pip printing

What pip printing does

PIP Printing operates as the Hereford franchise studio of the Nettl network, the largest network of neighbourhood web, print, and design studios in the UK and Ireland. The studio is based at 1 Aubrey Street, Hereford, and is led by Managing Partner Simon Owen with Marketing Manager Samantha Grice and counter sales staff. Its offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture spanning three core product lines: (1) commercial printing including marketing materials (leaflets, flyers, posters), stationery (business cards, letterheads), and promotional merchandise (mugs, pens, umbrellas); (2) signage and display including flat signs in acrylic/aluminium/correx/foamex, custom-shaped signs, vinyl graphics, freestanding signs, and next-generation fabric displays with tubular aluminium frames; and (3) modular websites across three tiers — Nettl:one for responsive brochure sites, Nettl:connect for booking/appointment functionality, and Nettl:ecommerce for full online sales with accounting system integration. Underlying technology includes UV-stable inks at 1400dpi photographic quality for signage, in-house manufacturing capability for print and display products, and an e-commerce platform with basket and checkout functionality.

The business model combines transactional one-time product/project fees (printing, signage, website builds) with recurring subscription revenue from SEO packages, PPC management, social media marketing, and website Care Plans. Pricing is quote-based for most products and services, with tiered multi-year website contracts. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a local physical studio with counter sales, complemented by online ordering, phone/email inquiry, and content marketing via the Nettl Journal blog. Customer segments are horizontal, spanning small businesses and sole traders as the primary segment, growing SMEs as a primary segment, and large organisations as a secondary segment. The franchise serves customers from "one man bands to large multi-nationals," with named logos spanning recruitment, automotive, retail, healthcare, hospitality, property maintenance, energy, and nonprofit sectors.

Name

pip printing

Legal name

PIP Printing

Website

https://pipprinting.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PIP Printing is a Hereford-based franchise studio within the Nettl network delivering commercial printing, signage, website design, and digital marketing services to local SMBs and larger organisations across multiple industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Printing & Copy Services Retail (CRALABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Signage design
• Website design
• Exhibition displays
• Branded merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Hereford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: Commercial printing including marketing materials (leaflets, flyers, posters, postcards), stationery (business cards, letterheads, envelopes), promotional items (badges, mugs, pens, umbrellas), and exhibition displays. One-time product sales with quote-based pricing.
2. Website Design & Development: Responsive website creation including Nettl:one, Nettl:connect, and Nettl:ecommerce packages. Modular approach with upgrade paths. One-time project fees plus ongoing care plans.
3. Signage & Display Products: Custom signs in various materials (acrylic, aluminium, correx, foamex), vinyl graphics, freestanding signs (A-boards, sign posts), and fabric displays. One-time product sales.
4. Digital Marketing Services: SEO packages, PPC management, and social media marketing services. Ongoing service contracts.
5. Care Plans: Website maintenance and support plans for ongoing website care after initial development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PIP Printing (operating as Nettl of Hereford) delivers commercial printing, signage, exhibition displays and modular website design for local businesses from one-man bands through to large multi-nationals. Services include marketing print, business stationery, branded merchandise, custom signage, fabric display stands, three tiers of responsive websites (Nettl:one, Nettl:connect, Nettl:ecommerce), and add-on digital marketing services such as SEO, PPC and social media management.

Product overview

Nettl operates as the largest network of neighbourhood web, print, and design studios in the UK and Ireland, with pip printing services delivered through franchise locations. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising three website tiers (Nettl:one for responsive brochure sites, Nettl:connect for booking/appointment sites, and Nettl:ecommerce for full e-commerce) supported by add-on modules including SEO, PPC, social media marketing, care plans, and Click & Collect. The core product portfolio spans printing services (marketing materials, stationery, promotional merchandise), signage (standard flat signs, custom shaped signs, vinyl graphics, freestanding signs), exhibition displays with fabric technology, and branded workwear.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nettl:one Responsive, modular brochure-style website designed for small businesses and sole traders, with upgrade paths to more advanced tiers.
• Nettl:connect Responsive website platform with online booking, live appointments and room reservation capabilities for client interaction and transaction management.
• Nettl:ecommerce Full e-commerce website platform with online product catalogue, customer purchase and payment functionality, back-office order management, and accounting system integration.
• Marketing Printing Wide-format and offset commercial printing services for marketing materials including leaflets, flyers, booklets, posters, postcards, notepads, PVC banners, roller banners, menu printing and hospitality printing.
• Stationery Printing Business stationery printing including business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, envelopes, folders, labels, name badges and NCR sets.
• Promotional Merchandise Branded promotional items and gifts including air fresheners, badges, coasters, mugs, pens, umbrellas and USB sticks for marketing and corporate gifting.
• Exhibition Displays Portable and modular exhibition display solutions including LED wall boxes, backdrops, pop-up displays, lightboxes, deckchairs, tablecloths, flags, booths, arches, gazebos and furniture.
• Fabric Displays Next-generation fabric display stands featuring tubular aluminium frames with printed fabric covers for maximum visual impact at exhibitions and events.
• Standard Flat Signs Flat signage products in standard sizes including acrylic, aluminium, correx and foamex signs.
• Custom Shaped Signs Custom-shaped signage cut to specification including shaped aluminium, correx, foamex signs and tray signs.
• Vinyl Graphics Vinyl signage and graphics including brick wall vinyl, etched vinyl, floor vinyl, wall vinyl and window vinyl applications.
• Freestanding Signs Freestanding signage solutions including A boards, lamp post and bollard sleeves, sign posts, spring signs, strut cards and swinger signs.
• Branded Workwear Custom branded workwear and clothing printing services for businesses and events.
• Digital Marketing Services Digital marketing services covering SEO packages, PPC campaign management and social media marketing delivered as ongoing service contracts.
• Care Plans Subscription-based ongoing website maintenance and support plans for existing website clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular websites can be upgraded from basic :one to :connect or :ecommerce as business needs grow

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nettl Franchise NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNettl of Hereford operates as a franchise studio within the larger Nettl network. Nettl is described as the largest network of neighbourhood web, print and design studios in the UK and Ireland. Individual studios operate under the Nettl brand with access to network resources, systems, and supplier relationships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint, owned by Cimpress, is the leading global online commercial printing platform offering business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. Directly competes with PIP Printing in commercial printing and small business marketing services, though at much larger scale and via a pure-online model.
• MOO: MOO is an online commercial printing company specializing in premium business cards, marketing materials, and bespoke print products for SMBs and creative professionals. Overlaps directly with PIP Printing's commercial print and stationery offerings, particularly business cards and branded merchandise.
• Solopress: Solopress is a UK-based online commercial printing company offering leaflets, business cards, posters, banners, and signage with rapid turnaround. Direct UK peer to PIP Printing's commercial printing services, competing in the same Hereford-area SMB market with online scale.
• Instantprint: Instantprint is a UK online printer offering leaflets, business cards, posters, signage, and exhibition displays with next-day delivery. Direct competitor to PIP Printing in commercial print and signage, serving the same UK SMB customer base with an online-only model.
• Minuteman Press: Minuteman Press is an international print franchise network offering commercial printing, marketing services, and signage through local franchise locations. Closely comparable franchise-based print business model to PIP Printing / Nettl of Hereford.
• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a US-based print and marketing franchise network offering commercial printing, signage, and digital marketing services through franchise locations. Directly comparable franchise model and service mix to PIP Printing within the Nettl network.
• FASTSIGNS: FASTSIGNS is a global signage and visual communications franchise specializing in custom signs, graphics, and visual marketing solutions. Direct peer to PIP Printing's signage business and shares the franchise-based delivery model.
• Pixartprinting: Pixartprinting is a large European online printing company offering commercial printing, packaging, signage, and promotional products. Direct competitor to PIP Printing in commercial print, signage, and exhibition displays for the SMB market.
• Purely Print: Purely Print is a UK-based commercial printing company offering business cards, leaflets, banners, signage, and exhibition products. Direct UK competitor to PIP Printing's print and signage offerings for local SMB customers.

Emerging players

• Wix.com: Wix is a leading DIY website builder platform targeting SMBs with drag-and-drop site creation, e-commerce, booking, and marketing tools. Competes with PIP Printing's website design service line as a self-serve alternative for budget-conscious SMBs in the same Hereford market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nettl.UK
• Instagraminstagram.com/nettl_uk/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pip-printing-hereford

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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