National Ticket Company

What National Ticket Company does

National Ticket Company (NTC) is a Pennsylvania-based, family-owned printing and manufacturing business founded in 1907 (originating from the Conway Print Shop established in 1903 in Shamokin, PA) that produces tickets, wristbands, drink tokens, hang tags, plastic cards, and related accessories for the live entertainment, amusement, sports, hospitality, and transportation industries. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, producing both stock and custom-printed products using flexographic printing, thermal printing, and security printing technologies, with DuPont Tyvek material as a core input for wristbands. Its product portfolio spans eight wristband variants (Tyvek, Sta-Put Tab, Stub Tyvek, plastic, vinyl, vinyl reusable, holographic, thermal), ticket formats (thermal, redemption, roll, raffle, valet parking, coat check, Chinese auction), specialty items (tokens in brass/nickel/aluminum, plastic cards with magnetic stripe/RFID/hologram, hang tags, vouchers), and accessories including automated ticket counting machines (TTQ-4000, DL-9000) and thermal printers sourced through Gatemaster Technology and Stimare partnerships. Security features include bar coding, holographic foils, UV traceable inks, coin reactive inks, rub-and-reveal ink, thermochromatic ink, and embossing, while an eco-friendly product line uses biodegradable inks and recycled paper stocks.

NTC generates revenue through one-time product sales of stock items (priced per box or roll with tiered volume discounts) and custom printing services for enterprise clients with quote-based pricing. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform (nationalticket.com) with 24/7 ordering, supplemented by a toll-free phone sales line and FTP file upload for large artwork, with global shipping via UPS and FedEx. Distribution extends internationally through a dedicated International Department. The customer base is highly fragmented across 16+ verticals including amusement parks, water parks, sports organizations, theaters, concert venues, museums, hotels/resorts, night clubs, race tracks, bowling centers, family entertainment centers, schools, churches, transportation companies, campgrounds, and carnivals/fairs, with industry association memberships (IAAPA, Roller Skating Association International, Outdoor Amusement Business Association, New England Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions) supporting market access. Notable historical outputs include U.S. ration stamps during WWII, tickets for the Beatles' 1964 American tour, and materials for Pope John Paul II's 1979 visits. The company holds U.S. Patent 5211093 for the TTQ-4000 Ticket Eater with additional patents pending, and operates as a privately held entity with no disclosed institutional ownership, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

National Ticket Company

Legal name

National Ticket Company

Website

https://nationalticket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

National Ticket Company is a family-owned Pennsylvania manufacturer founded in 1907 that produces stock and custom tickets, wristbands, tokens, and plastic cards for amusement parks, sports venues, theaters, and entertainment facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printed Tickets and Wristbands

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Ticket printing services
• Custom wristband manufacturing
• RFID admission wristbands
• Event access products
• Redemption tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Paxinos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Tickets & Wristbands): Sale of stock and custom-printed tickets and wristbands. Products sold in boxes, rolls, and bulk quantities. One-time purchase model with volume discounts available.
2. Custom Printing Services: Custom design and printing services for tickets, wristbands, hang tags, plastic cards, tokens, and vouchers with customer artwork and branding.
3. Token Sales: Sale of brass, nickel, and aluminum tokens for bars, transportation, parking, and amusement applications.
4. Plastic Card Sales: Sale of plastic and laminated paper cards with magnetic stripes, RFID, barcodes, and custom printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Ticket Company manufactures and sells stock and custom-printed tickets, wristbands, drink tokens, hand tags, and plastic cards used for admission control, cash redemption, age verification, and access management. Products are produced in a Pennsylvania facility using DuPont Tyvek material, thermal printing, flexographic printing, and security printing technologies, with capabilities including RFID integration, bar coding, holographic foils, and custom branding. The company serves entertainment, hospitality, amusement, sports, and transportation industries worldwide through its e-commerce platform and direct sales channels.

Product overview

National Ticket Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of ticketing and wristband solutions for the entertainment, hospitality, and amusement industries. The core offering consists of stock and custom-printed wristbands (Tyvek, plastic, vinyl, holographic, thermal, and RFID variants) and tickets (thermal, redemption, roll, and specialty tickets). The product line is organized into stock products for immediate shipment, custom products with logos and branding capabilities, and accessories including cash boxes, ticket racks, and automated ticket counting machines. The company manufactures all products domestically in Pennsylvania using DuPont Tyvek and other materials, with capabilities including high-resolution four-color printing, bar coding, holographic security features, and RFID integration. The portfolio serves diverse industries including amusement parks, water parks, concerts, sporting events, theaters, hotels, campgrounds, and redemption centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tyvek Wristbands

Quantifiable outcome

• 116+ years in business as a family-owned company
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)coreOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and credibility within the amusement park and attractions industry. NTC promotes IAAPA membership as part of its industry positioning.
• Roller Skating Association InternationalminorOthersIndustry association membership for the roller skating industry, supporting bowling centers and skating rink customers.
• Outdoor Amusement Business Association, Inc.minorOthersIndustry association membership serving carnival and outdoor amusement businesses.
• New England Association of Amusement Parks & AttractionsminorOthersRegional industry association membership for amusement parks in the New England area.
• Gatemaster TechnologystrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for thermal ticket printer products. Gatemaster offers high quality thermal printer and OEM kiosk printers for self-service kiosks, retail, banking, cinema ticketing, event ticketing, and other industries.
• StimarestrategicTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for thermal ticket printer products. Stimare offers high quality thermal printer products complementary to NTC's ticket and wristband offerings.
• Deltronic Labs, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of TTQ-4000 and DL-9000 Ticket Eater products sold through NTC. Deltronic Labs is the industry leader in ticket dispensers with U.S. Patent 5211093.
• CIS Ventures USAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for quick, affordable repair and exchange service for Thermal Ticket Printers and Thermal Kiosk Printers for cinemas and family entertainment centers.
• Bay Tek GamesminorOthersAmusement game company affiliation listed on NTC website partnerships page.
• Benchmark GamesminorOthersGames company affiliation listed on NTC website partnerships page.
• DRBminorOthersTechnology company affiliation listed on NTC website partnerships page.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brady Corporation: Brady Corporation is a large, publicly traded identification and specialty printing company producing labels, signs, and wristband products under its PeopleSource and Safety Solutions lines. It is comparable to NTC because both companies supply printed identification and access-control media for events, venues, and workplaces, with overlapping wristband and label capabilities.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies is a global provider of thermal printers, RFID solutions, barcode scanners, and asset-tracking technology. It is comparable to NTC because both companies sell thermal ticket printing hardware and consumables, RFID wristband solutions, and integrated point-of-sale ticketing products for entertainment and venue customers.
• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a Fortune 500 materials science company specializing in pressure-sensitive labels, RFID inlays, and specialty printed products. It is comparable to NTC because both companies produce functional printed identification media with embedded RFID/NFC capability for retail, entertainment, and access-control applications.
• HID Global: HID Global, part of ASSA ABLOY, is a major manufacturer of secure identity products including RFID cards, wristbands, and access-control readers. It is comparable to NTC because both companies supply RFID-enabled identification and admission products used at theme parks, water parks, hotels, and entertainment venues.
• SATO Holdings: SATO Holdings is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial thermal printers, barcode labels, and RFID solutions with global operations. It is comparable to NTC because both companies serve event ticketing and retail customers with thermal printing hardware and matching consumable media such as tickets and wristbands.
• Cenveo: Cenveo is a North American commercial printing and packaging company producing labels, envelopes, and printed business materials. It is comparable to NTC because both companies operate B2B commercial printing operations serving enterprise customers with custom printed products and specialty media.
• Multi-Color Corporation (MCC): MCC is one of the world's largest label companies producing pressure-sensitive labels for consumer brands across multiple verticals. It is comparable to NTC because both companies produce specialty functional printed labels and identification products using flexographic and digital printing technologies.
• Taylor Communications: Taylor Communications is a North American provider of printing, marketing communications, and document solutions to enterprise customers. It is comparable to NTC because both companies offer custom commercial printing services and specialty printed products to business buyers in entertainment, hospitality, and events.
• Toppan Holdings: Toppan is a global printing and packaging conglomerate operating across security printing, labels, and decorative materials. It is comparable to NTC because both companies produce specialty printed products including secure identification media such as tickets, cards, and labels with anti-counterfeit features.

Others

• Domtar Corporation: Domtar is a major North American pulp and paper producer supplying paper stocks used in printing, tickets, and labels. It is comparable to NTC as a key upstream paper-material supplier for the ticket and printed media industry in which NTC operates, rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nationalticket

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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