Pre Press Media Groep

What Pre Press Media Groep does

Pre Press Media Groep (legal entity Pre-Press b.v.) is a Dutch prepress and publishing services firm based in Leerdam, founded in 1988 by Theo Lisman and currently owned by Rob Lisman. The company delivers a full-service publishing workflow for Dutch publishers, professional associations, B2B businesses, and individual authors, spanning editing and translation, graphic design, desktop publishing and layout (DTP), print-run coordination, e-book production, and bookbinding. Notable long-tenure clients include Van Dale (dictionary typesetting), A.W. Bruna Uitgevers, and the International Fiscal Association.

The technology stack centers on the proprietary Page-it platform, which automates conversion of Word documents into PDF and EPUB outputs and supports single-source publishing across e-reader, tablet, online, and print formats, with the company claiming up to 50% cost savings on layout work. Production work also relies on Adobe InDesign and Illustrator for design and WoodWing for multi-channel media publishing. AI tooling is applied in editorial workflows for assisted text correction and translation, but there is no evidence of proprietary AI models or deep ML capability.

The business model is professional services: project-based, quote-driven engagements with no publicly disclosed pricing and no subscription product. Revenue streams cover DTP/layout, graphic design, editing and translation, printing coordination, e-book production, and book publishing services (including ISBN registration and distribution to bookstores, libraries, and online platforms such as bol.com and Amazon). The 9-person team operates sales-led with a direct, consultation-driven go-to-market targeting enterprise publishers, B2B clients, and individual authors across the Netherlands. The company is privately held, family-controlled, bootstrapped (no external funding), and serves a single-country market.

Name

Pre Press Media Groep

Legal name

Pre-Press b.v.

Website

https://ppmediagroep.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pre Press Media Groep is a Dutch prepress and publishing services firm (9 employees, Leerdam) offering editing, translation, DTP/layout, graphic design, print coordination, and e-book production to publishers, B2B clients, and individual authors across the Netherlands using its proprietary Page-it automation platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Publishing Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Document Preparation Services (56141)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741), 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 industry

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Desktop publishing services
• Graphic design services
• Book printing coordination
• Publishing workflow automation
• Editorial translation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leerdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Desktop Publishing and Layout Services (DTP): Professional desktop publishing, layout, and typesetting services for books, magazines, brochures, newsletters, and other publications. Services include proofreading, corrections, formatting, and print-ready file preparation.
2. Graphic Design Services: Cover design, interior design, and visual identity creation for publications. Includes consultation on typography, color usage, and paper selection.
3. Editing and Translation Services: Editorial services including proofreading, editing, and translation. AI-assisted translation options available for cost efficiency.
4. Printing Coordination and Management: Acting as intermediary between clients and printers, coordinating offset and digital printing. They select appropriate printers based on project requirements, quality needs, budget, and delivery timelines.
5. Book Publishing Services: Full-service book publishing support including ISBN registration, distribution coordination to bookstores, libraries, and online platforms. Also includes e-book production.
6. E-book Production: Digital book conversion and production services for various e-reader formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pre Press Media Groep provides end-to-end prepress and publishing services including desktop publishing (DTP) layout, graphic design, editing and translation, printing coordination, and e-book production. The company acts as an intermediary between clients and printing partners, handling everything from content editing and typesetting through to print-ready file delivery and distribution coordination. They serve publishers, authors, and businesses in the Netherlands, leveraging their proprietary Page-it platform for automated multi-format content publishing.

Product overview

Pre Press Media Groep is a Dutch prepress and publishing services company offering a comprehensive suite of print and digital publishing solutions. The core offering centers on layout/DTP services, graphic design, and editorial support, supported by their proprietary Page-it automation platform for single-source publishing. Their portfolio includes book publishing services (from design through binding), newspaper production, brochure and flyer printing, catalog creation, and e-book production. The company acts as an intermediary between authors/publishers and printing facilities, leveraging nearly 40 years of industry experience since founding in 1988. They utilize Woodwing for multichannel media publishing and offer AI-assisted editing and translation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Page-it: A publishing platform that automates layout and publication of content, allowing users to manage their content and publish to multiple media formats (e-reader, tablet, online, and print) from a single source.

Products and services

• Opmaak/DTP (Layout and Desktop Publishing) Desktop publishing and layout services for various publications including books, magazines, brochures, newsletters, and advertisements. Includes proofreading, corrections, formatting, and print-ready file preparation for publishers, authors, and businesses.
• Drukwerk Begeleiding (Print Work Guidance) Print work guidance and management services, helping clients navigate the entire printing process from design to final print, including printer selection based on quality, budget, and delivery requirements.
• Page-it (Automated Publishing Platform) Proprietary automated publishing platform that converts Word documents into PDF or EPUB formats, enabling single-source publishing across e-reader, tablet, online, and print outputs with up to 50% cost savings on layout.
• Grafische Vormgeving (Graphic Design) Graphic design services including book cover design, typography, layout, page design, and visual identity creation for brands and publications, with consultation on paper selection, color usage, and typography.
• Redactie en Vertalingen (Editing and Translation) Editorial and translation services with AI-assisted correction capabilities for books, magazines, and business documents, reducing costs and processing time while maintaining quality.
• E-book Producties (E-book Production) Digital book production services including editorial correction, graphic design, file conversions, interactivity, multimedia integration, testing, and distribution to e-reader platforms.
• Boekdiensten (Book Services) Comprehensive book publishing services including design, printing, binding, cover design, softcover, hardcover, small and large print runs, and self-publishing support.
• Krantendiensten (Newspaper Services) Newspaper printing and production services including layout, design, printing, and binding for company newsletters, local newspapers, and regional publications.
• Brochurediensten (Brochure Services) Brochure printing services including tri-fold, gate-fold, magazine-style brochures, and various paper and finish options for businesses.
• Catalogusdiensten (Catalog Services) Catalog creation and printing services including editorial work, layout, design, print-ready file preparation, and printing coordination for product catalogs.
• Boek Binderij (Bookbinding) Professional bookbinding services including hardcover binding, softcover binding, wire-O binding, adhesive and thread binding, with special finishes like embossing and foil printing.
• Drukkerijdiensten Leerdam/Gorinchem (Printing Services) Printing services from their Leerdam facility near Gorinchem, offering offset and digital printing for various print materials including books, brochures, and newspapers.
• Book Publishing and Distribution Coordination Full-service book publishing support including ISBN registration and distribution coordination to bookstores, libraries, and online platforms such as bol.com and Amazon within the Netherlands market.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% cost savings on regular layout costs through Page-it automation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Page-itcoreTechnology or IntegrationPage-it is a proprietary publishing platform used by Pre Press Media Groep for automated layout and content management. It enables single-source publishing to multiple media formats (e-reader, tablet, online, print) and is credited with enabling up to 50% cost savings on layout services.
• WoodWingcoreTechnology or IntegrationWoodWing platform used for multi-channel media publishing, enabling cross-media content distribution and management for magazine and publication clients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Premedia Group: Global prepress and content preparation services provider offering typesetting, editorial production, and automated workflows to publishers — a direct comparison in prepress/DTP services and workflow automation.
• Realise Studio: UK-based publishing services company offering editorial, production, and digital publishing workflows for trade and academic publishers — a direct peer in production services for publishers.
• Cross Media Benelux: Benelux-focused cross-media publishing services company providing layout, editorial, and multi-channel content distribution — directly comparable in geography and service mix to Pre Press Media Groep.
• HighText iContent Group: Munich-headquartered content and publishing services firm handling editorial, layout, XML workflows, and multi-format production for publishers — comparable in service scope and customer base to Pre Press Media Groep.

Broad incumbents

• Elsevier: Major Dutch-headquartered academic and professional publisher with in-house and outsourced publishing production — overlaps with Pre Press Media Groep's professional publishing segment.
• RR Donnelley: Established global provider of commercial printing and content management services for publishers and enterprises — broadly comparable production-services model, though at much larger scale.
• Quad/Graphics: Large US-headquartered printing and marketing services company with workflow automation and content production capabilities — comparable at the broad incumbent level but much larger in scale.

Emerging players

• Ingram Content Group: Global book distributor and publisher services provider with print-on-demand and distribution network — competes at the distribution leg of Pre Press Media Groep's book publishing offering.
• Lulu Press: Self-publishing platform offering editorial, design, distribution, and print-on-demand services globally — competes for the same self-publishing author segment that Pre Press Media Groep serves in the Netherlands.

Others

• WoodWing: Provider of multi-channel publishing and content automation software used in the publishing industry — adjacent technology supplier rather than direct competitor, but a partner in Pre Press Media Groep's workflow stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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