Pelikan Printing

What Pelikan Printing does

Pelikan Printing is the European commercial brand through which Print-Rite Europe Limited (a UK private limited company and subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Print-Rite Group Limited) supplies Pelikan-branded inkjet and laser printer cartridges and related hard copy consumables. The portfolio covers compatible and remanufactured cartridges for all major printer brands — HP, Brother, Canon, Kyocera, Dell, Samsung, Lexmark, Xerox and Epson — positioned at up to 40% lower cost than OEM originals with equivalent page yield. Underlying technology centers on patented mechanical and material innovations developed over 18+ years by Print-Rite's approximately 3,000-patent portfolio, including SmarTact 2.0/2.1 innovation gears that circumvent OEM dongle patents, No Waste (SmarTact Max) toner cartridges that eliminate residual toner waste, TUV-certified Bio-Based cartridges using organic-content plastics and toner, and Eco-Friendly SmartDuo with a patented reset counter lever that doubles yield. Compliance is anchored by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IECQ QC080000, DIN 33870/33871, Nordic Swan, and China Environmental Labelling certifications.

The business model is distributor-led: Pelikan-branded products are sold through an authorized distributor network across the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands and (as of November 2022) Turkey, with channel-program partnerships through Synaxon UK and Synaxon AG and reseller partner Data Direct. Revenue is generated primarily via one-time cartridge unit sales at volume-discounted pricing, supplemented by a 3-year warranty (with printer warranty takeover if Pelikan supplies cause damage), a free cartridge recycle service, and carbon footprint assessment reports. The Pelikan brand itself traces to 1837, with printer consumables added in the 1970s; the brand was relaunched under PRPS (Print-Rite Pelikan Solutions) management in November 2019. Customer segments span business users, resellers (retail/online/wholesale/contract stationers) as primary segments and home users as a secondary segment, with no named end-customer enterprise contracts disclosed.

Name

Pelikan Printing

Legal name

Print-Rite Europe Limited

Website

https://pelikan-printing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pelikan Printing, operated by Print-Rite Europe Limited, supplies Pelikan-branded compatible and remanufactured inkjet and laser printer cartridges for HP, Brother, Canon, Kyocera and other major printer brands, distributing through authorized resellers across Europe and Turkey with a focus on IP-safe, cost-effective printing consumables.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Langley Mill, Nottingham

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

Revenue model

1. Printer Cartridge Sales: Sale of compatible and remanufactured inkjet and laser cartridges for all popular printer models including HP, Brother, Canon, Kyocera, Dell, Samsung, Lexmark, Xerox and Epson. Products offered as direct alternatives to expensive OEM cartridges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pelikan Printing manufactures, remanufactures and distributes Pelikan-branded compatible and remanufactured inkjet and laser printer cartridges, plus related hard-copy consumables, for the European market. The range includes bio-based, IP-safe and eco-friendly no-waste toner lines, sold primarily through authorized resellers and direct to home and business customers via the company's UK website.

Product overview

Pelikan Printing, operated by PRPS (Print-Rite Pelikan Solutions), offers a comprehensive portfolio of printer consumables as a clever alternative to expensive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) cartridges. The core product lines consist of Inkjet Cartridges and Laser Cartridges, both available for all major printer brands including HP, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Kyocera, Lexmark, Samsung, and Xerox. The portfolio includes both remanufactured cartridges (recycled and refilled per DIN 33870/33871 standards) and new-built IP-safe compatible cartridges featuring patented SmarTact technology. Environmental differentiation comes through the Bio-Based Toner Cartridges (TUV-certified as the world's only bio-based cartridge brand) and Eco-Friendly No Waste cartridges that eliminate toner waste entirely. Services include a free cartridge recycle service, 3-year warranty coverage including printer warranty takeover, and carbon footprint assessment reports. Cost savings of up to 40% are achieved while maintaining OEM-equivalent page yields.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmarTact: Patented innovation gear technology for HP toner cartridges including SmarTact 2.0 and 2.1 innovations to replace patented dongle gear and chip holder.
• Eco-Friendly No Waste (SmarTact Max)
• Bio-Based Toner Cartridge
• Eco-Friendly SmartDuo

Products and services

• Pelikan Inkjet Cartridges Pelikan-branded compatible and remanufactured inkjet printer cartridges sold for a wide range of home and office inkjet printers, marketed as a lower-cost alternative to OEM cartridges.
• Pelikan Laser Toner Cartridges Pelikan-branded compatible and remanufactured laser toner cartridges for laser printers and multifunction devices, covering major printer brands.
• Bio-Based Toner Cartridges Pelikan line of bio-based toner cartridges using renewable/plant-based raw materials as part of the company's eco-friendly product range.
• IP-Safe Compatible Toner Range Patented, patent-respecting compatible toner cartridge range designed to avoid infringing OEM IP, giving resellers and end users a lower-risk alternative to OEM toner.
• Eco-Friendly No Waste (SmarTact Max) Toner Cartridge SmarTact Max no-waste toner cartridge system that reduces waste during printing and at end of life, supporting sustainability objectives for resellers and end users.
• Eco-Friendly SmartDuo Toner Cartridge SmartDuo eco-friendly dual-component toner cartridge design extending Pelikan's sustainability-focused printer consumables portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% cost reduction with equal page yield
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• API Computerhandels GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2022API Computerhandels GmbH became the latest authorized distributor for Pelikan branded hard copy consumable products in June 2022. They distribute eco-friendly toner cartridges with patented CO2 reduction technologies across their market.
• Aydin TeknikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 November 2022Aydin Teknik in Turkey became the latest authorized Pelikan Brand distributor for Hard Copy Consumable products, expanding Pelikan's presence in the Turkish market.
• WH OfficecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 June 2022WH Office became the latest authorized Pelikan Brand distributor for hard copy consumable products, strengthening the distributor network.
• Data DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 2021PRPS partners with Data Direct to provide resellers with world-class product offerings.
• Synaxon AGminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2020PRPS partners with Synaxon AG for market expansion and partner network access.
• Synaxon UKminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2020The Pelikan brand partners with Synaxon UK for channel partner program access and market presence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• LD Products: US-based retailer and distributor of compatible and remanufactured printer cartridges under the LD and LD Premium brands. Directly comparable to Pelikan because LD Products sells across the same OEM families with a similar cost-savings value proposition to end customers and resellers.
• Clover Technologies Group: One of the largest remanufacturers of printer cartridges in the world, operating collection, remanufacturing and distribution at global scale. Directly comparable to Pelikan because Clover produces remanufactured laser and inkjet cartridges sold under multiple brands to the same reseller and OEM-adjacent channels.
• Katun Corporation: Global distributor of compatible printer supplies, parts and services to the office equipment industry. Directly comparable to Pelikan because Katun sells remanufactured and compatible toner and inkjet cartridges through a multi-region distributor channel targeting the same resellers and MPS providers.
• 123inkjets (123Inkjets): Online direct-to-consumer retailer of compatible inkjet and toner cartridges. Directly comparable to Pelikan because it sells third-party cartridges for the same major printer brands with comparable pricing and yield claims, competing for the same home and SMB buyer.
• Static Control Components: One of the largest independent suppliers of components, chips and remanufacturing solutions for compatible printer cartridges globally. Directly comparable because Static Control enables third-party cartridge makers (like Pelikan) to produce IP-safe compatible products and competes in the same chip and aftermarket supply chain.
• Print-Rite Group: Pelikan Printing's parent conglomerate and the world's largest third-party printer cartridge manufacturer. Directly comparable because Print-Rite produces compatible and remanufactured cartridges across the same OEM families (HP, Brother, Canon, etc.) using the same SmarTact IP platform that underpins Pelikan branded products.
• Cartridge World: Global franchise retailer specializing in remanufactured and compatible printer cartridges. Directly comparable because Cartridge World sells Pelikan-adjacent third-party cartridges to SMB and consumer customers through a branded retail/franchise model that competes for the same downstream demand.

Broad incumbents

• Canon Inc. Major OEM of printers and toner cartridges whose installed base Pelikan targets with IP-safe compatible products. Broad incumbent comparable because Canon is both a key competitor (OEM cartridges) and a key counterpart (active patent enforcer whose PR3 solution Pelikan cites).
• Brother Industries: Global OEM of printers and toner/inkjet cartridges including the Brother HL and MFC lines that Pelikan specifically lists as supported. Broad incumbent comparable because Brother's installed base defines a core addressable market for Pelikan's compatible cartridge range.
• HP Inc. Largest global OEM of printers and the dominant cartridge seller whose installed base Pelikan serves with compatible cartridges. A broad incumbent comparable to Pelikan because HP defines the pricing, IP and supply-chain backdrop against which all compatible cartridge makers, including Pelikan, compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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