InkTec

What InkTec does

InkTec Co., Ltd. is a privately held Korean specialty chemicals and printing technology company founded in 1992 by Kwang-Choon Chung (Ph.D, Chemistry, KAIST) and headquartered in Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The company operates two interconnected business divisions: Digital Printing (DP) and Printed Electronics (PE). The DP division develops and manufactures a broad ink portfolio — SubliNova sublimation inks (Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified), EcoNova eco solvent inks, water-based dye/pigment inks, mild solvent, oil, UvioNova UV inks, and desktop bulk inks — compatible with major OEM printheads and printers (Mimaki, Epson, Mutoh, Roland, HP, Canon, Ricoh), paired with its own JETRIX brand of LED UV flatbed (LXi8, LXi7, LXi6, LX5S, LX3, KX6, KX7) and roll-to-roll (LXiR320, LXiR190, RX320G, RX5000, ILP-220) industrial printers.

The PE division leverages proprietary TEC (Transparent Electronic Conductive) sub-nano silver cluster ink technology to produce conductive pastes (PA, LT, LD, DP, CO, IJ, PR, EMI series), silver nanoparticles (NP20/NP20D), and applied films including FCCL, FSCL, EMI shielding film, and TSP paste for touch screen panels, displays, PCBs, RFID, sensors, and solar cell applications.

InkTec monetizes through one-time sales of hardware (JETRIX printers), consumable inks, and functional electronic materials, supplemented by free technical support (ICC profiles, video manuals, refilling guides). The go-to-market is distributor-led through ~200 business relationships spanning ~80 countries, with regional subsidiaries InkTec Europe Ltd. and InkTec China, and direct website-based sales for desktop and LFP customers. Customer segments span textile and apparel, signage and advertising, industrial manufacturing, printed electronics, and desktop users, served via trade exhibitions (FESPA, APPPEXPO, SGIA, RemaxWorld, KOSIGN) and RIP-software integration partnerships with Onyx, Caldera, GMG, Wasatch, and other print production workflow vendors.

Name

InkTec

Legal name

InkTec Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://inktec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

InkTec is a privately held Korean specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures inkjet inks, JETRIX UV printers, and printed electronics materials (TEC conductive inks and films) for textile, signage, industrial, and electronics customers worldwide via a distributor network in ~80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Inks and Equipment

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Printing Inks (IMAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Inkjet printing inks
• UV curable printers
• Printed electronics materials
• Conductive inks pastes
• Sublimation ink formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

Ansan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Printing Inks: Sale of various inkjet inks including sublimation ink (SubliNova), eco solvent ink (EcoNova), water-based ink, mild solvent ink, and oil ink for use with major printer brands including Mimaki, Epson, Mutoh, Roland, HP, and Canon.
2. UV Printers (JETRIX): Sale of UV curable inkjet printers under the JETRIX brand including flatbed printers (LX series, KX series) and roll-to-roll printers (RX series, LXiR series). The company provides the only industrial printer manufacturer offering total solution (UV printer + UV ink).
3. Printed Electronics Materials: Sale of functional materials for printed electronics including TEC conductive inks, conductive pastes, EMI shielding films, FCCL, and other electronic components using various printing processes.
4. Inkjet Media: Sale of various media types including water-based media (synthetic paper, photographic paper, PVC) and solvent media (backlit film, synthetic paper) for digital printing applications.
5. Desktop Products: Bulk ink for desktop printers and continuous ink supply systems (CISS), along with inkjet printer paper.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InkTec develops and manufactures proprietary inkjet ink formulations (sublimation, eco solvent, solvent, water-based, mild solvent, oil, UV) and JETRIX LED UV-curable inkjet printers for industrial digital printing, alongside TEC (Transparent Electronic Conductive) inks, conductive pastes, silver nanoparticles, and functional films for the printed electronics market serving touch panels, EMI shielding, PCBs, and flexible electronics.

Product overview

InkTec is a Korean ink and printing technology company offering two interconnected business divisions: Digital Printing (DP) and Printed Electronics (PE). The Digital Printing division centers on the JETRIX UV printer brand (flatbed and roll-to-roll LED UV printers including LXiR320, LXi8, LXi7, LXi6, LX5S, LX3, KX6, KX7, ILP-220, RX320G, RX5000) combined with a comprehensive ink portfolio covering sublimation (SubliNova, SubliNova HI-LITE, R-TS, SMART, G7, SENSE, Rapid, Sure), eco solvent (EcoNova, MAPLE, IVY, AURORA, PINE), water-based dye/pigment, solvent, mild solvent (MEA), oil, UV (UvioNova), and desktop bulk inks, plus inkjet media. The Printed Electronics division provides functional materials including TEC (Transparent Electronic Conductive) ink systems, multiple paste series (PA, LT, LD, DP, CO, IJ, PR, EMI), conductive Ag nanoparticles (NP20/NP20D), and applied products such as reflective/optical films, EMI shielding film, heat-resistant film, FSCL, FCCL (standard, ultra-thin, hybrid), EMI film, black insulation film, and TSP paste — serving touch screen panels, displays, PCBs, EMI shielding, solar cells, lighting, sensors, RFID, and bio applications. A third line of products includes specialized printing equipment accessories, inkjet media, and ICC profile support tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JETRIX: UV-curable inkjet printer brand developed by InkTec for industrial printing applications
• SubliNova
• EcoNova
• UvioNova
• InkTec Europe Ltd.
• jetrix

Products and services

• JETRIX UV Printer Series
• SubliNova Sublimation Inks
• EcoNova Eco Solvent Inks
• UvioNova UV Curable Inks

Quantifiable outcome

• Outdoor durability of 2-3 years for UV curable inks maintaining water resistance and light resistance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InkTec.DigitalPrinting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inktech-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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