who we are
Tradition, technology, and precision in printing and processing
The FIRMENGRUPPE APPL is one of Europe's leading companies in the media and printing industry. Our employees produce high-quality print products such as books, magazines, catalogs, and inserts for customers in the publishing, industrial, and retail sectors.
We have also expanded our expertise to include media analytics and support our customers with AI-based, forward-looking solutions.
ABOUT US
Our many years of experience in the industry stand for reliable processes, consistently high quality, and clean, precise workmanship—from individual orders to series production.
Since our founding in 1899, we have built up an impressive tradition and many years of expertise in the areas of printing, binding, and finishing. This continuous experience enables us to offer the highest quality and innovative solutions from a single source.
Our experienced and competent employees are distinguished by their in-depth expertise and many years of practical experience. Many of them completed their training with us and therefore have a deep connection to the company and comprehensive knowledge of its operations.
Our high-performance offset machines for sheetfed and web printing and our finishing units mean that we are ideally equipped to handle a wide variety of orders. This technical equipment enables us to reliably meet deadlines and ensure high production quality.
Our philosophy is based on close, customer-oriented cooperation in order to optimally meet individual requirements. Quality, adherence to deadlines, innovative strength, and progressive working methods are at the heart of everything we do.
Markus Appl
Managing Director and Owner
management
Tradition and innovation
Management is in experienced hands. Our management team combines industry expertise with innovative entrepreneurial spirit and a clear vision for the future of the printing trade.
Hans-Jürgen Wanner
Head of Internal Sales
Monika Stimpfle
Supply Chain Management
Robert Martin
Production Management
Sandra Eckart
Human Resources Manager
OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE
Your product from a single source
We guarantee customer-oriented data control through optimized and streamlined processes. Precision and human verification are our top priorities.
By using extensive equipment in our finishing and bookbinding departments, magazines, catalogs, and books are given the finishing touch with maximum efficiency.
We stand for efficient production and deliver the highest quality. Even with large print runs and high volumes, we guarantee perfect color fidelity and always achieve brilliant results.
With our own department, we ensure the visual enhancement of your envelopes to give your products an outstanding and high-quality finish.
Our products
The APPL GROUP offers specialized services for three key market segments. Each of these segments has its own specific requirements in terms of products, processing, and logistics—we deliver tailored solutions with the highest quality and efficiency.
Area – Book
Hardcover & Softcover
Whether elegant hardcover or flexible softcover—we produce durable, high-quality books for publishers and authors. Our expertise ranges from art and reference books to large-volume print runs for the education sector.
Area – distance trading
MAGAZINES & CATALOGS
From prepress to high-quality printing and professional finishing, we ensure clean processing, sturdy binding, and a convincing finish, right through to packaging, addressing, and shipping.
Area – stationaryTRADE
BROCHURES & SUPPLEMENTS
Large print runs are particularly economical on the web press—with a precise print image and high speed. Timely delivery is important to us so that your brochures arrive on site on time.
responsible and sustainable
As a responsible printing and bookbinding company, we are committed to environmentally friendly production and CO₂ reduction.
Every order helps to minimize our ecological footprint. We would be happy to advise you on sustainable alternatives for your printing project!