Snap Print Solutions North Harbour

What Snap Print Solutions North Harbour does

Snap Print Solutions North Harbour is a franchise-based commercial printing and design business operating from 8/65 Paul Matthews Rd in Auckland's North Shore, New Zealand, as part of the four-centre Snap Print Solutions network in the Auckland region (the others being Newton, Downtown Auckland, and East Tamaki). The unit is owned and operated by an independent franchisee under the Snap Franchising NZ brand, which has been in continuous operation since 1899 and markets itself on more than 120 years of printing industry heritage.

The business delivers a broad print-and-design service portfolio built on digital and offset printing equipment with same-day turnaround capability and a comprehensive finishing suite (binding, folding, laminating, mounting, direct mail fulfilment). Product lines span business stationery (business cards, letterheads, envelopes, notepads, presentation folders, NCR books), marketing materials (brochures, flyers, posters, banners, signage, stickers, labels), corporate documents (annual reports, manuals, tender packs), promotional merchandise, and event print. The offering extends beyond print into graphic design, logo and branding, website design, email marketing, and ePublications, positioning the franchise as a one-stop integrated print-and-marketing partner for Auckland businesses.

The revenue model combines transaction-based print job revenue with professional services revenue for design, branding, and digital marketing work. Pricing is entirely quote-based with custom project proposals (no public price list), 14-day quote validity, COD or 30-day credit terms, deposits on acceptance, and surcharges for under-48-hour or out-of-hours work. GTM is field-led through four physical centres serving distinct Auckland catchments, supplemented by online file upload (dbinbox), online quote requests, franchise-wide Yellow Pages listings, corporate-led digital marketing, and a monthly newsletter. Customer segments are horizontal — SMBs, corporate clients, event organisers, and personal/private events — with no disclosed anchor accounts.

Name

Snap Print Solutions North Harbour

Legal name

Snap Franchising NZ

Website

https://snapprinting.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Snap Print Solutions North Harbour is an Auckland-based franchise print and design centre offering digital/offset printing, finishing, graphic design, and digital marketing services to SMBs, corporate clients, and event organisers across Auckland's North Shore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

On‑Demand Copy & Print Shops (Walk‑In / Quick Print) (EDAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Digital printing
• Graphic design services
• Business stationery
• Marketing print solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print Services: Transaction-based print services including business cards, brochures, flyers, banners, posters, signage, stationery, and promotional materials. Revenue generated per job/project with pricing based on quantity, size, paper weight, and finishing options.
2. Graphic Design Services: Design consultation and creation services for logos, branding, marketing materials, corporate documents, and websites. Charged as part of project quotes or hourly rates.
3. Digital Marketing Services: Email marketing campaigns, ePublications, website design and development services
4. Fulfilment Services: Direct mail and letterbox drop campaign services including lodgement with NZ Post

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Snap Print Solutions North Harbour is a franchise-based commercial printing and design centre providing digital and offset printing, large-format printing, print finishing, business stationery, marketing collateral, corporate documents, and graphic design and digital marketing services to businesses and individuals across Auckland's North Shore. Customers engage through in-centre consultations, online quote requests, and online file uploads, with services spanning consultation, design, production, and direct mail fulfilment.

Product overview

Snap Print Solutions North Harbour is a franchise-based printing and design company offering a comprehensive suite of print, design, and digital marketing services. The core offerings are built around digital and offset printing services (Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Colour Printing, Black and White Printing), complemented by extensive finishing services (Laminating, Binding, Folding). The product portfolio spans business stationery (Business Cards, Letterheads, Envelopes, Notepads, Presentation Folders, Name Badges), marketing materials (Banners, Posters, Flyers, Brochures, Stickers, Labels), corporate documents (Books, Magazines, Corporate Documents, NCR Books), and creative services (Graphic Design, Logo Design, Branding, Website Design, Email Marketing, ePublications). Additional services include Direct Mail campaigns with personalisation, Plan Printing for architectural drawings, and Franchise Opportunities for business ownership. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for businesses needing integrated print and design services with same-day printing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing State-of-the-art digital printing producing vibrant colours and sharp black lines, handling various paper sizes and weights with one-colour or full-colour capabilities. Serves businesses needing short to mid-volume runs with high-quality output.
• Offset Printing Large-volume offset printing producing consistent, high-quality images without variation in colour or ink density. Targeted at customers with larger print quantities needing reliable colour consistency.
• Colour Printing Expert colour printing services using quality inks and paper selection to achieve optimal colour results for marketing materials and branded documents.
• Black and White Printing & Photocopying High-quality black and white printing and photocopying with clear, razor-sharp reproduction for bulk document printing and binding requirements.
• Quick / Same-Day Printing Fast turnaround printing services including same-day printing for urgent jobs, with emergency turnaround under 48 hours attracting a premium.
• Print Finishing & Fulfilment Comprehensive finishing services including binding, folding, laminating, mounting, and direct mail fulfilment, supporting complete end-to-end print project delivery.
• Business Cards Professional business card printing with custom sizes, shapes, premium stocks, and finishes including spot UV, foil, and die-cut effects for individuals and businesses.
• Books, Magazines & Brochures High-quality printing of catalogues, brochures, look books, annual reports, training manuals, and product presentations with binding options including perfect binding, wire binding, and saddle stitching.
• Banners & Posters Large-format printing for posters, banners, and roll-up displays in various sizes including custom dimensions up to 1000mm x 8000mm for events, promotions, and retail.
• Pull-Up Banners Portable pull-up banners (850mm x 2000mm standard) with stands and carry bags for events and exhibitions.
• Signage Custom sign printing in various shapes and sizes from A3 to large format, including direction signs, advertising signs, real estate signs, window decals, and magnetic signs.
• Flyers & Brochures Custom brochure and flyer printing in various sizes (DL, A5, A4) with paper weight options and specialist finishes including lamination and gloss.
• Stickers & Labels Custom sticker and label printing for events, mailing, product packaging, promotional use, and business stationery matching.
• Business Stationery Suite Complete business stationery suite including letterheads, envelopes, notepads, pens, presentation folders, and name badges for office and corporate use.
• Name Badges Custom name badges with options for magnet, pin, or clip attachments in full colour, gloss, satin, or metallic finishes for events and conferences.
• Presentation Folders Branded presentation folders with custom pocket shapes, spines, and finishing options including laminating, foiling, and embossing for corporate use.
• Invoice & Receipt Books (NCR) Carbonless (NCR) books and forms for sales and accounting processes, available in 2, 3, or 4-part sets with numbering and perforation options.
• Laminating Professional laminating service for document protection using gloss or matt finishes, suitable for single jobs or bulk projects.
• Plan Printing High-definition plan printing for architectural drawings, site maps, technical sketches, and drafts with crisp line reproduction.
• Marketing Print Solutions Integrated marketing print solutions including logo design and rollout, product marketing, retail marketing, and conference/event materials.
• Sales & Promotional Print Sales presentation materials, training manuals, trade show materials, and promotional items including pens, magnets, USB sticks, and mugs.
• Corporate Document Solutions Corporate printing services including annual reports, board papers, policy and training manuals, tender documents, and staff induction materials.
• Graphic Design Services Professional graphic design including branding and logo design, marketing collateral design, corporate stationery design, event design, and website/email marketing design.
• Logo Design & Branding Logo design and brand identity development services to create or refresh business branding for SMEs and corporate clients.
• Website Design Professional website design and creation services for SMEs including brief taking, design process, staging site presentation, and go-live support.
• Email Marketing Email marketing campaign services including eNewsletter design, high-impact promotions, invitations, and online surveys.
• ePublications Digital publication conversion services transforming print documents into electronic formats for online distribution.
• Direct Mail Personalised direct mail campaigns with variable data printing for names, addresses, text and graphics, including lodgement with NZ Post.
• Invitations & Announcements Custom invitations and announcements for parties, weddings, corporate events, and special occasions with photo integration options.
• Corporate Christmas Cards Custom business Christmas cards in traditional, contemporary, humorous, or classic styles with custom messages and branding.
• Customised Pens Branded company pens for promotional purposes with custom fonts, images, and colour options.
• Franchise Opportunities Snap franchise business opportunities providing print, design, and web services with training, support, and territory allocation for prospective franchisees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response rates up to 15 times higher with personalised direct mail compared to traditional mass mailing

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trees That CountminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSnap New Zealand is a proud supporter of Trees That Count, an initiative to plant 200 million native trees across New Zealand. The partnership demonstrates Snap's commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity improvement.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Finsbury Green: Large Australian commercial printer providing digital, offset and large-format printing plus direct mail and fulfilment to corporate clients. Closely comparable to Snap on service mix, B2B customer base, and integrated direct-mail capabilities.
• MOO: Premium online business card and marketing print provider targeting SMBs and creative professionals. Direct competitor in the business card and branded stationery category where Snap competes on quality and design-led finishes.
• AlphaGraphics: Global print and marketing services franchise offering commercial printing, design and direct mail to SMB and corporate customers. Closely analogous franchise model, service mix, and target segments to Snap Print Solutions.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online print-on-demand platform with strong ANZ presence offering business cards, flyers, banners and marketing materials. Direct competitor for transactional B2B and SMB print jobs, differentiated by self-service online ordering vs Snap's local walk-in and consultation model.

Regional players

• Blue Star Print Group: New Zealand-based commercial printer offering digital, offset, large-format and direct mail services to corporate and SMB customers. Comparable in service breadth and customer segments, with national NZ reach versus Snap's Auckland concentration.
• Warehouse Stationery: New Zealand office supplies and stationery retailer with in-store print services for business cards, flyers, binding and laminating. Competes for walk-in SMB and consumer print jobs with Snap's retail franchise centres.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: Large retail print and copy chain offering digital printing, binding, signage and direct mail across many locations. Broad incumbent with overlapping walk-in B2B print services and large-format capability.
• Officeworks: Australia and New Zealand office supplies and print services retailer offering digital printing, copying, business cards, and stationery across many locations. Broad incumbent with overlapping commercial and SMB print services, though it is a much larger multi-category retailer rather than a print specialist.

Emerging players

• Speedpro Imaging: Franchise network specialising in large-format printing including banners, signage, vehicle wraps and posters. Directly comparable franchise business model and overlap with Snap's large-format and signage product lines.
• Canva: Online graphic design platform used by SMBs and individuals to create marketing materials themselves. Adjacent competitor for the design portion of Snap's service stack, with some threat of disintermediation of Snap's design services for simpler jobs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SnapAustralia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/snapmarketing
• Facebookfacebook.com/SnapPrintingAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/snap-printing-north-harbour

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 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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