Spark Printing

What Spark Printing does

Spark Printing is a privately-held commercial print services company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 2017. The company operates a single physical site at 3599 Knight Rd., Suite 100, and provides a broad suite of print and adjacent services spanning commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging, kitting and fulfillment, window film installation, and interactive print/augmented reality. Its technical foundation rests on digital and offset press solutions, with installation capabilities added in 2024-era marketing materials and partner-enabled AR/QR services sourced through a UnifiedAR integration. The product catalog is wide and SKU-dense, covering more than 30 offerings including business cards, brochures, banners, window/wall/floor/vehicle/stadium signage, labels, boxes, and security films, and the company emphasizes a "Thinktivity" creative approach for custom work.

The company's go-to-market is hybrid: an e-commerce-enabled website (with a QuickClick payment portal) for SMB and consumer self-serve estimates, plus phone-based inside sales and a corporate printing contract program targeting enterprise and mid-market accounts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with the company emphasizing low minimum order quantities, competitive pricing across order sizes, and 5-7 business day production turnaround with 3-day-or-less transit to most major US cities. Revenue mechanics are primarily transactional (one-time print jobs) supplemented by professional services revenue from design, consulting, mail fulfillment, and installation. Customer base is split between Memphis-area SMBs and a handful of branded local and regional accounts (Memphis Grizzlies, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Tanger, Corky's, Redbirds, and several local Memphis businesses).

Spark Printing's value proposition centers on a concierge-style service model with a dedicated customer service representative assigned to each account, positioning itself as a strategic partner against commoditized online print vendors. The company has built a modest partner ecosystem, including authorized-provider status with DreamScape for premium wallcoverings, and 3M and Hupo for window films, which collectively allow it to offer installation, security, and large-format work without in-house product R&D. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, investors, ownership structure, or headcount data, and there is no evidence of M&A activity, executive hires, or leadership changes in the source data.

Name

Spark Printing

Legal name

Spark Printing

Website

https://printwithspark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spark Printing is a Memphis-based commercial printing company that provides commercial print, signage, labels, packaging, kitting, window films, and AR/QR interactive print services to small, mid-sized, and enterprise customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Wide format signage
• Labels and packaging
• Window security films
• Interactive print AR

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Print Products: Primary revenue from one-time printing services where customers pay per print job. Products include business cards, brochures, banners, signage, labels, packaging, and custom print solutions. Pricing varies by quantity and specifications with most standard orders shipping within 5-7 business days.
2. Print Services & Consulting: Additional revenue from ancillary services including creative design services, print consulting, print education, mail fulfillment services, kitting and fulfillment, window film installation, and signage installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Spark Printing operates a one-stop-shop commercial print services business in Memphis, Tennessee, producing custom-printed marketing collateral, signage, labels, packaging, window/security films, and kitting/fulfillment solutions for businesses nationwide. The company combines digital and offset press production with installation, mailing, and design services, and adds interactive print features (QR codes and Augmented Reality) for marketing campaigns. Customers can order through the company website, request estimates by phone, or sign corporate printing contracts for ongoing volume needs.

Product overview

Spark Printing is a commercial print services company operating as a one-stop-shop that offers one of the largest suites of print services in the industry. The company provides standard and customized print products including Bookmarks, Business Cards, Calendars, Catalogs/Booklets, Door Hangers, Envelopes, Flyers/Brochures, Greeting Cards, Letterhead, Notepads, Pocket Folders, Postcards, Posters, Rack Cards, Table Tents, and Wrapping Papers. Beyond traditional print, it offers Signage products (Banners, Window Signage, Wall Signage, Floor Signage, Vehicle Signage, Tradeshow Signage, Stadium Signage, Yard Signs, Store Signage), Labels & Packaging (Labels/Stickers, Box/Packaging), Kitting & Fulfillment Services, Security Films (3M and Hupo window films), and QR / AR Services (interactive print with augmented reality, QR codes, and PURL applications). The company also provides supplementary services including Creative Design, Mail Fulfilment, Print Consulting, Print Education, Window Film Installation, Wide Format/Signage Services, and a Concierge Printing model. The portfolio is anchored by digital and offset press solutions and powered by what the company calls 'Thinktivity' creative capabilities and latest print technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Most standard orders ship within 5 to 7 business days
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DreamScape (Print Provider Network - PPN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• 3McoreTechnology or Integration
• UnifiedARcoreTechnology or Integration

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: National retail printing chain offering document printing, banners, signage, and direct mail. Competes with Spark for walk-in and SMB print, signage, and shipping-driven print services at much larger scale but with less customization.
• The UPS Store: National retail chain offering basic printing, signage, and document services alongside shipping. Competes with Spark for transactional SMB print needs, though limited in commercial-scale jobs and customization.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Largest online commercial printing aggregator serving SMBs globally. Direct competitor for Spark's SMB print and signage business, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a self-serve-only model — Spark competes against it on service and concierge positioning rather than price.

Direct peers

• Signs.com: Online signage and large-format printing specialist offering banners, yard signs, vehicle wraps, and trade show displays. Directly comparable to Spark's signage product line, with a self-serve e-commerce model versus Spark's concierge-led approach.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing and marketing services company with hundreds of independently owned centers. Directly comparable business model to Spark — local concierge-style print, signage, and direct mail services for SMB and mid-market customers.
• SpeedPro Imaging: Franchise network specializing in large-format signage, vehicle wraps, and wide-format graphics. Highly comparable to Spark's signage leg (banners, wall, floor, vehicle, tradeshow, stadium signage) and uses a similar local-service franchise model.
• 4over: Trade printing marketplace offering commercial print, large-format signage, labels, and packaging with online ordering. Directly comparable to Spark's core commercial and signage offering, with similar product breadth but different go-to-market (online-first vs. Spark's concierge + corporate contract approach).
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise-based commercial print and marketing services network with local centers providing print, signage, and design. Closest model-match to Spark: local service, broad product suite, dedicated account reps, serving both SMB and enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Sticker Mule: Online-first custom label, sticker, and packaging printer with strong e-commerce UX. Comparable to Spark's labels/packaging product line, particularly for SMB and direct-to-consumer brands, with overlapping order profiles.
• MOO: Premium online business card, print, and marketing materials provider. Comparable on business cards, postcards, and small-format premium print — a niche Spark also serves, though MOO focuses on design-forward premium while Spark emphasizes concierge service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/printwithspark

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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