Young Shin
Young Shin USA Limited is the North American subsidiary of South Korea-based Young Shin Industries, selling and servicing flatbed diecutters, foil stamping machines, laminators, labelers, and sheeters to corrugated, display, and folding carton manufacturers across the United States.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersSchaumburg, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Young Shin does
Young Shin USA Limited is the North American sales, service, and parts arm of Young Shin Industries, a South Korean manufacturer of flatbed die-cutting and finishing equipment headquartered in Daegu. Operating from a regional headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois with a parts depot in Atlanta, Georgia, the company sells capital equipment to corrugated packaging manufacturers, display makers/trade finishers/printers, and folding carton converters across the United States.
The product portfolio spans three primary lines: Young Shin-branded flatbed diecutters organized into the Giant series (large-format models up to 2500 x 1700 mm), the Meridian series (mid-range models with tight-registration capability), and the Zenith series (high-speed models up to 7,000+ sheets per hour); the Revotec line of automatic diecutters plus foil stamping and embossing machines; and the STOCK sub-brand of German-engineered sheet-to-sheet laminators, litho labelers, and rotary knife sheeters. Differentiated technical features include a precision Knuckle System for cutting pressure, a Center Line System for rapid die changeover, an Air Floating Device for cutting plate removal, and a Compact Foil Path (6' vs. competitors' 40') on the 1040FS. Optional modules include the SuperFeed and EZ-Feeder automatic pre-feeding systems.
The business model combines one-time industrial equipment sales (hardware, quote-based, multi-year contracts) with recurring aftermarket revenue from a US-wide service technician network, an Atlanta-based parts depot, comprehensive product training programs, and customized preventive maintenance contracts on annual or bi-annual terms. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales led by Vice Presidents of Sales, supplemented by North American and international tradeshow presence (AICC, TAPPI/CorrExpo, Printing United) and active membership in AICC, TAPPI, FSEA, and IADD industry associations.
Young Shin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Young Shin
- Legal name
- Young Shin USA Limited
- Website
- https://youngshinusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Young Shin USA Limited is the North American subsidiary of South Korea-based Young Shin Industries, selling and servicing flatbed diecutters, foil stamping machines, laminators, labelers, and sheeters to corrugated, display, and folding carton manufacturers across the United States.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Young Shin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Diecutting and Finishing Equipment
- NAICS
- Forging and Stamping (33211)
- SIC
- Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)
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Where Young Shin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schaumburg
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Young Shin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial machinery including flatbed diecutters, laminators, labelers, and sheeters under the Young Shin and STOCK brands to corrugated, display, and folding carton manufacturers
- Service and Support: Service technicians strategically positioned throughout the United States providing technical support, repair, and maintenance services
- Parts Sales: North American parts depot in Atlanta, Georgia offering turnaround of parts and consumables for equipment maintenance and repairs
- Training Services: Comprehensive product training programs for Young Shin and STOCK equipment, provided by service technicians and factory representatives following installation
- Preventive Maintenance Programs: Customized preventive maintenance programs offered on annual or bi-annual basis for Young Shin and STOCK product lines
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Industrial Equipment - Quote Based |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Young Shin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Young Shin manufactures and sells industrial flatbed diecutting, foil stamping, laminating, labeling, and sheeting equipment used by corrugated converters, folding-carton printers, and point-of-purchase display finishers. Through Young Shin USA, the company also delivers preventive maintenance service, operator training, and OEM parts support across North America.
Product overview
Young Shin Industries is a South Korean manufacturer of flatbed die cutting and finishing solutions with a North American division headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. The company's product portfolio consists of three main product lines: Young Shin-branded flatbed diecutters, Revotec finishing equipment, and STOCK German-engineered laminating and labeling systems. The Young Shin line includes the Giant series (large-format models 105S through 250S for corrugated applications), Meridian series (economical models 170S and 185S for tight registration), and Zenith series (high-speed models 150S, 185S/185SL, and 210S Plus). The Revotec series offers automatic flatbed diecutters (1040S, 106SB, 106SR, 145SR) and foil stamping/embossing equipment (1040FS). The STOCK sub-brand, acquired from Germany, provides sheet-to-sheet laminators (SLOTF, S Model, A Model), labelers (LLM/HP, LM), and single-face sheeters (S109D-57Q). Optional accessories include SuperFeed pre-feeders for Zenith/Meridian integration and EZ-Feeder for Giant models. The company serves corrugated, display makers/finishers/printers, and folding carton industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Automatic Flatbed Diecutters
Quantifiable outcome
- STOCK SLOTF achieves 10,000+ sheets per hour production
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Young Shin
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Young Shin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Young Shin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)minorIndustry association membership allowing interaction with corrugated industry members. Young Shin USA participates at local, regional and national meetings, conferences and tradeshows, and is featured in association publications.
- The Technological Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI)minorIndustry association membership providing educational opportunities and insights into forecasting new trends and technologies within the pulp and paper industry.
- Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA)minorIndustry association membership supporting foil stamping and specialty effects industry, relevant to Young Shin's REVOTEC foil stamping and embossing product line.
- International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD)minorIndustry association membership representing diecutting and diemaking industries, providing valuable insights to advancing profitable and efficient operations.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Young Shin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bobst: Swiss-headquartered global leader in packaging machinery, with direct overlap in flatbed diecutters, hot-foil stamping, laminating, and folder-gluer equipment for the same corrugated, folding-carton, and label customer base. Bobst is the dominant premium incumbent Young Shin most directly competes against in North America.
- BHS Corrugated: Global supplier of corrugated converting lines (corrugators, flexo folder-gluers, inline systems). Direct overlap with Young Shin's corrugated-focused diecutters (Zenith, Giant series) on the converting-floor side of the same end-customer base.
- Fosber: Italian/Chinese manufacturer of corrugated machinery (corrugators, flatbed diecutters, material handling). Competes with Young Shin in the same corrugated converter capex pool and shares the Italy-China-Korea triangular dynamic of global corrugated equipment suppliers.
- BW Papersystems (Barry-Wehmiller): Barry-Wehmiller's paper-converting machinery division producing sheeters, cutters, and corrugated finishing equipment. Overlaps with STOCK's S109D sheeter and with Young Shin's corrugated finishing line, serving the same North American converter customers.
- Masterwork Machinery: Chinese packaging-machinery group producing flatbed diecutters, hot-foil stamping presses, and folder-gluers for folding-carton and corrugated converters. Most aggressive low-cost competitor to Young Shin's Revotec and Zenith lines in price-sensitive segments.
- Gietz: Swiss specialist in hot-foil stamping and embossing presses for folding cartons and labels. Direct competitor to Young Shin's Revotec 1040FS, particularly in European-style foil-stamping accounts served through North American converters.
- Kompac (Kompac Industries): Manufacturer of laminating and coating equipment for folding carton and print finishing. Direct overlap with Young Shin's STOCK laminator portfolio in the post-press finishing segment.
Broad incumbents
- Heidelberg: German printing-press and post-press equipment manufacturer serving folding-carton and label converters. Overlaps with Young Shin in finishing/diecutting adjacent to printing lines but offers a far broader commercial-print and packaging portfolio.
- Koenig & Bauer: German printing and finishing machinery group with diecutting, hot-foil stamping, and folder-gluer offerings for folding-carton converters. Overlaps with Young Shin's Revotec and folding-carton solutions, but competes across a much wider press and packaging portfolio.
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a printing-and-packaging machinery business serving folding-carton converters. Competes with Young Shin at large multinational folding-carton accounts where integrated press-plus-finishing line solutions are procured together.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Young Shin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Young Shin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Young Shin M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Young Shin
What does Young Shin do?
Young Shin manufactures and sells industrial flatbed diecutting, foil stamping, laminating, labeling, and sheeting equipment used by corrugated converters, folding-carton printers, and point-of-purchase display finishers. Through Young Shin USA, the company also delivers preventive maintenance service, operator training, and OEM parts support across North America.
Is Young Shin a public or private company?
Young Shin is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Young Shin founded?
Young Shin was founded in 2008. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Young Shin based?
Young Shin is headquartered in Schaumburg, United States, in the North America region.
How does Young Shin make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Support, parts Sales, training Services and preventive Maintenance Programs.
Who are Young Shin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bobst, BHS Corrugated, Fosber, BW Papersystems (Barry-Wehmiller), Masterwork Machinery, Gietz and Kompac (Kompac Industries). Broad incumbents are Heidelberg, Koenig & Bauer and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Packaging Machinery.
Does Young Shin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Young Shin.
What industry is Young Shin in?
Young Shin's product category is Industrial Diecutting and Finishing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAKAN, Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services. Its NAICS code is 33211 and its SIC code is 3444.