Anchor Graphics

Name

Anchor Graphics

Legal name

Anchor Graphics Inc.

Website

https://anchorgraphics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Label Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Glue-Applied/Wet-Glue Labels (IMALAKAB)

Keywords

• Custom label manufacturing
• Commercial printing services
• Promotional products
• Custom decals and signs
• Industrial label printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mckinney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Label Printing: Production and sale of custom labels in over 80 different types including roll labels, foil-stamped labels, full color process labels, indoor roll labels, waterproof labels, and specialty labels for various industries.
2. Custom Decals and Stickers: Production of outdoor weatherproof decals, abrasive surface decals, industrial grade decals, conforming decals, high-end electronic decals, and pro cut vinyl decals for diverse applications.
3. Custom Signs: Manufacturing of indoor and outdoor signs on various materials including Coroplast, Aluminum, Max Metal, and Polyethylene, available in standard and custom sizes with spot color or 4-color process printing.
4. Custom Packaging: Complete packaging solutions provided to mobile device manufacturers, wireless distributors, and repackaging distributors.
5. Promotional Products and Apparel: Branded merchandise including custom giveaways, branded apparel and uniforms, custom apparel, and promotional items for marketing purposes.
6. Asset Tags and Barcode Labels: Custom consecutive numbered barcode labels from cost-effective paper to high-end metalized tags with various barcode symbologies.
7. Service Labels and Records: Industrial adhesive labels over-laminated for protection against abrasion, oil, gasoline, and solvents with fade resistance and weather durability.
8. Property Management Products: Parking permits, hang tags, laser printable permits, violation/warning stickers, temporary passes, and tow-away signs for property management and towing industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anchor Graphics is a custom label and printing manufacturer producing over 80 types of custom-printed labels, decals, signs, packaging, and electronic labels for industrial, commercial, and specialized industry customers. The company also produces branded apparel, uniforms, and promotional giveaways, operating as a single-source solutions provider from design through delivery for clients across the United States.

Product overview

Anchor Graphics is a custom label and printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of printed products and services. The core offerings include Custom Labels (over 80 types), Custom Packaging and Boxes, Custom Signs, Custom Decals, and Custom Electronic Labels, complemented by a Promotional Products line covering Branded Apparel and Uniforms and Custom Giveaways. The company serves three primary industry verticals: Towing & Property Management, Wastewater & Septic Services, and Industrial & Manufacturing, each with specialized product solutions. The company provides in-house design services alongside its printing capabilities, serving clients throughout the United States from its Texas location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Labels High-quality custom labels of any shape or size on a variety of materials, including foil-stamped roll labels, full color process labels, and indoor roll labels. Over 80 different types available.
• Custom Packaging and Boxes Complete packaging solutions for mobile device manufacturers, wireless distributors, and repackaging distributors.
• Custom Signs Custom indoor and outdoor signs printed on various materials including Coroplast, Aluminum, Max Metal, and Polyethylene, available in standard and custom sizes with spot color or 4-color process printing.
• Custom Decals Custom outdoor labels and decals for harsh environments, featuring durable vinyl with permanent adhesive backing, with options including laminated, double-sided, waterproof, and reflective or non-reflective peel-and-stick designs.
• Custom Electronic Labels Custom labels for electronic equipment identification and tracking designed for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and transport/logistics professionals, used for aerospace labeling, asset labeling, industrial labeling, and security labeling.
• Branded Apparel and Uniforms Branded polo shirts, custom jackets, t-shirts, sweaters, and other branded clothing for office staff, warehouse crews, and corporate gifting.
• Custom Giveaways Custom promotional items including flashlight keychains, tape measures, water bottles, can coolers, writing utensils, and tech gadgets for marketing campaigns and brand exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of brands consider promotional products mostly or always effective in achieving marketing goals according to industry studies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sticker Mule: Digital-first custom label and sticker manufacturer offering online ordering, instant quoting, and small-batch production — directly comparable to Anchor Graphics in product category but differentiated by an automated, self-serve sales model that contrasts with Anchor's quote-based approach.
• Brady Corporation: Specializes in industrial identification labels, asset tags, safety signs, and durable decals for harsh environments — directly overlaps with Anchor Graphics' Industrial & Manufacturing vertical and LDI/water-damage indicator capabilities, though at enterprise scale.
• 4over: Online commercial printing marketplace offering custom labels, signs, decals, and packaging — competes with Anchor Graphics across multiple product lines via a digital ordering model targeting SMBs.
• Resource Label Group: Multi-site custom label manufacturer serving industrial, consumer products, and specialty markets — directly comparable in custom label production with broader geographic footprint and PE backing that contrasts with Anchor's single Texas facility.
• Valley Forge Tape & Label: Custom label and decal manufacturer offering industrial-grade adhesives and specialty labels for asset tracking, safety, and branding — directly comparable in product mix and SMB/industrial customer focus to Anchor Graphics.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Global Fortune 500 label and packaging materials manufacturer — operates broadly across the same label/decals/printing category as Anchor Graphics, but at vastly larger scale with industrial materials, RFID, and pressure-sensitive label offerings rather than custom SMB print work.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Large multi-site prime label producer serving consumer products and industrial customers — operates broadly in the same label manufacturing category as Anchor Graphics, but at significantly larger scale with global operations.
• CCL Industries: World's largest label manufacturer, including specialty and industrial labels — competes with Anchor Graphics in the broader labels and packaging category, though focused on large consumer brands and healthcare rather than SMB custom work.
• VistaPrint (Cimpress): Mass-market custom printing platform offering labels, signs, decals, promotional products, and apparel — directly comparable to Anchor's full product portfolio but at vastly larger scale through automated, online B2B/B2C ordering.

Emerging players

• OnlineLabels: E-commerce-first custom label company offering blank and printed labels via an online platform — overlaps with Anchor Graphics in custom label category but differentiates through digital ordering rather than quote-based sales.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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