APRIME ACT

What APRIME ACT does

APRIME ACT is a privately-held printing and visual communication services provider headquartered in Lyon 6 / Villeurbanne, France, operating continuously for over 25 years (firmographic founding date 1995; one source cites 1999). The company offers an integrated portfolio combining three core printing technologies — digital (short-to-medium runs, variable data), offset (outsourced to vetted partner workshops in Rhône-Alpes and Northeast France for long runs and large formats), and large-format (in-house wide-format plotter acquired in 2019, including latex-ink eco-friendly signage) — with an in-house graphic design and desktop publishing service that controls files from creation through CMJN-compliant prepress. Supporting offerings include 3D logo fabrication, signage and exhibition stands (via a partnership with Mark Bric), variable data mailing and routing under La Poste bulk-rate contracts, and document dematerialization services spanning Chorus Pro e-invoicing, QR code integration, and email marketing support. Couriers cover the Lyon metropolitan area and UPS provides 24-hour national delivery.

The business sells primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises and professional associations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and nationally on a project, quote-based basis — no subscription or recurring contract pricing is offered. Customer segments include professional TPE/PME (primary), associations, healthcare providers and pharma packagers (e.g., NORAKER), retail chains (COT Group), industrial firms (EUROCAVE, AB2E), tourism schools, and local government/administrative bodies. Distribution is direct: clients visit the Villeurbanne office to consult and validate colors before production, with acquisition driven by local SEO, Google reviews, and long-tenured referral relationships rather than digital ordering infrastructure. The firm has no app, no public API, no external funding, and no disclosed ownership beyond Claire DOUZAL as the named responsable.

Operationally, APRIME ACT runs with a sub-10-person team (Claire DOUZAL and Solen named) and relies on partner networks to scale beyond its in-house capacity. The model is fundamentally a local service business differentiated by physical presence, color validation, and end-to-end bundling rather than by scale, technology IP, or recurring software revenue.

Name

APRIME ACT

Legal name

APRIME ACT

Website

https://aprime-act.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

APRIME ACT is a Lyon/Villeurbanne-based printing and graphic design services provider serving SMBs, associations, and enterprises across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with digital, offset, and large-format printing, plus mailing and document dematerialization services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Printing Services: Short to medium run digital printing for business cards, flyers, brochures, catalogs, brochures, and personalized materials. Fast turnaround with competitive pricing in the Lyon region.
2. Offset Printing Services: Traditional offset printing for large format and long-run productions. Outsourced to selected partner workshops in Rhône-Alpes for quality and competitive pricing.
3. Large Format Printing: Grand format printing for banners, roll-ups, kakemonos, signage, vehicle lettering, and exhibition stands. They invested in their own wide-format plotter in 2019.
4. Graphic Design Services: Logo creation, graphic charter development, and professional layout services. They have an in-house graphic design team dedicated to creation and desktop publishing.
5. Document Routing and Mailing: Complete mailing management including variable data printing, addressing, envelope personalization, and postal dispatch through La Poste contracts with discounted rates.
6. Exhibition Stand Solutions: Complete stand design and equipment for trade shows, including modular structures, roll-ups, display counters, and custom solutions through partner Mark Bric.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

APRIME ACT is a professional printing company that delivers digital printing, offset printing, and large format printing along with in-house graphic design, document dematerialization, variable data mailing, signage, and exhibition stand services to businesses primarily in Lyon and the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region. The company offers an end-to-end workflow from creative conception through production, finishing, and postal distribution. It operates from a physical location in Lyon 6/Villeurbanne where clients validate files and colors before production.

Product overview

APRIME ACT is a comprehensive printing and visual communication services provider operating from Villeurbanne, near Lyon, France. The company offers a unified service portfolio combining three core printing technologies (Digital, Offset, and Large Format) with integrated graphic design capabilities. The core offering spans digital printing for short runs with variable data personalization, offset printing for high-volume commercial work through regional partners, and large format printing including latex eco-friendly technology. Supporting services include in-house graphic design (logo, brand identity, DTP), document dematerialization (QR codes, email marketing, e-invoicing), variable data management for personalized mailings, signage and exhibition stand solutions, 3D logo fabrication, and complete postal routing services. All services are delivered through an integrated workflow from creative design through production, finishing, and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing (Impression Numérique)

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery possible for urgent prints when files submitted before 10am
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• INAPA (France INAPA)minorOthersPaper distributor partner that guarantees regular replenishment of paper supplies. Long-standing relationship ensuring supply chain reliability for paper and printing substrates.
• La PostecoreOthersPostal services partner for all mailing and shipping needs. Used for mailings, invoices, and marketing shipments. Special postal rate contracts allow discounted postage for client bulk mailings.
• UPS FrancecoreOthersShipping carrier partner for national delivery of printed materials. Guarantees fast and efficient 24-hour delivery service for orders across France.
• Mark BriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibition equipment partner based in Champagne au Mont d'Or. Provides modular, foldable, easily transportable exhibition stand solutions for trade shows and events. Product range includes roll-ups, display counters, exhibition cases with LED lighting.
• Regional Offset Printing PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of selected offset printing workshops in Rhône-Alpes region with proven quality and commitment. Used for large format and long-run offset jobs that exceed in-house capabilities. Quality supervised from start to finish including on-site press check.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: Major US-based printing and document services network offering digital printing, large format, and document finishing. Comparable capability profile (digital + large format + finishing) though operating in a different geography and at much larger scale.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing giant (parent: Cimpress) producing business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. Operates at massive scale and competes with APRIME ACT in the same SMB print customer segment, particularly via online-only convenience.

Direct peers

• Moo: Premium online printing company specializing in business cards, brochures, and marketing materials with a design-forward positioning. Targets the same SMB/design-conscious customer segment as APRIME ACT but with national/European online distribution.
• HelloPrint: European online printing platform offering flyers, business cards, signage, and large-format products to SMBs. Direct competitor to APRIME ACT's core offering, but with self-service e-commerce instead of quote-based local service.
• Pixartprinting: Large European online printing service (part of Cimpress) offering offset and digital printing, signage, and packaging across multiple European markets. Same target customer (SMBs needing professional print) but with pan-European scale and automated workflows.
• Sprint24: French online printing platform offering business cards, flyers, brochures, and signage to French SMBs with quick delivery. Comparable to APRIME ACT's core offering but operates online with national reach across France.

Others

• Antalis: European paper and packaging distributor that supplies printing substrates to commercial printers. Not a direct competitor but an upstream supplier in the same value chain as APRIME ACT, which sources paper through INAPA/France INAPA partnerships.
• La Poste: French national postal service and APRIME ACT's logistics partner for mailing services with negotiated bulk postal rates. Functions as a key infrastructure provider enabling APRIME ACT's variable-data mailing offering rather than as a direct competitor.
• Mark Bric: Manufacturer of modular exhibition and display systems based near Lyon. Partner rather than competitor — supplies the roll-ups, display counters, and exhibition stands APRIME ACT resells as part of its trade show solutions offering.

Emerging players

• Docaposte: French digital services subsidiary of La Poste providing document dematerialization, e-invoicing, and electronic certified mailing. Comparable to APRIME ACT's growing dematerialization service line (Chorus Pro, e-invoicing) and a potential partner or competitor in the digital transition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aprime-act

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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