Tekweld

What Tekweld does

Tekweld is a B2B promotional products supplier and custom manufacturer headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, founded in 2006 and operating as an independent private company. The company produces customizable merchandise across five primary product categories: drinkware (water bottles, tumblers, mugs, wine glasses with vacuum insulation, ceramic liners, and eco-friendly rPET/recycled aluminum constructions), hand sanitizers (pocket sprays, travel bottles, and one-gallon bulk in alcohol-based 62% and alcohol-free formulations), stickers and decals (kiss-cut, peel-tab, holographic, vinyl die-cut, bumper, and floor decals), event marketing materials (pop-up tents, banners, backdrops, table covers), and acrylic products (awards, keychains, coasters, puzzles, ornaments). Manufacturing is conducted domestically at a Union factory with FDA Medical approval and CDC-compliant 62% alcohol sanitizer formulations, and customization is supported through multiple decoration methods including direct screen printing, direct pad printing, the proprietary Digitek full-color process, laser etching, and decal application.

The company monetizes through volume-tiered unit pricing on customized orders, with minimum order quantities varying by product (e.g., 36 units for water bottles, 25 for wine glasses, 12-150 for sanitizers) and an explicit rush-premium pricing layer for 1-day and 2-day production. Orders are received via email at [email protected], processed through the e-commerce storefront tekweld.com, and supported by a dedicated customer portal (portal.tekweld.com) for order tracking, stock quotes, art approval, and account management. GTM motion is sales-led, targeting four customer segments: corporate/business organizations (primary), healthcare and medical facilities, education/nonprofits, and event marketing/trade shows, with a horizontal segmentation approach.

Marketing is executed through the e-commerce site, Constant Contact email mailing list signup, and the TEKSOURCE sales-tools program providing customizable catalogs and flyers to independent sales representatives. Distribution is limited to North America with explicit domestic-only shipping constraints on certain products. No funding rounds, parent-company ownership, M&A activity, leadership changes, or external institutional investors are disclosed in the available source material, indicating a bootstrapped operating model.

Name

Tekweld

Legal name

Tekweld

Website

https://tekweld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tekweld is a USA-based B2B promotional products supplier that custom manufactures drinkware, hand sanitizers, stickers, and event marketing merchandise with FDA-approved, Union-factory production for corporate, healthcare, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Promotional Products

NAICS

Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Sign Manufacturing (339950), Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

Labels, Tags & Branding Trims (Woven/Printed Labels/Hangtags/Patches/Heat Transfers) (IMAOALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pressure-Sensitive Labels (PSL) (IMALAKAA)

Keywords

• Promotional products
• Custom drinkware
• Branded merchandise
• Event marketing supplies
• Hand sanitizer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Promotional Products Sales: One-time sales of customized promotional products including drinkware, hand sanitizers, stickers, and event marketing materials. Volume-based tiered pricing with minimum order quantities. Rush service premium pricing available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tekweld is a B2B supplier and decorator of customizable promotional merchandise, operating a union factory in Hauppauge, NY. Its core offering is the manufacture, customization, and sale of branded drinkware, hand sanitizers, stickers and decals, event marketing supplies, and acrylic products, decorated via imprint methods such as Direct Screen Printing, Direct Pad Printing, Digitek, Laser Etching, and Decals. The company also holds FDA medical registration for its sanitizer line and offers rush production services.

Product overview

Tekweld is a promotional products supplier offering a diverse catalog of customizable merchandise and marketing products. The core product portfolio centers on drinkware (water bottles, tumblers, mugs, wine glasses with various insulation technologies), hand sanitizers (ranging from pocket-sized to gallon bulk, including alcohol-based and alcohol-free formulations), stickers and decals, event marketing materials (tents, banners, table covers), and acrylic products. Products are primarily customizable through decoration methods including direct print, laser etch, decal, direct pad printing, Digitek, and screen printing. The company operates as a union factory with FDA medical approval for sanitizer products, and offers both standard and rush production services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinkware A broad category of customizable drink containers including water bottles, tumblers, mugs, and wine glasses featuring vacuum insulation, stainless steel construction, ceramic liners, and eco-friendly materials like rPET and recycled aluminum, decorated via direct print, laser etch, decal, and Digitek methods for business and promotional buyers.
• Hand Sanitizers & Wipes Antibacterial hand sanitizers in sizes ranging from 0.17 oz to 1 gallon, including 62% alcohol CDC-compliant formulations and alcohol-free options, with customizable branding through decal, direct pad printing, and Digitek methods. Produced in a union factory with FDA medical approval.
• Stickers & Decals Custom stickers including sticker sheets, peel tab stickers, bumper stickers, kiss cut stickers, sticker rolls, floor decals, holographic stickers, glitter stickers, vinyl die cut stickers, sticker packs, and laptop stickers for promotional, retail, and branding use.
• Event Marketing Event promotion supplies including table covers, pop-up tents, flags and banners, tent walls, accessories, and backdrops for trade shows and marketing events.
• Acrylic Products Custom acrylic items including acrylic awards, bag tags, coasters, games, keychains, magnets, ornaments, phone stands, and puzzles for corporate recognition and promotional use.
• 21 oz rPET Water Bottle Reusable water bottle made from recycled consumer plastics (rPET) with natural bamboo lid and carrying loop, supporting direct print or laser etched customization for corporate promotional buyers.
• 10 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Stemless Wine Glass Double-wall insulated wine glass with spill-resistant slide action lid and rubber gasket. BPA-free, FDA compliant, with 6-color decoration included in pricing.
• 17 oz Vacuum Insulated Matte Soft Touch Stainless Steel Bottle Double-wall stainless steel bottle with copper lining that retains temperature for 12 hours hot or 48 hours cold, featuring matte soft touch finish and spill-resistant lid for premium promotional gifting.
• 3-in-1 Stainless Steel 20 oz Tumbler and Can Cooler with Handle Versatile drinkware combining a 20 oz tumbler with an 8 oz can cooler with double-wall insulation, individually packed in a Kraft gift box, and suitable for corporate gifting.
• 20 oz Ceramic Mug with Marble Pattern Premium ceramic mug with sophisticated marble swirl design and ergonomic handle, marketed for executive and high-end corporate gifting settings.
• 10 ml Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Spray Compact 0.33 oz / 10 mL hand sanitizer spray in refreshing citrus scent, with 62% alcohol content meeting CDC recommendations and FDA Medical approval through Tekweld's union factory.
• 1 Gallon / 128 fl oz Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Bulk hand sanitizer with 62% alcohol content meeting CDC recommendations and FDA guidelines compliance; USA-made from Tekweld's union factory, sold in cases of 4 for facility and large-volume distribution.
• 1 oz Travel Round Sanitizer Travel-sized round hand sanitizer gel with adjustable silicone strap (4 lengths) and full-color decal imprinting for portable branded giveaways. Contains 62% alcohol.
• 2 oz / 60 ml Alcohol-Free Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Alcohol-free sanitizer in crystal clear PET plastic bottle, 100% American-made, with decal decoration available for buyers seeking non-alcohol antibacterial formulations.
• 15 oz Two-Tone Ceramic Mug with Wood Lid Two-tone ceramic mug with speckled bottom base, ergonomic handle, and acacia wood push-on lid. FDA compliant, BPA free, packaged in individual brown gift boxes for premium gifting.
• 24 oz 100% Recycled Aluminum Bottle Eco-conscious water bottle crafted from post-consumer recycled aluminum with natural bamboo lid and carrying loop, leak-proof design, and customization via direct print or laser etch.
• 12 oz Ceramic Mug with Cork Base Ceramic mug with cork base to prevent surface scratches, featuring push-in lid with sliding closure, matte finish, FDA compliant and BPA free.
• 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler with Ceramic Liner
• Drinkware Gift Box Sets Customizable gift box sets featuring 10 oz stainless steel stemless wine glass with double-wall construction and full-color process gift box packaging with spill-resistant lid for premium corporate gifting.
• 20 oz Slim Rubberized Tumbler with Spill Reduction Straw Slim-design tumbler with rubberized finish, double-wall stainless steel insulation, and spill-reduction straw, fitting standard cup holders with comfortable grip.
• 40 oz PP Lined Double Wall Tumbler with Handle & Straw Large 40 oz travel tumbler with double-walled vacuum insulation, ergonomic handle, splash-proof straw opening, PP-lined stainless steel, fits cup holders, includes gift box.
• 40 oz Double Wall Stainless Steel Tumbler with Removable Handle and Silicone Straw
• 2 oz / 60 ml Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer (Square) Square hand sanitizer gel in 2 oz / 59 ml bottle with 62% alcohol content, adjustable strap, full-color decal imprinting, and a clear formula with citrus scent.
• Hand Sanitizer with Clip
• 0.50 oz / 15 ml Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer with Custom Leash/Neoprene Sleeve
• 1 oz Travel Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
• Mini Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Pocket Spray with Key Chain - 0.17 oz / 5 ml
• Character Hand Sanitizer Spray
• 2 oz / 60 ml Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer (USA Made)

Quantifiable outcome

• 62% alcohol content meets CDC recommendations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 4imprint: Largest North American promotional products distributor with a broad branded merchandise catalog (drinkware, bags, apparel, signage) and custom imprinting capabilities; competes head-to-head with Tekweld for the same B2B corporate buyers.
• Halo Branded Solutions: Long-standing direct competitor offering custom promotional products including drinkware, sanitizers, stickers, and apparel with in-house decoration; matches Tekweld's full B2B promotional products model.
• Boundless (formerly ePromos): Direct competitor supplying customized drinkware, apparel, and event marketing merchandise to B2B buyers with similar volume-tiered pricing and rush service options.
• Crestline: Established promotional products distributor and custom apparel/imprint specialist serving schools, corporations, and healthcare; overlaps with Tekweld on imprinted drinkware and sanitizer products.
• Quality Logo Products: Promotional products superstore with broad drinkware, sanitizer, and sticker catalogs; targets the same mid-market and SMB buyers as Tekweld with similar tiered pricing.
• National Pen / Impression Products: Direct competitor specializing in custom writing instruments and a full range of imprinted promotional merchandise including drinkware and PPE-style products.
• Branders: Promotional products distributor specializing in low-minimum custom apparel, drinkware, and accessories with volume discounts; directly comparable mid-market competitor to Tekweld.

Emerging players

• Gemnote: Tech-enabled corporate gifting and swag platform with curated drinkware and merchandise catalogs; competes with Tekweld for digitally native marketing buyers looking for self-serve ordering.
• SwagUp: Modern promotional products platform with strong e-commerce UX for kitting, warehousing, and global fulfillment; an emerging threat in the same event-marketing and corporate-gifting use cases as Tekweld.
• Snappy: Digital-first corporate gifting and swag platform offering branded merchandise kits with self-serve fulfillment; competes for the same B2B corporate gifting budget that Tekweld serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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