imprimerie Grapho12

What imprimerie Grapho12 does

Imprimerie Grapho12 is a traditional French printing company (imprimerie traditionnelle) founded in 1981 and headquartered in Saint-Rémy, Aveyron (Occitanie), with a pre-press/PAO atelier in Rodez. The company operates a complete in-house graphic production chain spanning pre-press services (PAO/infographie, photogravure, image retouching, file management, layout, and chemistry-free CTP plate output), offset printing on a Komori Lithrone GL-37 8-color press at up to 15,000 sheets/hour across 60-350g paper, digital printing on a Ricoh 9210 press for shorter runs, and finishing services including folding, scoring, perforation, saddle-stitch and perfect binding, PUR and Wire-O binding, lamination, UV varnish, hot stamping, embossing, and die-cutting. For projects requiring capabilities beyond its in-house scope, Grapho12 acts as ma\u00eetre d'oeuvre, outsourcing to external rotativists, carton makers, screen printers, and finishers while retaining project oversight and informing clients of subcontractor selection.

The company serves a horizontally diversified client base spanning publishing/editorial, advertising/promotional, commercial/B2B, and administrative/institutional segments. Named customers include Groupama (insurance), ORPI (real estate), INRS (government occupational safety), Optic 2000 (optical retail), Musée national de la Marine (government/cultural), Forge de Laguiole (artisan manufacturing), Padirac (tourism), and nonprofits Eclaireurs de France and FFME. Go-to-market is via technico-commerciaux (technical sales representatives) producing free quotes within 24 hours, supported by a dedicated devis et achats (estimate and purchasing) service for complex jobs; each accepted quote is assigned a production follow-up person through delivery. Distribution is direct, with carrier-based delivery across all of metropolitan France within 24-48 hours.

Grapho12's business model is project-based print services revenue — one-off jobs for brochures, catalogs, books, flyers, magazines, and promotional materials, with pricing varying by quantity, paper grammage, finishing options, and binding type. The company is privately held and founder/management-controlled: Alain Bessettes serves as PDG (Pr\u00e9sident-Directeur G\u00e9n\u00e9ral) and Quality lead; Giovanni Michielin serves as DG (Directeur G\u00e9n\u00e9ral) and commercial head. Roughly 15 personnel are identified across production, fabrication, finishing, pre-press, commercial, and administrative functions. The company holds Imprim'Vert environmental certification since 2010 and PEFC sustainable forestry certification, received one-time financial support from the R\u00e9gion Occitanie following the late-2018 social movements, and was featured in industry press (Graphiline, October 2021) discussing its renewal following completion of a debt clean-up plan.

Name

imprimerie Grapho12

Legal name

GRAPHO12

Website

https://grapho12.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Imprimerie Grapho12 is a privately held French regional printer founded in 1981 in Aveyron, Occitanie, operating a full in-house graphic production chain (pre-press, offset, digital, finishing) and serving enterprise, government, and nonprofit clients across metropolitan France via direct inside-sales and project-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Printing (32311), Books Printing (323117), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset printing services
• Digital printing services
• Pre-press services
• Print finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Rémy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Offset Printing Services: Traditional offset printing for brochures, catalogs, books, flyers, magazines, and promotional materials using Komori 8-color press. Project-based pricing per job.
2. Digital Printing Services: Digital printing using Ricoh 9210 press for shorter runs and variable quantities with offset-like quality.
3. Finishing and Converting Services: In-house finishing including cutting, folding, binding (saddle stitch, perfect bound, PUR, Wire-o), lamination, coating, and die-cutting. Also routing and logistics services.
4. Pre-press and Layout Services: PAO/infographie services including photogravure, image retouching, file management, layout, and CTP output for clients requiring design assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imprimerie Grapho12 runs a complete in-house graphic production chain: pre-press (PAO/infographie with chemistry-free CTP and FUJI XMF workflow), offset printing on a Komori 8-color press and digital printing on a Ricoh 9210, in-house finishing (cutting, folding, binding — saddle stitch, perfect, PUR, Wire-o, lamination, varnish, die-cutting), and routing/shipping via carrier across metropolitan France within 24-48 hours. The company primarily produces commercial print jobs (flyers, brochures, catalogs, books, magazines, posters, business stationery) for businesses and organizations, and acts as maître d'oeuvre coordinating external providers for specialized work.

Product overview

Imprimerie Grapho12 is a traditional printing company offering a complete graphic production chain. The core offering centers on two main printing technologies: Offset Printing (Komori 8-color press for high-volume runs) and Digital Printing (Ricoh 9210 for shorter runs). These are supported by Pre-press Services (PAO/Infographie, CTP production), Finishing Services (façonnage), and Routing/Shipping Services. The company also offers various finishing options (varnishes, laminates, hot stamping) and commercial/quotation support. Products span commercial printing (flyers, brochures, catalogs), advertising (posters, displays), administrative documents, and bound publications (books, magazines).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impression Offset (Offset Printing) Traditional offset printing service using the Komori Lithrone GL-37 press with 8 color groups, capable of running 15,000 sheets/hour on papers from 60g to 350g and supporting quadrichromie recto-verso plus Pantone colors. Targeted at mid-market and enterprise customers needing brochures, catalogs, books, magazines, and other high-volume commercial print.
• Impression Numérique (Digital Printing) Digital printing service using the Ricoh 9210 press, delivering constant color quality with vibrant, realistic colors and smooth gradient tones comparable to offset. Suited to shorter runs and variable quantities for commercial and promotional print jobs.
• Service Pré-Presse (PAO / Infographie) End-to-end pre-press service including photogravure, image retouching, file management, layout, digital proofing, and CTP plate production using the chemistry-free Luxel T-9500 and FUJI XMF workflow. Designed for clients who need help preparing files for press.
• Service Façonnage (Finishing and Binding) In-house finishing and binding service including cutting, folding (multiple types), scoring, perforation, stitching, perfect binding, Wire-O binding, and packaging — executed on a Horizon binding line. Available to customers contracting for both printing and finishing of their jobs.
• Service Routage et Expédition (Mailing and Shipping) Address-file processing, envelope/film insertion, addressing, postage, and shipping via carrier express or Chronopost across metropolitan France within 24-48 hours. Targeted at customers who need delivered-to-door final distribution of printed mailings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivery within 24/48 hours across metropolitan France
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Cimpress: Global online printing platform (parent of Vistaprint, Printi, others) supplying customized print via web-based ordering. Competes with Grapho12 in commercial printing space, particularly for small-to-medium B2B runs, but via a scalable online-only model rather than a regional full-service atelier.
• Vistaprint: Online printing brand (Cimpress subsidiary) specializing in small business marketing materials, business cards, and stationery. Overlaps with Grapho12's commercial/B2B segment but competes through standardized online ordering rather than custom trade service.

Broad incumbents

• Donnelley Financial Solutions: US-based provider of regulatory and transaction printing services for financial and legal markets. Comparable to Grapho12 in commercial print production but operating as a much larger niche incumbent with specialized compliance-driven offerings.
• Imprimerie Nationale: Historic French printing company (now part of Groupe La Poste) producing secure documents, identity papers, and commercial print at much larger scale. Comparable in offering premium-quality French printing but operates as a broader incumbent with government and national security mandates.
• Transcontinental Inc: Canadian printing and packaging company offering commercial print, in-store marketing, and flexible packaging across North America. Comparable to Grapho12 in commercial printing services but as a much larger established incumbent with broader portfolio.
• Quad/Graphics: Large US-based commercial printing company offering integrated marketing solutions via offset, digital, and finishing across retail, publishing, and direct mail. Comparable to Grapho12 in the core commercial printing offering but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Imprimerie Chirat: French regional commercial printer offering offset, digital, and finishing services to business customers. Most directly comparable to Grapho12 in scale, geographic footprint, and full-service positioning in the French regional printing market.
• Maury Imprimeur: French commercial printer with offset and digital capabilities serving publishers, enterprises, and institutions. Comparable to Grapho12 as a mid-sized French printer offering integrated graphic production and finishing services.
• Imprimerie de l'Avesnois: French regional commercial printer providing offset and digital printing with in-house finishing. Comparable to Grapho12 in offering a multi-service production chain tailored to B2B and institutional clients in its regional market.

Others

• Antalis: European leader in paper and packaging distribution serving printers, publishers, and corporate clients. Connected to Grapho12 as a key upstream paper supplier within the French printing ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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