TPM
TPM is a Greenville, South Carolina-based value-added reseller and solutions provider serving midmarket manufacturers and AEC firms across the southeastern United States with SOLIDWORKS software, DriveWorks design automation, DELMIAWorks ERP, 3D printing and scanning hardware, and professional services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersRaleigh, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What TPM does
TPM, Inc. is a privately held technology solutions provider headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, founded as an Autodesk reseller in 1988 and operating under the TPM brand for over 50 years of cumulative presence serving midmarket manufacturers and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. The company employs 90+ expert staff with a 10-year average tenure and serves a 3,000+ customer base across the southeastern United States, with a reported Net Promoter Score of 96. TPM positions itself as a one-stop-shop for digital transformation, layering a four-phase consulting methodology (Discovery, Roadmap Design, Build, Optimize) and the Digital Manufacturing Maturity Model over a multi-vendor technology portfolio.
The company's core technology stack is anchored on the SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes) ecosystem—3D CAD, Simulation (FEA), Flow Simulation (CFD), Plastics, PDM, Manage, Electrical, Composer, Inspection, Visualize, DraftSight, and CAM—augmented by DriveWorks design automation/CPQ, DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP, TrebleHook (an AEC CRM built on Salesforce), 3D Systems and Markforged 3D printers, Artec 3D and Leica Geosystems scanning, document management (DocuWare, Square 9 SmartSearch), and the ColorLab graphics unit. TPM also operates an in-house additive manufacturing lab in Greenville, SC offering Multi-Jet Fusion, FDM, SLS, and SLA services, and bundles customer-facing value through the TPM1 Premier Program (CADLearning + professional services). The proprietary surfaces—TrebleHook (recently reinforced by the May 2026 acquisition of Salesforce integration partner Hunley), the consulting methodology, and the Premier Program—are the differentiated assets; the rest of the stack is third-party reseller economics.
TPM's revenue model is multi-stream: software subscriptions via authorized reseller arrangements (historically including Autodesk/Bluebeam, divested to Symetri in July 2025), 3D printing hardware sales (HP and others, with the HP line divested to Master Graphics/M5D in June 2026), professional services for implementation, training, and scanning/digitization, outsourced 3D printing services from the Greenville lab, and ColorLab graphics and signage for AEC clients. Go-to-market is a regional, sales-led, consultative field model with quote-based enterprise pricing across six Southeast US locations and a Toronto office; customer segments span manufacturing (primary), AEC (primary), education, government and military, and construction. The 2025–2026 restructuring—two major divestitures paired with the Hunley acquisition—indicates a deliberate narrowing of the portfolio around SOLIDWORKS, TrebleHook, and higher-margin services rather than broad capacity expansion. One source also references "TPM, S.A. de C.V." as a Tether Global Investments subsidiary holding shares in Gold.com; this appears to be a distinct legal entity from TPM, Inc., and the primary Tether–TPM, Inc. ownership link is not substantively established in the available sources.
TPM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TPM
- Legal name
- TPM, Inc.
- Website
- https://tpm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TPM is a Greenville, South Carolina-based value-added reseller and solutions provider serving midmarket manufacturers and AEC firms across the southeastern United States with SOLIDWORKS software, DriveWorks design automation, DELMIAWorks ERP, 3D printing and scanning hardware, and professional services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where TPM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Raleigh
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
TPM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Software Reselling: TPM is an authorized reseller of SOLIDWORKS, DriveWorks, Autodesk, Bluebeam, and other software vendors. Revenue is generated through software license sales and subscription renewals.
- 3D Printing Hardware Sales: Sales of HP Multi Jet Fusion, HP Metal Jet, 3D Systems, Markforged, and Formlabs 3D printers along with materials and consumables
- Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, training, and support services for technology adoption. Includes product lifecycle consulting, integration services, data migration, and scanning/digitization services.
- 3D Printing Services: Outsourced 3D printing services from TPM's in-house additive manufacturing lab in Greenville, SC, offering Multi-Jet Fusion, FDM, SLS, and SLA printing
- Graphics and ColorLab Services: ColorLab provides signage, brand graphics, vehicle wraps, and large-format printing services for construction and AEC clients
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | SOLIDWORKS Design Standard, Professional, and Premium tiers available with cloud services options |
| Subscription | Annual | DriveWorks Solo and Pro tiers for design automation and CPQ |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HP 3D printing hardware and materials sold with service and support packages |
| Subscription | Annual | TPM1 Premier Program offers bundled eLearning and professional service discounts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
TPM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TPM is a value-added reseller and technology solutions provider serving midmarket manufacturers and AEC firms across the Southeast US. The company resells and implements SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and its ecosystem of add-on modules, DriveWorks design automation, DELMIAWorks manufacturing ERP, 3D printing and scanning hardware, and AEC-focused CRM (TrebleHook). It complements software and hardware reselling with consulting, implementation, training, outsourced 3D printing, scanning/digitization, and the TPM1 Premier support program.
Product overview
TPM is a technology solutions provider serving midmarket manufacturing and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) firms, offering a comprehensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services for digital transformation. The core offering centers on SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software with specialized add-on modules including Simulation (FEA), Flow Simulation (CFD), Plastics (injection molding), PDM and Manage (data management), Electrical (schematic design), Composer (technical graphics), Inspection (quality/FAI), and Visualize (photorealistic rendering). Complementary products include DriveWorks (design automation/CPQ), DELMIAWorks (manufacturing ERP/MES), DraftSight (2D CAD), TrebleHook (AEC CRM built on Salesforce), The Color Lab (graphics/signage), and various document management solutions. Hardware offerings encompass 3D printing solutions (HP Multi Jet Fusion, HP Metal Jet, 3D Systems, Markforged, Formlabs), 3D scanning (Artec 3D, Leica Geosystems), and printing equipment. Services include professional services, training, outsourced 3D printing, scanning/digitization, and the TPM1 Premier customer program. The company operates across Manufacturing, Construction, Architecture & Engineering, Education, and Government & Military industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TrebleHook: AEC CRM and Project Pursuit Platform built on Salesforce for architecture, engineering, and construction firms
- TPM1
- ColorLab
- TPM1 Premier Program
Products and services
- SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Suite Comprehensive suite of 3D CAD tools (3D CAD, Simulation, PDM, Manage, Electrical, CAM, Visualize, Composer, Inspection, DraftSight) sold via annual subscription for manufacturing product development.
- DriveWorks Design Automation Design automation and Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) software that automates SOLIDWORKS design creation, enabling engineers to generate designs in minutes instead of weeks or months.
- DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP End-to-end ERP and MES system developed with a shop-floor-first focus for mid-market manufacturers, combining manufacturing software, MES, and ERP on a single platform.
- TrebleHook AEC CRM Purpose-built CRM and project pursuit platform for architecture, engineering, and construction firms, built on Salesforce, that helps AEC teams manage relationships, pursue the right jobs, and centralize project data.
- 3D Printing Solutions Comprehensive 3D printing solutions including HP Multi Jet Fusion, HP Metal Jet, 3D Systems, Formlabs, and Markforged printers, along with AMT post-processing hardware and outsourced 3D printing services.
- 3D Scanning Solutions 3D scanning and imaging equipment and software from Artec 3D and Leica Geosystems, including laser scanners for modeling, reverse engineering, quality control, and AEC as-built documentation.
- Printing Equipment Wide-format printers, office and desktop printers, and high-performance copiers and plotters (including HP DesignJet XL 3800) for construction and AEC applications.
- Document Management Solutions Document management solutions including DocuWare and Square 9 SmartSearch for digitizing documents, workflow automation, and information management.
- The Color Lab Graphics and signage service for office signage, brand graphics, stadium graphics, interior decor, campus banners, vehicle wraps, and trade show/event graphics.
- TPM1 Premier Program All-inclusive subscription enhancement program bundling CADLearning and discounts on professional services to enhance the value of a SOLIDWORKS subscription for customers.
- Professional Services Consulting, implementation, training, and support services for technology adoption — including product lifecycle consulting, integration services, data migration, and scanning/digitization services delivered by TPM's expert staff.
- Outsourced 3D Printing Services Outsourced additive manufacturing services from TPM's in-house Greenville, SC lab, offering Multi-Jet Fusion, FDM, SLS, and SLA printing for customers not ready to purchase hardware.
Quantifiable outcome
- 96 Net Promoter Score indicating very high customer satisfaction
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use TPM
Customer profileNamed customers22 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TPM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature5 records
TPM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered divestiture, core, former (divested to symetri) and minor.
- Master Graphics (M5D)divestitureTPM completed sale of its HP 3D printing and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies division to Master Graphics (M5D). All customer contracts, service agreements, and account management transitioned without interruption. M5D gains TPM's customer base and account manager Jamie McGuire, deepening its HP 3D channel footprint.
- HunleycoreHunley, a Salesforce integration partner specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and manufacturing sectors, joined TrebleHook as part of TPM's CRM Solutions division. The acquisition combines TrebleHook's purpose-built industry-specific CRM platform with Hunley's Salesforce implementation and integration expertise.
- SymetridivestitureSymetri announced acquisition of TPM's Autodesk and Bluebeam Division. This transaction significantly expanded Symetri's presence in the southeastern United States market.
- SOLIDWORKS (Dassault Systèmes)coreTPM is the Southeast's partner-of-choice for SOLIDWORKS software, offering sales, implementation, training, and support services for the complete SOLIDWORKS portfolio including 3D CAD, Simulation, PDM, Manage, Electrical, CAM, and Visualize.
- HP 3D PrintingcoreTPM is an authorized reseller and support provider for HP Multi Jet Fusion and HP Metal Jet 3D printing solutions, offering hardware, materials, and professional services.
- 3D SystemscoreTPM retains authorized partnership with 3D Systems for additive manufacturing solutions including the Titan Pellet 3D Printer.
- Artec 3DcoreTPM is an authorized reseller of Artec 3D scanning solutions for manufacturing and AEC applications including reverse engineering and quality control.
- Leica GeosystemscoreTPM offers Leica laser scanning solutions for AEC and construction applications, enabling reality capture and as-built documentation.
- DriveWorkscoreTPM is an authorized reseller of DriveWorks design automation and CPQ software, offering implementation and training services for manufacturers.
- Autodeskformer (divested to symetri)TPM was an authorized reseller of Autodesk products since 1988. The Autodesk and Bluebeam Division was sold to Symetri in July 2025.
- Bluebeamformer (divested to symetri)TPM was a Bluebeam Platinum Partner. The Autodesk and Bluebeam Division including Bluebeam products and services was sold to Symetri in July 2025.
- MarkforgedcoreTPM is an authorized reseller of Markforged 3D printing solutions including metal and carbon fiber printers for manufacturing applications.
- DELMIAWorkscoreTPM offers DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS EnterpriseIQ) manufacturing ERP and MES software solution for midmarket manufacturers, integrated with the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.
- Gold.comminorTPM, S.A. de C.V. holds 3,370,787 shares of Gold.com, Inc. as an investment holding. Gold.com has expanded its share repurchase program and acquired full ownership of Sunshine Minting, Inc.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TPM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Javelin Technologies: Canadian SOLIDWORKS VAR with 3D printing, scanning, and professional services. Operates the same model as TPM and shares TPM's Toronto presence, making it a directly comparable VAR peer.
- Hawk Ridge Systems: SOLIDWORKS VAR with US West and Canada coverage, offering CAD, simulation, PDM, and 3D printing solutions. Directly comparable to TPM's CAD, data management, and additive manufacturing stack.
- Symetri: European SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk, and AEC software VAR that acquired TPM's Autodesk/Bluebeam Division in July 2025. Direct peer and recent counterparty in the divestiture, with near-identical product portfolio and customer profile.
- GoEngineer: Largest US SOLIDWORKS VAR, offering CAD, CAM, 3D printing, scanning, and training across multiple US regions. Directly comparable to TPM as a multi-vendor authorized reseller serving midmarket manufacturers.
- TriMech: Multi-region SOLIDWORKS and 3D printing VAR offering software, training, and professional services. Closely mirrors TPM's product mix, including DriveWorks and additive manufacturing solutions.
- Fisher Unitech: SOLIDWORKS Platinum VAR providing 3D CAD, 3D printing, and professional services to manufacturers in the Midwest and Northeast. Highly comparable to TPM in business model, partner mix, and midmarket focus.
- Computer Aided Technology (CATI): SOLIDWORKS VAR and 3D printing/3D scanning reseller with strong Midwest presence. Directly comparable to TPM in product breadth (SOLIDWORKS, 3D Systems, Stratasys, Artec) and midmarket customer profile.
Broad incumbents
- Mastercam / CNC Software: Incumbent CAM software vendor whose products compete with TPM's SOLIDWORKS CAM offering. Comparable as a software incumbent in the same midmarket manufacturing digital workflow TPM services.
- Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS): OEM of the SOLIDWORKS, DELMIAWorks, and 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio that TPM resells. Comparable as the upstream platform vendor whose channel economics define TPM's core business.
- Procore Technologies: Dominant AEC construction management platform that overlaps with TPM's TrebleHook AEC CRM and AEC digital transformation positioning. A relevant competitor for any AEC software growth thesis tied to TrebleHook.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TPM social profiles
Digital presenceTPM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TPM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TPM subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
TPM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
TPM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about TPM
What does TPM do?
TPM is a value-added reseller and technology solutions provider serving midmarket manufacturers and AEC firms across the Southeast US. The company resells and implements SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and its ecosystem of add-on modules, DriveWorks design automation, DELMIAWorks manufacturing ERP, 3D printing and scanning hardware, and AEC-focused CRM (TrebleHook). It complements software and hardware reselling with consulting, implementation, training, outsourced 3D printing, scanning/digitization, and the TPM1 Premier support program.
Is TPM a public or private company?
TPM is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was TPM founded?
TPM was founded in 1988. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TPM based?
TPM is headquartered in Raleigh, United States, in the North America region.
How does TPM make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Software Reselling is the primary driver. The others are 3D Printing Hardware Sales, professional Services, 3D Printing Services and graphics and ColorLab Services.
Who are TPM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Javelin Technologies, Hawk Ridge Systems, Symetri, GoEngineer, TriMech, Fisher Unitech and Computer Aided Technology (CATI). Broad incumbents are Mastercam / CNC Software, Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS) and Procore Technologies.
Does TPM have an API?
Yes. HP Metal Jet API provides easy access to device data and orchestration for process development, production workflow management, and other purposes. This is available for the HP Metal Jet S100 metal 3D printing solution.