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Go Global, Print Local. Dutch company is searching for partners for their printing on demand solution

Summary

Profile Type
Business Offer
POD Reference
BONL20240517007
Term of Validity
17 May 2024 - 17 May 2025
Company's Country
Netherlands
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The Dutch company is a Dutch based global POD platform that connects businesses (Fortune 500, publishing, photo personalization and E-commerce companies) with print providers all over the world. It automates and simplifies the printing process, making it faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.
Full Description
The Dutch company stands as a pioneering Dutch-based global Print-On-Demand (POD) platform, revolutionizing the way businesses approach printing. This innovative service is specifically designed to connect a diverse array of companies - including Fortune 500 enterprises, publishing companies, photo personalization ventures, and E-commerce giants - with an extensive network of print providers scattered across the globe. By doing so, the Dutch company effectively automates and streamlines the printing process, rendering it not only faster and more cost-efficient but also significantly more environmentally friendly.

At its core, the Dutch company operates as the leading print API platform, distinguished by its unparalleled capability to facilitate local printing on a global scale. This unique feature is instrumental in substantially saving both production and shipping time. More importantly, it plays a critical role in minimizing the global carbon footprint associated with printing activities by an impressive 95.6%, marking a substantial leap towards more sustainable business practices.

The Dutch company platform boasts an expansive reach, offering print-on-demand services in 104 countries through a network comprising over 200 production providers.
Advantages and Innovations
At the heart of the Dutch company approach is a relentless drive for innovation. By utilizing the latest in print technology, they ensure that the printing process is not only streamlined but also adheres to the highest quality standards.

One of the standout features of the platform is its robust infrastructure, which is designed for high performance, flexibility, and utmost security. Optimized for both stability and scalability, the custom framework is backed by AWS best practices. Data transmission is fortified through TLS encrypted communications, ensuring that interactions between clients and print production partners are secure. This level of reliability is underscored by the impressive capability to print and ship 1.3 million jobs daily for leading companies, managing over 40,000 print API calls a minute.

For developers, the Dutch company offers SDKs for PHP and Node.js, making integration a breeze. These tools enable developers to request instant pricing, post print orders, and receive production updates efficiently, streamlining the entire process from start to finish. Additionally, with more than 50+ ready-to-go integrations for the most common marketplaces, shop systems, and e-commerce solutions, the Dutch company makes it easy for businesses to automate their print-on-demand needs in minutes.
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 13: Climate ActionGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
Type of partner:
- Fortune 500 (Corporations): Large corporations where the printed product is only a need for marketing material and not a main core business
- Photo Personalization: primarily in the B2C industry that offer Printed Products based on the user photo input
- E-commerce: provide products, partially or fully printed, via marketplaces or platforms such as Etsy, Amazon, Shopify etc
- Web2Print: provide web2print solution, in the B2C sector. Main core is primarily offering printed products to end user

Role of the partner:
The integration with the Dutch company print APIs is not just a technological upgrade; it's a strategic partnership to stay ahead in the digital age. It's a perfect match that offers streamlined print processes, consistent quality, cost savings, and scalability - essential elements for success in today's competitive business landscape.
Type and Size of Partner
SME 50 - 249SME 11-49Big company
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
01003007 - Computer Technology/Graphics, Meta Computing01001002 - Digital Systems, Digital Representation
Market keywords
09004007 - Printing and binding02005005 - Printers
Sector Groups Involved
Digital
Targeted countries
All countries