Druckerei Billig

What Druckerei Billig does

Druckerei Billig OHG is a family-owned commercial printing company headquartered at Rochlitzer Straße 60 in Mittweida, Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1830 and currently owned by Lars Billig and Norman Billig, the company has continuously operated through every major technological transition in print — from letterpress (Buchdruck) and hot-metal typesetting (Bleisatz) through offset to modern digital and large-format production. It is registered as an Offene Handelsgesellschaft (OHG) general partnership at Amtsgericht Chemnitz (HRA 5522) with 101–250 employees, and serves customers across Saxony and the rest of Germany with no global footprint claim. The legal entity, ownership, and operating geography are first-party confirmed via the company impressum.

The business operates a full in-house production stack: HEIDELBERG offset printing equipment with automated color measurement and control for high-volume runs; modern digital printing presses for small-run, variable-data, and personalized jobs; an integrated finishing line that cuts, folds, staples, and scores in one operation; a Satz & Design prepress department staffed by five trained media specialists that provides layout, typesetting, corporate design, free data checking, and proof services; an eco-friendly printing line (renewable energy, chemical-free plate development, alcohol-reduced printing, FSC/recycled paper options); warehousing with staged partial-shipment fulfillment; and an in-house lettershop for personalized direct mail (printing, addressing, envelope filling, postal submission). The product catalog spans over 50 categories including flyers, business cards, brochures, prospectuses, letterhead, posters, banners and roll-ups, calendars, catalogs, folders, mailings, canvas prints, printed apparel, books, presentation folders, and stickers.

Druckerei Billig generates revenue through one-time printing transactions, bundled design and prepress services, managed storage and fulfillment, and lettershop mailing fees. Pricing is fully quote-based with no publicly listed rates, supported by a 5% first-order discount, free non-binding quotes via an online inquiry form or phone, and invoice payment available to all customer types. GTM is sales-led and direct: the company website serves as the primary product catalog and quote-request channel, supplemented by phone consultation and online inquiry forms for more complex orders. The customer base is described horizontally across business customers (Geschäftskunden), associations (Vereine), and private customers (Privatkunden), with no named enterprise anchors, no external investors, and no public listing.

Name

Druckerei Billig

Legal name

Druckerei Billig OHG

Website

https://druckereibillig.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Druckerei Billig is a family-owned German commercial printing company founded in 1830 in Mittweida, offering offset and digital printing, design, finishing, storage, and direct mail services to German businesses, associations, and private customers.

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

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Offset printing services
• Digital printing services
• Commercial printing
• Printed marketing materials
• Custom print products

Headquarters

HQ city

Mittweida

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time printing services for various products including flyers, business cards, brochures, posters, banners, calendars, and more. Custom pricing based on print specifications, quantity, and materials.
2. Design/Layout Services: In-house Satz & Design (typesetting and design) department offers layout services, data check, and proof services, typically bundled with printing orders.
3. Storage and Logistics Services: Warehousing and individualized shipping services for printed materials, allowing customers to store full print runs and request partial shipments as needed.
4. Mailing Services: Full-service direct mailings including personalization, addressing, envelope filling, and postal submission through in-house lettershop operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Druckerei Billig is a German family-owned commercial printing company operating since 1830 in Mittweida. The company provides offset printing (Offsetdruck) and digital printing (Digitaldruck) services, producing a wide range of printed products such as flyers, business cards, brochures, posters, banners, catalogs, books, calendars, stickers, and custom apparel. Beyond printing, it offers complementary services including typesetting and design (Satz & Design), storage and shipping (Lagerung & Versand), and mailing services (Mailings).

Product overview

Druckerei Billig is a family-owned printing company (OHG) founded in 1830, offering a comprehensive print service portfolio. The company operates two core printing technologies: Offsetdruck (offset printing) for high-volume production using HEIDELBERG equipment, and Digitaldruck (digital printing) for small runs and personalized output. These are complemented by in-house Satz & Design services for graphic design and prepress, Lagerung & Versand for storage and fulfillment logistics, and Umweltfreundlicher Druck for sustainable/eco-friendly printing options. The product range spans over 50 categories including Flyer, Visitenkarten, Broschüren, Prospekte, Briefpapier, Plakate & Poster, Banner und Displays, Kalender, Kataloge, Mappen & Ordner, Mailings, Leinwand auf Keilrahmen, T-Shirts, and more—covering the full spectrum from business stationery to large-format advertising materials. The company positions itself as a full-service print partner offering everything from design through production to storage and shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offsetdruck (Offset Printing)
• Digitaldruck (Digital Printing)
• Flyer
• Visitenkarten (Business Cards)
• Broschüren (Brochures)
• Prospekte (Prospectuses/Leaflets)
• Briefpapier (Letterhead)
• Plakate & Poster
• Banner & Displays
• Kalender (Calendars)
• Kataloge (Catalogs)
• Mappen & Ordner (Folders & Binders)
• Mailings
• Leinwand (Canvas Prints)
• T-Shirts (Custom Printed Apparel)
• Bücher (Books)
• Aufkleber (Stickers)
• Präsentationsmappen (Presentation Folders)
• Satz & Design (Typesetting & Design)
• Lagerung & Versand (Storage & Shipping)
• Umweltfreundlicher Druck (Eco-friendly Printing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced paper waste through minimal makulatur (setup sheets) in digital printing
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shipping Partners (Speditionspartner)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company works with shipping partners (speditionspartner) for logistics and delivery of printed materials. They provide direct and timely delivery to customers' doors with flexible options including express delivery.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA: Large German printing conglomerate with photo printing, commercial print, and retail photo operations. Overlaps with Druckerei Billig on commercial printing but operates at much larger scale across multiple product lines and channels.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global mass-customization printing platform owning Vistaprint and several European printing brands. Overlaps with Druckerei Billig on small-business marketing materials but operates at vastly greater scale through centralized production.
• Bundesdruckerei GmbH: German state-affiliated printing company specializing in secure documents, identity, and commercial printing. Comparable as a large German printing incumbent but focuses on secure/high-assurance print rather than SMB marketing collateral.

Direct peers

• Flyeralarm: Germany's largest online commercial printer, headquartered in Würzburg. Offers offset and digital printing across flyers, business cards, brochures, and large-format — directly comparable in product mix and target customers to Druckerei Billig, but at national/international scale with a self-serve e-commerce platform.
• viaprinto (part of Unitedprint): German online printing brand of the Unitedprint group, focused on offset and digital printing of flyers, business cards, and brochures. Directly comparable product mix with self-serve ordering.
• Onlineprinters: One of Europe's largest online commercial printers, headquartered in Germany. Provides offset, digital, and large-format printing for business customers — directly comparable in offering to Druckerei Billig, with a far more developed e-commerce ordering model.
• wir-machen-Druck: German online commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, large-format, finishing, and mailing services. Comparable broad product portfolio and SMB/B2B target customers.
• Saxoprint: Online commercial printer (part of the Onlineprinters group) offering offset and digital printing for flyers, brochures, business cards, and large-format — directly comparable offering to Druckerei Billig with a fully digital ordering experience.
• Laserline Druck: Berlin-based commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, large-format, and finishing services. Comparable regional German printer with B2B focus and full-service positioning similar to Druckerei Billig.

Regional players

• Optimalprint: Netherlands-headquartered online commercial printer serving European markets with offset and digital printing. Comparable product mix but operates across European geography rather than within Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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