TPM

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.

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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
3. Professional Services: Consulting, implementation, training, and support services for technology adoption. Includes product lifecycle consulting, integration services, data migration, and scanning/digitization services.
4. 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
5. Graphics and ColorLab Services: ColorLab provides signage, brand graphics, vehicle wraps, and large-format printing services for construction and AEC clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered divestiture, core, former (divested to symetri) and minor.

• Master Graphics (M5D)divestitureChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2026TPM 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.
• HunleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Hunley, 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.
• SymetridivestitureChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 July 2025Symetri 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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM 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 PrintingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM 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 SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM retains authorized partnership with 3D Systems for additive manufacturing solutions including the Titan Pellet 3D Printer.
• Artec 3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM is an authorized reseller of Artec 3D scanning solutions for manufacturing and AEC applications including reverse engineering and quality control.
• Leica GeosystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM offers Leica laser scanning solutions for AEC and construction applications, enabling reality capture and as-built documentation.
• DriveWorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM is an authorized reseller of DriveWorks design automation and CPQ software, offering implementation and training services for manufacturers.
• Autodeskformer (divested to symetri)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM 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)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM was a Bluebeam Platinum Partner. The Autodesk and Bluebeam Division including Bluebeam products and services was sold to Symetri in July 2025.
• MarkforgedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM is an authorized reseller of Markforged 3D printing solutions including metal and carbon fiber printers for manufacturing applications.
• DELMIAWorkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTPM offers DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS EnterpriseIQ) manufacturing ERP and MES software solution for midmarket manufacturers, integrated with the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.
• Gold.comminorOthersTPM, 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

Direct 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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