What ACP Systems AB does

ACP Systems AB is a privately held Swedish industrial product marking and printing equipment manufacturer, headquartered in Borås and founded in 1982. The company designs, builds, and services machines across six printing technologies — pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, DTF (Direct to Film), laser marking, and digital printing — and serves manufacturing customers that require durable marking on plastics, metals, glass, painted surfaces, and wood. Approximately 400 ACP-built machines are installed across the global customer base, which includes recognized Nordic brands such as Sandvik, Polestar, 3M Peltor, Morakniv, Babybjörn, and Esska.

The company's commercial offering is vertically integrated around the printing process. In addition to new and refurbished machines (including leasing and rental options), ACP Systems manufactures consumables in-house, including custom silicone pads, clichés (in polymer, ceramic, and laser variants), screen printing frames, and uniquely pre-mixed press-ready ink that customers can pour directly into machines. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary ACP Coated Screens Scandinavia AB (founded 1988, Stockholm), the company supplies screen frames built with mesh materials from partners Saati, Bopp, and Foteco. ACP Automation integrates industrial robots — across all four major robot manufacturers including ABB — into printing cells for automated loading, packing, and line integration.

ACP Systems operates a consultative, technical sales model combining on-site needs assessment with custom quotation-based pricing for each machine, consumable, and service engagement. Sales and support are delivered through offices in Borås, Stockholm, and Radwanice (Poland). The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications (valid through July 2027) and operates sub-brands ACP Automation and ACP Akademin. Headcount in Sweden is approximately 20, and ownership is held by Fredrik Unell (General Manager), Filip Boman, and Per Unell, with no disclosed institutional or external investors.

Name

ACP Systems AB

Legal name

ACP Systems AB

Website

https://acpsystems.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACP Systems AB is a privately held Swedish manufacturer of industrial product marking and printing machines (pad, screen, hot stamping, DTF, laser, digital), serving manufacturing customers worldwide with ~400 installed units, in-house consumables, and integrated automation solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Machines

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE), Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Industrial printing machines
• Product marking systems
• Pad printing equipment
• Screen printing machines
• Laser marking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Borås

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing machine sales (new and used): Sale of new and second-hand printing machines across multiple technologies: pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, DTF, laser marking, and digital printing. Machines range from manual single-color to fully automated multi-color cells. Both new equipment and inspected, tested used machines are sold, with 1-year warranty on used machines.
2. Consumables (tampons, clichés, ink, screen frames): In-house manufactured consumables including custom silicone pads, clichés (in multiple materials and sizes), pre-mixed press-ready ink in custom quantities, screen printing frames (aluminum and wood), and ancillary supplies (color cups, washers, squeegees, cleaning agents). Unique in offering pre-mixed ink ready for immediate machine use.
3. Industrial automation solutions: Design, integration, and sale of industrial automation solutions including robotic cells, rotating fixtures, and line integration. Customized automation projects for manufacturing operations.
4. Service, maintenance, and machine rebuilding: Ongoing service contracts, machine rebuilding, and modification of existing machines regardless of brand. Installation, training, and repair services. Also leasing and rental of printing machines.
5. Education and training: Training services for customers on machine operation, consumables handling, and process optimization. Training included with machine purchases and offered separately for existing machine operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ACP Systems AB manufactures and supplies industrial printing machines for product marking across the manufacturing industry, covering pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, DTF printing, laser marking, and digital printing. The company also in-house manufactures key consumables (custom silicone pads, clichés, pre-mixed press-ready ink, screen printing frames) and provides industrial automation integration, machine rebuilding, installation, training, and leasing/rental services.

Product overview

ACP Systems AB is a Swedish company specializing in product marking and printing solutions for the manufacturing industry, with over 40 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of printing methods (pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, DTF printing, laser marking, and digital printing) and manufactures/retails printing machines including new and used equipment. The product portfolio centers around core printing technology categories including Tampotryck (Pad Printing) and Screentryck (Screen Printing), supplemented by Varmprägling (Hot Stamping), DTF Print, Lasermärkning (Laser Marking), and Digitaltryck (Digital Printing) methods. Supporting products include DTF60 Plus, DTF60 Plus 4H, and DTF30 All-In-One DTF printers, heat presses (TA-4050, TQ1-4050, TQ-4050), and various pad printing machines. The company provides automation solutions through ACP Automation including industrial robots, and maintains a subsidiary ACP Coated Screens Scandinavia AB for screen printing frames. Services include machine rebuilding, installation, leasing, training, and a complete range of consumables (silicone pads, clichés, print-ready ink, screens). The company operates from headquarters in Borås, Sweden with additional sales offices in Stockholm and Wrocław, serving global markets with approximately 400 installed machines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACP Coated Screens Scandinavia: A subsidiary brand specializing in screen frame manufacturing, including aluminium and wooden frames, re-tensioning, emulsion/kapillärfilm coating, and pre-prepared frames for screen printing. Founded 1988, based in Stockholm.
• ACP Automation
• ACP Akademin

Products and services

• Tryckmaskiner (Printing Machines) Complete range of new printing machines for industrial product marking including pad printing, screen printing, hot stamping, laser marking, and digital printing machines. Sold to manufacturing companies.
• Begagnade tryckmaskiner (Used Printing Machines) Used and refurbished printing machines including pad printing, screen printing, and laser marking equipment. All machines are inspected, tested, ready to run, and sold with a 1-year warranty.
• DTF60 Plus All-In-One DTF (Direct to Film) printer producing transfers for almost any material, featuring automatic ink circulation, fully automatic powder adhesive dosing in a circulating reuse system, and 2 Epson i3200 print heads at 2400 dpi.
• DTF60 Plus 4H High-performance All-In-One DTF printer with 4 Epson i3200 print heads capable of printing up to 26 m2/hour. Includes four extra ink containers for fluorescent colors or light CMYK for dynamic prints with accurate color reproduction.
• DTF30 All-In-One DTF printer for transfers on almost any material with 2 Epson i1600 print heads at 2400 dpi, automatic ink circulation, and fully automatic powder adhesive dosing. Can also print smaller batches manually (e.g., A3).
• NC-UVDTF-30 (Dekal Printer) UV DTF printer that prints detailed designs in UV-resistant ink at high resolution. Combined printing and lamination enables cost-effective decal production suitable for glass, metal, ceramics, painted surfaces, canvas, leather, and most plastics.
• TA-4050 Heat Press Heat press with industrial design for various heat transfer applications, sold as part of ACP Systems' heat press product line.
• TQ1-4050 Heat Press Heat press with self-leveling pressure system for flock, flex, sublimation, transfer, and Inkjet-flex applications. Features 220V/110V power, max 260 degrees temperature, and 400x500mm heat plate.
• TQ-4050 Pneumatic Heat Press Pneumatic heat press with dual stations for medium and large series. Features pressure equalization system on heat plate and bottom plate with adjustable air pressure. CE and RoHS certified.
• Tampotryckmaskiner (Pad Printing Machines) Used pad printing machines including models like ACP 125C, Morlock MKM 80, Tosh Logica 02, and XYZ series in single and multi-color configurations.
• Tamponger (Silicone Pads) Custom-made silicone pads (tampons) for pad printing, manufactured in-house with no limitations on size or form. Large selection of standard models plus bespoke production tailored to customer requirements.
• Klichéer (Clichés) High-quality clichés for pad printing manufactured in-house, ranging from 0.25mm etched standard clichés to 10mm lip-ground steel clichés in polymer, ceramic, or laser variants. ACP Systems claims to be Europe's leading cliché manufacturer.
• Screentrycksramar (Screen Printing Frames) Screen printing frames in wood and aluminum with mesh in polyester, nylon, and stainless steel. Includes pre-prepared frames coated with UV-sensitive photo emulsion or capillary film. Manufactured via subsidiary ACP Coated Screens Scandinavia AB.
• Övrigt förbrukningsmaterial (Other Consumables) Additional printing consumables including ink cups, fixtures, washing detergents, retouching lacquer, developer fluid, protective gloves, thinner, cleaning supplies, squeegees, and ceramic rings.
• ACP Automation Industrial automation solutions integrating printing machines with industrial robotics, rotating fixtures, high-speed movements, and automatic loading/unloading for increased production flexibility, reduced downtime, minimized waste, and more efficient line integration.
• Industrirobotar (Industrial Robots) Industrial robots integrated into printing cells for automated loading, unloading, packing, and positioning. Works with all four major industrial robot manufacturers (including ABB) to select the optimal robot for each automation need.
• Maskinombyggnad och service (Machine Rebuilding and Service) Machine rebuilding, ongoing service, modification, and further development of existing printing machines regardless of brand. Includes custom machine development and tailored solutions.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for printing machines, including final adjustments and technical support to ensure smooth operation at the customer's facility.
• Leasa & hyra (Leasing & Rental) Leasing and rental options for printing machines, including complete lease agreement support and installation.
• Utbildning (Training) Training services for efficient and safe production, including new routine updates, color handling, and downtime management. Included with machine purchases and offered separately for existing machine operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced material waste through exact quantity ink mixing (from 35g to truckload quantities)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB (and other industrial robot manufacturers)coreTechnology or IntegrationACP Systems works with all four industrial robot manufacturers (ABB and others) to integrate robotic automation into their printing solutions. This allows them to select the optimal robot for each customer's specific automation needs, including loading/unloading cells, packing, and positioning.
• ACP Coated Screens Scandinavia ABcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA wholly-owned subsidiary (sister company) specializing in screen printing frames in Sweden. Founded 1988, based in Stockholm (Skarpnäck). Provides screen frame manufacturing, re-tensioning, UV coating, and pre-coated frames to ACP Systems customers. This subsidiary is a core component of ACP Systems' screen printing offering.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sisma S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of pad printing, laser marking, and industrial printing machines. Directly competes with ACP in European industrial marking applications, with comparable product breadth and customer profile.
• Teca-Print AG: Swiss pad printing machine manufacturer offering tampography equipment, clichés, pads, and inks. Highly comparable to ACP in product scope, customer base (industrial product marking), and European mid-market positioning.
• Tampoprint AG: German manufacturer of pad printing (tampon printing) machines and clichés, with a similar multi-decade heritage and integrated consumables offering. Tampoprint is one of the closest direct competitors to ACP's core pad printing line in Europe.
• Inkcups Now: US-based pad printing, laser marking, and consumables manufacturer serving similar industrial product marking applications. Comparable in offering breadth (machines + consumables) and target customers, though operating from North America.

Emerging players

• ATMA Champ Ent. Corp. Taiwanese manufacturer of precision screen printing equipment for industrial applications (automotive, electronics, touch panels). Comparable to ACP's screen printing offerings and represents a regional specialist competitor in industrial marking.
• Diversified Printing Techniques: Provider of pad printing machines, consumables, and custom marking solutions for industrial applications. Comparable in business model to ACP, with overlapping product range and target customer industries.

Broad incumbents

• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese manufacturer of inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and DTF systems. Directly comparable to ACP's DTF60 Plus product line in textile and sign printing, though serving a much broader product portfolio.
• Koenig & Bauer AG: Major German manufacturer of printing presses for packaging, labels, and commercial printing. A broad industrial printing incumbent whose marking-related offerings partially overlap with ACP's screen and pad printing portfolio.
• Mark Andy Inc. Large US-based label and packaging printing press manufacturer. While focused on label presses rather than industrial marking, Mark Andy represents a broader industrial printing equipment incumbent with overlapping customer relationships in manufacturing marking applications.

Others

• Workholding in Automation (system integrators e.g., SVIA): Industrial automation system integrators (e.g., SVIA in Sweden) work alongside ACP Automation. They are not direct competitors but adjacent ecosystem participants that pair robotics with manufacturing equipment, comparable to ACP's automation integration offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 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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