What Raiseprint does

Raiseprint is a UK-based full-service die-cut printed packaging specialist, founded in 1980 and headquartered in a 1,200sqm purpose-built factory in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Operating for over 44 years as Raiseprint LLP (with a parallel Raiseprint Limited entity, company number 03364673), the company produces bespoke printed cartons, box sleeves, pillow boxes, slipcases, custom liners and fitments, and large-format horticultural containers for UK retailers, pharmaceutical companies, horticultural businesses, candle and reed diffuser manufacturers, and small brands. Customer segments are managed on a hybrid basis spanning enterprise high-volume accounts and SMB bespoke work.

The company's production stack combines Digital printing for short runs and Lithographic printing for high-volume runs, executed on a five-colour Komori Lithrone GL29 with coater installed in 2017 alongside a UK-first SBL Die-Cutter installed in January 2025 running at 4,500 sheets per hour. Finishing capabilities include hot foiling with recyclable foils, embossing and debossing, and water-based coatings using vegetable-derived inks. The firm sells exclusively within the United Kingdom via direct B2B sales, with quote-based project pricing determined by print method, volume, materials, and finishing requirements, and reports multi-year contract relationships with key accounts. Marketing is concentrated on community sponsorships, content marketing through a corporate blog, and earned media coverage in industry publications such as Printweek.

Name

Raiseprint

Legal name

Raiseprint LLP

Website

https://raiseprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raiseprint is a UK-based full-service die-cut printed packaging specialist serving enterprise retailers, pharmaceutical firms, horticultural businesses, and small brands with bespoke cartons, sleeves, and finishing services from its Keighley facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printed Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Printing (32311), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Printed packaging
• Die-cut cartons
• Lithographic printing
• Digital printing
• Hot foiling

Headquarters

HQ city

Keighley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printed Packaging: Raiseprint generates revenue through bespoke printed packaging solutions including cardboard cartons, box sleeves, pillow boxes, slipcases, and specialty packaging. Pricing is project-based, determined by specifications such as print volume, materials used, and finishing requirements. Both digital printing (cost-effective for short runs) and lithographic printing (economical for large volumes) are offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Raiseprint manufactures bespoke die-cut printed packaging from its Keighley facility, producing cardboard cartons, box sleeves, pillow boxes, slipcases, liners/fitments, and specialty containers (e.g. horticultural, pharmaceutical, home-fragrance). Production combines digital and five-colour lithographic printing with finishing services such as hot foiling, embossing, and water-based coatings, and is sold as custom-manufactured packaging to UK businesses.

Product overview

Raiseprint is a full-service die-cut printed packaging specialist offering both Digital and Lithographic printing services alongside specialist finishing capabilities. Their core offerings include cardboard engineering (box sleeves, pillow boxes, slipcases, and custom fitments), hot foiling with recyclable options, and embossing/debossing services. The company operates state-of-the-art colour printing using vegetable-derived inks and water-based coatings, with recent investment in a UK-first SBL Die-Cutter and Komori Lithrone GL29 press. They manufacture a broad range of packaging including horticultural containers, pharmaceutical cartons, and candle/reed diffuser boxes, serving major UK retailers and brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing On-demand digital printing service ideal for short print runs, personalised items, variable data, and quick turnaround times. Provides high-quality vibrant colours without printing plates, making it cost-effective for smaller quantities.
• Lithographic Printing Traditional lithographic printing using a five-colour Komori Lithrone GL29 with coater, producing high-quality large print runs with consistent colour and fine detail. Most economical for higher volumes.
• Cardboard Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Die-cutter production time reduced from 2 days to 5 hours for 15,000 volume foil blocking jobs

Named customers4 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.

• The Original Metal Sign Company (OMSCo)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025Raiseprint partnered with The Original Metal Sign Company and Keighley Cougars to host Ukrainian youth rugby team Kyiv Rhinos for a West Yorkshire tour, providing factory visits and community activities.
• Keighley Cougars RLFCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 December 2024Raiseprint became the primary shirt sponsor for Keighley Cougars RLFC for the 26/26 season, competing in Betfred League One. The partnership includes community engagement activities and provides brand visibility through sports sponsorship.
• KomoriminorOthersEquipment supplier - Raiseprint invested £750,000 in a five-colour Komori Lithrone GL29 with coater to handle increased carton work demand.
• SBLminorOthersEquipment supplier - SBL supplied Raiseprint with a UK-first die-cutter valued at £240,000, installed January 2025, providing significant production speed advantages.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Broad incumbents

• Mayr-Melnhof Karton: Mayr-Melnhof is a European leader in folding cartons and recycled folding boxboard. Comparable as a broad incumbent producing printed folding cartons for consumer goods, pharma, and confectionery customers, with significantly larger scale and European footprint than Raiseprint.
• DS Smith: DS Smith is a UK-headquartered global packaging giant offering corrugated, folding cartons, and printed packaging at massive scale. Comparable as an incumbent in the same product category, though it serves a much wider customer base and broader product portfolio than Raiseprint's specialist niche.
• Smurfit Kappa: Smurfit Kappa (now Smurfit Westrock following its merger) is a global paper-based packaging leader producing folding cartons, corrugated packaging, and printed packaging. Comparable as a broad incumbent in folding cartons and printed packaging with overlapping capabilities but vastly larger scale and geographic reach.
• Graphic Packaging: Graphic Packaging is a US-based global folding carton and paperboard packaging manufacturer serving consumer products and food/beverage brands. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same folding carton / printed paperboard packaging category, though with significantly broader product portfolio and geographic reach.

Others

• Westrock Coffee Company: Westrock Coffee is a US-based coffee company; included for adjacency in printed packaging consumer categories (coffee packaging uses folding cartons). Listed as adjacent/other rather than direct competition due to its primary focus on beverage production rather than packaging manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Pollard Boxes: Pollard Boxes is a UK folding carton and printed packaging manufacturer serving retail, food, and consumer goods customers. Highly comparable as a UK-based bespoke carton producer with similar digital and lithographic capabilities targeting comparable end-markets.
• John Phillips Packaging: John Phillips Packaging is a UK-based folding carton and printed packaging manufacturer serving similar retail, pharma, and consumer goods customers. Comparable in size, geographic scope, and bespoke printed carton offering.
• Swanline Group: Swanline Group is a UK-based print and packaging manufacturer offering folding cartons, point-of-sale displays, and printed packaging solutions. Directly comparable as a mid-sized UK specialist serving similar retail and brand customers with bespoke printed carton products.
• Kilby Packaging: Kilby Packaging is a UK folding carton manufacturer producing printed cartons for retail, food, and pharmaceutical customers. Directly comparable in product mix (folding cartons, litho-printed packaging) and customer base, particularly in the UK mid-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raiseprint-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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