La Cartoucherie

What La Cartoucherie does

La Cartoucherie is a Quebec-based distributor (legal entity 9042-6909 Québec Inc.) that sells printers, photocopiers, scanners, and printing consumables to Canadian businesses and individual buyers. Its core catalog spans more than 70 printer brands — including Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Konica-Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Okidata, Sharp, and Zebra — and more than 100 specific models across laser, inkjet, dot-matrix, multifunction, and specialized label-print categories. The company holds privileged or BSD partner status with multiple OEMs (notably Lexmark, Sharp, and Zebra) and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Papeteries Olympique Ltée, which extends the offering into adjacent office/paper supplies. A sub-brand, Groupe A&A — division Cartoucherie, carries the Klix digital transformation service line, positioning the company to participate in document workflow and digitization beyond pure hardware reselling.

The business generates revenue through three streams: one-time equipment sales (laser, inkjet, and multifunction printers and photocopiers, plus document scanners), recurring consumables sales (original, remanufactured, and compatible ink and toner cartridges, ribbons, labels, and specialty papers), and recurring service contracts for equipment maintenance and rental-or-purchase consultation. Pricing for supplies is unit-based and ranges roughly $20-$580 CAD; equipment is sold via a quote request system, consistent with enterprise procurement cycles. The company operates physical branches in Sherbrooke (headquarters) and Montréal, and runs a national Canadian e-commerce storefront with free delivery thresholds of $100 CAD (urban) and $125 CAD (rest of Canada). It does not ship outside Canada.

Its go-to-market combines B2B enterprise field sales (quote-driven equipment and service contracts) with B2C/SMB e-commerce and branch-based retail, supported by content marketing (company blog), SEO-optimized brand and category pages, and remote-support tooling. Primary customer segments are small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise/corporate offices with recurring print and document-management needs; a secondary segment targets logistics and retail operators requiring specialized label and barcode printing.

Name

La Cartoucherie

Legal name

9042-6909 Québec Inc.

Website

https://lacartoucherie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Cartoucherie is a Quebec-based B2B and B2C distributor of printers, photocopiers, scanners, and printing consumables serving Canadian SMBs, enterprises, and logistics operators through e-commerce, branches in Sherbrooke and Montréal, and a Klix digital transformation service line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Printing Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941), Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (424120), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423420)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Ink, Toner & Printer Supplies Retail (CRALABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Office Supplies Retail (CRALABAA), Business Forms, Labels & Shipping Supplies Retail (CRALABAI)

Keywords

• Printer supplies
• Office printers
• Ink cartridges
• Photocopier equipment
• Document scanners

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printer and Photocopier Sales: Sale of printing equipment including laser printers, inkjet printers, photocopiers, multifunction devices, and scanners from multiple manufacturers (Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Konica-Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Okidata, Sharp, Zebra, and others).
2. Ink and Toner Supplies: Sale of consumables including original manufacturer cartridges, remanufactured/refurbished cartridges, compatible cartridges, ribbons, labels, and specialized papers. Offers original, superior refurbished, and compatible options for various printer brands.
3. Service Contracts and Support: Service and maintenance support for office equipment, including consultation for rental or purchase of photocopiers. The company provides expert advice on contracts that meet business needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

La Cartoucherie distributes printers, photocopiers, document scanners, and ink/toner supplies from more than 70 brands, serving SMBs, enterprises, and individual consumers across Canada through an e-commerce site, physical branches, and quote-based enterprise sales. Offerings span original manufacturer cartridges, remanufactured/refurbished alternatives, and compatible consumables, plus service contracts, remote support, and Klix digital transformation services.

Product overview

La Cartoucherie is a Quebec-based company (9042-6909 Québec Inc.) specializing in printing equipment and supplies. The company operates as a traditional B2C and B2B retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on three core product categories: ink cartridges and printing supplies (cartouches d'encre et fournitures), printers and photocopiers (imprimantes et photocopieurs), and document scanners (numériseurs). They distribute products across major printer brands including Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Konica-Minolta, Kyocera, Lexmark, Okidata, Sharp, and Zebra. The company also offers digital transformation services through their Klix platform. Product offerings include original manufacturer cartridges, remanufactured superior products (réusiné supérieur), and compatible alternatives, with dedicated support services including remote assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groupe A&A - division Cartoucherie: Digital transformation division under Groupe A&A

Products and services

• Ink cartridges and printing supplies (Cartouches d'encre et fournitures)

Quantifiable outcome

• Free delivery on orders over $100 CAD (urban areas) or $125 CAD (rest of Canada)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrothercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrother is a key printer brand partner. La Cartoucherie sells Brother printers and offers Brother supplies with no-refund policy for defective products, handled directly through manufacturer warranty.
• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpson partner offering WorkForce, EcoTank, Expression, and SureColor printer lines. Also includes ColorWorks label printer solutions.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP is a major brand partner covering LaserJet, DeskJet, OfficeJet, ENVY, and enterprise printer lines. HP products have 3-month warranty with refund/exchange available at store.
• Konica-MinoltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKonica-Minolta Bizhub series partner offering office photocopiers and multifunction devices for business environments.
• LexmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLexmark is a privileged BSD partner providing access to additional product lines. Specializes in monochrome printers for pharmaceutical and automotive applications. Lexmark products have 3-month warranty.
• SharpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSharp is a privilege partner with expertise in office photocopier service contracts. Offers desktop and commercial photocopiers including large format 11''x17'' (A3) printing.
• ZebracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZebra is a privilege partner specializing in label printers and barcode scanners. Offers compact, durable label printers for business and industrial applications.
• XeroxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXerox products are sold as special order items. No refunds or exchanges available for Xerox products - final sale only.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CompAndSave: Online retailer of compatible and remanufactured printer cartridges across many brands. Directly competes with La Cartoucherie's compatible cartridge SKUs and serves a similar SMB customer base.
• Grand & Toy: Canadian office supplies retailer and distributor offering print hardware, supplies, and furniture to businesses across Canada. Direct competitor to La Cartoucherie in the Canadian SMB and enterprise office supplies market.
• Cartridge World: Global franchise specializing in printer cartridge refilling, remanufacturing, and compatible supplies. Directly competes with La Cartoucherie's cartridge business and shares the multi-tier OEM/refurbished/compatible product strategy.
• LD Products: North American online retailer and distributor of printer supplies, including compatible and remanufactured cartridges across dozens of brands. Closely comparable to La Cartoucherie's e-commerce-led cartridge business model.
• 123inkjets (123 Inks): Online-first printer supplies retailer specializing in compatible and remanufactured ink and toner cartridges. Competes with La Cartoucherie on price-driven cartridge offerings for SMB and home-office customers.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Canada: Canadian arm of CDW, a large North American B2B technology and office equipment distributor. Competes with La Cartoucherie for enterprise print hardware and managed services contracts at larger scale.
• Staples Canada / Bureau en Gros: Canada's largest office supplies retailer with broad catalog including print hardware, supplies, and services. Operates under Bureau en Gros in Quebec, competing directly with La Cartoucherie in the same geographies and customer segments.
• Insight Enterprises Canada: Global B2B technology solutions provider with Canadian operations offering printers, multifunction devices, and managed print services. Comparable to La Cartoucherie's enterprise equipment and service contract business.

Regional players

• Shoppers Office Supplies: Canadian office supplies retailer with Quebec presence, serving SMB and enterprise customers with print supplies and equipment. A regional competitor with overlapping product mix and customer base.

Emerging players

• PrinterWorks (HP-authorized): Canadian HP-authorized printer and supplies retailer focused on HP hardware and consumables. Comparable in scope to La Cartoucherie's single-brand authorized retailer model, though narrower in brand coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lacartoucherie
• Facebookfacebook.com/lacartoucherie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-cartoucherie
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacartoucherie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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