LABCOLOR

What LABCOLOR does

LABCOLOR is a privately held French company founded in 1975, originally as a photographic laboratory and repositioned over time as a specialist in large-format digital printing and high-end point-of-sale (PLV) display creation. The company operates from a single workshop in Wambrechies, in the Lille metropolitan area (Hauts-de-France), and serves B2B customers across retail, hospitality, corporate offices, and real estate. It delivers end-to-end visual merchandising services including window covering, interior and exterior signage, illuminated signs and totems, interior decoration, and bespoke artwork, with on-site measurement, 3D simulation, in-house production, and installation by its own teams.

The core technology is large-format digital printing on flexible and rigid substrates (paper, dibond, canvas, wood, concrete, PVC), supported by latest-generation printing equipment for precision finishing and color-accurate output. The company differentiates on an eco-responsible approach, using recycled and recyclable inks and partnering with TOUPOUSS to recover used banners and roll stock. Proprietary operational capabilities include 3D project simulation for client visualization, the ability to handle both small and large production runs across all formats and materials, and full in-house fabrication of heavy PLV structures (cited up to 400+ kg).

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with revenues sourced from one-time digital printing jobs, custom PLV and structural fabrication, professional installation services, and project design/consulting engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined per project based on materials, format, and complexity. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct contact, the company website, and a LinkedIn presence, with primary geographic focus on Lille and Northern France and selective project work in Île-de-France and occasionally Milan. The customer base includes named enterprise accounts such as Auchan, Lesaffre, Barrière, ICADE Store, and Series Mania Casino, alongside a long tail of regional retail and corporate clients.

Name

LABCOLOR

Legal name

LABCOLOR

Website

https://labcolor.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LABCOLOR is a Lille-based French digital printing and PLV display specialist offering large-format printing, signage, window covering, and custom visual merchandising services to enterprise clients in retail, hospitality, and corporate real estate since 1975.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Digital printing services
• Point of sale displays
• Visual communication signage
• Custom display fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Wambrechies

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Printing Services: Large format digital printing on various supports including paper, dibond, canvas, wood, and concrete materials for all types of projects
2. PLV & Structure Fabrication: Custom manufacturing of point-of-sale display materials including stands, exhibition booths, umbrella stands, brand blocks, and promotional structures
3. Installation Services: On-site installation of signage, displays, and covering materials performed by the company's own team
4. Project Design & Consulting: Full-service accompaniment from conception to printing, including file creation and 3D simulations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LABCOLOR provides large-format digital printing and custom PLV (point-of-sale) display fabrication for B2B clients. Its offering spans window covering, indoor and outdoor signage, illuminated signs and totems, interior decoration, and bespoke artistic structures, executed in-house from design and 3D simulation through printing on flexible or rigid materials and on-site installation. The company positions itself as a single-source, end-to-end visual communication partner for retail, corporate, hospitality, and event-sector projects.

Product overview

LABCOLOR operates as a unified large-format digital printing platform offering six interconnected service categories: PLV & Structures for point-of-sale displays and exhibition stands; Covering Vitrines for window wrapping solutions; Signalétique Extérieure et Intérieure for indoor/outdoor signage; Enseignes & Totem Lumineux for illuminated signs and totems; Décoration Intérieure for interior space customization; and Personnalisation & Galerie d'Art for bespoke artistic creations. The company provides end-to-end service from concept design and 3D simulation through printing on flexible or rigid materials in small or large runs, to installation. They emphasize eco-friendly practices using recycled/recyclable inks and work with local suppliers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PLV & Structures Custom fabrication of point-of-sale (PLV) displays and advertising structures for trade shows, exhibitions, retail promotions, and street marketing. Offers stands, stage backdrops, umbrella stands, oversized polystyrene numbers, cardboard/wood/PVC blocks, model mockups, pharmacy displays, and heavy street-marketing structures exceeding 400kg. B2B clients in retail, events, and brand activation.
• Covering Vitrines (Window Wrapping) Custom window wrapping and storefront covering services, including total or partial covering, vinyl false greenhouses, and seasonal window displays designed to client's specifications. Targeted at commercial operations and retail storefronts.
• Signalétique Extérieure et Intérieure (Indoor & Outdoor Signage) Design and installation of indoor and outdoor signage including 4x3m panels with foundation installation, lollipops, totems, stickers, and windows. Used by offices, commercial spaces, and events requiring brand deployment across multiple supports.
• Enseignes & Totem Lumineux (Illuminated Signs and Light Totems) Production of illuminated signs and light totems combining aesthetics and effectiveness, including LED lighting systems, neon creations, flower walls, and metal-frame totems with interchangeable plexiglass inserts. Primarily serves casino and retail environments.
• Décoration Intérieure (Interior Decoration) Custom interior decoration services including construction site coverings, suspended decorative elements, furniture wrapping, wall frames, Dibond photo displays, and tailored interior structures for commercial and private spaces.
• Personnalisation & Galerie d'Art (Custom Artwork & Art Gallery) Bespoke artistic creation services transforming client ideas into unique art pieces, including custom supports, wood sculptures, price boards, and personalized creations designed and produced in the company's workshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 years of experience serving client project development

Named customers12 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TOUPOUSSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership where TOUPOUSS startup recovers LABCOLOR's used banners and roll stock to give them a second life, supporting the company's eco-responsible commitment and sustainability goals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Helloprint: European online printing platform offering large-format prints, signage, and promotional materials. Comparable to LABCOLOR's digital printing and PLV services, with a technology-led ordering model that competes for the same SMB and mid-market customer base.
• Spandex: Pan-European supplier of large-format signage, digital printing media, and visual communication solutions. Directly competes with LABCOLOR in serving retail and signage customers with materials and partially with finished printed products.

Broad incumbents

• Roland DG: Manufacturer of large-format inkjet printers and digital imaging equipment used by print shops. Comparable to LABCOLOR because it sells directly into the same print-shop customer base and influences the technology LABCOLOR relies on.
• Avery Dennison: Global manufacturer of labeling and functional materials, including graphics and reflective solutions for signage. Overlaps with LABCOLOR in retail branding and window-covering applications, though as a materials supplier rather than a print shop.
• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Global mass-customization printing platform with large-format and signage offerings. Competes for the same enterprise marketing budget that LABCOLOR serves, but via a centralized, software-driven model rather than local installation.
• HP Large-Format Printing: Provider of large-format printing hardware, inks, and finishing solutions. Both a supplier to LABCOLOR's category and a competitor when HP-branded print services are sold directly to the same retail and event customers.
• Antalis: Major European distributor of paper, packaging, and visual communication materials. Overlaps with LABCOLOR through its visual communication division serving signage and large-format printing customers, though at a much broader scale.
• 3M Commercial Solutions: Diversified manufacturer with a strong signage, graphics, and visual communication portfolio. While primarily a materials supplier, it competes with print shops for end-customer relationships through branded signage and wrapping solutions.

Others

• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): Provider of digital imaging, workflow, and large-format printing technology solutions. Adjacent technology provider to LABCOLOR's category, with competitive overlap where EFI-enabled print services are sold to retail and corporate end customers.
• Mactac: Manufacturer of self-adhesive films and graphics materials for signage, vehicle wraps, and window decoration. Adjacent supplier to LABCOLOR's installed materials, with partial overlap in end-customer visual communication projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/labcolor

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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