NetPrint & Ship Inc.

Name

NetPrint & Ship Inc.

Legal name

NetPrintShip

Website

https://netprintship.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NetPrint & Ship Inc. (NetPrintShip) is a Canadian online printing company, founded in 2008, that sells custom business cards, stationery, signage, posters, and real estate printing products through an e-commerce site and three retail locations in Ontario and Manitoba, serving SMBs, real estate professionals, and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Variable Data & Personalized Print (ID Cards, Mailers, Certificates, Labels) (EDAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Online printing services
• Custom business printing
• Commercial print production
• Digital and offset printing
• Real estate marketing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Product Sales: One-time sales of custom printed products including business cards, stationery, banners, posters, blueprints, canvas prints, real estate materials, and signage. Revenue generated per order based on quantity, paper/card type, finish, and shipping.
2. Shipping Services: Arranges shipping through carrier partners (FedEx, Purolator, DHL, Canada Post) on behalf of buyers. Buyer pays shipping and handling costs.
3. Additional Services: Mailbox rental, mailing services, flyer distribution, passport photos, faxing, scanning, document printing, and shredding services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NetPrintShip is an online custom printing company that sells business cards, business stationery, large format prints, signage, real estate marketing materials, stickers, and document printing through an e-commerce platform. Customers use an in-browser Design Studio, upload artwork, or select templates, with orders fulfilled via digital and offset printing and shipped through major carriers from three Canadian locations.

Product overview

NetPrintShip is an online printing company offering a comprehensive suite of print products through a unified e-commerce platform. The portfolio centers on business printing services including business cards (with various specialty finishes like soft touch, spot UV, foil, and plastic options), business stationery (postcards, brochures, flyers, bookmarks, saddle stitch booklets, letterhead, envelopes, and event tickets), and large format printing (banners, posters, blueprints, and canvas prints). Additional offerings include real estate printing products, signage solutions (coroplast and foamboard), stickers and labels, and document copying services. The company operates with shipping partnerships (FedEx, Purolator, DHL, Canada Post) for order fulfillment and accepts major payment methods including credit cards and digital wallets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Custom printed business cards offered in multiple variants including standard, soft touch suede with spot UV, soft touch suede laminated, 16pt gloss lamination, 16pt gloss matte/silk lamination, raised spot foil soft touch, tent style, and plastic. Target customers are professionals and small businesses needing branded networking cards.
• Business Stationery Custom printed business stationery including postcards, brochures, flyers, bookmarks, saddle stitch booklets, letterhead, envelopes, and event tickets for SMB and individual use.
• Posters and Blueprints Large format poster printing in gloss/matte and smooth poly matte finishes, plus black and white and full-color blueprint printing in standard sizes for architects, engineers, and artists.
• Canvas Printing Canvas poster printing in custom sizes and stretched canvas prints with wooden frames for artistic and decorative display.
• Real Estate Printing Specialty real estate print products including directional signs, feature booklets, feature sheets, for sale signs, metal posts, and rider signs for property listings.
• Banner and Rigid Signs Large format signage including 13oz vinyl banners for indoor and outdoor use, 8mm Coroplast signs, and 4mm Foamboard signs for durable displays.
• Stickers and Labels Square cut paper labels for packaging, branding, mailing, and product labeling applications.
• Document Printing Black and white and color document printing with same-day availability for everyday business, school, and personal printing needs.
• Additional Retail Services In-store services including mailbox rental, mailing services, flyer distribution, passport photos, faxing, scanning, document printing, and shredding offered alongside the print catalog.
• Shipping Arrangement Services Arranged shipping of customer orders through FedEx, Purolator, DHL, and Canada Post with shipping and handling costs paid by the buyer.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Canada PostcoreOthersCanada Post is listed as a shipping partner on the website, allowing NetPrintShip to arrange shipment and tracking for customers requiring Canadian postal delivery services.
• PurolatorcoreOthersPurolator is listed as a shipping partner, enabling NetPrintShip to offer domestic Canadian shipping options through a dedicated Canadian courier service.
• FedExcoreOthersFedEx is listed as a shipping partner, providing NetPrintShip with access to international shipping capabilities and reliable global logistics.
• DHLcoreOthersDHL is listed as a shipping partner, enabling international shipping options for customers requiring global delivery of printed materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smartpress: Online commercial printing company offering premium business cards, brochures, booklets, and large-format prints with a focus on quality and customization; comparable in product range and SMB/agency target market.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise-based commercial printing network offering business cards, stationery, brochures, signage, and direct mail; closely comparable to NetPrintShip's product mix and franchise-style growth ambition, but with an established global franchise system.
• PrintRunner: Online commercial printer focused on business cards, postcards, brochures, flyers, and booklets with competitive pricing and self-service ordering; directly comparable to NetPrintShip in product mix and online SMB GTM.
• PrintPlace: Online commercial printer specializing in business cards, postcards, brochures, booklets, flyers, and banners via a similar upload-and-order workflow; directly comparable product catalog and SMB target customer.
• PrintingForLess: Online commercial printing company offering business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, stationery, and signage via a self-service e-commerce platform with file upload and proofing; near-identical GTM model to NetPrintShip, though US-focused.
• OvernightPrints: Online printing company focused on fast-turnaround business cards, postcards, brochures, and marketing materials; matches NetPrintShip's positioning around speed and direct-to-consumer SMB print fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Staples Print & Marketing Services: National office superstore offering both in-store and online printing of business cards, brochures, flyers, and signage; competes with NetPrintShip across the same SMB and consumer segments, leveraging retail density across Canada.
• The UPS Store: Franchise retail network offering printing, copying, and shipping services to SMBs and consumers; competes with NetPrintShip's in-store printing/shipping combination, particularly in Canadian suburban markets.
• FedEx Office: US-based printing and shipping retail chain (with Canadian presence via FedEx ship centers) offering document printing, banners, posters, and basic marketing materials; competes with NetPrintShip especially on integrated printing-and-shipping convenience.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing leader and the dominant direct-to-consumer SMB print brand; comparable to NetPrintShip in online ordering, design tools, and product breadth (business cards, marketing materials, signage) but vastly larger in scale, marketing budget, and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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