SCREEN GP Americas
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1967
- HeadquartersRolling Meadows, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SCREEN GP Americas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SCREEN GP Americas
- Legal name
- SCREEN GP Americas, LLC
- Website
- https://screenamericas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1967
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SCREEN GP Americas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Support Activities for Printing (32312), Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
Keywords
Where SCREEN GP Americas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rolling Meadows
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
SCREEN GP Americas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Digital Inkjet Press Sales: Sale of high-speed digital inkjet printing presses including Truepress JET series, Truepress LABEL series, and Truepress PAC series. Equipment includes hardware, printheads, and associated components.
- TRUST Network Service: Complimentary service with every SCREEN machine providing ongoing communication, preventive maintenance techniques, and technical support. Service includes cloud-based monitoring and remote diagnostics.
- Consumables (Ink and Parts): Proprietary inks including Truepress inks, Truepress ink LV02, and consumables for printing presses. Ink supply units and parts for maintenance.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
SCREEN GP Americas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCREEN GP Americas manufactures and sells high-speed single-pass digital inkjet printing presses under the Truepress brand, including web-fed JET series, sheetfed JET S320, UV label LABEL 350UV SAI series, and PAC packaging presses (PAC 520P for paper, PAC 830F for flexible packaging). The company also sells the EQUIOS workflow management and prepress software suite, proprietary Truepress inks and consumables, and the TRUST Network Service for remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, and technical support to commercial printers, direct mail producers, label converters, and packaging manufacturers across the Americas.
Product overview
SCREEN GP Americas offers a comprehensive portfolio of digital inkjet production solutions across three main categories: High-Speed Inkjet (Truepress JET series for commercial, publishing, transactional, and direct mail printing), Label & Packaging (Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI series and PAC series for flexible and paper packaging), and Prepress & Workflow (EQUIOS software suite). The product line includes roll-fed web presses (JET 520NX, 520NX AD, 520HD, 560HDX), sheetfed presses (JET S320), label presses (LABEL 350UV SAI series), packaging presses (PAC 830F for flexible packaging, PAC 520P for paper packaging), and wide format printers (Jet W3200UV). Supporting infrastructure includes EQUIOS workflow management software (ART & UX, PrintSimulator, Flexo Series), Varystudio variable data editing, JetInspection quality control, and the TRUST Network Service for maintenance and support. The company traces its roots to 1868 with Ishida Kyokuzan Printing Works in Kyoto, Japan, and has operated in the Americas for over 50 years.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Truepress: Product line of high-speed inkjet presses including Truepress JET series, Truepress LABEL series, and Truepress PAC series
- EQUIOS
- EQUIOS Flexo Series
- TRUST Network Service
- JetInspection
Products and services
- Truepress JET 520NX Full-color variable single-pass inkjet web press for transactional, direct mail, publishing, and commercial printing with five-inch printhead module delivering up to 600 x 900 dpi at speeds up to 180 meters per minute and CMYK plus functional inks (MICR, UV visible, IR absorbing).
- Truepress JET 520NX AD Next-generation variable single-pass inkjet press with speeds up to 225 meters per minute, Truepress ink NP water-based pigment inks, and JetInspection automatic nozzle cleaning and error monitoring.
- Truepress JET 560HDX High-speed inkjet press with wider printing capabilities across multiple substrates for commercial and publishing markets.
- Truepress JET 520HD Series High-definition inkjet web press series for commercial, publishing, and transactional printing applications.
- Truepress JET 520HD Mono Monochrome variant of the 520HD series for high-speed black-only printing applications.
- Truepress Jet520S Inkjet web press available as field-upgradeable series for direct mail and transactional printing.
- Truepress Jet520ZZ High-speed inkjet web press in the 520 series for high-volume production.
- Truepress Jet520EX Monochrome Entry-level inkjet web press for monochrome printing applications.
- Truepress Jet520EX Color Entry-level inkjet web press for color printing applications.
- Truepress JET S320 Sheetfed digital inkjet press delivering 1,200 x 1,200 dpi color output, printing directly onto offset coated papers and supporting heavy stock with one- and two-sided variable capabilities.
- Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI Series UV inkjet label press for short- and long-run label production with CMYK plus white ink and optional orange and blue inks, handling multiple substrates with in-line digital primer capability.
- Truepress Jet L350UV UV inkjet narrow-web label press for label production applications.
- Truepress Jet L350UV+ and L350UV+LM Enhanced UV inkjet label press with low migration ink option for food and beverage packaging applications.
- Truepress PAC 830F Water-based inkjet system for flexible packaging, printing on film up to 830mm wide at 75 meters per minute with 1,200 dpi resolution using CMYK and white food-safety compliant inks.
- Truepress PAC 520P Food-safe paper packaging press using proprietary aqueous pigment inks compliant with food-safety regulations, handling paper up to 520mm wide at speeds up to 80 meters per minute.
- Truepress Jet W3200UV HS High-speed UV flatbed inkjet printer for wide format applications producing POP displays, signage, and industrial graphics.
- EQUIOS ART & UX Versatile, scalable workflow management system providing total support for digital print-on-demand and computer-to-plate production, automating job management, imposition, and consistent color management.
- EQUIOS PrintSimulator/PRO Tool to detect errors embedded in PDF files, analyzing multiple PDFs simultaneously at high speeds for job preparation and cost analysis.
- EQUIOS Flexo Series Universal workflow for flexo and letterpress printing environments with PDF and JDF capabilities, automated trapping, and version management.
- Varystudio Variable data-editing system for the Truepress JET 520 series offering flexible page layouts with desktop publishing ease for transactional printing, direct mail, and one-to-one marketing; compatible with Adobe InDesign.
- JetInspection Print monitoring and quality control system for Truepress JET series that detects clogged nozzles, cleans only affected printheads, verifies print resolution, and maintains digital records using OCR barcode/decode capabilities.
- CTP Solutions (PlateRite) Computer-to-plate solutions including PlateRite series for thermal CTP output.
- TRUST Network Service Cloud-based service program included with every SCREEN machine, with TRUST Dialog (ongoing communication), TRUST Guard (preventive maintenance with remote monitoring), and TRUST Assist (real-time technical support with remote diagnostics).
- Truepress Ink (SC Ink) Proprietary ink developed for TPJ 520HD, enabling printing to standard offset coated paper without treatment or primers.
- Truepress Ink NP High-density, water-based pigment inks specially developed for Truepress JET 520NX AD enabling faster production at speeds up to 225 meters per minute.
- Truepress Ink LV02 UV ink developed for Truepress LABEL 350UV series complying with international regulations on ink composition.
Quantifiable outcome
- Labor costs reduced by one-third at Document Fulfillment Services
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use SCREEN GP Americas
Customer profileNamed customers30 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SCREEN GP Americas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature7 records
SCREEN GP Americas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Postpress Equipment ManufacturerscorePartnership with finishing/postpress equipment manufacturers enabling flexible automation with array of postpress equipment integrated with EQUIOS workflow.
- Inca Digital PrinterscoreSCREEN subsidiary acquired in 2005. Center of excellence for wide-format flatbed inkjet printing and manufacturer of Inca Onset UV printer. Collaboration on BHS Corrugated partnership for corrugated digital printing solution.
- Solimar SystemscoreSmart Print Manufacturing partnership integrating SOLitrack with EQUIOS workflow. SOLitrack provides visualization of job progress and equipment status with wide range of partnerships enabling integration with various manufacturers' printers.
- Chiyoda Gravure CorporationcorePartnership to promote digital printing for flexible packaging materials. SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. and Chiyoda Gravure Corporation collaborating to expand digital printing adoption in flexible packaging market.
- Flexible Packaging AssociationcoreOfficial membership in FPA, an organization dedicated to providing educational resources and networking opportunities for converters and suppliers. Association estimates industry grew from $400 million in 1951 to $31 billion.
- Nilpeter USAflagshipPartnership for PANORAMA Digital Label Print platform providing complete end-to-end support to North American label converters. Expanded in 2022 to include Latin America sales, installations, and service of Truepress Jet L350UV SAI series.
- BHS Corrugated Maschinen und Anlagenbau GmbHflagshipExclusive partnership to develop BHS Corrugated Inline Digital Printing Solution for corrugated box plants. New company SCREEN GP IJC Ltd. established to develop print engine technology. Single-pass aqueous inkjet system will print up to 9 feet wide at speeds up to 984 feet per minute.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
SCREEN GP Americas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentPeers
Direct peers
- HP (HP PageWide Industrial and Indigo): HP's Production Inkjet division (PageWide Web Presses and HP Indigo digital presses) is the most direct competitor to SCREEN's Truepress JET 520 series in commercial, publishing, and direct mail, and competes head-to-head in label printing with Indigo solutions.
- Canon Production Printing: Canon offers the varioPRINT iX-series, ProStream, and ColorStream production inkjet presses directly competing with SCREEN's Truepress JET 520 in commercial, transactional, and direct mail segments.
- Xerox (Production Inkjet): Xerox Iridesse, iGen, and Baltoro production presses compete in commercial print, packaging, and transactional segments directly overlapping with SCREEN's Truepress portfolio.
- Kodak (Production Printing Solutions): Kodak's NEXPRESS and Prosper inkjet presses compete with SCREEN in commercial and publication print, particularly in the Prosper Ultra 520's overlap with SCREEN's JET 520 series.
- Fujifilm (Inkjet): Fujifilm's B1 format Jet Press 750S and Acuity wide-format presses compete with SCREEN's high-end sheetfed JET S320 and wide-format W3200UV lines, particularly in photo, commercial, and packaging print.
- Durst Group: Durst's Tau and Alpha inkjet label presses, and its Pictocer line for ceramic, compete with SCREEN's Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI series in the industrial label and packaging inkjet space.
- Domino Printing Sciences: Domino's N-series and K-series UV inkjet label presses are direct competitors to SCREEN's Truepress LABEL 350UV SAI in the prime label and industrial label production markets.
Emerging players
- Mark Andy: Mark Andy's Digital Series hybrid and Proline flexo presses compete with SCREEN in label manufacturing, often paired with SCREEN inkjet engines via the Nilpeter PANORAMA partnership ecosystem.
- Landa Digital Printing: Landa's Nanographic B1 presses target the commercial and packaging inkjet market with a unique water-based nano-pigment process, representing a future competitive threat to SCREEN's higher-end commercial and packaging offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SCREEN GP Americas social profiles
Digital presenceSCREEN GP Americas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SCREEN GP Americas financial estimates
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SCREEN GP Americas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
SCREEN GP Americas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
SCREEN GP Americas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SCREEN GP Americas M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SCREEN GP Americas
What does SCREEN GP Americas do?
SCREEN GP Americas manufactures and sells high-speed single-pass digital inkjet printing presses under the Truepress brand, including web-fed JET series, sheetfed JET S320, UV label LABEL 350UV SAI series, and PAC packaging presses (PAC 520P for paper, PAC 830F for flexible packaging). The company also sells the EQUIOS workflow management and prepress software suite, proprietary Truepress inks and consumables, and the TRUST Network Service for remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, and technical support to commercial printers, direct mail producers, label converters, and packaging manufacturers across the Americas.
Is SCREEN GP Americas a public or private company?
SCREEN GP Americas is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SCREEN GP Americas founded?
SCREEN GP Americas was founded in 1967. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SCREEN GP Americas based?
SCREEN GP Americas is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, United States, in the North America region.
How does SCREEN GP Americas make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Digital Inkjet Press Sales are the primary driver. The others are TRUST Network Service and consumables (Ink and Parts).
Who are SCREEN GP Americas's main competitors?
Ricoh (production inkjet) is listed as a peer. Direct peers are HP (HP PageWide Industrial and Indigo), Canon Production Printing, Xerox (Production Inkjet), Kodak (Production Printing Solutions), Fujifilm (Inkjet), Durst Group and Domino Printing Sciences. Emerging players are Mark Andy and Landa Digital Printing.
Does SCREEN GP Americas have an API?
No public API is recorded for SCREEN GP Americas.
What industry is SCREEN GP Americas in?
SCREEN GP Americas's product category is Digital Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAJ, Production & High-Volume Printing Systems, with a secondary code of HDACAEAA, Inkjet Printers. Its NAICS code is 323 and its SIC code is 3555.