les copies de la capitale

What les copies de la capitale does

Les Copies de la Capitale is a Quebec-based, family-owned commercial printing company founded in 1985 that delivers offset, digital, and large-format printing, graphic design, and professional finishing services to a mixed B2B and B2C customer base. Its primary segments are SMBs and enterprises requiring business stationery, marketing collateral, and large-format signage; communication agencies outsourcing print production; print brokers seeking overflow capacity; and individual consumers purchasing personalized stationery, event invitations, and limited-run publications through a walk-in quick-service counter or online store.

The production stack combines a Heidelberg XL-105 5-color offset press with a water-base varnishing unit and computer-to-plate (CTP) technology for high-volume runs, alongside a digital printing division that supports variable-data personalization on substrates including paper, cardboard, polyester, and vinyl. Large-format capability spans coroplast, foamboard, vinyl (15oz/18oz), MPVC, canvas, and wall graphics. Supporting services include in-house graphic design, thermobinding and spiral binding, lamination (matte, gloss, soft-touch), and self-supporting display structures (roll-ups, straight and curved kiosks) for trade shows.

The company monetizes through two distinct mechanics: an e-commerce storefront with fixed unit pricing on standardized SKUs (e.g., 750 business cards from $159, calendars from $159–$699, greeting cards from $50–$550, 3000 door hangers from $159), and a quote-based sales channel for custom projects with a stated 24–48 hour response time. Distribution is domestic-only (Quebec), delivered through the online store, a physical quick-service counter at Halles de Ste-Foy, and direct sales. The company runs a "Vous achetez, vous plantez" sustainability program that plants one tree per $20 in counter purchases, serving as a brand-positioning lever. The company also operates under the trade name "Capitale impressions."

Name

les copies de la capitale

Legal name

Les Copies de la Capitale

Website

https://copies-capitale.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Les Copies de la Capitale is a Quebec-based, family-owned commercial printing company founded in 1985, offering offset, digital, and large-format printing, graphic design, and finishing services to local businesses, communication agencies, print brokers, and individual consumers.

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

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Digital offset printing
• Large format printing
• Graphic design services
• Business stationery printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Standard Items: E-commerce sales of standardized printed products including business cards, posters, flyers, banners, greeting cards, calendars sold at fixed unit prices through the online store
2. Custom Printing Services: Custom printing services including digital and offset printing, graphic design, and finishing services priced through personalized quotes based on specifications, quantities, and materials
3. Greeting Cards and Event Stationery: Personalized greeting cards for various occasions (Christmas, Valentine's, weddings) with custom text and optional logo printing, sold in quantities from 10 to 1000 units
4. Micro-publishing Services: Small-run publishing services for authors, publishers and businesses to print limited quantities of books and training materials using digital printing and thermobinding

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Les Copies de la Capitale operates a commercial printing business offering digital printing (color and B/W on multiple substrates with variable data personalization), offset printing (using a Heidelberg XL-105 5-color press with CTP technology for large runs), and large format printing on materials such as coroplast, vinyl, foamboard and canvas. The company complements production with in-house graphic design, professional finishing (binding, lamination, perforation, drilling, rounded corners), and micro-publishing services. Distribution is through an online e-commerce store, a physical quick service counter at Halles de Ste-Foy, and personalized quote-based sales for custom and enterprise projects.

Product overview

Les Copies de la Capitale is a traditional printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The core offerings include digital printing for short-to-medium runs with variable data personalization capabilities, offset printing for large-volume jobs using Heidelberg presses, and large format printing on various substrates. The product portfolio encompasses standard printed materials (business cards, posters, flyers, greeting cards, door hangers, letterhead, inserts, press pockets, coroplast signs) and self-supporting display structures (roll-ups, kiosks). Supporting services include graphic design, professional finishing (binding, lamination, cutting), micro-publishing for limited-run books, plans and specifications printing, and a quick-service counter for individuals. The company operates primarily from Quebec, Canada, serving both businesses and consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing (Impression numérique) Color and black-and-white digital printing on various substrates (paper, cardboard, polyester, vinyl) with variable data personalization for short-to-medium runs at competitive pricing.
• Offset Printing (Impression Offset) High-quality offset printing for large print runs using a Heidelberg XL-105 5-color press with varnishing unit and CTP direct-to-plate technology, paper format up to 28" x 40".
• Large Format Printing (Grands Formats) Large format color printing on glossy paper, coroplast, foamboard, vinyl banners (15 oz or 18 oz), vinyl stickers, electrostatic media, MPVC, canvas, wall stickers, and backlit duratrans for indoor and outdoor displays.
• Business Cards (Cartes d'affaires) Standard 2" x 3.5" business cards on matte or glossy cardstock up to 16pts thickness, with finishing options including rounded corners and glossy or matte lamination; starting from $159 for 750 units.
• Posters (Affiches) Standard 12" x 18" posters printed recto only on various paper stocks.
• Large Format Posters (Affiches grand format) Large format posters printed on 8-point satin paper for exterior and interior displays.
• Flyers and Brochures (Dépliants) Flyers and brochures in formats 11"x8.5", 14"x8.5", 8.5"x14", printed on gloss 160M paper with multiple folding options including accordion, envelope, and gate folds.
• Greeting Cards (Cartes de souhaits) Customizable greeting cards including Christmas, Valentine's Day, and wedding announcements in 5"x7" closed format, printed on 12pt C1C cardstock; quantities from 10 to 1000 units at $50 to $550.
• Door Hangers (Accroche-portes) Door hangers in 3.5" x 8.5" format with 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" hole and slot, printed on 10pt C2C cardstock; $159 for 3000 units.
• Coroplast Signs (Coroplastes) Coroplast signs for outdoor display in 18" x 24" and 24" x 36" sizes with 3/16" thickness, printed recto only.
• Press Pockets (Pochettes de presse) Standard 9" x 12" press pockets with 3" flaps and optional card slots, printed on 12pts C1C cardstock.
• Inserts (Encarts) Advertising inserts in standard formats (3.5"x8.5", 4"x6", 5.5"x8.5") on paper or cardstock in glossy or matte finishes with optional perforation.
• Letterhead (Papier à lettre) Letterhead printing on matte 100M, 120M, or 140M paper stocks in standard 8.5" x 11" format, always printed recto; $159 for 1500 units.
• Self-Supporting Displays (Structures autoportantes) Self-supporting display structures for trade shows and events, including roll-ups (33.35" x 83.35"), straight kiosks, and curved kiosks (5x8, 8x8, or 10x8 feet) with optional halogen or LED lighting.
• Calendars (Calendriers) Custom folded and stitched calendars in 11"x17" open format with 24 pages plus covers on 160M satin text paper; pricing from $159 (10 units) to $699 (200 units), plus $45 customization fee.
• Plans and Specifications (Plans et devis) Digital printing and scanning services for architectural plans, landscape designs, and construction documents in black and white or color, including digitization and archiving.
• Micro-Publishing (Microédition)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Online-first commercial printer serving SMBs with business cards, flyers, signage and marketing materials. Directly comparable to Les Copies de la Capitale on the e-commerce SKU catalog and Quebec SMB target market, though at significantly larger scale.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise network of local commercial print shops offering digital, offset and large-format printing with design and finishing services. Closely comparable business model — local full-service print shop serving SMBs — and a known franchise presence in Quebec.
• Sir Speedy: Commercial printing and marketing services franchise offering offset, digital, large-format and finishing under one roof. Same single-location full-service print model targeting local SMBs and individuals.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise commercial print and marketing-services network offering offset, digital and large-format printing with design and finishing. Operates the same hybrid B2B + consumer model as Les Copies de la Capitale.

Broad incumbents

• Staples Print & Marketing Services: Big-box office retailer with in-store and online print services for business cards, flyers, posters and banners. Overlaps significantly on product categories but as part of a much broader office-supply portfolio rather than as a printing specialist.
• FedEx Office: National retail print chain offering copying, large-format, binding and basic document services. Competes on walk-in convenience and quick-turnaround prints, especially for individual consumers.
• Groupe Transcontinental (TC Transcontinental): Major Canadian printing and packaging conglomerate with significant operations in Quebec. Competes on large-run offset and packaging capacity, and represents the upper-tier incumbent in the same regional market.

Regional players

• Imprimerie Solisco: Quebec-based commercial printer serving local and national clients across digital, offset and large-format. Most directly comparable regional competitor within the same Quebec geography.
• The Printing House: Canadian commercial printing chain with locations including Quebec, offering digital, offset and finishing services to SMBs and consumers. Comparable service mix and customer profile with broader Canadian reach.

Emerging players

• Sticker Mule: Online-first custom printing specialist focused on stickers, labels and related products with rapid turnaround. Represents the kind of digitally-native, single-category competitor that pressures the e-commerce side of the business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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