Inkjet

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Industrial inkjet printers
• Laser marking systems
• Packaging equipment
• Industrial printing inks
• Case coding solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Willis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core 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

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cyklop InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 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

Direct 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

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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