Pulse Printing Products

What Pulse Printing Products does

Pulse Printing Products Ltd is a UK-based specialty chemicals manufacturer that produces water-based and UV-curable coatings, adhesives, pressroom chemistry, and ink products for the commercial print and packaging sector. Operating from a single manufacturing site in Wick, Bristol (BS30 5PE), the company sells four proprietary product families: Aqualine waterbased coatings (covering roller coat, dampening unit, ink duct, flexo, and gravure applications across decorative, functional, primer, food-contact, antimicrobial, in-mould label, and blister pack variants); EnergyLac UV-curable coatings (including standard, low-migration food-contact, UV LED/HUV, and in-mould label grades); Pulsolv pressroom chemistry (roller washes, cleaning solvents, isopropanol, RO water, UV and combi washes); and Pulsar/BG500 VAE dispersion adhesives. The company also serves as the exclusive UK distributor of Epple Druckfarben's conventional sheetfed and UV inks, as well as offering Pantone-approved inks and custom colour matching.

The company's technology foundation is rooted in water-based and UV-curable polymer chemistry, with manufacturing carried out under EuPIA Good Manufacturing Practice (4th edition) for food-contact materials. The product portfolio meets multiple regulatory and industry standards, including ISEGA food-contact approval, FDA 21 CFR 175.105 compliance, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, Nestle worldwide regulations for Premium FCM UV coatings, and Swiss Ordinance on food contact. Pulse holds an Ecovadis Silver sustainability rating and participates in SEDEX, the UN Global Compact, Two Sides, and the British Coatings Federation. It also licenses Biomaster antimicrobial technology from Addmaster for use in selected Aqualine coatings targeting hygiene-sensitive packaging applications.

Commercially, Pulse operates a direct sales model via phone (+44 117 971 9797) and email ([email protected], [email protected]), serving commercial printers, packaging printers, and trade finishers in the UK and unspecified export markets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent company, investors, or funding rounds, and is believed to be founder- or family-operated. No revenue, headcount, or management team details are publicly available.

Name

Pulse Printing Products

Legal name

Pulse Printing Products Ltd

Website

https://pulseppl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pulse Printing Products is a Bristol-based specialty chemicals manufacturer producing water-based and UV-curable coatings, adhesives, pressroom chemistry, and Epple Druckfarben inks for UK commercial printers and packaging converters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH), Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Print coatings
• Waterbased coatings
• UV curable coatings
• Packaging adhesives
• Pressroom chemistry

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coatings: Manufacturing and distribution of waterbased and UV curable coatings for the print and packaging sector, including decorative, functional, primer, and food packaging coatings.
2. Inks: Distribution of conventional and UV inks including four-colour process inks, Pantone inks, and specialty inks. UK exclusive distributor of Epple Druckfarben products.
3. Adhesives: Manufacturing and distribution of water-based and UV curable adhesives, particularly the BG500 range of VAE dispersion adhesives.
4. Pressroom Chemistry: Distribution of pressroom chemistry products including cleaning solvents, washes, and process chemicals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pulse Printing Products manufactures and supplies waterbased and UV coatings, adhesives, pressroom chemistry, and specialty inks for the print and packaging industry. Its range spans decorative, functional, primer, barrier, and antimicrobial coatings, plus laminating adhesives and four-colour and UV inks distributed under exclusive UK partnership with Epple Druckfarben. The company sells primarily to commercial printers, packaging converters, and trade finishers.

Product overview

Pulse Printing Products is a manufacturer of water-based and UV coatings, adhesives, and inks for the print and packaging sector. The company operates three main product sub-brands: Aqualine (waterbased coatings), EnergyLac (UV curable coatings), and Pulsolv (pressroom chemistry). These core coating brands are supplemented by a comprehensive range of specialty products including food packaging coatings, Biomaster antimicrobial coatings, functional coatings (blister pack, heat resistant, barrier), primer coatings, UV LED & HUV coatings, and in-mould label coatings. The company also distributes Epple Druckfarben conventional and UV inks as the UK exclusive distributor, along with Pantone inks, custom colour matching services, and BG500 adhesive products. All products are manufactured in compliance with EuPIA Good Manufacturing Practice and applicable food safety regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqualine: Waterbased coatings brand for roller coaters, dampening units, ink ducts, flexo and gravure applications.
• EnergyLac
• Pulsolv
• Pulsar

Products and services

• Aqualine Waterbased Coatings A range of waterbased coatings (decorative, primer, high-gloss, functional, and barrier variants) for commercial printers and packaging converters seeking environmentally preferable coatings with strong finish and substrate performance.
• EnergyLac UV Coatings A range of UV-curable coatings providing high-gloss, durable, and fast-curing finishes for commercial print and packaging applications.
• Pulsolv Pressroom Chemistry Pressroom chemicals and chemistry products supplied to commercial printers to support lithographic and offset print production processes.
• Pulsar BG500 Adhesives BG500 is a laminating adhesive supplied for packaging lamination applications, suitable for use by packaging converters and printers.
• Biomaster Antimicrobial Coatings Antimicrobial coatings incorporating Biomaster technology, designed to inhibit bacterial growth on printed and packaging surfaces for hygiene-sensitive applications.
• Food Packaging Coatings (FPC) ISEGA-certified and FDA-compliant coatings formulated for direct and indirect food contact packaging, including barrier and protective coatings for food-grade substrates.
• Epple Druckfarben Inks Four-colour process inks and UV inks manufactured by Epple Druckfarben and distributed exclusively in the UK by Pulse Printing Products, supplied to commercial printers under EuPIA GMP compliance.
• Pantone Inks and Mixes Pantone-formulated spot colour inks and custom ink mixes supplied to commercial printers requiring precise colour matching under the Pantone system.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Epple DruckfarbencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK exclusive distributor of Epple Druckfarben UV inks and conventional sheetfed inks including Premium Print, Stability, and Magnum Print series. Also distributes BoFood MH Next Generation and BoFood Organic System packaging inks.
• British Coatings FederationcoreOthersMember of the British Coatings Federation which offers guidance on health, safety and environmental matters and an opportunity to influence UK and European legislation.
• Two SidesminorOthersMember of Two Sides initiative that promotes the sustainability of print and paper.
• SEDEXminorOthersMember of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, a not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains.
• UN Global CompactminorOthersSupporter of the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
• ISEGAcoreTechnology or IntegrationWaterbased coatings approved by ISEGA for use as direct food contact coatings. These coatings are low in migration and safe for food contact in many packaging applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hubergroup: Hubergroup manufactures printing inks and coatings, including UV and water-based systems, with strong positions in packaging and sheetfed print. Pulse's waterbased/UV coatings and inks portfolio overlaps directly with Hubergroup's specialty offerings.
• Zeller+Gmelin: Zeller+Gmelin is a German printing ink manufacturer offering UV, conventional, and specialty inks for packaging and commercial print. Pulse competes in the same product categories with overlapping UK and European customer reach.
• Epple Druckfarben: Epple Druckfarben is a German manufacturer of printing inks (sheetfed, UV, food packaging) whose products Pulse distributes under exclusive UK agreement. As both partner and supplier-side peer, Epple represents the most directly comparable specialty ink manufacturer in Pulse's product set.
• Marabu GmbH: Marabu is a German manufacturer of specialty inks and coatings, including UV-curable and water-based screen and pad printing inks. Pulse competes with Marabu on UV/water-based specialty coatings for print and packaging.
• Siegwerk Druckfarben: Siegwerk is a German-headquartered global manufacturer of printing inks and coatings with a strong focus on packaging applications. Pulse overlaps directly on packaging inks/coatings and food-contact formulations, both serving commercial and packaging printers.

Broad incumbents

• Flint Group: Flint Group is a global supplier of printing inks, coatings, and pressroom chemistry for the print and packaging industry. It is broadly comparable to Pulse on coatings and pressroom chemistry but operates at global scale across multiple print segments.
• Sun Chemical: Sun Chemical is one of the world's largest manufacturers of printing inks, coatings, and consumables serving packaging, publication, and commercial print. Pulse competes with its broad portfolio in coatings and inks, but Sun Chemical is far larger and global.
• Fujifilm (Industrial Ink): Fujifilm, via its legacy Sericol and Inktec divisions, manufactures digital and UV-curable inks and coatings for industrial and graphics print. It is a broad incumbent across ink chemistry, providing indirect competitive pressure to Pulse's specialty coatings business.

Regional players

• Wikoff Color Corporation: Wikoff Color is a North American printing ink and coatings manufacturer serving packaging and commercial printers. While geographically separate from Pulse, the comparable specialty ink-and-coatings product mix makes it a relevant regional reference peer.
• Toyo Ink (Artience): Toyo Ink / Artience is a major Japanese printing ink manufacturer serving packaging and publication markets globally. It is comparable to Pulse on UV and conventional printing ink/coatings technology but serves primarily Asian markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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

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