Sihl

What Sihl does

Sihl is a manufacturer and distributor of coated digital imaging media and specialty print substrates, organized under the legal entity Dietzgen Corporation, dba Sihl Inc., with US headquarters in Tampa, Florida and an additional operations office in Chesapeake. The company's roots extend to an 1809 founding of the German parent Sihl group; the US entity operates today as a privately held, 51–100 employee business with no disclosed external investors. Sihl's core technology is proprietary coating chemistry applied to films, papers, and synthetic substrates, producing 300+ SKUs across product families including ENDURO (durable/thermal/label stocks), PICOFILM (label facestock), ARTYSIO (digitally printed flexible packaging films compatible with water-based inkjet), TriSolv (solvent-compatible posters and signage), WallBliss/DESIGN2WALL (wallcoverings), SUBLICOLOR (dye sublimation transfer paper), and various canvas, photo, banner, backlit, window-perf, and proofing lines. Products are engineered for compatibility across aqueous, solvent, latex, UV-curable, dye sublimation, thermal transfer, and HP Indigo digital press workflows, validated via downloadable printer profiles maintained for Caldera, ONYX, VersaWorks, Colorgate, EFI, Ergosoft, Flexi, Mirage, Colorburst, and Wasatch RIP software.

Revenue is generated exclusively through B2B product sales to commercial printers, label converters, packaging converters, signage shops, and surface-decoration manufacturers, distributed via an established reseller/Distributor network rather than direct-to-end-user channels; customers locate resellers through Sihl's website and the My Dietzgen dealer portal. No public pricing is disclosed. The company holds HP Indigo Specialty Substrate Certification for three SKUs and offers FSC-certified products, supports application with instructional videos/PDFs and printer profile libraries, and exhibits at industry events such as Printing United. Marketing channels center on the product-navigator website, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), technical content, and trade-show presence. Operational status is active, with a careers page and dedicated HR contact indicating ongoing hiring.

Name

Sihl

Legal name

Dietzgen Corporation, dba Sihl Inc.

Website

https://sihlinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1809

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sihl manufactures and distributes coated digital printing media and specialty films — including packaging, labels, signage, wallcoverings, and surface-decoration substrates — selling exclusively through resellers to commercial printers, label converters, and packaging converters across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Imaging Media & Print Substrates

NAICS

Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing (325992), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate, Promotional & Custom Print Products Distribution (CRAOALAM)

Keywords

• Digital print media
• Wide-format substrates
• Packaging films
• Label stocks
• Signage materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Imaging Media Manufacturing and Distribution: Sihl manufactures and distributes digital imaging media, print substrates, and specialty films. The company utilizes an extensive reseller network for distribution rather than selling direct to end customers. Revenue is generated through product sales of signage materials, labels, packaging films, commercial printing substrates, and related specialty products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sihl manufactures and distributes digital imaging media and coated print substrates for commercial and industrial print applications. The portfolio spans window perf films, self-adhesive vinyls, display films, backlit films, canvases, photo papers, wallcoverings, banners, tag and label stocks, packaging films, proofing papers, and sublimation transfer papers, verified for compatibility with aqueous, solvent, latex, UV, dye sublimation, and thermal transfer print systems. Products are sold exclusively through authorized resellers and distributors to print service providers and commercial printers.

Product overview

Sihl is a manufacturer and distributor of digital imaging media, operating as The Coating Company. The company offers an extensive portfolio of print media products organized into distinct product lines including: Window Graphics (1Waze, GlassGrafX, Window Perf films), Self Adhesives (vinyl, pressure-sensitive products), Display Films (PolySOL, SyntiSOL, DisplayPro), Backlit Films, Canvas products (Artistic, Picasso, Luna, Bravo II), Photo Papers (Rocket, Imola, Maranello, GreenGrafX), Wallcoverings (WallBliss, DESIGN2WALL, Sleek), Tag & Label Stock (ENDURO Classic/Classic Plus/Premium/Thermal/Effect series, PICOFILM, PRESSURETAC), Banners (BlockPro, TexBanner, SMART), Posters & Signage (TriSolv, TrueColor, PosterBright), Proofing Papers (Proof EV, EV100IMP), Sublimation & Transfer Papers (SUBLICOLOR), Specialty products (Artysio packaging film, WrapIt, WrapIt AQ), and Durables (DuraCopy, Duracopy). These products are designed for compatibility with various printing technologies including aqueous, solvent, UV curable, latex, dye sublimation, and digital press systems, serving applications in commercial printing, labels and tags, packaging, signage and photo, surface decoration, and validation proofing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dietzgen Bond Paper: A brand of bond paper products offered by Sihl Inc., available through my.dietzgen.com

Products and services

• ARTYSIO Packaging Films Digital printing packaging films using water-based inkjet technology for flexible, individualized, food-compliant packaging production across applications including food packaging, hand cream packaging, and power bar wrappers.
• ENDURO Durable Film Range High-durability synthetic paper and tag stock products (ENDURO Classic, Classic Plus, Extra, Premium, Thermal, Ice, and Effect series) for envelopes, wallets, loop tags, hang tags, brochures, and specialized industrial applications including RFID shielding, heat resistant, water improved, metal detectable, and opaque white/silver variants.
• PICOFILM Label Stock Line Specialty film-based label stocks (PICOFILM CPR, O, P, SPR, WO, WPR series) across multiple finishes, weights, and adhesive specifications for industrial labels, tags, documents, and short-run personalized label applications.
• PRESSURETAC Adhesive Products Pressure-sensitive adhesive media (PRESSURETAC BT, Top, TT series) engineered for loop labels, hang tags, and pressure-sensitive label applications.
• Window Graphics Films (1Waze, GlassGrafX, NewVue) Window graphics and perforation film products including 1Waze (50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20 visibility ratios), UV-curable 70/30, GlassGrafX (Clear, Frosted, White), NewVue 60/40, and UV Window Perf for advertising and privacy applications.
• Self Adhesive Vinyls (Classic, Premium, Standard, Speedy) Self-adhesive vinyl products (Classic, Premium, Standard, Speedy Vinyl) for general signage and adhesive applications, plus DMVLA5 for labeling and Stick2 for mounting.
• Canvas Media (Artistic, Bravo II, Luna, Picasso, Prosperity, Torino17M) Canvas media products for fine art reproduction, photographic printing, interior decoration, and outdoor applications in solvent-compatible and standard varieties (Artistic, Bravo II, Décor Brilliant, Luna, Picasso, Prosperity, SmartSolv, TORINO17M, GFCVM).
• Photo Papers (Imola, Maranello, Rocket, Siena, Pacifica, GreenGrafX, SuperSorb) Photo paper products for professional photographic output including Imola, Maranello (8G, 8S), Rocket Photo (8G, 8S, 10G, 10S), Siena, Pacifica II, GreenGrafX, and SuperSorb with self-adhesive variants available.
• Backlit Films (Ariana, Backlit Film Plus, Glow SL) Backlit film products (Ariana, Backlit Film Plus 210 Glossy, Glow SL) for illuminated signage and display applications.
• Display Films (PolySOL, SyntiSOL, DisplayPro, Spirit II, Vision Clear, etc.) Display films for double-sided printing, solvent-compatible outdoor use, point-of-sale displays, mounting applications, and clear/transparent signage - including PolySOL, SyntiSOL, DuraSOL, DisplayPro, Big Dog, Spirit II, POSPRO+200, SilverFOX, SuperDry, SyntiTec, AlumaMax, DuoDraw, Vision Clear, and Roll-N-Blockout.
• Wallcoverings (WallBliss, DESIGN2WALL, Sleek, DMIBOP) Wallcovering media products (WallBliss Fibrous, Spray & Stick, Type II; DESIGN2WALL; Sleek; DMIBOP) for interior wall decoration and large-format digital wall graphics applications.
• Banners (BlockPro, TexBanner, SMART, TB2, DMVB2, EcoBlock) Banner media products including BlockPro (blockout for two-sided printing), TexBanner (textile), SMART Banner, TB2 (heavy-duty), DMVB2 Economy, and EcoBlock for two-sided printing and outdoor banner applications.
• Posters & Signage Papers (TriSolv, TrueColor, PosterBright, PosterColor, Postermax, Tucson, GFIOP) Poster and signage paper products for large-format and inkjet printing including TriSolv (PhotoArt, PopArt PSA, PostArt, PostArt BB, Poster, PrimeArt variants), TrueColor (7M, 9M), PosterBright, PosterColor, Postermax, Tucson, Performance SL8, Glamour S, and GFIOP.
• Proofing Papers (EV100IMP, EV140MC, Proof EV250/EV260) Proofing paper products (EV100IMP, EV140MC, Proof EV250, Proof EV260) for color accuracy validation, contract proofing, and pre-press proofing applications.
• SUBLICOLOR Sublimation Transfer Papers Sublimation transfer paper products (SUBLICOLOR Standard, Premium, SuperSport) for dye sublimation printing, used in 3D sublimation surface decoration of shoes, backpack buckles, helmets, kitchen cupboards, and other consumer products.
• WrapIt Vehicle Wrap Films Vehicle and surface wrapping films (WrapIt standard and WrapIt AQ aqueous-compatible) for vehicle wraps and surface wrap applications.
• QuickSTICK Repositionable Adhesive Media Quick-stick adhesive media (QuickSTICK AQ and QuickSTICK SLU) designed for easy application and repositioning in signage and graphics applications.
• Fine Art Papers (Aquarella 2, Creative Smooth, Creative Textured) Fine art paper products (Aquarella 2 watercolor-style, Creative Smooth, Creative Textured) for high-quality art reproduction and artistic print applications.
• HP Indigo Certified Substrates RIT-HP Indigo certified substrates (SKUs 4436, 4437, 4438) qualified for use on HP Indigo digital presses under the HP Indigo Specialty Substrate certification program.
• Dietzgen Bond Paper Bond paper product line offered by Dietzgen Corporation dba Sihl Inc. under the Dietzgen Bond Paper sub-brand, accessible to customers through the dedicated My Dietzgen portal.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dietzgen CorporationcoreOthersDietzgen Corporation is the parent/legal entity operating as Sihl Inc. ('dba Sihl Inc.'). The company also maintains Dietzgen Bond Paper as a separate product line accessible through the website. Sihl and Dietzgen are essentially the same operating entity under different branding.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels and specialty materials; competes with Sihl's label and tag stock portfolio (ENDURO, PICOFILM, PRESSURETAC) and serves overlapping label converter and packaging customers.
• Fujifilm: Global imaging and print solutions provider with a wide range of photo media, inkjet substrates, and graphic films — broad incumbent comparable to Sihl across photo, signage, and specialty substrates.
• 3M Commercial Solutions Division: Broad incumbent producing graphic films, sign vinyls, and durable label materials through its Commercial Solutions business; competes with Sihl in self-adhesive vinyl and surface decoration films.

Direct peers

• YUPO Corporation: Manufacturer of synthetic paper (Yupo) used for labels, tags, and durable print applications; directly comparable to Sihl's ENDURO synthetic paper range for industrial and label applications.
• Felix Schoeller Group: German specialty paper and coated media manufacturer serving photographic, digital printing, and packaging markets — comparable to Sihl's photo paper, proofing, and coated specialty substrates.
• Arlon Graphics: Manufacturer of graphic films, wrapping films, and printable media for vehicle wraps, signage, and fleet graphics — closely aligned with Sihl's WrapIt and self-adhesive vinyl lines serving print service providers.
• Orafol: Specialty manufacturer of self-adhesive graphic films, sign vinyls, and reflective materials — directly competitive with Sihl's Classic Vinyl, Premium Vinyl, QuickSTICK, and window graphic films for the signage and graphics channel.
• Drytac Corporation: Specialty manufacturer of coated print media, films, and laminates for signage, labels, and graphics — directly comparable to Sihl's ENDURO, TriSolv, and adhesive product lines, serving the same print service provider channel.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Manufactures specialty coated media, inkjet substrates, and sign-and-display materials; comparable to Sihl in product portfolio breadth and OEM/RIP integration strategy across commercial and industrial print workflows.

Emerging players

• Neenah (Mativ): Specialty paper and substrate manufacturer (formerly Neenah, now part of Mativ) producing label, tag, and graphics-facing papers; overlaps with Sihl's bond paper and label stock product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SihlUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sihl-Inc-1569337026692146
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sihl-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/sihlinc
• Xx.com/Sihlinc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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