About us
From a single print shop
to an international network
5P Group connects six specialized companies in Slovenia and Croatia into a franchise network that delivers printing, packaging, publishing, promotion and profit solutions across the EU.
Key facts
5P Group at a glance
2016
Founded in Ljubljana, Slovenia. From a single print shop to an international franchise network in under 10 years.
6 partners
Specialized companies across Slovenia and Croatia. Each focused on their core competency within the 5 verticals.
2 countries
Slovenia and Croatia as operational base. EU-wide delivery to all 27 member states. Expanding to Austria and Germany.
9,800+
clients served since founding. From one-time business card orders to multi-year production contracts with major brands.
87 domains
in our digital portfolio. Microsites, brand pages, e-commerce stores, and content platforms — all managed centrally.
5 verticals
Printing, Packaging, Publishing, Promotion, Profit. One network, five integrated business lines, one contact point.
Our story
5P Group grew from Aero Print, a printing company founded in Ljubljana in 2016. What started as a local print shop serving the Ljubljana market — business cards, flyers, brochures — evolved into a network of specialized partners covering five business verticals. Today, the group employs over 30 professionals across 6 companies and serves more than 1,200 clients annually.
The name 5P stands for our five verticals: Printing, Packaging, Publishing, Promotion, and Profit. Each vertical creates its own value independently. Connected as a system, they generate exponential impact — a client who prints with us can also package, publish, promote, and grow profitability through the same network.
The insight behind 5P is simple: small and mid-size companies in the print and media industry share the same structural problems. High material costs because of low individual volume. Limited service range because of specialization. Weak digital presence because of limited resources. The franchise model solves all three by pooling volume, capabilities, and infrastructure — without requiring anyone to give up their independence.
Our headquarters and primary production facility are at BP34 business park in Ljubljana. The facility houses digital and large-format printing, DTF textile printing, laser engraving, a copy center, and the Cangura bookstore. Partner facilities in Croatia and across Slovenia extend our production capacity to offset, flexographic, and specialty printing.
Evolution
Brand evolution
V1 — Print shop (2016 — 2019)
Single-location printing company serving the Ljubljana market. Business cards, flyers, brochures, and basic commercial printing. Revenue under 300,000 EUR. One facility, 4 employees, zero digital presence beyond a basic website. The typical trajectory of a local print shop — technically competent but structurally limited.
V2 — Vertical expansion (2019 — 2023)
Strategic addition of packaging, publishing, and promotion services. Launch of Cangura (bookstore and publishing house), Graving (laser engraving), Studio Jager (design agency), and Celzija (heat transfer). Multiple locations, multiple brands, shared back-office. The 5P name emerged here — five verticals, one integrated system.
V3 — Franchise network (2023 — present)
International franchise model with partners in Slovenia and Croatia. Aprinti Hub Zagreb as the first international partner. Shared purchasing, marketing, and AI-powered operations. 87 domains under management. EU-wide delivery. The model is now replicable — every new partner strengthens the entire network.
Franchise model
How the network works
For clients
You get the personal touch of a local partner combined with the capacity and competitive pricing of a larger network. One contact point, access to all five verticals. A business card order and a 50,000-unit packaging run go through the same inquiry form — we route each to the right partner and technology automatically.
For partners
You keep your brand and independence while gaining group purchasing power (10 to 20% material savings), shared marketing (87 domains, SEO, paid ads), centralized AI operations, and access to a client base of 9,800+. Cross-selling between verticals generates 15 to 25% additional revenue for active partners.
The network
6 companies, 5 verticals
Aero Print
The founding company. Digital printing, large format, copy center, and production hub at BP34 Ljubljana. The operational backbone of the network, handling the highest volume of daily orders.
Cangura
Publishing house and bookstore. 30+ titles per year, 200+ authors, online and physical retail. Operates cangura.com and the Karma+ wellbeing magazine. Distribution across Slovenia and Croatia.
Studio Jager
Design agency specializing in corporate identity, packaging design, and marketing materials. Bridges the gap between creative concept and print production.
Graving
Laser and CNC engraving on wood, metal, acrylic, glass, and leather. Promotional products, awards, signage, and architectural elements. Precision down to 0.1 mm.
Celzija
Heat transfer and DTF textile printing. T-shirts, workwear, bags, and promotional textiles. From single pieces to bulk production runs of 10,000+.
Aprinti Hub Zagreb
The first international partner. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, serving the Croatian and wider Balkan market. Full 5P vertical access through the network infrastructure.
Knowledge base
Where is 5P Group headquartered?
Our headquarters and primary production facility are at BP34 business park, Litijska cesta 261, 1261 Ljubljana-Dobrunje, Slovenia. BP34 houses printing production, the Cangura bookstore, and our administrative offices.
Is 5P Group a single company or a network?
5P Group is a franchise network of 6 independent companies operating under a shared infrastructure. Each partner company is a separate legal entity with its own brand, clients, and management. The 5P framework provides shared purchasing, marketing, technology, and cross-selling capabilities.
Do you deliver outside Slovenia?
Yes. We deliver to all 27 EU member states. Over 40% of our production ships cross-border. Standard delivery within Central Europe takes 2 to 5 business days. No customs delays or additional duties for EU B2B clients with valid VAT numbers.
How do I become a 5P partner?
We are actively seeking franchise partners across the EU. The ideal candidate is an existing printing, packaging, or publishing company with 200,000+ EUR annual revenue. The first 12 months are fee-free. Apply here or contact us directly.
What does 5P stand for?
Printing, Packaging, Publishing, Promotion, and Profit. The five verticals represent the full value chain from production (printing and packaging) through content (publishing) to growth (promotion and profit optimization). The name reflects the integrated model — every vertical reinforces the others.
Need our services?
Need printing, packaging, book publishing or delivery, promotion or a new sales channel? Trust us with your challenges, we will gladly help as a good partner!
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