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Namestring
Griffin Press
Legal namestring
Griffin Press Printing Pty Limited
Websiteurl
griffinpress.com.au
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1858
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSalisbury, Australia
HQ citystring
Salisbury
HQ countrystring
Australia
HQ regionstring
Oceania
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
book printing, commercial printing, digital printing, web offset printing, book binding
Industry5 codes
1Trade Book Print-on-Demand (Fiction & Nonfiction)
CodeMPAJANAAPrimaryYes
2Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment)
CodeMPAJALAGPrimaryNo
3Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data)
CodeMPAJALACPrimaryNo
4Short-Run & Micro-Run Digital Printing Services (POD-adjacent)
CodeMPAJANAIPrimaryNo
5POD Platform Software & Workflow Automation (Order Routing, Prepress, MIS)
CodeMPAJANALPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Books Printing323117
  • Support Activities for Printing323120
SIC code2 codes
  • Book Printing2732
  • Service Industries For The Printing Trade2790
Product category
Book Printing Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Printing Services
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Web offset printing for runs over 1,000 copies and digital printing for short runs and print-on-demand. Revenue generated per job based on print run size, format, binding type, and page count.

griffinpress.com.au
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Quote-based pricing through OPUS portal
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

No standard pricing tiers publicly disclosed. Pricing varies by print run quantity, format selection, binding type, paper quality, and distribution requirements.

griffinpress.com.au
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Griffin Press is a book printing company founded in 1858 that produces paperbacks, hardbacks, and commercial-style materials for authors and publishers. The company offers web offset printing for runs over 1,000 copies, digital printing featuring HP Indigo 10000 technology for print-on-demand and short runs, specialised binding (cased, perfect, burst, spiral, saddle-stitching), and global distribution services. Production capabilities range from 500 copies to tens of thousands per run, supported by the OPUS Quotation Portal and InSite prepress workflow portal.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Griffin Press is a book printing company founded in 1858, offering an integrated suite of printing and distribution services. The company operates two primary production methods: Web Offset Printing for runs of 1,000+ copies using mono web presses with optional sheet-fed colour sections, and Digital Printing featuring HP Indigo 10000 technology for printing-on-demand and short runs. These core printing services are supported by Specialised Binding (cased, perfect, burst, spiral, saddle-stitching) and Distribution capabilities covering local, national, and international delivery. Griffin Press also provides customer-facing digital tools including the OPUS Quotation Ordering Portal for quotes and orders, and the InSite Customer Portal for prepress file uploads. The company produces paperbacks, hardbacks, and other commercial materials, with access to a global network enabling books to be printed where readers will receive them.

Product and service1 record
1Web Offset Printing
Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move4 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers8 records
1CJK Group
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large US-based printing conglomerate encompassing book printing, journal production, and learning solutions. Overlaps with Griffin Press on trade and educational book printing but operates at much larger scale across multiple categories.

2Friesens Corporation
TypeDirect peer
Description

Canadian book printer producing hardcovers, paperbacks, and custom binding for publishers and self-publishers across North America. Comparable to Griffin Press in trade book printing, binding options, and serving both authors and publishers.

3Toppan (Toppan Printing)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Japanese printing and information conglomerate with global book printing operations including POD and offset. Overlaps with Griffin Press in book manufacturing but spans a much wider print and digital media portfolio.

4CPI Group (CPI Books)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major UK-headquartered book printing group serving global publishers with hardcover, paperback, and POD capabilities across multiple sites. A larger incumbent offering similar trade book printing services but at greater scale than Griffin Press.

5Asia Pacific Offset (APO)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Asia-based book and print manufacturer producing trade books, educational materials, and POD for international publishers. Comparable to Griffin Press on book printing capabilities and serving global publishing customers from a regional hub.

6Bookprinting.com (Color House Graphics)
TypeEmerging player
Description

US-based short-run book printer targeting self-publishers with low minimum quantities and digital printing. Comparable to Griffin Press's POD offering for independent authors but focused on the North American market.

7Sheridan Books
TypeDirect peer
Description

US-based book printer specializing in short-to-medium run hardcover and paperback production for trade and educational publishers. Directly comparable in digital/offset hybrid book production and publisher-focused service.

8Lightning Source (Ingram Content Group)
TypeDirect peer
Description

The world's largest print-on-demand book printer, operating a global network of digital presses for trade and self-published authors. Directly comparable to Griffin Press on POD book manufacturing, short-run digital printing, and global distribution.

Market position
Strengths4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
Compliance1 record

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Griffin Press

Book Printing Servicesgriffinpress.com.au

Griffin Press firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Griffin Press
Legal name
Griffin Press Printing Pty Limited
Website
https://griffinpress.com.au
Company type
Private
Founded year
1858
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Griffin Press industry classification

Industry
Product category
Book Printing Services
NAICS
Books Printing (323117), Support Activities for Printing (323120)
SIC
Book Printing (2732), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)
akta.pro primary industry
Trade Book Print-on-Demand (Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJANAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment) (MPAJALAG), Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC), Short-Run & Micro-Run Digital Printing Services (POD-adjacent) (MPAJANAI), POD Platform Software & Workflow Automation (Order Routing, Prepress, MIS) (MPAJANAL)

Keywords

  • Book printing
  • Commercial printing
  • Digital printing
  • Web offset printing
  • Book binding

Where Griffin Press is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Salisbury
HQ country
Australia
HQ region
Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

Griffin Press business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Printing Services: Web offset printing for runs over 1,000 copies and digital printing for short runs and print-on-demand. Revenue generated per job based on print run size, format, binding type, and page count.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goQuote-based pricing through OPUS portal

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Griffin Press product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Griffin Press is a book printing company founded in 1858 that produces paperbacks, hardbacks, and commercial-style materials for authors and publishers. The company offers web offset printing for runs over 1,000 copies, digital printing featuring HP Indigo 10000 technology for print-on-demand and short runs, specialised binding (cased, perfect, burst, spiral, saddle-stitching), and global distribution services. Production capabilities range from 500 copies to tens of thousands per run, supported by the OPUS Quotation Portal and InSite prepress workflow portal.

Product overview

Griffin Press is a book printing company founded in 1858, offering an integrated suite of printing and distribution services. The company operates two primary production methods: Web Offset Printing for runs of 1,000+ copies using mono web presses with optional sheet-fed colour sections, and Digital Printing featuring HP Indigo 10000 technology for printing-on-demand and short runs. These core printing services are supported by Specialised Binding (cased, perfect, burst, spiral, saddle-stitching) and Distribution capabilities covering local, national, and international delivery. Griffin Press also provides customer-facing digital tools including the OPUS Quotation Ordering Portal for quotes and orders, and the InSite Customer Portal for prepress file uploads. The company produces paperbacks, hardbacks, and other commercial materials, with access to a global network enabling books to be printed where readers will receive them.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Web Offset Printing

Companies that use Griffin Press

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Griffin Press technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Griffin Press partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Griffin Press competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • CJK Group: Large US-based printing conglomerate encompassing book printing, journal production, and learning solutions. Overlaps with Griffin Press on trade and educational book printing but operates at much larger scale across multiple categories.
  • Toppan (Toppan Printing): Large Japanese printing and information conglomerate with global book printing operations including POD and offset. Overlaps with Griffin Press in book manufacturing but spans a much wider print and digital media portfolio.
  • CPI Group (CPI Books): Major UK-headquartered book printing group serving global publishers with hardcover, paperback, and POD capabilities across multiple sites. A larger incumbent offering similar trade book printing services but at greater scale than Griffin Press.

Direct peers

  • Friesens Corporation: Canadian book printer producing hardcovers, paperbacks, and custom binding for publishers and self-publishers across North America. Comparable to Griffin Press in trade book printing, binding options, and serving both authors and publishers.
  • Asia Pacific Offset (APO): Asia-based book and print manufacturer producing trade books, educational materials, and POD for international publishers. Comparable to Griffin Press on book printing capabilities and serving global publishing customers from a regional hub.
  • Sheridan Books: US-based book printer specializing in short-to-medium run hardcover and paperback production for trade and educational publishers. Directly comparable in digital/offset hybrid book production and publisher-focused service.
  • Lightning Source (Ingram Content Group): The world's largest print-on-demand book printer, operating a global network of digital presses for trade and self-published authors. Directly comparable to Griffin Press on POD book manufacturing, short-run digital printing, and global distribution.

Emerging players

  • Bookprinting.com (Color House Graphics): US-based short-run book printer targeting self-publishers with low minimum quantities and digital printing. Comparable to Griffin Press's POD offering for independent authors but focused on the North American market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Griffin Press social profiles

Digital presence

Griffin Press compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Griffin Press financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Griffin Press leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Griffin Press funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Griffin Press M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Griffin Press

What does Griffin Press do?

Griffin Press is a book printing company founded in 1858 that produces paperbacks, hardbacks, and commercial-style materials for authors and publishers. The company offers web offset printing for runs over 1,000 copies, digital printing featuring HP Indigo 10000 technology for print-on-demand and short runs, specialised binding (cased, perfect, burst, spiral, saddle-stitching), and global distribution services. Production capabilities range from 500 copies to tens of thousands per run, supported by the OPUS Quotation Portal and InSite prepress workflow portal.

Is Griffin Press a public or private company?

Griffin Press is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Griffin Press founded?

Griffin Press was founded in 1858. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Griffin Press based?

Griffin Press is headquartered in Salisbury, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does Griffin Press make money?

One revenue line is on record: printing Services.

Who are Griffin Press's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are CJK Group, Toppan (Toppan Printing) and CPI Group (CPI Books). Direct peers are Friesens Corporation, Asia Pacific Offset (APO), Sheridan Books and Lightning Source (Ingram Content Group). Bookprinting.com (Color House Graphics) is listed as an emerging player.

Does Griffin Press have an API?

No public API is recorded for Griffin Press.

What industry is Griffin Press in?

Griffin Press's product category is Book Printing Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJANAA, Trade Book Print-on-Demand (Fiction & Nonfiction), with a secondary code of MPAJALAG, Print-on-Demand Production (Book POD, Short-Run Fulfillment). Its NAICS code is 323117 and its SIC code is 2732.

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