What Expresscopy does

Expresscopy is a privately held, independent local printing and copying business founded in 1970, operating from a single storefront at 9-11 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey. The company provides a comprehensive range of in-house print services — including photocopying, business stationery, flyers, leaflets, posters, banners, signage boards (Correx, Foamex, Di-Bond), business cards, books and booklets, NCR pads, document scanning, custom t-shirt and workwear printing, personalised gifts, and web design — to consumers, micro-businesses, SMBs, students, schools, trades, and local non-profits across Croydon, South London, and surrounding Surrey towns.

Operations are built on professional digital printing and scanning hardware with full in-house production, enabling typical 24-hour turnaround and same-day service on standard formats. The company maintains no minimum order quantities, offers free local delivery, and supports in-person proof reviews at the counter. Revenue is generated entirely on a transactional, pay-as-you-go basis across multiple product lines with no recurring contracts.

The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via walk-in retail, supplemented by phone, email, an online artwork upload form, and WeTransfer for large files. Marketing is local: a Croydon-focused website blog, Facebook and Instagram presence, Google Business Profile, local SEO, and prominent customer testimonials. The company has 1-10 employees, no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed ownership changes, consistent with a stable founder- or family-operated small business.

Name

Expresscopy

Legal name

Expresscopy

Website

https://expresscopy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Expresscopy is a long-established independent print shop in Coulsdon, Surrey, offering in-house photocopying, printing, custom workwear, scanning, personalised gifts, and web design services to local consumers and small businesses across Croydon and surrounding areas on a transactional pay-as-you-go basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing & Copy Services Retail (CRALABAD), Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation) (IMAOACAC)

Keywords

• Photocopying services
• Digital printing services
• Custom apparel printing
• Document scanning services
• Business printing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Coulsdon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time transaction-based printing services for a wide range of products including business stationery, flyers, leaflets, posters, banners, business cards, brochures, booklets, menus, NCR forms, and greeting cards. Customers pay per job/order with no recurring revenue component.
2. Custom Apparel Printing: T-shirt printing and custom workwear printing services. Products include personalised t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, work uniforms, hi-vis clothing, and sports apparel. Revenue generated per item ordered.
3. Personalised Gifts: Custom printed gifts including mugs, calendars, photo prints, photo books, keyrings, magnets, tote bags, and water bottles. One-time purchase model for individual items or sets.
4. Scanning Services: Document scanning services including bulk scanning projects for businesses. Pricing based on document type and volume.
5. Web Design Services: Professional website design services tailored to showcase brands and help businesses stand out online. One-time project-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Expresscopy is a local print shop in Coulsdon, Surrey offering photocopying, digital printing, document scanning, custom t-shirt and workwear printing, banners and signage, business stationery, photo printing, and web design services. All production is carried out in-house, with rapid turnaround often within 24 hours and same-day printing available for many standard jobs. The business serves walk-in retail customers, local small businesses, and remote order customers placing jobs by phone, email, or artwork upload.

Product overview

Expresscopy operates as a local printing and copying services company offering a comprehensive suite of print-related products and services from its Coulsdon, Surrey location. The core offering comprises photocopying services, general printing services, T-shirt printing, scanning services, banners and signs, and web design. The printing services umbrella covers business stationery (letterheads, business cards, NCR pads), promotional materials (flyers, leaflets, posters, stickers), and large-format outputs (books, booklets, display boards). T-shirt and apparel printing provides custom workwear and event merchandise. Document scanning services handle various formats from photographs to architectural drawings. The company also offers artwork/design support to assist customers in preparing print-ready files. Products range from commodity print items like business cards and leaflets to specialized signage (Correx, Foamex, Di-Bond boards) and personalized photo gifts (mugs, canvas prints, calendars). All services are delivered in-house with same-day turnaround available for many standard jobs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Photocopying Services Fast, reliable photocopying services for single pages to bulk document runs, supporting both personal and commercial document reproduction needs.
• Printing Services Comprehensive printing services covering business stationery, promotional materials, leaflets, flyers, books, booklets, posters, business cards, NCR pads, labels and stickers with various paper types and finishing options.
• T-Shirt Printing Custom printed t-shirts for businesses, events and personal designs, produced with quality and durability using heat transfer printing methods for long-lasting wear.
• Scanning Services Document scanning services with confidentiality assurance, handling wide format drawings, architectural drawings, aperture scanning, survey forms, books, microfilm, invoices, photographs, large format documents and manuals, including bulk scanning projects.
• Banners & Signs Custom banners and signage including Correx display boards, Foamex display boards, Di-Bond display boards, outdoor PVC banners, mesh banners, heavy-duty blockout banners and pop-up roller banner display units in standard and premium options.
• Web Design Professional, user-friendly website design services tailored to showcase client brands and help local businesses establish a presence online.
• Personalised Gifts Thoughtfully printed personalised gifts including mugs, photo gifts, photo books, keyrings, magnets, tote bags, water bottles and other custom merchandise for special occasions and personal keepsakes.
• Artwork Design Service Expert design and artwork support to bring customer ideas to life with a professional finish, including graphic design assistance and artwork file preparation for print-ready output.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid turnaround often within 24 hours for standard jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Instantprint: Major UK online print provider with a broad catalog of business printing, marketing materials, and signage. Overlaps with Expresscopy's product range but operates at greater scale through digital-first ordering.
• Solopress: Large UK-based online commercial printer offering business cards, flyers, banners, and signage at scale. Competes with Expresscopy on product categories but via an online-only national delivery model rather than walk-in retail.
• Vistaprint: Global online printing platform offering business stationery, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. Directly competes with Expresscopy's commercial printing and signage categories through a low-price, high-volume digital model.

Emerging players

• MOO: Premium online print brand focused on business cards, marketing materials, and branded merchandise with strong design-led positioning. Comparable in product overlap (cards, flyers, custom goods) but differentiated by premium positioning and digital ordering.
• Aura Print: UK-based online commercial printer specialising in leaflets, brochures, business cards, and booklets. Competes with Expresscopy on core printing categories through national online delivery at scale.
• Printed.com: UK online printing platform offering a wide range of custom-printed products including gifts, stationery, and apparel. Overlaps with Expresscopy's personalised gift and custom merchandise categories through a national digital channel.

Direct peers

• Prontaprint: UK franchise network of high-street print shops providing photocopying, printing, binding, and document services. Operates the same walk-in retail model as Expresscopy with similar product mix and local SMB/consumer target market.
• AlphaGraphics UK: UK franchise of local print and marketing services centres offering commercial printing, signage, direct mail, and design services. Comparable walk-in/local model serving SMBs with a broader marketing-services portfolio.
• Kall Kwik UK: UK franchise network of local print shops offering photocopying, commercial printing, design, and signage services to walk-in customers and local SMBs. Directly comparable walk-in retail print model serving similar small-business and consumer customers in defined geographic catchments.

Others

• 123 Reg: UK-based web hosting and website builder provider. Comparable to Expresscopy's web design service offering but at vastly greater scale and as a digital-only platform rather than a local consultancy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/expresscopycr5
• Instagraminstagram.com/expresscopycr5
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expresscopy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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