THE SEPEC GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER THE EXPERTISE AND KNOW-HOW OF 3 SPECIALISED ENTITIES

Sepec printing, founded in 1993 in Péronnas (Ain), is the cornerstone of the Sepec Group. Originally a family-owned publishing house producing its own books, the company truly became a printing business in 2000 and has grown significantly since then. Specialised in offset printing, in both black and colour, the company boasts a first-class pressroom and stands out for its agility and its ability to handle many short and medium-run jobs.

Sepec Numérique was created in 2014 and is based on Sepec’s historic site in Péronnas, which had already been extended several times. This division, specialised in inkjet and toner digital printing, is equipped with cutting-edge presses and has its own DTP department, bindery workshop and a state-of-the-art fore-edge printing machine.

Sepec-AGM, located in Forges-les-Eaux in Normandy, joined the Sepec Group in 2022. Founded in 1966, this company was historically specialised in bookbinding, and following its integration into the Sepec Group it was equipped with an offset printing department able to handle higher-volume runs. This entity also has specific expertise in the production of diaries and planners.

Each of the 3 entities in the Sepec Group has all the equipment and expertise required for the printing, binding, finishing and shipping of your books.

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KEY DATES IN THE HISTORY OF THE SEPEC GROUP

1993

Creation of Sepec, originally a publishing house called “Édition de la grande fontaine”. It is linked to the family publishing house “Les Éditions du Bastion”, founded in 1976, which publishes mainly regional titles and produces them in-house.

2000

The publishing and printing activities are separated: Sepec printing, in its current form, is created and begins working for new clients.

2002

Prat Editions is one of the first major publishers to place its trust in Sepec, enabling the company to invest in its first real 2-colour press (second-hand).

Prat Editions, Belin, Fontaine Picard and Génie des Glaciers were among the first major publishing clients to use Sepec’s printing services.

2004

The company acquires its first perfect-binding line.

2006

The printing house adds sewing and film lamination to its capabilities and invests in its first 4-colour press.

2007

Sepec opens an office in Paris. This is a strategic turning point for the company, which gains credibility with publishing houses and easier access to them. The company’s turnover reaches €2.3M.

2009

Integration of a Muller Martini Diamant case-binding line.

2010

Sepec’s turnover reaches €5M and its strong growth continues. At the same time, a first extension is completed to house a Muller Martini Acoro perfect-binding line.

2012

A second extension is built to install the first 8-colour press. It also increases the paper storage capacity.

2014

Sepec’s historic site is extended once again to accommodate Sepec Numérique.

2016

A 4th extension of the historic site increases storage capacity and allows installation of a new 8-colour HUV press.

2020

A 6th extension is completed to make room for a new Meccanotecnica Multiplex sewing line and a Muller Martini Alegro perfect-binding line.

2021

Acquisition of a new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL106 press, as well as folding machines with robots.

2022

Installation of a second SBG foil-stamping press and a DA270 casemaker.

2014

Creation of Sepec Numérique. This division, which shares the same site as Sepec while remaining autonomous, enables the group to broaden its offering and adapt to changes in the market.

2017

A 5th extension is built to install Sepec Numérique’s first HP T240 web press and to increase paper storage capacity.

2022

The digital division acquires a second web press: HP T260.

2025

Thanks to the acquisition of a new fore-edge printing machine, Sepec can now offer its clients a highly striking enhancement solution that unleashes creativity.

2026

To support its growth, Sepec Numérique will move to a brand new site currently under construction.

2026

The new 6,800 m² industrial site, still located in Péronnas, will enable the group to strengthen its capacities and further expand the range of its services.

2022

Integration of AGM, historically specialised in bookbinding. The company becomes Sepec-AGM and is equipped with a Muller Martini Acoro perfect-binding line.

2023

A major investment equips the Sepec-AGM site with an offset printing department, including a prepress department and a Heidelberg XL106 press. A Multiplex sewing line is also installed.

2024

Acquisition of a new Muller Martini Diamant case-binding line.

A STRONG, UNITED GROUP BUILT ON FUNDAMENTAL VALUES

Innovation & investment:

We invest heavily and regularly in our production tools and expertise so that we can offer you services that are ever more diverse, high-quality and competitive.
These ongoing investments also enable us to continuously improve our efficiency and our employees’ working conditions.
Thanks to this investment policy, our group has established itself as a major, long-term player in book printing and production in France.

Passion:

The whole Sepec story is driven by a love of publishing and books, and by the conviction that books do indeed have a future, and that the French printing industry is talented and has everything it needs to succeed.
At Sepec, passion and enthusiasm are key values that are shared, nurtured and put at the service of our clients at every level: in the trades specific to printing and the graphic arts of course (DTP, production planning, manufacturing), but also within our sales team, who are there to advise and support you with your projects and technical choices, and within our development team, who design and continuously improve our powerful, ergonomic and scalable online tools.

Rigour:

Rigour in work, management, operations, quality, customer service and employee commitment – in every aspect of our company – has undoubtedly been a key factor in Sepec’s development since the very beginning.
This same rigour is what makes Sepec a reliable partner for your publishing projects.

Independence:

For us, independence is an essential value, and it is reflected above all in the full integration of our activities.
From procurement to shipment, including every stage of production and manufacturing, we handle almost everything involved in making your project a reality. Likewise, the interfaces you use are developed in-house. By integrating all these activities, we are able to offer you outstanding agility and responsiveness, as well as full control over quality, lead times and costs.

Care & consideration:

The strong human values shared internally are also reflected in the way all our teams work with our clients and partners. Our priority is to build long-term, trusting and open relationships.
With this in mind, we listen to you and advise you at every stage of your project, to achieve the desired result, optimise your productions and make your books even more effective.