What Asimpres does

ASIMPRES is a Chilean trade association (asociación gremial) representing printers, converters, and suppliers of the graphic and packaging industry in Chile. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santiago with a staff of 8, it serves approximately 60 member companies spanning the printing supply chain, from small print shops to large international equipment OEMs and materials suppliers such as Canon, Epson, Avery Dennison, and KURZ. The association provides industry representation, networking, training, and sustainability services to its members.

Its core offerings include the Print & Pack magazine (183+ editions published via Issuu), the Print Santiago trade expo (scheduled for 26-28 August 2026 at Espacio Riesco), the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica vocational school (3,000 students trained since 1987, with 18 classrooms under the Educagráfica brand), the APL Clean Production Agreement sustainability program (36 participating companies, delivering 4.6% carbon footprint and 6% waste reduction), the Bolsa de Trabajo job board, and youth development programs including Futuro Gráfico (48 trained) and the Carlos Aguirre Accompaniment Program. ASIMPRES also operates a Ley REP regulatory guidance service and participates in international initiatives such as Two Sides and Conlatingraf.

ASIMPRES generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues from its ~60 member companies (subscription/recurring model), supplemented by trade show revenue from Print Santiago, magazine advertising, training fees at the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica, and partnership-driven program income. Distribution is anchored at the Santiago headquarters with digital channels (website, newsletter, magazine) for self-service discovery and a Facebook-hosted job board for the broader community. The 2024-2026 leadership cycle is led by President Juan Carlos González (Pac Pac, reelected) and Gerente General Carolina Neumann, with a member-elected directory of vice presidents, treasurer, and directors governing the association.

Name

Asimpres

Legal name

Asimpres

Website

https://asimpres.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASIMPRES is a Chilean trade association (asociación gremial) representing ~60 printers, converters, and suppliers in the graphic and packaging industry, offering the Print Santiago expo, Print & Pack magazine, vocational training school, and sustainability programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: ASIMPRES operates as a trade association funded through membership dues from printing companies, converters, and suppliers in the Chilean graphic and packaging industry. Specific fee structures are not publicly disclosed on the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asimpres is the trade association (asociación gremial) for printers, converters, and suppliers in Chile's graphic and packaging industry. It delivers member services including industry representation and advocacy, networking, the Print & Pack magazine, the Print Santiago trade expo, the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica vocational school, sustainability programs such as the Acuerdo de Producción Limpia (APL) and Two Sides, and a job board for member companies.

Product overview

Asimpres is a trade association (gremial association) for printers, converters, and suppliers in Chile's graphic and packaging industry, rather than a commercial product company. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including Print & Pack magazine, the Print Santiago trade expo, the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica vocational school, sustainability programs (APL, Two Sides), career development initiatives (Bolsa de Trabajo, Programa Carlos Aguirre, Futuro Gráfico), regulatory guidance (Ley REP), and community outreach programs. These services are designed to support industry professionals, foster education, promote sustainability, and build community among graphic industry stakeholders rather than to generate commercial product revenue.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Print & Pack Magazine (Revista Print & Pack) Industry publication by Asimpres covering recent technological innovations, design trends, sustainability developments, and human capital topics for the printing and packaging sector across Latin America; published via Issuu and distributed to members and industry stakeholders.
• Print Santiago (Print STGO) Flagship trade fair for the graphic industry organized by Asimpres in Chile and the Southern Cone, featuring brands, suppliers, cutting-edge technology, and new printing applications for sectors including interior design, architecture, packaging, fashion, and visual communication.
• Graphics Industry School (Escuela de la Industria Gráfica) Vocational technical school managed by Asimpres that forms mid-level graphic technicians through occupational training and a dual-education model in which students gain direct industry experience during their final year of training.
• Clean Production Agreement (Acuerdo de Producción Limpia, APL) Sustainability program operated by Asimpres under the Clean Production Agreement framework, guiding member companies on environmental improvements in graphic industry processes and delivering measurable reductions in carbon footprint and waste generation.
• Job Board (Bolsa de Trabajo) Employment service operated by Asimpres on Facebook that shares job offers and job searches among member companies and job seekers within the graphic, packaging, and visual communication industry.
• Carlos Aguirre Accompaniment Program (Programa de Acompañamiento Carlos Aguirre) Mentorship program operated by Asimpres as part of the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica's comprehensive student formation, connecting technical students in vulnerable situations with graphic industry professionals for guidance and inspiration.
• Future Graphic Program (Programa Futuro Gráfico) Youth development initiative run by Asimpres that addresses high dropout rates among technical students by offering selected students real-world industry exposure, training, and career pathways in the graphic industry.
• Two Sides sustainability initiative in Chile Sustainability initiative run by Asimpres in Chile under the Two Sides international framework, promoting conscious use of paper and paper-based packaging, and educating the market about the recyclability and biodegradability of materials from sustainably managed forests.
• Ley REP guidance program Regulatory guidance service operated by Asimpres to help member companies understand and comply with Chile's Extended Producer Responsibility Law (Ley REP) and related waste management regulations.
• Together, Always a New Impression (Juntos, siempre una nueva impresión) Community outreach program run by Asimpres that works with local entrepreneurs to improve their image and presence by designing personalized campaigns that leverage the creativity and technical knowledge of graphic industry students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6% reduction in carbon footprint across 36 participating companies in the APL program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Two SidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo Sides is an international non-profit organization created in Europe in 2008 by members of the forest industry (pulp, paper, cardboard, and printed communication). It expanded to Latin America through Brazil, Colombia, and then Chile via ASIMPRES. The partnership promotes conscious use of paper and drives sustainable printing and packaging production through campaigns and initiatives that educate people about the recyclability and biodegradability of paper, cardboard, and paperboard materials sourced from sustainably managed forests.
• SOFOFA (Sociedad de Fomento Fabril)minorOthersSOFOFA is Chile's largest and oldest industry association. Listed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website footer alongside other national organizations.
• ASCC (Autoridad Sanitaria de la Construcción Civil) / ACHS related entityminorOthersListed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website.
• ANP (Asociación Nacional de la Prensa)minorOthersListed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website.
• CORMA (Corporación Chilena de la Madera)minorOthersListed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website.
• ConlatingrafcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIbero-American graphic industry federation. ASIMPRES participates in Conlatingraf initiatives including the XXVIII Concurso Theobaldo de Nigris 2026, the main competition recognizing excellence, innovation, creativity, and technical quality in printing, visual communication, and graphic arts across Latin America.
• Chile DiseñominorOthersListed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website.
• PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIMPRES sponsors and invites participation in the 4th PEFC Expo 2025. PEFC promotes sustainable forest management through certification.
• ANDA (Asociación Nacional de Avisadores)minorOthersListed as a collaborator on ASIMPRES's website.
• Duoc UCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuoc UC is ASIMPRES's partner for educational projects, including the creation of a packaging-oriented course and the second version of Print Day, aimed at strengthening the graphic industry through education.
• AHK Chile (Cámara Chileno-Alemana de Comercio e Industria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHK Chile organized a technology tour to Drupa 2024 in Germany, the world's leading printing and communication industry fair (27 May – 1 June 2024).
• AntalisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAntalis contributes to the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica's industry partnerships, supporting practical training, knowledge transfer, and participation in real projects.
• GrafisoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica, contributing to practical training and industry knowledge exchange.
• Davis GraphicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavis Graphics supports the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica through practical training and knowledge sharing.
• CanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanon contributes to the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica's industry partnerships.
• Print OQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica for practical training programs.
• ActivasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivas partners with the Escuela de la Industria Gráfica for practical training and industry knowledge.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SOFOFA: Chile's largest and oldest manufacturing industry confederation, listed as a collaborator of Asimpres. Comparable as a broader industry umbrella that could either absorb more of Asimpres's representational role or serve as a deeper affiliation partner.

Others

• Two Sides: International non-profit promoting sustainable use of paper and print, already an Asimpres strategic partner. Comparable as a thematic ecosystem partner providing sustainability campaigns and educational materials that complement an association's member offerings.
• PEFC International: Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification, a global sustainability certification body partnered with Asimpres via PEFC Expo 2025 sponsorship. Comparable as a thematic alliance partner supplying forest-certification credentials and sustainability legitimacy to the printing chain.

Direct peers

• Intergraf: European printing industry confederation representing national graphic arts associations. Comparable as an umbrella trade body providing policy advocacy, sustainability initiatives, and industry intelligence across multiple European markets.
• Conlatingraf: Ibero-American graphic industry federation of which Asimpres is a member. Direct peer as a multi-country federation running cross-border awards (Theobaldo de Nigris) and industry representation for graphic arts associations across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.
• PRINTING United Alliance: Largest US-based graphic arts trade association representing commercial printers, suppliers, and converters. Directly comparable as an industry trade body delivering member services, events (PRINTING United Expo), education, and advocacy for the printing supply chain.
• FESPA: Global federation for screen, digital, and textile printing plus visual communication. Direct peer as an international trade association organizing flagship events (FESPA Global Print Expo), education, and advocacy for specialty printers and sign-makers.

Regional players

• AF&A (Asociación de Fabricantes y Aprovisionadores de la Industria Gráfica): Argentine graphic industry manufacturers and suppliers association. Comparable as a neighboring regional trade body serving Argentine graphic industry stakeholders with similar member services and industry advocacy.
• bvdm (Bundesverband Druck und Medien): Germany's main printing and media industry trade association. Comparable as a national trade body representing German printers and publishers with collective bargaining, vocational training, and policy advocacy for the graphic arts sector.
• ABIGRAF: Brazilian graphic industry association (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Gráfica). Comparable as a regional printing trade association serving Brazilian printers, converters, and suppliers with industry events, training, and advocacy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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