What Sakurai does

Sakurai USA Inc. is the North American subsidiary of Japanese printing-equipment manufacturer Sakurai Graphic Systems Corp., operating from a 15,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois since 1989. The company specializes in specialty screen printing equipment under its Maestro brand, including servo-driven Direct Drive Series (DDS) cylinder screen presses (MS-80DDS, MS-102DDS, MS-120DDS), traditional stop-cylinder presses, the roll-to-roll MSDR-60, and the LQM-105 inline hot foil stamper. Complementing the screen press portfolio is the Natgraph line of UV dryers and stackers (SST, NST, PST series) and a managed service business providing parts and maintenance for legacy Sakurai Oliver offset presses.

The company's technical differentiation centers on its Direct Drive Series servo architecture that eliminates gears and lubricating oil, integrated CCD camera registration, Sakurai Smart Factory (SSF) networked automation, and lightweight canned-steel frame construction. These platforms enable precision printing up to 3,000 IPH (impressions per hour) on servo-driven models and address finishing applications such as UV coating, hot foil stamping, embossing, and industrial printing on membrane switches and integrated circuit panels.

Sakurai operates a direct enterprise field-sales model across the US, Canada, Mexico, and South/Central America, supported by regional sales managers, a VP Sales, a factory-trained service team, a dedicated toll-free service hotline, and annual trade-show presence at Printing United Expo. Revenue is generated through capital-equipment sales (new and used), OEM parts, service contracts, and customer training — all quote-based with no public pricing. Customer evidence points to print finishers, specialty printers, and industrial printers serving premium packaging markets. The company does not disclose revenue or headcount and is privately held as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sakurai Graphic Systems Corp.

Name

Sakurai

Legal name

Sakurai USA Inc.

Website

https://sakurai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sakurai USA Inc., founded 1989 in Schaumburg, Illinois, is the US subsidiary of Japan's Sakurai Graphic Systems Corp. It manufactures and services specialty Maestro screen presses, Natgraph dryers/stackers, and LQM hot foil stampers for print finishers and industrial printers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of new Sakurai screen presses (Maestro DDS series, cylinder presses), Natgraph dryers and stackers, LQM hot foil stampers, and roll-to-roll equipment. The company also offers used equipment sales through direct inquiry with David Rose.
2. Service and Parts: Factory-trained service technicians provide responsive support, replacement parts (OEM), troubleshooting, press and dryer installation, preventive maintenance programs. Parts include consumables, mechanical, electrical components, press modifications, refurbishing, relocation, and training services.
3. Offset Press Service Only: Sakurai offers service and replacement parts only (not new sales) for a wide range of Sakurai sheetfed offset presses (Oliver series).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sakurai USA manufactures and sells Maestro sheet-fed and web-fed cylinder screen presses, Oliver offset presses (service and parts only), Natgraph UV dryers and stackers, and LQM-105 hot foil stamping equipment. The company also delivers factory-trained installation, preventive maintenance, OEM parts, refurbishing, and training services for its installed base of printing equipment across North America.

Product overview

Sakurai is a manufacturer of professional printing equipment offering two main product families: Maestro screen presses (sheet-fed and web-fed cylinder screen presses) and Oliver offset presses, complemented by Natgraph dryers/stackers and the LQM hot foil stamper. The screen press portfolio includes the DDS (Direct Drive Series) models (MS-80DDS, MS-102DDS, MS-120DDS) featuring servo-driven precision, traditional stop cylinder presses (MS-SD, MS-80AII, MS-102AX, MF-80VII), and the two-color DMS line. The Natgraph line provides UV dryers and various stacker configurations (SST, NST, PST series). The LQM 105 enables inline hot foil stamping combined with screen printing. The MSDR-60 offers roll-to-roll printing capability. Sakurai USA provides service and parts for offset presses including Oliver 80SD/SDP, 66SD/SDP, 566SI/SIP, 2102EPII, and 66EZ models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maestro: Brand name for Sakurai's family of sheet-fed and web-fed cylinder screen presses designed for specialty finishing, embellishment, pressure sensitive, heat transfer and industrial printing applications.
• Natgraph
• Sakurai Reliable Automation

Products and services

• MS 80 AII Screen Press Industrial stop cylinder screen press designed for high-precision screen printing applications with various screen frame sizes and automatic control capabilities.
• MS 102AX Screen Press High-precision and productive screen press combining accuracy with dependable workhorse performance for industrial and commercial screen printing.
• MS-80DDS Screen Press Servo-driven cylinder screen press with gearless direct servo drive for high accuracy and maintainability. Max speed 3,000 IPH. Accepts sheets up to 21-3/4 x 31-5/8 inches.
• MS-102DDS Screen Press Direct servo drive full automatic cylinder screen press, successor to the MS-102DS. Features high precision through direct drive, ergonomic operability, no lubricating oil required, and lightweight construction. Maximum print size: 1020x700.
• MS-120DDS Screen Press Direct servo-driven fully automatic cylindrical screen press ideal for accurate screen printing on large size packaging, membrane switches and integrated circuit panels. Accepts sheets up to 31-1/2 x 49-1/4 inches.
• MF-80VII Screen Press Automatic flat bed high-speed screen printing press suitable for high-end industrial printing applications with detachable feeder flat bed and optional CCD-Camera sheet alignment system.
• MS-SD Screen Press Industrial stop cylinder press with master frame featuring independent drive system, variable printing stroke, and various screen frame size compatibility.
• DMS Two-Color Screen Press Two-color Maestro line with full automatic stop cylinder offering double production with high printing accuracy.
• Natgraph Dryer Multi-belt dryer featuring independent belt speed control, 1m UV module, warm air modules operating across all belts, variable UV intensity settings, and ambient cooler.
• Natgraph Stacker Variable conveyor belt speeds stacker with peak speed of 65 meters per minute, activating sheet sensor, self-adjusting pallet height, and vacuum in-feed table.
• Natgraph Stack SST Series Side stacker with rigid cast iron frame construction for stable print delivery.
• Natgraph Stack NST Series Stacker featuring pallet with piled sheet that can be pulled out to rear or side ways, broad conveyor belts for stable delivery, and synchronized driving from printing press.
• Natgraph Stack PST Series Automatic pile stacker with rigid cast iron frame construction and maximum speed of 3,600 sheets per hour.
• Natgraph UV Dryer (MaestroCure) Maestrocure UV series dryer with systematic design integration with printing machines, 2 lamps by 120/80 W/cm standard, high-performance chiller system, and low temperature lamp unit.
• LQM 105 Hot Foil Stamper Inline foiler combining screen printing and hot foil technology in one system, enabling high-precision hot stamping effects without special molds by thermo-compressing foil material to UV varnish coating.
• MSDR-60 Roll-to-Roll Screen Press

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment operates at up to 3,000 IPH on MS-80DDS (up from 2,000 IPH conventional model)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Schaumburg Chamber of CommerceminorOthersSakurai USA maintains membership in the Schaumburg Chamber of Commerce, supporting local business community engagement in Illinois.
• Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA)coreOthersActive membership and participation in FSEA awards programs. Sakurai has won FSEA Gold Leaf Awards for four consecutive years (2021-2024), demonstrating equipment capabilities in foil embossing and print embellishment categories.
• Printing United AlliancecoreOthersMember of Printing United Alliance, participating in industry events including Printing United Expo trade shows and educational programs.
• Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA)minorOthersRegional industry association membership supporting graphics industry community in the Great Lakes region.
• Association for Print TechnologiesminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting print technology innovation and advancement.
• Natgraph (Sakurai-GS Corporation subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationNatgraph is part of the Sakurai-GS Corporation family, producing dryers, stackers, and UV curing systems that integrate with Sakurai screen presses. Natgraph products include MaestroCure UV Series Dryers, stacker models (SST, NST, PST), and UV dryers designed for systematic integration with Sakurai printing equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bobst: Swiss-based manufacturer of packaging printing and converting equipment. Competes with Sakurai in packaging printing and finishing applications, serving similar premium packaging customers.
• Komori: Japanese manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses, with similar Japanese heritage to Sakurai Graphic Systems Corp. Competes in adjacent offset press market and serves similar commercial printing customers.
• Heidelberg: German manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses, the largest printing press manufacturer globally. Competes with Sakurai's offset press service business and serves overlapping commercial print customers.
• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): German manufacturer of offset, flexo, and digital printing presses for packaging and commercial printing. Competes with Sakurai in offset press market and packaging printing applications.

Direct peers

• Thieme: German manufacturer of screen printing machines for industrial applications including glass, ceramics, electronics, and solar. Directly competes with Sakurai in industrial screen printing equipment.
• SPGPrints: Dutch manufacturer of rotary screen printing and digital printing equipment. Directly competes with Sakurai in screen printing presses for industrial textile, graphic, and packaging applications.
• M&R Companies: US-based manufacturer of screen printing equipment based in Roselle, Illinois. Directly competes with Sakurai in the screen printing press market serving industrial and specialty printers across North America.
• ATMA: Taiwanese manufacturer of precision screen printing equipment for electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. Directly competes with Sakurai in industrial screen printing machinery.
• Siasprint: Italian manufacturer of screen printing equipment for industrial, graphic, and textile applications. Directly competes with Sakurai in the European and global screen printing press market.
• Rokuprint: German manufacturer of flatbed screen printing presses serving industrial and graphic applications. Directly competes with Sakurai in screen printing press machinery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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