Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.a.

What Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.a. does

Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.A. is a privately held Swiss printing and packaging specialist operating across two entities: Polygravia Arts Graphiques SA in Châtel-St-Denis and Polygravia Innovation Visuelle SA in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne. The company combines sheet-fed offset and HP Indigo digital printing, screen printing (serigraphy), laser/CNC cutting, 3D printing, dye-sublimation, lenticular printing, and — since 2024 — KURZ Digital Foil digital metallization, the first deployment of this technology in Europe. All production is performed in-house with no subcontracting, covering the full workflow from prepress through finishing, logistics, and delivery. A dedicated Polythink division provides advanced packaging prototyping, 360-degree 3D design validation, and security/traceability solutions.

The company serves premium and luxury brands across verticals including chocolate and confectionery (Villars Maître Chocolatier), cosmetics (Aveline Cosmétique), financial services (yuh), and corporate/institutional clients requiring annual reports, brochures, and high-end publications. Distribution is exclusively direct-sales via the company's quote request portal and in-person consultation, with worldwide delivery available for advertising creations and large-format products. The company holds eight sustainability and quality certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC, Ecovadis, IMPRIM'VERT, Printed in Switzerland, Carbon Fri, Entreprise Citoyenne) and runs 8% of its electricity from on-site solar, positioning sustainability as a core procurement credential.

Revenue is project-based and quote-driven with no public pricing, and no revenue figure is disclosed. Combined headcount is approximately 77 specialists across both sites, supported by 80+ years of accumulated expertise. The company integrated MTL (Fribourg) in 2024, expanding offset and pharmaceutical package insert capacity, and is pursuing ISO 27001 certification to formalize information security for sensitive client work. Strategic positioning is premium, certification-anchored, and technology-differentiated via the KURZ Digital Foil partnership.

Name

Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.a.

Legal name

Polygravia Arts Graphiques SA

Website

https://polygravia.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.A. is a privately held Swiss printing and packaging specialist, operating across two sites with approximately 77 specialists. The company delivers in-house offset, HP Indigo digital, screen, and KURZ Digital Foil metallization printing for luxury, corporate, and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing and Packaging Services

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Custom packaging solutions
• Digital foil metallization
• Environmental design signage
• Large format advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Châtel-saint-denis

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time production of custom printed materials (maps, press covers, books, magazines, business cards, stickers, annual reports, company brochures) using offset and digital sheet-fed technologies. Pricing is project-based with quote requests processed via the company's website. No subcontracting ensures full-service delivery.
2. Premium Packaging Solutions: Design, prototyping, and production of custom packaging solutions including folding cartons, rigid boxes, decorated cases, base/lid trays, sleeve boxes, and buffer wall packaging. Covers the full project lifecycle from brief to physical delivery with in-house capabilities.
3. Environmental Design & Signage: Large-format printing and environmental design solutions including signage, window dressing, banners, posters, museography, and custom-designed signage on innovative materials (sublimated fabrics, leather, slate, wood, plexiglass). Installation and logistics included.
4. Advertising Creations: Laser and CNC engraving/cutting, 3D printing, extra-large format printing, lenticular and dye-sublimation printing for advertising and point-of-sale materials. Includes installation and worldwide delivery logistics.
5. Prototyping Services (via Polythink): Advanced packaging prototyping and security solutions for complex projects, provided through the Polythink division. Includes 360-degree 3D design validation and detailed process documentation for large-scale production readiness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Polygravia Arts Graphiques SA is a Swiss printing and packaging house that produces custom offset and digital printed materials (annual reports, brochures, business cards, books, magazines) and develops custom packaging solutions (folding cartons, rigid boxes, decorated cases, sleeve trays) in-house from prepress through finishing and delivery. The company also provides environmental design (signage, window dressing, museography) and advertising creations (large-format printing, laser/CNC cutting, 3D printing, lenticular, dye-sublimation), and was the first company in Europe to introduce Digital Foil metallization technology in collaboration with KURZ.

Product overview

Polygravia Arts Graphiques S.A. is a Swiss printing and packaging specialist operating across two specialized sites. The company offers a unified portfolio comprising core offset and digital printing services, custom packaging solutions with structural development and prototyping, environmental design (signage, window dressing, museography), and advertising creations (large format printing, laser/CNC cutting, 3D printing). The company has pioneered Digital Foil technology in Europe through a partnership with KURZ. A related entity, Polythink, provides advanced prototyping and security solutions for the packaging industry. All services are delivered in-house with no subcontracting in the production process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offset and Digital Printing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ years of continuous operation cultivating excellence in printing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KURZcoreTechnology or IntegrationPolygravia is the first company in Europe to introduce Digital Foil technology in partnership with KURZ, enabling application of metallic layers on a wide range of materials without printing plates (clichés) and with per-unit personalization. This collaboration positions Polygravia as a unique European provider of digital metallization services and supports the company's premium differentiation strategy.
• PolythinkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolythink is an internal division of Polygravia positioned as an international leader in research, development, and prototyping of custom-made solutions for the packaging industry. Polythink serves as the advanced prototyping and security solutions arm of Polygravia, offering 360-degree 3D design validation and detailed process documentation for large-scale production. The division operates its own website and brand identity while being fully integrated within the Polygravia group.
• Digital Foil NationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital Foil Nation (digitalfoilnation.ch) is a dedicated marketing and promotion initiative for Polygravia's unique Digital Foil technology capability in Europe. It serves as a lead generation vehicle and industry showcase for the digital metallization service, with a call to action linking back to Polygravia's main website for project inquiries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Global packaging giant offering flexible and rigid packaging including folding cartons, specialty cartons, and premium packaging solutions. Broad incumbent competing for large multi-national brand packaging budgets where Polygravia is currently sub-scale.
• CCL Industries (Multi-Color): Global specialty label and packaging converter with strong premium-brand customer overlap (cosmetics, personal care, premium spirits). Broad incumbent competitor for premium decorative packaging and labeling mandates that Polygravia also pursues.
• Mondi Group: European integrated paper and packaging group producing containerboard, folding boxboard, and converted paper-based packaging. Comparable on the paperboard packaging side, though operating at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Constantia Flexibles: European-headquartered packaging manufacturer serving FMCG, pharma, and premium consumer brands with paper-based and flexible packaging. Overlaps with Polygravia in decorated carton and premium consumer packaging, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Wipak (Wihuri Group): European packaging converter focused on premium and specialty packaging for food, healthcare, and consumer goods. Comparable in converting and finishing sophistication, particularly in premium decorated cartons and specialty papers.
• Heinzel Group: Austrian paper, packaging, and tissue group with folding boxboard and converted paper operations across Central Europe. Comparable as a regional premium paper-based packaging player, with similar exposure to European brand customers.
• Sauerländer Druck: Swiss commercial printing company with offset and digital capabilities serving corporate and institutional clients. Comparable in scope and regional footprint, though less focused on luxury packaging than Polygravia.

Others

• Leonhard Kurz: German technology supplier and partner providing the Digital Foil technology Polygravia pioneered in Europe. Functions as both a strategic partner and an adjacent peer in decorative finishing, with overlapping metallization and embellishment capabilities.

Direct peers

• Galledia: Swiss premium printing and packaging group with offset, digital, and finishing capabilities serving luxury and corporate clients. Closest direct comparable given shared Swiss base, premium positioning, and full in-house production philosophy.
• Model Group: Swiss-headquartered paper-based packaging manufacturer producing folding cartons, corrugated, and specialty paper packaging. Directly comparable on the packaging side, especially luxury folding cartons and decorated cases served to European FMCG and premium brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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