BusinessAugust 26, 2026

supersite

SOO-per-site

Definition

A large, centralized facility that integrates multiple business operations, services, or divisions into a single, high-capacity location.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'super-', meaning 'above' or 'beyond' in size or quality, combined with the word 'site,' meaning a place where something is located. It emerged in modern business parlance to describe massive, multi-functional industrial or logistical complexes.

In the news

IVE refers to its Kemps Creek location as a supersite because it combines multiple business units, such as print production, distribution, and data services, into one fully operational hub.

IVE commercial print business revenue softer

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