“We are investing in a prominent international position” says Marco Aarnink, CEO and founder of Print.Group
Print.Group, the holding company behind the leading European print platform Print.com, has acquired online printer Simian. The acquisition includes the brands Reclameland, Flyerzone, and Drukland, as well as Simian’s 23,000m² production facility near Groningen in the Netherlands.
According to Print.Group CEO Marco Aarnink, this acquisition is a logical step toward future proofing the group’s production and fulfilment operations while strengthening Print.com’s position in the European print landscape. Since its founding in 2019, Print.Group has grown to generate more than €60 million in revenue across nine European countries. With this acquisition, the company is entering a new and dynamic phase in the European print industry.
Investing in Scale and Innovation
CEO and founder Marco Aarnink says about the acquisition,”We are investing in a prominent international position in a rapidly evolving market. Our customers expect smaller production runs, shorter delivery times, a broader and more sustainable product range, as well as personalised services. Within this evolving landscape, we differentiate ourselves by adding value through digitisation, simplified workflows, fulfilment, and flexible logistics right to the customer’s doorstep.”
“With this acquisition and the additional volume, it brings, we immediately achieve economies of scale within our group. Simian’s fully equipped, and highly optimised production facility provides the foundation for us to remain a leader in a rapidly consolidating market, both in terms of cost efficiency and innovation.”
The Future of Simian within Print.Group
Simian’s CEO and founder, Wouter Haan, adds, “Print.com and Simian share an immense passion for the power of print, which is evident everywhere—from traditional brochures to merchandising, textiles, and interior applications. New markets and opportunities can only emerge when the entire supply chain collaborates in an integrated and sustainable way. In my new role, I will focus on further developing these strategic ambitions within Print.Group.”
The new production facility will serve as a central production and fulfilment hub for the brands within the Print.Group holding. Merging order volumes is a key priority, enabling Print.Group to implement significant cost optimisations that will ultimately benefit its customers. As a result, Print.com Productions’ existing facility in Oss will be closed, with operations moving to Groningen.
Within the renewed brand portfolio, Print.com will remain an exclusive platform tailored to creative professionals such as print resellers, brands, creatives, and agencies. The Reclameland, Flyerzone, and Drukland labels will continue to focus on small and medium-sized businesses. This creates a clear price and product differentiation between the various brands, both in physical products and in tools and services.
Tours of the new facility in Groningen are available to book here
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