PrintPlezier

What PrintPlezier does

PrintPlezier (Printplezier BV) is a Dutch social-enterprise commercial printing company founded in 2008 by Harmen van der Laan and headquartered in the Buitenhof neighbourhood of Delft, Netherlands. The company operates offset and digital print presses to produce a broad catalogue of products — postcards, flyers, posters, business cards, brochures, magazines, hardcover and softcover books, banners, roll-up banners, envelopes, packaging, wire-o bound items, and neighbourhood newsletters — alongside design services, print-on-demand for branded materials, mailing and postal distribution, and corporate gift fulfillment. Revenue is generated via custom per-project unit pricing (no public price list), with standard 2–4 working day lead times and one-hour rush capability, across three primary customer segments: large organisations with Social Return obligations (municipalities, healthcare, research, media), SMBs and creative professionals, and private individuals purchasing for life events.

The business is structured as a Dutch BV under sole shareholder H3O Holding BV, with Stichting KopieKoffie holding a priority share that grants veto rights over statutory purpose, stakeholder policy, dividend policy, and M&A. At least 30% of dividends are reinvested in the BV for impact goals, and all compensation follows the CAO Grafimedia collective agreement. SROI certification (PSO 30+, CER-code Sociaal Ondernemen) was obtained in 2025, formalizing the measurable Social Return on Investment that public and corporate clients procure against. The firm employs an inclusive workforce spanning ages 16 to 79, including individuals distanced from the regular labour market, with an HR function led by Anna Kővári managing reintegration and trainee pathways.

Distribution is multi-channel: a self-service webshop (webshop.printplezier.nl), a dedicated enterprise corporate ordering portal (Bestelportaal) for HR and Communicatie departments with budget references and PO support, a physical walk-in storefront with co-located KopieKoffie coffee shop, and an in-house delivery fleet. In 2024 PrintPlezier acquired Drukkerij Tan Heck in central Delft, absorbing its customers; in 2023 it launched the Design Center for design assistance and custom packaging/gift services. Sustainable substrate options include PaperWise paper (agricultural waste, 29% lower environmental impact than recycled paper) and VoorBij paper, with local electricity sourced via Deelstroom Delft. Named enterprise customers include Gemeente Delft, RHMDC, Deltares, DPG Media, KWS, Florence, and Reinier de Graaf.

Name

PrintPlezier

Legal name

Printplezier BV

Website

https://printplezier.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PrintPlezier is a Delft-based Dutch social-enterprise commercial printer (BV, founded 2008) producing offset and digital print products for government, SMB, and consumer clients, combining standard printing services with design, mailing, and sustainable PaperWise substrate options under SROI-certified social-impact governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Delft

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Production (One-time transactional): One-time print production orders across a wide product range: postcards, flyers (offset and digital), large-format posters, business cards, brochures, books (softcover/hardcover), certificates, folders, banners, roll-up banners, panels, laminating, envelopes, packaging, card letters, wire-o binding, and mailings. Standard lead time 2–4 working days; rush orders possible within 1 hour.
2. Design Services: Design and concept services for print materials, including concept development, text editing, and styling within customer brand guidelines. Also includes design for surprise gifts and year-end presents.
3. Mailing & Distribution Services: Printing, converting, and coordinating mailing distribution. Post bus management. Local distribution via social couriers.
4. Print-on-Demand: Print-on-demand for branded materials: letterhead, envelopes, business cards, stickers, personalised welcome packages. File management and recurring delivery as needed.
5. Relationship Gifts & Corporate Surprise Packages: Design, production, and shipping of corporate gifts, surprise packages, and year-end presents. Bundled offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PrintPlezier is a social printing company based in Delft that produces a wide range of printed materials (postcards, flyers, posters, business cards, brochures, magazines, hardcover and softcover books, certificates, banners, roll-up banners, panels, packaging, envelopes, mailings, and neighborhood newspapers) using offset and digital printing presses with sustainable paper options such as PaperWise and VoorBij. The company also provides in-house design services through its Design Center, print-on-demand for branded materials, and a dedicated corporate printing service (Drukwerkservice Bedrijven) with an enterprise ordering portal, mailing and distribution support, and corporate gift fulfillment.

Product overview

PrintPlezier is a social printing company based in Delft, Netherlands, offering a broad portfolio of print and production services. The core offering consists of individual print products sold through a web shop, including postcards (Ansichtkaarten), standard and offset flyers, standard and offset posters, large-format posters (basic and expanded), business cards (Visitekaartjes), card letters, certificates, folded brochures, stitched brochures, magazines, hardcover and softcover books, neighborhood newsletters (Wijkkranten), calendars, banners, roll-up banners, panels, wire-o bound items, lamination, packaging, envelopes, mailing and distribution services, and proof prints (Proefdruk). Recycled notebooks made from printing waste paper are also sold as a sustainable by-product. The Design Center (launched 2023) is an add-on service providing design assistance, custom packaging design, and employee gift package creation. The Business Printing Service (Drukwerkservice Bedrijven) is an enterprise add-on offering a corporate ordering portal with budget references and PO support, house style printing, print-on-demand, mailing, post management, design/redaction, and corporate gift fulfillment. All products share a commitment to social impact and sustainable paper (PaperWise from agricultural waste; VoorBij Paper) and are produced locally in Delft.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Postcards (Ansichtkaarten) Standard and themed postcards for personal or business use, including 'Groeten Uit Delft' greetings cards, sold through the PrintPlezier webshop.
• Flyers (Standard and Offset) Unfolded flyers in both digital and offset print variants for promotional and informational purposes. Offset version is suitable for larger print runs with high-quality reproduction.
• Posters (Standard, Offset, and Large-Format) Posters in standard and offset formats, plus large-format posters in both basic and expanded versions, for display and promotional use.
• Business Cards (Visitekaartjes) Fully customizable business cards with house-style and design options, sold through the webshop and used by enterprise clients such as DPG Media.
• Books (Hardcover and Softcover) Book printing in hardcover and softcover bindings (plus offset-printed booklets for larger print runs) for self-publishing, professional publication, and creative projects.
• Brochures, Magazines and Folders Stitched brochures in multiple formats, magazine-format publications, and folded brochures (folders) for professional presentation and informational purposes.
• Certificates (Certificaten) Certificate printing for official recognition and accreditation purposes, available through the webshop.
• Card Letters (Card brieven) Card-format letters for correspondence and communication purposes, available through the webshop.
• Roll-up Banners Retractable roll-up banners for trade shows, events, and point-of-sale display, available through the webshop.
• Neighborhood Newspapers (Wijkkranten) Neighborhood newsletters coordinated across three Delft districts, with production, layout support, and distribution managed by PrintPlezier.
• Proof Print (Proefdruk) Proof printing service that allows customers to review and request changes before full production of business cards, books, wedding stationery, and other print jobs.
• Mailings and Distribution Services Printing, converting, and coordinating mailing distribution including Post bus management, postal coordination, and local distribution via social couriers. Used by organisations such as KWS for postcard mailings.
• Design Center In-house design service offering packaging design, custom employee gift packages, design assistance for print materials, concept development, text editing, and styling within customer brand guidelines.
• Drukwerkservice Bedrijven (Business Printing Service) Full-service enterprise print package including a corporate ordering portal (Bestelportaal) for HR and Communications departments, house-style printing, print-on-demand, mailing and post management, design/redaction services, and corporate gift fulfillment.
• Print-on-Demand for Branded Materials Print-on-demand service for branded materials such as letterhead, envelopes, business cards, stickers, and personalised welcome packages, including file management and recurring delivery.
• Recycled Notebooks Notebooks made from recycled waste paper from the PrintPlezier production process, available for purchase with custom cover designs as a sustainable by-product.

Quantifiable outcome

• PaperWise paper has 29% lower environmental impact than recycled paper
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KopieKoffiecoreOthersSister company co-located in the same building in Delft Buitenhof. A coffee shop with social impact that stimulates talent development and community meeting in the neighbourhood. Supported by PrintPlezier and part of the same ecosystem of social enterprise. Visit kopiekoffie.nl.
• PaperWisecoreOthersPaper supplier producing paper from agricultural waste. PrintPlezier uses PaperWise as its standard sustainable paper option, available in white (80–110g) and natural (90–295g). PaperWise is itself a social enterprise. Paper has 29% lower environmental impact than recycled paper.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tielen Groep: Tielen Groep is a Dutch printing and packaging group offering commercial printing services to enterprise and institutional customers across the Netherlands and Belgium. It competes in the same Dutch commercial printing market as PrintPlezier at significantly larger scale, with broader product range and multi-site production capacity.
• Zalsman: Zalsman is a Dutch printing company offering commercial printing, binding, finishing, and mailing services to enterprise and government customers. It serves similar Dutch institutional clients as PrintPlezier and competes for the same enterprise print contracts, but operates at larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Roto Smeets Group: Roto Smeets is one of the largest commercial printing groups in the Netherlands, offering offset and digital printing, packaging, and publishing services to enterprise customers. It competes for the same enterprise and government print contracts that PrintPlezier targets, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple production sites.
• Koninklijke Drukkerij Em. de Jong: Koninklijke Drukkerij Em. de Jong is a long-established Dutch commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, finishing, and mailing services. It serves similar Dutch enterprise and institutional customers as PrintPlezier but operates at significantly larger scale with broader geographic reach across the Netherlands.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint, part of Cimpress, is the global leader in online commercial printing for small businesses, offering business cards, flyers, brochures, and signage via a self-service web platform. It represents the largest competitive threat to PrintPlezier's SMB and consumer walk-in business through online convenience and lower price points, though it lacks the local social mission and personal service differentiator.

Emerging players

• MOO: MOO is an online print platform specializing in premium business cards, brochures, postcards, and branded print products for SMBs and creative professionals. It targets a similar creative-professional and SMB customer segment as PrintPlezier with a digitally-native ordering experience, competing primarily on design quality and brand positioning rather than social impact.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 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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