Inkjet
InkJet, Inc. (Cyklop U.S.) manufactures industrial continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, and laser marking printers plus a broad line of inks and fluids, and following its 2023 acquisition by Cyklop International, also supplies strapping, wrapping, taping, and binding packaging equipment to industrial manufacturers in over 55 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersWillis, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Inkjet does
InkJet, Inc., now operating as Cyklop U.S. following its 2023 acquisition by Cyklop International, is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial coding, marking, and packaging equipment headquartered on a 34-acre manufacturing site in Willis, Texas. The company builds continuous inkjet printers under the DuraCode brand, thermal inkjet printers under the Anser brand (including the ANSER Smart Printhead launched in June 2024), laser marking systems under the LightJet brand, high-resolution piezoelectric case coders, and automated EvoLabel print-and-apply systems. Its consumables business produces more than 200,000 gallons of fluid annually and over 600 SKUs of DuraCode and Anser inks, hot melt wax, food-grade inks, and CIJ-compatible fluids that serve both first-party printers and major non-impact printer brands.
Following the Cyklop acquisition, the company expanded into end-of-line packaging equipment - including strapping machines, turntable, robotic, and ring stretch wrappers, taping systems, and elastic binding machines - sold under the Cyklop brand, alongside strapping consumables (PET, PP, and steel). The revenue model combines direct quote-based hardware sales in the United States, a channel-driven international model via authorized distributors across 55+ countries, private-label ink supply to OEMs, and recurring consumables sales. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and serves food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, personal care, pet food, metal and steel, and aerospace manufacturers, claiming to be the largest non-OEM supplier of industrial fluids and printers globally and serving more than 5,000 customers.
Inkjet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Inkjet
- Legal name
- InkJet, Inc.
- Website
- https://inkjetinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- InkJet, Inc. (Cyklop U.S.) manufactures industrial continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, and laser marking printers plus a broad line of inks and fluids, and following its 2023 acquisition by Cyklop International, also supplies strapping, wrapping, taping, and binding packaging equipment to industrial manufacturers in over 55 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Inkjet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Packaging Equipment and Coding Systems
- NAICS
- Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM)
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Where Inkjet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Willis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Inkjet 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, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial inkjet printers, laser marking systems, thermal inkjet printers, and hi-res case coders. Products include DuraCode CIJ printers, Anser thermal inkjet printers, LightJet laser systems, and Precision Series case coders. Sales through direct inquiry and distributor network.
- Inks and Fluids: Sale of proprietary and aftermarket industrial inks including DuraCode replacement inks, Anser cartridges, hot melt wax, food grade inks, and CIJ compatible inks. The company manufactures inks at its Texas facility and supplies over 200,000 gallons annually to more than 5,000 customers.
- Packaging Equipment and Consumables: Sale of packaging machinery including strapping machines, stretch wrappers, taping machines, and binding machines. Also sells related consumables like plastic strapping materials (PET, PP) and steel strapping materials.
- Service and Maintenance: Technical support, machine repairs, and maintenance services for coding and marking equipment. Includes SDS requests, Certificate of Insurance (COI), and Certificate of Conformity (COC) processing.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Industrial equipment sold via quote request |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Inkjet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
InkJet, Inc. (now operating as Cyklop U.S.) manufactures and sells industrial coding and marking equipment (CIJ, TIJ, and laser printers, case coders, and print-and-apply systems) along with industrial packaging equipment (strapping machines, stretch wrappers, taping machines, and binders) and consumable inks and fluids. The company supplies these products directly and through an authorized distributor network serving manufacturers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors across more than 55 countries.
Product overview
InkJet, Inc. (now operating as Cyklop U.S.) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial printing and packaging solutions organized into two main categories: Marking & Coding products and Packaging Equipment. The Marking & Coding lineup includes DuraCode continuous inkjet printers (available in touchscreen and keyboard models), Anser thermal inkjet printers, LightJet laser marking systems (UV, fiber, and CO2 variants), Precision Series high-resolution case coders, and EvoLabel print-and-apply labeling systems. The Packaging Equipment division, sold under the Cyklop brand, encompasses strapping machines (box, pallet, and handheld tools), stretch wrapping systems (turntable, robot, and ring wrappers), industrial tape machines and case erectors, and elastic binding machines. Supporting consumables include DuraCode and Anser ink cartridges, hot melt wax supplies, and steel/plastic strapping materials. The company positions itself as a value-focused, one-stop-shop solution provider combining equipment, consumables, and service support for industrial packaging operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DuraCode: Continuous Inkjet Printer series known for reliability and flexibility, offering high-speed, non-contact printing.
- Anser
- LightJet
- EvoLabel
- DuraCode Ink
Products and services
- DuraCode Continuous Inkjet Printers
Quantifiable outcome
- Marking speeds up to 2,000 characters per second with LightJet laser systems
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Inkjet
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Inkjet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Inkjet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Cyklop InternationalcoreIn 2023, InkJet, Inc. became part of Cyklop International, transforming from a manufacturer of industrial inks and printers into a comprehensive provider of packaging solutions. The acquisition expanded InkJet's product portfolio to include Cyklop's strapping, wrapping, taping, and binding equipment. Combined expertise includes 35 years in coding & marking and 113 years in packaging solutions.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Inkjet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Linx Printing Technologies: Specialist in CIJ coding and marking equipment with associated consumables; comparable mid-sized independent supplier competing for similar non-OEM accounts.
- Squid Ink Manufacturing: U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and inks for product marking and coding — closest comparable in size and customer profile to InkJet.
- Signode (Crown Holdings): Global supplier of strapping, stretch wrapping, and packaging equipment — directly comparable to Cyklop's pallet and box strapping machines carried by InkJet.
- Lantech: Specialist manufacturer of stretch wrapping equipment including turntable and ring wrappers — competes head-to-head with Cyklop wrappers offered by InkJet.
- Weber Marking Systems: Manufacturer of label printing and print-and-apply labeling systems, directly overlapping with InkJet's EvoLabel line and coding/marking offering.
- Videojet Technologies: A leading OEM of industrial CIJ, TIJ, and laser marking systems plus inks and fluids — the primary OEM competitor InkJet positions against as the largest non-OEM alternative.
- Markem-Imaje (Dover Corporation): Major OEM of industrial coding, marking, and printing equipment — including the Markem-Imaje 5000/6000 hot-melt case coders that InkJet supplies aftermarket hot wax consumables for.
- Domino Printing Sciences: Global manufacturer of industrial CIJ, TIJ, and laser coding systems — direct head-to-head competitor across InkJet's core printer portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Zebra Technologies: Large incumbent in barcode, label printing, and industrial identification solutions — adjacent competitor in marking/coding and print-and-apply ecosystems.
- HP (Industrial Printing): Diversified OEM with industrial inkjet/printing solutions serving packaging and labeling; broader portfolio than InkJet but overlaps in TIJ/industrial printing and ink supply.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Inkjet social profiles
Digital presenceInkjet compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Inkjet financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Inkjet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Inkjet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Inkjet M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Inkjet
What does Inkjet do?
InkJet, Inc. (now operating as Cyklop U.S.) manufactures and sells industrial coding and marking equipment (CIJ, TIJ, and laser printers, case coders, and print-and-apply systems) along with industrial packaging equipment (strapping machines, stretch wrappers, taping machines, and binders) and consumable inks and fluids. The company supplies these products directly and through an authorized distributor network serving manufacturers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive, aerospace, and other industrial sectors across more than 55 countries.
Is Inkjet a public or private company?
Inkjet is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Inkjet founded?
Inkjet was founded in 1989. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Inkjet based?
Inkjet is headquartered in Willis, United States, in the North America region.
How does Inkjet make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Printing Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are inks and Fluids, packaging Equipment and Consumables and service and Maintenance.
Who are Inkjet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Linx Printing Technologies, Squid Ink Manufacturing, Signode (Crown Holdings), Lantech, Weber Marking Systems, Videojet Technologies, Markem-Imaje (Dover Corporation) and Domino Printing Sciences. Broad incumbents are Zebra Technologies and HP (Industrial Printing).
Does Inkjet have an API?
No public API is recorded for Inkjet.
What industry is Inkjet in?
Inkjet's product category is Industrial Packaging Equipment and Coding Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAOAD, Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser), with a secondary code of IMALAKAF, Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser). Its NAICS code is 333993 and its SIC code is 3555.