Events & Media
Business Funding for Printing Companies
Printing companies carry heavy fixed costs in equipment, supplies, and facility space. A commercial printing press costs $100,000 to over $1 million, and a wide-format printer runs $15,000 to $200,000. Paper and ink inventory ties up cash, and prices fluctuate with supply chain conditions. The shift from offset to digital printing requires capital reinvestment, and adding capabilities like large-format, packaging, or specialty finishes can differentiate you from online competitors.
Common Uses
What Printing Companies Use Funding For
- Purchase or upgrade digital presses, large-format printers, and finishing equipment
- Stock paper, ink, and substrate inventory to fulfill orders without supply delays
- Add binding, laminating, die-cutting, or UV coating capabilities
- Invest in web-to-print software to accept and process orders online
Funding Options
Best Funding Types for Printing Companies
Equipment Financing
Finance presses, cutters, and finishing equipment with the machines as collateral. Commercial printing equipment from HP, Konica Minolta, and Heidelberg has established resale values that lenders can underwrite against.
Inventory Financing
Borrow against your paper and substrate inventory to maintain adequate stock. Paper prices fluctuate, and buying at favorable prices requires capital that inventory financing can provide.
SBA 7(a) Loan
Fund a major equipment upgrade, facility expansion, or acquisition of a competing print shop. SBA loans offer the longer terms needed to amortize the cost of expensive commercial printing equipment.
What Lenders Look For
Qualification Notes for Printing Companies
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