Polygrafia Gutenberg

What Polygrafia Gutenberg does

Polygrafia Gutenberg, s.r.o. is a privately held Slovak commercial printing company founded in March 2003, headquartered in Bratislava (Gajova 4, 811 09) with a production facility in Banská Bystrica (Sládkovičova 86). It provides end-to-end polygraphic services — from DTP graphic design and studio photography through printing (offset sheet-fed, rotogravure, digital, flexographic, screen, and intaglio) to post-press finishing (lamination, varnishing, die-cutting, embossing, folding, drilling, scented printing, binding types V1/V2/V4/V8) and final-mile distribution across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Core production assets include a Heidelberg Print Master 74-4 four-color offset press acquired via PressGroup membership in 2007 and a Rotoman rotogravure press that has produced 200M+ leaflets and catalogues over a 5-year horizon for high-volume customers.

The company sells project-based, quote-priced print and design services with no public price list and positions itself on quality rather than lowest price. Its primary customer segment is Slovak SMBs needing promotional and corporate print; secondary segments include large retailers, FMCG/nutritional-supplement distributors, confectionery (LYRA Chocolate packaging), a regional government (Banskobystrický samosprávny kraj newspaper tender), shopping centers, energy companies, and event organizers. Go-to-market is sales-led: sales reps and graphic designers visit client premises for consultations, supplemented by the polygrafia.com website (Slovak and English) and project case studies as social proof. It holds ISO 9001:2000 (since 2008) and ISO 14001:2005 certifications, was ranked 10th among Slovakia's largest polygraphic companies in TREND TOP 2013, and has won multiple 'Most Beautiful Book and Promotional Materials' awards (2010, 2012, 2018). Supporting revenue streams include standalone graphic design, basic web design and hosting, and bundled distribution; it does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, and operates as a sub-50-employee, owner-managed s.r.o.

Name

Polygrafia Gutenberg

Legal name

Polygrafia Gutenberg, s.r.o.

Website

https://polygrafia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polygrafia Gutenberg is a privately held Slovak commercial printer offering end-to-end polygraphic services — DTP design, offset/rotogravure/digital printing, post-press finishing, and distribution — to SMBs, large retailers, FMCG brands, and government clients across Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Reprographics & Large‑Format Printing (Posters, Banners, Blueprints, Signage) (EDAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Graphic design services
• Offset printing
• Rotogravure printing
• Print finishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Banská Bystrica

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Core revenue stream from printing services including catalogues, prospectuses, books, magazines, newspapers, flyers, brochures, posters, business cards, postcards, calendars, diaries, notebooks, folders, labels, stickers, billboards, big boards, and puzzles. Printing is performed using rotogravure, offset sheet-fed, digital, flexographic, screen, and intaglio technologies. Revenue is primarily one-time per order, with repeat orders from returning clients.
2. Graphic Design and Pre-Press Services: DTP studio services including graphic design, photo, image processing, and print-ready file preparation for catalogues, leaflets, books, magazines, and other printed materials. Offered as standalone service or bundled with printing orders.
3. Web Design and Programming: Website creation and web application programming services including domain registration, web hosting setup, and email configuration. Also includes programming of internet applications such as attendance systems, ordering systems, and statistical programs.
4. Distribution Services: Addressed and unaddressed distribution of printed materials to mailboxes within Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Offered as a bundled add-on to printing orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Polygrafia Gutenberg is a Slovak printing company that produces a wide range of printed materials including catalogues, books, magazines, newspapers, flyers, posters, business cards, calendars, diaries, labels, billboards, and packaging. The company operates multiple printing technologies — offset sheet-fed (Heidelberg Print Master 74-4), rotogravure (Rotoman), digital, flexography, screen, and intaglio — and provides end-to-end services from graphic design and pre-press DTP through printing and post-press finishing (lamination, varnishing, die-cutting, embossing, scented printing) to physical distribution in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Product overview

Polygrafia Gutenberg is a Slovak printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing services and graphic design solutions. The company operates as a single unified service provider rather than a modular platform, offering offset printing (using Heidelberg Print Master 74-4), rotogravure printing, and digital printing technologies. The core product portfolio includes: Catalog/Prospectus Printing, Book Printing, Magazine/Periodical Printing, Brochure Printing, Flyer/Leaflet Printing, Poster Printing, Billboard/Bigboard Printing, Calendar/Diary Printing, Business Card Printing, Letterhead/Envelope Printing, Label/Sticker Printing, Puzzle Printing, and Large-Format Printing. Supporting services include DTP Graphic Studio for pre-press design and layout, Web Design services for online presence, and complete fulfillment from design through printing and post-press finishing (lamination, embossing, binding) to distribution delivery across Slovakia and Czech Republic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offset Printing Offset sheet-fed printing service using a Heidelberg Print Master 74-4 four-color press for high-quality catalogues, books, prospectuses, posters, leaflets, and business cards.
• Rotogravure Printing High-volume rotogravure printing service using a Rotoman press, suitable for large runs of leaflets, catalogues, and magazines, having produced over 200 million units in five years.
• Catalogue and Prospectus Printing Custom printing of product catalogues, company profiles, presentation folders, and informative prospectuses with full-service graphic design support.
• Flyers and Magazines Printing Printing services for flyers, company bulletins, journals, and town newspapers with graphic design and distribution options.
• Foil Imprinting and Specialty Finishing Specialty finishing services including foil imprinting, bindings (V1, V2, V4, V8), lamination (gloss/matte/structured), varnishing, die-cutting, embossing, folding, drilling, and scented printing.
• Book Printing Complete book printing services including cover design on coated papers (135-600 g), interior printing on woodfree coated paper (90-300 g), with multiple binding options and finishing like lamination and UV varnish.
• Magazine Printing Magazine printing with separate cover and interior options, using rotogravure, offset sheet-fed, or digital printing; includes addressed and unaddressed distribution.
• Periodical Printing Regular periodicals (newspapers and magazines) with regional or specialized focus, printed on appropriate paper quality.
• Calendar and Diary Printing Calendar and diary printing services including wall calendars, desk calendars, and pocket calendars with professional design and quality printing.
• Business Card Printing Business card printing with design assistance, cutting, and delivery services.
• Letterhead Printing Corporate letterhead printing on offset papers (80-100 g) in A4 format, available in black-and-white or color.
• Printed Envelope Service Custom-printed postal envelopes with company branding, logos, and contact information on papers of 60-120 g thickness.
• Label and Sticker Printing Label and sticker printing for food, pharmaceuticals, construction, and other industries, available from 1,000 copies using offset or plotter/screen printing.
• Billboard and Bigboard Printing Large-format billboard (510 x 240 cm) and bigboard (960 x 360 cm) printing on billboard paper, PVC foil, or mesh materials, available from 1 piece.
• Large-Format Printing Large-format printing for maps, billboards, and bigboards for outdoor advertising, with material selection for durability against weather conditions.
• Poster Printing Poster printing on 90-300 g matte or glossy paper, up to A2 format in CMYK colors; available from 1 piece.
• Flyer/Leaflet Printing Single-page promotional flyers for current promotions and news, printed on matte or glossy paper (90-300 g) in A5, A4, A3 formats; available in large quantities.
• Brochure and User Manual Printing Brochure printing on offset or coated paper (70-300 g) with binding options (V1, V2), available from dozens of copies.
• Binder/Folder/Cover with Bookmark Printing Custom die-cut binders, folders, and covers with bookmark slots for organizing printed materials, using standard or custom die-cut forms.
• Puzzle Printing Custom puzzle printing for shopping malls and promotional purposes, produced from special cardboards in various formats with different piece counts.
• DTP - Graphic Studio Desktop publishing and graphic design studio services including photo assistance, text styling, layout advice, and color-proof output using calibrated monitors.
• Web Design and Website Creation Website creation services including domain registration, web hosting setup, email configuration, and custom web applications like attendance systems and order systems.
• Complete Polygraphic Service (From Idea to Production) Full-service printing package from pre-press preparation (consulting, photography, graphic design) through printing (rotogravure, offset, digital, flexo, screen, intaglio) and post-press finishing (lamination, varnishing, die-cutting, embossing, folding, drilling, scented printing) to delivery in Slovakia and Czech Republic.
• Notebook/Notepad Printing Printing of tear-off or bound notebooks, blank or with company logo, in standard formats (A6, A5, A4) using offset sheet-fed or digital printing.
• Postcard Printing General or personalized postcards in various formats with design assistance and quality printing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Printed over 200 million leaflets and catalogues via rotogravure press in 5 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 31st FAI World Gliding Championship Prievidza 2010minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Polygrafia Gutenberg became a partner of the 31st FAI World Gliding Championship held at Prievidza Airport, Slovakia (July 2010). The company prepared and printed exclusive catalogues and leaflets for this world-class event, which featured 100 glider pilots from 25 countries.
• PressGroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007In 2007, Polygrafia Gutenberg became a member of the polygraphic group PressGroup. Through this partnership, the company participated in the joint purchase of a Heidelberg Print Master 74-4 offset press and gained access to shared printing infrastructure, enabling clients to receive 'real' full service from graphic design and studio photography through to printing of catalogues, leaflets, folders and books produced on a privately operated printing press.
• Spartak MyjavaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolygrafia Gutenberg became an advertising partner of Spartak Myjava, a football club playing in the Corgoň Liga (Slovak football league). Founded in 1920, Spartak Myjava is one of the traditional football clubs in Slovakia. The partnership involves providing printing services and advertising for the club.
• LYRA ChocolatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolygrafia Gutenberg manufactures book covers and packaging for LYRA Chocolate, the first Slovak company to receive recognition at the prestigious Great Taste Awards (2014). This is a key account relationship where the printer produces premium packaging for a premium confectionery brand.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tiskárna Helbich: Czech printing group offering offset, digital and large-format production with binding and finishing. Direct functional peer for catalogue, magazine and commercial printing work, competing for the same Czech retail and publisher accounts as Polygrafia Gutenberg.
• Finidr: Major Czech book, catalogue and magazine printer serving Central European publishers and retailers. Comparable business model (offset and digital printing, binding, finishing) and overlapping customer base in Czech retail and publishing, making it a direct geographic peer.
• Vydavateľstvo Matice slovenskej: Slovak publishing and printing house producing books, monographs and promotional materials. Comparable for book and monograph printing services, an area where Polygrafia Gutenberg has won multiple 'Najkrajšia kniha' awards.
• Neografia: One of the largest commercial printing companies in Slovakia, offering offset, digital and large-format printing, finishing and book production. Directly comparable to Polygrafia Gutenberg in product range and Slovak market focus, but at significantly larger scale.
• Grafobal Group: Slovak printing and packaging group with offset, rotogravure and finishing capabilities serving Central European FMCG and retail customers. Comparable in technology breadth and customer verticals (packaging, catalogues, labels) to Polygrafia Gutenberg.
• PressGroup: Slovak polygraphic group of which Polygrafia Gutenberg has been a member since 2007, providing shared access to offset presses and pre-press infrastructure. A direct operational peer and parent-adjacent alliance within the Slovak printing industry.

Broad incumbents

• Walstead Group: Central European commercial and publication printing group with multiple plants across the region. Operates at broader geographic scale than Polygrafia Gutenberg with comparable offset and finishing capabilities for catalogues, magazines and books.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global mass-customisation printing platform offering business cards, flyers, brochures and marketing materials online. Broad incumbent competitor setting price benchmarks in the European small-business print market that Polygrafia Gutenberg explicitly chooses not to compete on.

Regional players

• Tlačiareň BB: Local printing company based in Banská Bystrica offering offset and digital printing, finishing and DTP services. Local regional peer in the same city as Polygrafia Gutenberg's production facility, competing for similar SMB and mid-market customers in central Slovakia.
• Ofsetová tiskárna (Ofset): Czech offset printing house serving publishers and retailers with books, catalogues and promotional print. Comparable technology base and customer segments to Polygrafia Gutenberg, but based primarily in the Czech market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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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