivana Krotilová for business development, plus dedicated contacts for DTP/digital/large-format, direct marketing, publishing, and advertising items), backed by online channels and a German-language website for regional DACH outreach.

PRINCO holds ISO 9001 quality management certification from Bureau Veritas Czech Republic, Clean Advantage 2024 sustainability certification, GDPR-compliant data practices, and EKOKOM recycling certification. The company has historically received European Regional Development Fund support (project CZ.2.16/3.3.00/22552) for equipment modernization. Ownership is undisclosed with no parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds present in the data, indicating a founder/owner-operated private limited liability company (spol. s r.o.).

Name

PRINCO International

Legal name

PRINCO International, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://princo.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PRINCO International is a privately held Czech commercial printing and publishing house founded in 1998 in Prague, offering integrated offset, digital, and large-format printing, bookbinding, publishing, direct marketing, and advertising items to enterprise clients across banking, aviation, culture, government, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Books Printing (323117), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment) (MPAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), POD Platform Software & Workflow Automation (Order Routing, Prepress, MIS) (MPAJANAL)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset and digital printing
• Large format printing
• Bookbinding and finishing
• Corporate publishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Offset Printing Services: Offset printing services for representative and standard publications including leaflets, posters, catalogs, magazines, corporate folders, business cards, stickers, wobblers, boxes, and POS materials. Provides both five-color and two-color printing with B2 format capability.
2. Digital Printing Services: Express and high-quality digital printing for flyers, posters, invitations, stickers, brochures, catalogs, business cards with personalization options. Includes photo products, variable data printing, and numbering capabilities.
3. Large Format Printing: Full-color large format printing for banners, posters, roll-ups, CLV, billboards, and sheets with indoor and outdoor capabilities including lamination and mounting.
4. Publishing Services: Corporate, customer, and employee magazine publishing including editorial concept development, graphic design, printing, and distribution with electronic version options.
5. Direct Marketing Services: Addressed and non-addressed mailing, multi-address mailing, document personalization including personal letters, invitations, invoices with high-speed laser printing capabilities.
6. Advertising Items: Promotional and souvenir items including standard products and custom-made (TaylorMade) items, custom gifts, textile items with embroidery or printing.
7. Bookbinding and Finishing: Post-press finishing including cutting, laminating, creasing, folding, gathering, V1/V2/V4/V8 bindings, foil packaging, strapping, and specialized book binding services.
8. DTP Studio Services: Desktop publishing including creative design, photo studio, scanning (up to A2/7,500 dpi), composition, FOGRA certified digital proofing, print data verification, CTP plate making, and data archiving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PRINCO International operates a printing house and publishing company offering a comprehensive suite of commercial printing services: offset printing (KBA Rapida), digital printing (Xerox iGen, Canon imagePRESS), and large format printing (HP, Epson, SCITEX). Supporting services include DTP studio with CTP plate making, bookbinding (V1-V8 bindings), corporate magazine publishing, direct marketing and personalized mailing, and custom advertising items. The company serves enterprise clients directly and operates online self-service portals (iDigitisk.cz and 123print.cz) for smaller orders.

Product overview

PRINCO International is a printing house and publishing company offering a comprehensive suite of printing and finishing services. The core offerings include offset printing (using KBA Rapida presses), digital printing (using Xerox iGen and Canon imagePRESS systems), and large format printing (using HP, Epson, and SCITEX equipment). Supporting services include DTP studio, bookbindery (V1-V8 bindings), publishing, direct marketing, and advertising items. Online services are provided through iDigitisk.cz and 123print.cz portals. The company operates modern equipment including Horizon StitchLiner MARK III for automated bookbinding and ML 1200 Heavy Duty for die-cutting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iDigitisk.cz: Online print services portal offering self-service printing orders with online calculator and payment options.
• 123print.cz

Products and services

• Offset Printing (Ofsetový tisk) Offset printing of representative and standard publications including leaflets, posters, catalogs, magazines, corporate folders, business cards, stickers, wobblers, boxes, and POS materials using B2 and A2 format presses such as the KBA Rapida 75-5 five-color and KBA Rapida 75-2SW two-color. Serves corporate clients requiring high-volume, high-quality printed materials.
• Digital Printing (Digitální tisk) Express and high-quality digital printing of leaflets, posters, invitation cards, calendars, manuals, books, catalogs, business cards, and promotional materials with personalization and variable data printing capabilities using Xerox iGen 5/150 Press and Canon imagePRESS C7010VP systems. Includes photo products and numbering.
• Large Format Printing (Velkoformátový tisk) Full-color large format printing for outdoor banners, posters, roll-ups, CLV, billboards, and indoor pictures and information boards using HP Designjet, Epson Stylus, SCITEX XL JET 5+, and HP Latex 800 W technologies with cold lamination and mounting options.
• DTP Studio Desktop publishing services including creative design, photo studio, scanning up to A2/7,500 dpi, composition, FOGRA certified digital proofing, print data verification, CTP plate exposure, and data archiving. Prepares print-ready files for downstream printing.
• Bookbinding and Finishing (Knihárna) Post-press finishing services including trimming, lamination, creasing, folding, gathering, and binding (V1, V2, V4, V8) using Horizon StitchLiner MARK III, Horizon BQ-470, Morgana Digifold Pro XL, Perfecta cutting systems, and UV coating (DUPLO Ultra 145A). Also includes specialized book binding and packaging.
• Publishing (Vydavatelství) Corporate, customer, and employee magazine publishing services with complete production from editorial concept development, graphic design, printing, and distribution, including electronic versions for web deployment.
• Direct Marketing Personalized and non-personalized mailing services including document personalization, address mailing, multi-address mailing, and high-speed laser printing for variable data printing, personal letters, invitations, and invoices.
• Advertising Items (Reklamní předměty) Custom promotional and souvenir items including standard products and tailor-made (TaylorMade) custom gifts, textile items with embroidery or printing, used for advertising, loyalty programs, and business partner gifts.
• iDigitisk.cz Online Print Portal Online self-service portal where customers can calculate quotes, place print orders, and make payments directly. Offers complete print services including business cards, flyers, posters, and other printed materials.
• 123print.cz Photo Gift Platform Online e-commerce platform for creating personalized photo gifts, allowing customers to design and order custom photo products directly from their computer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000 sheets/hour offset printing speed with KBA Rapida 75-5
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bureau Veritas Czech RepublicminorOthersISO 9001 certification issued by international certification and inspection body Bureau Veritas for quality management system.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Konica Minolta Production Printing: Provider of production printing systems and managed print services — comparable industrial-print customer base and overlaps with PRINCO's digital print equipment (Xerox iGen, Canon imagePRESS) installed base.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global online printing platform operating Vistaprint and many regional brands across commercial printing, marketing materials, and customized products — comparable business model at much larger scale, especially relevant to PRINCO's online ordering channels.
• Taylor Corporation: US-based print, marketing, and personalization services firm offering commercial printing, direct mail, and promotional products — comparable mix of print, direct marketing, and advertising merchandise offerings.
• Canon Production Printing: Manufacturer and integrator of production print systems (imagePRESS series) used in commercial print shops — overlaps with PRINCO's equipment selection and competes for production-print customers' spend.
• Quad/Graphics: Large US-based diversified printing and marketing services company offering commercial print, direct marketing, and integrated marketing services — comparable breadth of services including direct marketing at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Flyeralarm: Large European online print platform offering offset, digital, and large-format printing with automated self-service pricing — directly comparable to PRINCO's iDigitisk.cz offering and overall commercial print portfolio.
• Clays: UK-based book printing specialist producing hardcovers, paperbacks, and stitched publications — directly comparable to PRINCO's bookbinding and book-POD services via Horizon StitchLiner.
• Graphius: Belgian commercial and book printer offering offset and digital production with integrated prepress and finishing — comparable integrated one-stop-shop model and book/commercial print mix.
• Pixartprinting: European online printer (now Cimpress-owned) focused on commercial printing, large-format, and personalized products with online configurators — directly comparable self-service printing model and product mix.

Others

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Global press manufacturer and print-shop services provider supplying offset and digital equipment plus service contracts — comparable customer base (commercial printers) but operates as a supplier/ecosystem player to PRINCO rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Princo_Ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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