What C+A Global does

C+A Global (legally C&A Marketing, Inc.) is a privately held brand builder and consumer products company founded in 2003 in Brooklyn, New York by CEO Chaim Piekarski and President Harry Klein, now headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of more than 30 licensed and proprietary brands organized across six categories: Tech (HP Sprocket, HP Devices, Kodak), Recreation (Saris, Hike Crew, LyxPro, Power Systems, Dynamax), Lifestyle (Invacare, Body's Choice, LiveFine, Pavelle), Kids (Jumbl, Lil' Jumbl, SkyMall, Sunny & Fun), Pets (Arf Pets, JumblPets, Pawple), and Home (Flowtron, Heyward, Ivation, Schmécké). At any given time the company has over 200 products in development, supported by engineering offices in Shenzhen (since 2007) and Mohali, India, plus a logistics subsidiary, Purple Logistics, launched in 2023.

The company's primary proprietary technology asset is the ZINK Zero-Ink photo paper platform, acquired with ZINK Holdings in 2016, which uses heat-activated dye crystals embedded in specialty paper to produce images without ink cartridges and underpins the HP Sprocket and Kodak instant-print product lines. Beyond organic R&D, C+A Global has pursued a programmatic acquisition strategy, purchasing Ritz Camera (2012), SkyMall (2015), ZINK Holdings (2016), Saris (2022), Flowtron (2023), and Power Systems and Dynamax (both January 2025), alongside long-term licensing partnerships with HP, Kodak, Polaroid, General Electric, Crayola, and Invacare.

C+A Global generates revenue through three primary streams: direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales via its Shopify-powered caglobal.com storefront, wholesale distribution to mass-market retailers (notably Costco, Walmart, and Amazon), and brand licensing royalties from its portfolio of iconic consumer brands. The company maintains warehousing and distribution facilities in Edison, NJ; Scranton, PA; Compton, CA; Whitesett; Knoxville, TN; Madison, WI; and Shannon, Ireland, and reports a global footprint spanning the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company operates across varied consumer price points with a horizontal segmentation approach spanning tech, recreation, lifestyle, kids, pets, and home categories.

Name

C+A Global

Legal name

C&A Marketing, Inc.

Website

https://caglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

C+A Global is a private Edison, NJ-based brand builder and licensee that designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of 30+ licensed and proprietary consumer brands across tech, recreation, lifestyle, kids, pets, and home categories, sold via D2C e-commerce, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Sporting Goods, Outdoor & Fitness DTC (CRAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pet Care & Pet Supplies DTC (CRAFACAH)

Keywords

• Consumer electronics
• Brand licensing
• E-commerce distribution
• Licensed brand products
• Consumer product design

Headquarters

HQ city

Edison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of consumer products and electronics through the company's website and Amazon storefront, generating revenue from product sales to individual consumers.
2. Wholesale/Retail Distribution: Wholesale distribution of branded products to major retail chains including Costco, Walmart, and other retailers. Revenue generated from bulk sales to retail channel partners.
3. Brand Licensing: C+A Global operates as a licensee for major brands including HP, Kodak, Saris Cycling and Infrastructure, developing and selling products under these iconic brand names. The company drives innovation and growth of beloved consumer products through licensing agreements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C+A Global designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes licensed and proprietary consumer products across categories including tech (photo printers, cameras, projectors), recreation (bike racks, fitness equipment), lifestyle, home, kids, and pets. The company serves as a brand builder and licensee for iconic brands such as HP, Kodak, Saris, Polaroid, and Invacare, while also operating proprietary sub-brands like Jumbl, LyxPro, and Ivation. Distribution occurs through its own e-commerce storefront, Amazon, and major retail chains including Costco and Walmart.

Product overview

C+A Global is a world-class brand builder and licensee operating a diversified portfolio of consumer products across six categories: Tech (photography and imaging products), Recreation (fitness and cycling equipment), Lifestyle (health and home products), Kids (toys and play equipment), Pets (pet care products), and Home (household appliances). The company licenses iconic brands including HP, Kodak, and Invacare, while also developing proprietary sub-brands like Jumbl, LyxPro, and Ivation, and has acquired brands such as ZINK, Saris, and Flowtron. With over 200+ products in development and over two decades of experience, C+A Global offers a complete solution spanning design, development, manufacturing, warehousing, and global logistics through Purple Logistics. The portfolio includes instant photo printers (HP Sprocket, Kodak instant cameras), fitness equipment (Power Systems, Dynamax, Saris trainers), cycling products, pet supplies, home organization, and lifestyle products—all distributed through e-commerce and major retail channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HP Sprocket: Portable photo printers that let users capture and instantly develop photos from smartphones
• HP Devices
• Kodak
• Purple Logistics
• Saris Bike Racks • Trainers
• Saris Infrastructure
• Hike Crew
• LyxPro
• Power Systems
• Invacare
• Body's Choice
• JumblWare
• LiveFine
• Pavelle
• Jumbl
• Lil' Jumbl
• SkyMall
• Sunny & Fun
• Arf Pets
• JumblPets
• Pawple
• Flowtron
• Heyward
• Ivation
• Schmécké
• Zink
• Dynamax
• LifePrint
• LyxJam
• Ritz Gear
• Deway
• Logia
• Vokai
• RaxGo
• JumblCrafts
• JumblClean

Products and services

• HP Sprocket Portable instant photo printer connecting to smartphones via Bluetooth to print 2x3 inch photos using ZINK zero-ink technology; features adhesive-backed prints that work as stickers.
• HP Devices Office technology products including document scanners and shipping label printers designed to maximize workspace efficiency and productivity.
• Kodak Iconic photography brand offering instant print cameras (Printomatic, Step), smartphone photo printers, film scanners (Slide N Scan), projectors (Luma line), and digital imaging products.
• Purple Logistics Warehousing and logistics service that streamlines warehousing operations for lightning-fast drop shipping globally, helping drive businesses forward.
• Saris Bike Racks • Trainers World-class bike racks, trainers, and storage solutions for cycling accessibility, including the SuperClamp and H3 smart trainer lines.
• Saris Infrastructure Bike infrastructure products creating a more bikeable world through innovative cycling solutions and infrastructure systems.
• Hike Crew Quality products for advanced camping needs including pop-up screen house gazebos and outdoor camping equipment.
• LyxPro High-quality audio equipment for professional audio technicians, recording artists, and discerning audiophiles including electric guitars and audio gear.
• Power Systems Fitness, strength training, and sports conditioning products recognized throughout the sports and fitness industries since 1986.
• Dynamax Medicine balls and athletic equipment, the preferred choice for athletes since 1985, used by the world's top coaches and athletes.
• Invacare Mobility and home healthcare equipment including wheelchairs and respiratory devices for individuals with complex mobility needs.
• Flowtron Electronic insect control products with bug-busting skills for indoor and outdoor pest elimination.
• Zink Zero-Ink premium photo paper technology that creates images by heating dye crystals embedded in special paper, eliminating the need for ink cartridges.
• SkyMall Iconic travel lifestyle brand offering unique and innovative products for travelers and those seeking unusual finds.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Power SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025C+A Global acquired Power Systems, a leading supplier of fitness, strength training, and sports conditioning products founded in 1986 and recognized throughout the sports and fitness industries.
• DynamaxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025C+A Global acquired Dynamax, the preferred choice for athletes since 1985, known for medicine balls and athletic equipment trusted by world's top coaches and athletes.
• Saris CyclingcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2022C+A Global added Saris, a long-time manufacturer of world-class bike racks, trainers, storage, and infrastructure products, to their brand lineup. Saris operates from headquarters in Madison, WI.
• HPcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020C+A Global partners with HP brand for instant photo printers (HP Sprocket), shipping label printers, and film scanners. The company develops and sells HP-branded products including the HP Sprocket portable photo printer, HP Devices (office technology products), and HP FilmScan scanners.
• General Electric (GE)minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020C+A Global partnered with General Electric to deliver GE Truvitals thermometers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• CrayolaminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2020C+A Global partnered with Crayola brand to deliver a new collection of hand sanitizers in classic, fun packaging during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• KodakcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2018C+A Global teams up with the iconic Kodak brand to develop printers, projectors, scanners, and instant cameras including Kodak Printomatic, Kodak Step, Kodak Luma projectors, and Kodak Slide N Scan digitizers.
• ZINK HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016C+A Global acquired ZINK Holdings, the pioneering company that developed the revolutionary ZINK Zero-Ink photo paper technology. This acquisition provides proprietary printing technology for HP Sprocket and Kodak instant photo products.
• PolaroidminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2009C+A partnered with Polaroid brand to expand its product base by developing pocket printers and related products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Spectrum Brands: Multi-category consumer products company with brands in home and personal care, garden, and pet care. Operates a portfolio of both licensed and proprietary brands and sells through mass retailers — directly comparable to C+A Global's brand-building and distribution approach.
• Helen of Troy: Public consumer products company operating a portfolio of licensed and owned brands across health, beauty, kitchen, and outdoor categories. Highly comparable to C+A Global's multi-brand, multi-category licensing-led model, though at materially larger scale.
• Hamilton Beach Brands: Consumer products company licensing the Hamilton Beach and Proctor Silex brands for small kitchen appliances, sold through mass retailers. Comparable to C+A Global's brand licensing and big-box retail distribution approach.

Direct peers

• VOXX International: Consumer electronics company that markets and distributes products under brands like RCA, Acoustic Research, and 808 Audio through mass retailers. Directly comparable to C+A Global's audio/video equipment licensing and retail distribution model.
• Kid Brands: Designer and marketer of children's products including toys, nursery, and juvenile products sold through mass retailers. Comparable to C+A Global's kids segment (Lil' Jumbl, Sunny & Fun) and mass-retail channel strategy.
• JAKKS Pacific: Designer and marketer of toys and consumer products primarily under licensed brands (Disney, Nintendo, etc.). Comparable to C+A Global's licensing-dependent, retail-channel-driven model, with similar concentration on mass-market distribution.
• Dorel Industries: Parent of Cycling Sports Group (Cannondale, Schwinn) and home furnishings; competes directly with Saris in the bike rack and trainer market acquired by C+A Global. Comparable as a multi-brand consumer products operator with cycling exposure.
• Pattern (Pattern Brands): Brand accelerator that partners with or acquires brands to scale them on Amazon and other digital channels. Closely comparable in go-to-market expertise and e-commerce-native scaling, though focused more on marketplace optimization than physical retail.
• Thrasio: Aggregator that acquires and operates private-label Amazon-native consumer brands, sharing C+A Global's portfolio-of-DTC-brands approach but executed via acquisition rather than greenfield brand building and licensing.
• Implus Corporation: Provider of fitness, outdoor, and sporting goods accessories under multiple brands sold through retail channels. Comparable to C+A Global's recreation and fitness portfolio (Power Systems, Dynamax, Saris, Hike Crew).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caglobalnj
• Facebookfacebook.com/caglobalnj1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c-&-a-marketing-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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