Printing supplies and equipment

Restructuring for efficiency, unlocking competitive advantage

Printing supplies and equipment: Resetting viability in a shrinking market

The print industry is undergoing structural decline. As digital alternatives displace traditional formats, demand for printing equipment, consumables and services continues to contract. Many businesses are left with overcapacity, ageing infrastructure, and fixed costs that no longer match reality.

Margins are tightening. Financing is harder to secure. And shifts in customer demand - from bulk print to on-demand or digital delivery - are making legacy models increasingly unsustainable. In this context, leadership must act decisively to restructure, refocus and restore operational control.

Challenges we help solve

  • Volume decline and overcapacity: Falling demand, under-utilised equipment and shrinking order books drive revenue pressure and asset inefficiency.
  • Margin erosion and input-cost inflation: Price competition, rising energy and material costs, and commoditisation reduce profitability and flexibility.
  • Legacy systems and operational rigidity: Ageing production lines, manual workflows and fragmented operations hinder cost control and adaptability.
  • Debt burden and financing challenges: Historical investment in capital-intensive equipment can create unmanageable fixed costs and covenant stress.
  • Customer attrition and market disruption: Clients are shifting to digital-first solutions, often reducing spend or exiting altogether.

How BM&T supports the print sector

BM&T works with printing equipment manufacturers, consumables suppliers and service providers to stabilise performance, manage creditor relationships and reset the business for a sustainable future.

Stabilise cash flow and working capital

Implement urgent controls on outflows, reduce inventory drag and regain visibility over liquidity to extend runway.

Restructure for a smaller, leaner model

Exit loss-making operations, optimise production footprint and align resources to market realities.

Rebuild creditor and stakeholder trust

Engage transparently with lenders, landlords and suppliers to manage risk, preserve relationships and secure breathing room.

Proven experience in print and equipment recovery

BM&T has supported firms in commercial printing, industrial packaging, print consumables and capital equipment - both manufacturing and service-led. We understand the sector’s contraction and complexity, and we bring operational clarity to help businesses stabilise and evolve.

BM&T led a staged operational turnaround for a $140m global printer manufacturer and distributor with operations across six European countries.

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Trusted guidance begins here

Contact us for a confidential consultation on how we can stabilise your business, restructure for a leaner future and preserve long-term value.

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Real-world turnaround outcomes

See how BM&T has helped businesses stabilise, restructure and recover across sectors and borders. From mid-market firms to multinationals, our work delivers clarity, control and measurable outcomes

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