Cyaan & Co
Neighborhood shop and office-solutions partner in Wilsele (Leuven) offering office supplies, copy/print services, postal & parcel shipping, dry cleaning, engraving and related retail services; the in-house 3D printing division became the independent company Formando in 2019.
- CEO / Founder
- Tom Houben
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; 3D design/modeling; 3D scanning; Rapid prototyping; Additive manufacturing consulting
Technological Advantage
Localized office/copy-shop service with a broad product range and strong regional presence in Leuven; does not operate the Formando brand — Formando has been a fully independent company since 2019 (relocated to Genk in 2023).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Local one-stop office-supplies and copy-shop partner (30,000+ articles) with personalized service in the Leuven region; 3D printing is no longer offered in-house — that capability (Formando) has operated as an independent company since 2019 and relocated to Genk in 2023.
How They Differentiate
Local presence in Belgium with in-person service and broader office/copy center integration, unlike global online-only platforms.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individuals and businesses
Industry Verticals
General retail; Office supplies; Printing/copying services; Postal & logistics services
Competitors
Shapeways; Sculpteo; i.materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported gross margin of €523,371.97; operates under Formando brand for 3D printing services; won 'Starter in de Vitrine' award in 2013; expanded from office supplies to 3D printing division in 2014
Major Milestones
Founded in 2011 as Cyaan & Co, Refill & Print Shop; Started 3D printing division in May 2014 under Formando brand