Bluecrest
BlueCrest (DMT Solutions Global Corporation) is a global provider of enterprise print, mail, and parcel automation technology. It offers integrated hardware inserters, inkjet printers, parcel sortation, and software platforms to banking, government, elections, and direct mail customers across North America, Europe, and Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersDanbury, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bluecrest does
BlueCrest (legal entity: DMT Solutions Global Corporation) is a global provider of enterprise print, mail, and parcel automation technology solutions headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, with operating offices across North America, Europe, and Australia (US regional hubs, Canadian office, UK headquarters in London, Liverpool Technology Centre, and country offices in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Australia). Founded in July 2018 when Platinum Equity acquired the Document Messaging Technologies division from Pitney Bowes, BlueCrest designs, manufactures, and services an integrated end-to-end portfolio spanning production-level inkjet printers (IntelliJet Advantage 2200, IntelliJet 20 HD, AcceleJet), high-speed mail inserters (Epic, Element, Evolution, Pulse, Rival, Mailstream Productivity Series), parcel sortation systems, an in-line card attaching system, and the OttoMATE collaborative robot. The accompanying software stack centers on the BlueCrest Strata cloud platform (Strata Sphere, Strata Output Manager), output management and workflow tools (Output Manager, Output Control, DFWorks, DirectView, Enterprise Manager), the Clarity analytics suite (Advisor, Optimizer, Scheduler), vote-by-mail solutions (ReliaVote Ballot Manager, Relia-Vote 360), and acquired postal-presort platforms from BCC Software and Window Book.
BlueCrest monetizes across five revenue streams: (1) hardware equipment sales of inserters, printers, and sorters with multi-year contracts and BlueCrest Financial Services financing; (2) software subscriptions and licenses sold annually with per-mail-piece or tiered pricing; (3) professional services via the BlueShirt Excellence program (installation, training, productivity consulting, maintenance); (4) parts and consumables through the ShopBlueCrest online store; and (5) financing/leasing. Pricing for equipment is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with certified remanufactured units offered at lower price points to broaden addressable budgets. Distribution is led by an enterprise field sales force augmented by channel partners including Ricoh USA, Pacific Office Automation, and Crawford Technologies.
The company targets seven primary vertical segments — Banking & Financial Services, Direct Mail/Communications, Elections, Government, Healthcare & Insurance, Private Posts/Parcels, and Utilities — with anchor enterprise customers including Fiserv, Communisis, CSG International, Michigan DTMB, Croatian Post, and Orange County California. Under Platinum Equity ownership, BlueCrest has executed three acquisitions (BCC Software in 2020, Fluence Automation in 2021, Window Book in 2022), established a dedicated Parcel Automation Solutions business unit in April 2024, signed a strategic North American partnership with Ricoh USA in August 2024, achieved global SOC 2 Type II certification in 2025, and transitioned leadership to Kim Andersen as President & CEO in September 2025.
Bluecrest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bluecrest
- Legal name
- DMT Solutions Global Corporation
- Website
- https://bluecrestinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- BlueCrest (DMT Solutions Global Corporation) is a global provider of enterprise print, mail, and parcel automation technology. It offers integrated hardware inserters, inkjet printers, parcel sortation, and software platforms to banking, government, elections, and direct mail customers across North America, Europe, and Australia.
- Ownership category
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Bluecrest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Print and Mail Automation Equipment
- NAICS
- Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK)
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Where Bluecrest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Danbury
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices16 records
Markets served
Bluecrest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of production-level inkjet printers, high-speed mail inserters, sorters, and parcel automation equipment. Equipment includes the Epic, Element, Evolution, Pulse, and Rival inserting systems; IntelliJet printing systems; and sorting equipment. Revenue is generated through outright purchases, with financing options available through BlueCrest Financial Services.
- Software Subscriptions and Licenses: Cloud-based and on-premise software solutions including BlueCrest Strata platform, Relia-Vote Ballot Manager, Clarity analytics suite, Output Manager, and various mail processing software. Revenue generated through annual subscriptions and perpetual licenses with per-mail-piece or tiered pricing models.
- Professional Services: Implementation services, training, productivity consulting, and maintenance services under the BlueShirt Excellence program. Includes equipment installation, operator training, workflow optimization, and ongoing technical support.
- Parts and Supplies: Replacement parts, consumables, and supplies available through the ShopBlueCrest online parts store for ongoing equipment maintenance and operation.
- Financial Services: Flexible financing solutions for clients through BlueCrest Financial Services, enabling customers to acquire equipment through leasing and financing arrangements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise Equipment - Custom Quote |
| Subscription | Annual | Software Subscriptions |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time/ perpetual license | Certified Remanufactured Equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts and Supplies |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels12 records
Bluecrest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BlueCrest provides end-to-end print, mail, and parcel automation technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. The company manufactures and sells production inkjet printers, high-speed mail inserting systems, mail sorters, parcel sortation equipment, collaborative robotics, and an integrated software platform (BlueCrest Strata) that supports mail production reporting, document output management, vote-by-mail processing, and predictive analytics. Complementary professional services, certified remanufactured equipment, and customer financing round out the offering.
Product overview
BlueCrest offers a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of print, mail, and parcel automation solutions as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core hardware offerings include production-level inkjet printers (IntelliJet Advantage 2200, IntelliJet 20 HD, AcceleJet), mail inserters (Epic, Element, Evolution, Pulse, Rival, Mailstream Productivity Series), parcel sortation equipment, card attaching systems, and robotics/cobots (OttoMATE). The software portfolio centers on the BlueCrest Strata cloud platform (Strata Sphere, Strata Output Manager), output management (Output Manager, Output Control), analytics (Clarity suite with Clarity Advisor, Optimizer, and Scheduler), vote-by-mail solutions (ReliaVote Ballot Manager, Relia-Vote 360), document processing (DFWorks, DirectView, Output Enhancement Visual Editor, OfficeMail, Enterprise Manager), and postal optimization (BCC Software). The company also offers certified remanufactured products. Solutions are complemented by professional services including training, productivity optimization, and maintenance. Strategic partnerships with HP Inc. (for printing systems) and Ricoh USA enable expanded market reach.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BCC Software: Postal and presort software solutions provider acquired by BlueCrest in 2020, serving the North American market for over 40 years.
- OttoMATE
Products and services
- Epic Inserting System High-speed, multi-format inserting solution for cost-effective, high-yield transactional mail processing with Plus speed enhancement processing letter mail up to 24,000 pieces per hour and flats up to 16,000 pieces per hour, featuring file-based processing that ensures 100% mailpiece integrity.
- Element Mail Inserter Smart, economical mail inserter designed for low-volume jobs and short page counts, featuring innovative vertical feeders to save space. Targets small to medium-sized businesses.
- Evolution Inserting System Advanced inserting system launched as latest innovation to BlueCrest's inserting portfolio, celebrated 100th installation milestone.
- Pulse Inserting System High-integrity inserting solution designed for increased operational efficiency, greater flexibility, and reduced cost for processing small run or manual jobs with automated setup and best-in-class application range.
- Rival Inserting System
- Mailstream Productivity Series
- IntelliJet Advantage 2200 Full-color inkjet printing system with HP Brilliant Ink Printing System, capable of printing up to 800 fpm in full color with Performance Economy mode. Strategic product in partnership with HP Inc.
- IntelliJet 20 HD
- AcceleJet Printing and Finishing System
- Infinity Plus Integrated envelope permit and printing solution that can be easily added to existing workflows, compatible with Strata Sphere and adds valuable functionality to any BlueCrest inserter.
- Integrated Card Attaching System
- OttoMATE Cobot Automation Collaborative robot automation solution engineered to work alongside human operators. Automates tray-filling and various tasks in mail production work cell. Integrated with BlueCrest Epic Inserter platform, capable of 24/7 continuous operation.
- BlueCrest Strata Cloud Platform Cloud-based software platform delivering solutions on demand. Includes Strata Sphere for mail production reporting and Strata Output Manager for document output management in the cloud with SOC 2 certification.
- Relia-Vote Ballot Manager Vote-by-mail software solution for high-integrity ballot processing with complete chain of custody tracking and verification capabilities. SOC 2 certified. Has surpassed milestone in annual subscriptions.
- Clarity Analytics Suite
- Parcel Sortation Solutions Parcel automation solutions for eCommerce fulfillment and parcel sortation, part of dedicated business unit launched in April 2024.
- Certified Remanufactured Equipment
- Vantage Select Letter Sorter Compact letter sorting technology unveiled at NPF 2026 (National Postal Forum) for postal sortation operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Direct mail open rates of 80-90% vs 20-30% for email
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Bluecrest
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Bluecrest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability9 records
Feature8 records
Bluecrest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, major, medium and core.
- Pacific Office Automation (POA)regionalPartnership brings mission-critical inserting and sorting capabilities to POA's production print customer base, expanding West Coast access to BlueCrest production mail solutions.
- Ricoh USAmajorStrategic partnership to combine leading technologies and deliver print and mail inserter solutions for North American markets. First phase integrates BlueCrest's high-speed, high-volume inserters and sorters into Ricoh's production print portfolio, enabling print service providers to automate mail production workflows. Both companies will integrate technology platforms through software collaborations to deliver operational savings, scalability, and automation.
- Parajett ABregionalSwedish company expanding partnership with BlueCrest by investing in IntelliJet Advantage 2200 full-color inkjet printing system for enhanced efficiency and print quality.
- AtosmajorRenewed and expanded partnership to elevate critical postal and parcel automation services. Partnership provides enhanced service capabilities for postal and parcel automation operations globally.
- Window Book, Inc.mediumAcquisition expanding BlueCrest's suite of automated mailing software solutions. Strategic addition to the company's software portfolio.
- Fluence AutomationmajorAcquisition expanding BlueCrest's solutions and market reach in eCommerce fulfillment and parcel sortation. Integration of hardware, software, and imaging solutions enhances BlueCrest's offerings in postal automation and growth markets.
- BCC SoftwarecoreAcquisition of BCC Software, a leader in postal and presort software solutions in North America for over 40 years. Expands BlueCrest's address quality, presort, and mail tracking capabilities.
- Runbeck Election ServicesmajorPartnership to tackle vote-by-mail surge by combining BlueCrest's equipment and software solutions with Runbeck's election services expertise for mail-in ballot printing, inserting, and sorting.
- BCC SoftwarecorePartnership agreement providing technologically advanced software solutions, postal optimization, and mail tracking for clients. BCC Software is a leader in postal and presort software solutions in North America for over 40 years and was acquired by BlueCrest in December 2020.
- Crawford TechnologiesregionalValue-added reseller (VAR) partnership to combine market-leading mail processing and workflow technology. Crawford Technologies resells BlueCrest solutions as part of integrated offering.
- HP Inc.coreGlobal strategic partnership for IntelliJet printing systems utilizing HP Brilliant Ink Printing System and High Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) technology. Collaboration on production inkjet printing solutions for high-volume transactional print and mail operations.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights8 records
Bluecrest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Quadient: Quadient is the most directly comparable direct peer, offering mail-sorting/folder-inserter equipment (IM series), customer communications management software, and parcel lockers — overlapping BlueCrest's inserters, sorters, and CCM software at enterprise customers in banking, insurance, and government.
- Crawford Technologies: Crawford Technologies is a long-standing BlueCres VAR partner (since 2019) and direct peer in mail/document workflow software (PRO Conductor), enabling print stream transformation and re-engineering for the same transactional mail operations BlueCrest targets.
- Doxim: Doxim is a direct peer in customer communications management and print-and-mail workflow SaaS, serving banks, credit unions, utilities, and healthcare with statement processing and mail-fulfillment capabilities that overlap BlueCrest's CCM and Strata software offerings.
Broad incumbents
- HP Inc. HP is BlueCrest's strategic partner for IntelliJet production inkjet technology (HDNA, PageWide), but is also a broader production-print incumbent whose commercial-print hardware competes for the same transactional-print budgets at BlueCrest's enterprise customers.
- OpenText: OpenText is a broad incumbent in customer communications management (Exstream, Document Presentment) and content services that addresses the software layer of BlueCrest's customer-stack and competes for the same enterprise communications-management budget.
- Pitney Bowes: Pitney Bowes is the company that divested BlueCrest's DMT division in 2018; it continues as a broad incumbent in mailing, shipping, and document services with an overlapping production-mail equipment portfolio (SendPro, pitneybowes.com) that addresses many of the same enterprise mailers.
- Ricoh USA: Ricoh is both a 2024 strategic partner (reselling BlueCrest inserters/sorters under its production-print portfolio) and a broad production-print competitor with continuous-feed inkjet and finishing systems sold into the same print-service-provider customers.
Emerging players
- Lob: Lob is an emerging digital-native player offering direct mail automation via API and a print-mail network, addressing the same enterprise mailing use cases as BlueCrest from a cloud-first, software-led angle that competes for incremental direct-mail volume rather than existing production floors.
- Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax): Tungsten Automation provides document workflow automation, intelligent capture, and process orchestration that intersects with BlueCrest's Output Manager, DFWorks, and Strata workflow offerings — competing for the same document-processing line items at enterprise customers.
- Kodak (Production Printing): Kodak's Production Printing Systems (NEXFINITY, Prosper) provide continuous-feed inkjet press equipment for high-volume commercial and transactional print, overlapping with BlueCrest's IntelliJet and AcceleJet production-printing offerings in commercial-print shops.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bluecrest social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Bluecrest financial estimates
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Bluecrest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Bluecrest subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Bluecrest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Bluecrest M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Bluecrest
What does Bluecrest do?
BlueCrest provides end-to-end print, mail, and parcel automation technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. The company manufactures and sells production inkjet printers, high-speed mail inserting systems, mail sorters, parcel sortation equipment, collaborative robotics, and an integrated software platform (BlueCrest Strata) that supports mail production reporting, document output management, vote-by-mail processing, and predictive analytics. Complementary professional services, certified remanufactured equipment, and customer financing round out the offering.
Is Bluecrest a public or private company?
Bluecrest is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Bluecrest founded?
Bluecrest was founded in 2018. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Bluecrest based?
Bluecrest is headquartered in Danbury, United States, in the North America region.
How does Bluecrest make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are software Subscriptions and Licenses, professional Services, parts and Supplies and financial Services.
Who are Bluecrest's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Quadient, Crawford Technologies and Doxim. Broad incumbents are HP Inc., OpenText, Pitney Bowes and Ricoh USA. Emerging players are Lob, Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax) and Kodak (Production Printing).
Does Bluecrest have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bluecrest.
What industry is Bluecrest in?
Bluecrest's product category is Print and Mail Automation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAHAJ, Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian), with a secondary code of HDAEAHAK, B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms. Its NAICS code is 33331 and its SIC code is 3555.