MTP Media

What MTP Media does

MTP Media Ltd is a privately held commercial printing company headquartered in Kendal, Cumbria, UK, founded in 2008. It operates as a single-site integrated print provider offering lithographic printing (Sakurai Oliver 575SDW 5-colour B2 press, Heidelberg GTO 52), high-volume digital printing (Ricoh Pro 9200 producing 250,000+ prints/month), and wide format production (HP Latex 335, Canon IPF8400). The company delivers a total print solution encompassing design, printing, and in-house finishing — die cutting (Heidelberg Cylinder/Platen), machine folding, multiple binding methods (PUR, saddle stitch, wiro, case binding), and special finishes (Spot UV, lamination, foil blocking, embossing/debossing).

The business model is transaction-based, with quote-driven pricing per job and no publicly disclosed price tiers. GTM is sales-led, conducted directly via phone (01539 740 937) and email ([email protected]), targeting UK businesses from sole traders to large commercial operations. Customer segments span publishers (e.g., Long Valley Books), clubs and organisations (e.g., BMAA's Microlight Flying magazine), and SMBs across hospitality, interiors, kitchens, retail, skincare, and manufacturing. Two in-house designers provide pre-production support. The company holds a GCCF ESG profile through a 40kW solar installation generating 40%+ of factory electricity, vegetable oil-based inks, and carbon offsetting partnerships with Woodland Trust, World Land Trust, and EBB Group. Industry affiliations include BPIF, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Cumbria Tourism, and World Land Trust. Revenue is not disclosed; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are recorded.

Name

MTP Media

Legal name

MTP Media Ltd

Website

https://mtp-media.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MTP Media Ltd is a Kendal, Cumbria-based commercial printing company offering integrated lithographic, digital, and wide-format printing with in-house design and finishing services, serving UK businesses from sole traders to organisations across publishing, hospitality, and retail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment) (MPAJALAG), Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Personalized & Customized Book Print-on-Demand (Variable Data, One-to-One) (MPAJANAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Lithographic printing
• Digital printing
• Print finishing services
• Graphic design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kendal

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Services: One-time transaction-based printing services including lithographic printing, digital printing, and wide format printing. Services are priced per job with quotes provided based on specifications such as quantity, paper stock, finishing options, and complexity.
2. Finishing Services: Additional finishing services including die cutting, folding, binding, foil blocking, embossing, and lamination. These are add-on services to printing jobs.
3. Design Services: In-house design services to help clients develop concepts to production-ready artwork. Provided as a service component alongside printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MTP Media is a Kendal-based UK commercial printer that delivers a total print solution combining in-house graphic design, lithographic and digital printing, wide-format printing, and full finishing services. Production ranges from short-run items like 250 business cards to large-scale brochures, magazines, books, banners and packaging, with finishing capabilities including die cutting, folding, PUR/saddle-stitch/wiro/case binding, lamination, foil blocking, embossing and Spot UV. The company sells directly to UK businesses, clubs, publishers and self-publishers on a quote basis, supported by environmental credentials such as vegetable-based inks, carbon offsetting and on-site solar generation.

Product overview

MTP Media is a high-quality lithographic and digital printing company offering a total print solution from design through to finished product. Their core offerings consist of Digital Printing (Ricoh Pro 9200), Litho Printing (Sakurai Oliver B2 press), and Wide Format printing (HP Latex and Canon machines). These printing services are supported by comprehensive in-house finishing operations including Die Cutting, Machine Folding, Binding (PUR, saddle stitch, wiro, case binding), and Special Finishes (Spot UV, lamination, foil blocking, embossing/debossing). The company also provides in-house Design Services to help clients develop concepts through to production. Together, these services enable MTP to handle projects from business cards to large-scale posters, brochures, books, magazines, and banners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Litho Printing Traditional high-quality lithographic printing service using a five-colour Sakurai Oliver B2 press and a Heidelberg GTO 52 single-colour press, targeted at UK businesses needing cost-effective long-run commercial print such as brochures, magazines, books and large marketing collateral.
• Digital Printing High-volume digital printing service using a Ricoh Pro 9200 press capable of handling stocks up to 450gsm boards and sheets up to 700mm, targeted at customers who need short-run jobs, fast turnarounds and flexible variable data.
• Wide Format Printing Large-format and art reproduction printing using an HP Latex 335 (1600mm wide latex printer) for POS, banners and posters and a Canon IPF8400 12-colour machine for high-quality indoor prints and Giclee art reproduction, targeted at brands, retailers, venues, galleries and photographers.
• Die Cutting In-house die cutting service using Heidelberg Cylinder and Heidelberg Platen machines, with hundreds of standing cutting formes available, suitable for producing corporate folders, business cards, packaging and bespoke shapes as part of a print job.
• Machine Folding High-capacity machine folding service for maps, booklets, leaflets and books with capacity from 50 to 500,000+ copies, with hand finishing available for complex jobs.
• Binding Comprehensive binding service offering PUR binding, saddle stitching (up to 80 pages), wirobinding, case binding and other specialty binding methods for book publishers, self-publishers, clubs and corporate buyers.
• Special Finishes Premium finishing service covering Spot UV varnishing, lamination (gloss, matt, soft touch and specialty), foil blocking in multiple colours and metallics, embossing, debossing, and specialty options such as heat reveal ink and scratch-off foil.
• Design Services In-house design service employing two experienced designers who develop client briefs from concept through to production-ready artwork, advising on layout, paper stock selection, format and finishes.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BPIF (British Printing Industries Federation)minorOthersTrade association membership providing industry representation and credibility for MTP Media.
• Cumbria Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber membership supporting regional business networking and credibility.
• Woodland TrustminorOthersCarbon offsetting partnership through Premier Paper - trees planted in the UK as part of paper sourcing carbon offset program.
• Premier PaperminorOthersPaper supplier with carbon offsetting program through Woodland Trust. Partner for sustainably sourced paper supply.
• EBB GroupminorOthersCarbon offsetting organization for paper transportation and conversion emissions, supporting specific projects around the world.
• AntalisminorOthersPaper supplier with carbon offsetting programs for corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
• World Land TrustminorOthersEnvironmental organization affiliation for carbon balancing and conservation support.
• Cumbria TourismminorOthersRegional tourism organization membership supporting local business community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pureprint Group: UK-based commercial printing group offering litho and digital print with in-house finishing and design services across multiple sites — directly comparable in product mix and customer profile to MTP Media.
• Gemini Print: UK-based commercial printer specialising in digital, litho and large-format printing with full in-house finishing — closely comparable scope and target segments.
• Harlow Printing: Northern England commercial printer offering litho, digital, and wide-format with finishing — comparable in regional focus and service breadth to MTP Media.
• Bishops Printers: Long-established UK commercial printer providing lithographic, digital and large-format printing with finishing services, serving similar mid-market corporate and publisher clients.
• Reflex Print & Design: UK regional commercial printer offering digital, litho and finishing services to SMB and enterprise customers with similar turnkey design-to-delivery proposition.

Emerging players

• PressOn: UK large-format and rigid-media printing specialist focused on display, POS and signage — comparable in wide-format capability but with a narrower product focus than MTP's full-service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Printing.com: UK-headquartered web-to-print network offering digital printing and design online with franchised production centres — overlapping SMB digital-print offering with a digitally-led GTM that contrasts with MTP's manual quote model.
• MPG (Michael Peters Group): Larger UK print management and commercial printing group offering a broader portfolio including direct mail, POS, and large-format — overlapping capabilities but at greater scale.

Others

• Premier Paper: UK paper supplier partnering with MTP on carbon-offsetting and sustainably sourced paper — adjacent supplier in the print value chain rather than a competitor.
• Antalis UK: Major UK paper merchant and distributor, and an existing MTP supplier via its carbon-offset programme — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but comparable sustainability positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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