Epic Products International

What Epic Products International does

Epic Products International Corporation is a privately held US engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1977 by Harvey W. Dahlgren, headquartered and operating from a single production facility at 902 KCK Way, Cedar Hill, Texas, where 80–90% of components are produced in-house. The company designs, manufactures, and services printing press accessory equipment — primarily dampening systems, coating systems, and precision liquid applicators — that are sold as retrofits and integrated accessories for sheet-fed, web, and digital offset printing presses. Its flagship product, the Delta Dampening System, was the first dampening system to virtually eliminate printing defects known as hickeys and has become the de facto industry standard, with all major press manufacturers now incorporating versions of Epic's original architecture. The product portfolio spans the Delta Dampening System and a metal-decorating variant, the CoatTech Anilox Coating System for sheet-fed offset presses, custom web offset coaters, the Precision Liquid Applicator (PLA) for high-speed moisture and coating control, the CT-660/CT-660XD off-line digital coaters, the CTi-635 in-line coater for Xerox iGen presses, the PrimeCoat system co-developed with HP for HP Color Inkjet Web Presses, and the WebCoat 200/350/400 in-line coater family for multiple inkjet web press platforms.

The company serves four primary end markets: commercial printing, metal decorating (tin plate), packaging (folding cartons, direct mail), and paper converting, with the bulk of the product portfolio aligned to print quality, waste reduction, and production efficiency use cases. Epic sells exclusively through a direct enterprise field sales model led by VP Sales & Marketing Mike Barisonek, supported by in-house engineers, installers, and service technicians spanning globally, with quote-based pricing on capital equipment and a recurring aftermarket stream of parts, service, and training. Strategic OEM partnerships with HP (PrimeCoat, WebCoat) and Xerox (CTi-635, Innovation Partner designation) anchor a significant share of the digital/inkjet product roadmap. Revenue is primarily one-time equipment sales supplemented by aftermarket parts and service, with no public pricing or revenue disclosure.

The business operates with a small team of 11–50 employees, no disclosed external funding, no parent company or subsidiary structure, and no public listing, consistent with a founder/family-controlled private industrial manufacturer.

Name

Epic Products International

Legal name

Epic Products International Corporation

Website

https://epicproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epic Products International is a privately held US engineering and manufacturing company that designs and produces dampening systems, coating systems, and precision liquid applicators as retrofits and accessories for offset, web, and digital printing presses, serving commercial printers, metal decorators, packaging converters, and paper converters via direct global sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing Press Accessory Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Printing press accessories
• Dampening systems
• Coating equipment
• Metal decorating presses
• Industrial printing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Printing Press Accessory Equipment Sales: Epic Products generates revenue through the sale of printing press accessory equipment including dampening systems, coating systems, and precision liquid applicators. Products are sold as retrofits for existing printing presses and as standalone coating systems. Revenue is primarily one-time equipment sales with potential for aftermarket parts and service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Epic Products International designs, engineers, and manufactures printing press accessory equipment, including dampening systems, anilox-based coating systems, and precision liquid applicators. Its products are sold as retrofits for existing sheet-fed, web offset, digital, and metal decorating printing presses to improve print quality, productivity, and efficiency. The company serves commercial printers, packaging converters, metal decorators, and paper converters globally.

Product overview

Epic Products International is an engineering and manufacturing company that develops and produces printing press accessory equipment. The product portfolio consists of three main product categories: (1) Dampening Systems including the Delta Dampening System for standard offset presses and Delta Dampening for Metal Decorating, which virtually eliminate printing defects through differential motion technology; (2) Coating Systems including CoatTech Anilox Coating System for sheet-fed offset presses, Web Offset Coaters for web press configurations, and the Precision Liquid Applicator for moisture and coating applications; and (3) Digital and Inkjet Coaters including the CT-660/CT-660XD and CTi-635 off-line and in-line systems for digital printing, PrimeCoat for HP inkjet web presses, and WebCoat 200/350/400 for various inkjet web press platforms. All products feature anilox metering technology for precise, consistent coating application and are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at the Cedar Hill, Texas facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Delta Dampening System: Dampening system that eliminates printing defects and extends press life
• CoatTech
• WebCoat
• PrimeCoat
• CT-660 and CT-660XD
• CTi-635
• Precision Liquid Applicator (PLA)

Products and services

• Delta Dampening System Dampening system for offset printing presses that virtually eliminates hickeys and printing defects through the Delta Effect, which drives the dampening form roller at a slower surface speed than the plate cylinder to wipe away foreign particles while continuously feeding fresh ink. Installed worldwide on all major press makes and models for commercial and web offset applications.
• Delta Dampening for Metal Decorating Custom-engineered version of the Delta Dampening System for metal decorating presses, designed to control waste and quality on tin plate printing. Achieves virtually defect-free printing while minimizing waste, reducing press downtime, and saving hours of product inspection. Compatible with major metal press brands including KBA Metalstar, Mailander, MAN, and Toyo Seikan.
• CoatTech Anilox Coating System Precision anilox metering coating system for sheet-fed offset presses that applies consistent coating thickness regardless of press speed. Supports UV, aqueous, metallics, and specialty coatings, and is available in three configurations: Stationary Blanket Coater, off-line coater conversion, and Retractable Blanket Coater. Tower Coater Conversion reduces operating costs by an average of 25%.
• Web Offset Coaters Custom engineered in-line web coating systems for web offset or converting configurations, including dry trap coating (SSDT) for one-sided coating after drying and pattern coating systems for aqueous or UV application. Eliminates secondary operations by integrating coating in-line.
• Precision Liquid Applicator (PLA) Contact roll moisturizing system using hydrophilic chrome roll technology for moisture addition, moisture profiling, and curl control at high production speeds. Applies aqueous, solvent based, catalytic, electron beam, UV, or carbonless coatings with three operating modes: Moisture De-Curling, Traditional Coating, and 2-Sided Coating. Maintains constant lay down at roll speeds up to 5,000 fpm.
• CT-660 and CT-660XD Off-Line Digital Coating Systems Fully automated off-line digital coaters for sheet-fed digital printing presses that apply UV or aqueous coating at up to 4,000 sheets per hour. Features anilox metering technology for precise, consistent coating without lengthy set-up times. The CT-660XD has extended delivery for improved coating flow on high viscosity coatings.
• CTi-635 In-Line Coating System In-line coating system designed specifically for Xerox iGen presses (iGen 150 and others) operating at iGen production speeds. Communicates seamlessly via Xerox DFA interface and applies consistent coating on long or short runs using CoatTech anilox coating technology with flexographic plate registration control. Integrates with the Xerox Automated Packaging Solution for folding carton manufacturing.
• PrimeCoat Priming/Coating System Priming and coating system developed with HP for HP Color Inkjet Web Presses that enables printing on a broader range of media including standard offset coated stocks. Available in in-line and near-line configurations, applies aqueous primer or coating simultaneously to both sides of the web using anilox technology.
• WebCoat 200, 350, and 400 In-line and near-line UV and/or aqueous coating systems for inkjet web presses including HP PageWide, Screen Truepress, Canon VarioStream, and Ricoh VC series. Enhances printed surface appearance and durability, creating offset-quality look and feel while maintaining variable data printing integrity. Quick-change applicator system allows web width change in under 10 minutes, with single or duplex coating capability at speeds up to 800 fpm.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI within 7-12 months for Delta Dampening System
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP partnered with Epic Products to develop the PrimeCoat System supporting HP's Priming Solution for HP Inkjet Web Presses. Epic's PrimeCoat enables HP users to print on broader range of media including standard offset coated stocks. The PrimeCoat uses anilox technology to apply aqueous primer or coating. Additionally, Epic's WebCoat series provides in-line coating for HP PageWide and other HP inkjet web presses.
• XeroxcoreTechnology or IntegrationXerox recognized Epic Products as an Innovation Partner for commitment to advancement of digital coating. The Epic CTi-635 is designed specifically for Xerox iGen presses including iGen 150, and is an integral component of the Xerox Automated Packaging Solution for folding carton manufacturing. The CTi-635 integrates in-line with iGen presses maintaining seamless communication via Xerox DFA interface.
• Press Manufacturers (Crabtree Marquess, HOE, KBA Metalstar, Primex, Mailander, MAN, Toyo Seikan)coreTechnology or IntegrationEpic Delta Dampening Systems are custom engineered for each metal decorating press model and installed worldwide on all major press makes and models. Since Epic pioneered the Delta Dampening technology, their retrofit systems are designed to integrate with virtually every major press model including offset, web, and metal presses.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baldwin Technology Company: Baldwin manufactures press accessories and peripherals for commercial printers, including cleaning, ink management, and drying systems. It is a direct competitor to Epic Products in retrofit accessories for offset, digital, and inkjet presses globally.
• IST Metz: IST Metz is a leading supplier of UV curing and drying systems for printing presses. It competes with Epic Products' coating systems in commercial, packaging, and inkjet web press installations requiring integrated curing and coating solutions.
• Martin Automatic: Martin Automatic builds splicing, web tension control, and roll-handling accessories for printing and converting presses. It is comparable to Epic Products as a niche retrofit accessory supplier serving commercial printers, converters, and packaging operations.
• Tresu Group: Tresu supplies chamber doctor blade ink supply systems and printing press accessories for sheetfed, web, and digital presses. It is comparable to Epic Products in the niche of press accessories that improve coating, ink control, and print quality.
• Hönle Group: Hönle develops UV and LED curing technology used in printing and coating applications. It is a comparable supplier of press-side equipment that pairs with coating and printing systems, similar to Epic Products' WebCoat and CoatTech offerings.
• Böttcher GmbH: Böttcher manufactures consumables, rollers, and equipment for the printing industry, including dampening and coating components. It is comparable to Epic Products as a supplier of specialty parts and accessories that support offset and digital press operations.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Heidelberg is one of the world's largest manufacturers of offset and digital printing presses. It is a broad incumbent that integrates its own dampening systems (historically derived from Epic's Delta concept) and competes across the press ecosystem in which Epic sells retrofits.
• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Koenig & Bauer is a major press manufacturer producing offset, flexo, metal decorating, and digital presses, including models such as Metalstar where Epic installs Delta Dampening retrofits. It is a broad incumbent whose installed base represents both customers and competitors to Epic.
• Komori Corporation: Komori manufactures sheet-fed and web offset printing presses used in commercial, packaging, and security printing. It is a broad incumbent that competes at the press level with Epic's dampening and coating retrofit offering.

Emerging players

• Mark Andy: Mark Andy is a flexographic press manufacturer focused on label and packaging converters. It is an emerging/specialty peer with a narrower overlap to Epic Products in digital and inkjet finishing, where Epic's WebCoat and CTi-635 systems are integrated with similar press platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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