DIY Printing Supply

What DIY Printing Supply does

DIY Printing Supply Sdn. Bhd. (983005-H) is a Malaysian private limited company founded in 2010 and headquartered at 30 Jalan Tiara 4, Bandar Baru Klang, Selangor, that operates as a one-stop distributor and trainer for DIY gift-printing equipment and consumables. The catalog spans heat press machines (including its HEATranz house brand with up to 2-year warranty), Direct-to-Film (DTF) and UV DTF printers, UV flatbed printers, eco-solvent and dye-sublimation printers, laser engraving machines, cutting plotters (including the Graphtec Silhouette Cameo), 3D vacuum sublimation equipment, plus a deep consumables and sublimation blanks assortment (mugs, tumblers, apparel, cushions, bags, frames, awards, keychains, vinyl transfer films, transfer papers, sublimation inks). The company wraps this hardware stack into turnkey business packages (Gift Printing, T-shirt Printing, DTF 1/2, Cutting Plotter, Button Badge, Mug Printing, Sticker Printing, Large Format) targeted at first-time PRINTpreneurs, with stated unit economics up to 225–325% margins on example workflows.

The company monetizes through a mix of one-time hardware/package sales, recurring consumables (inks, films, transfer papers, sublimation blanks), paid training and certification through its DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS), and zero-interest installment plans offered to Maybank, CIMB, and AEON credit cardholders. Distribution is hybrid: a self-serve e-commerce storefront (DIYPrintingSupply.com) with no minimum order quantity, a showroom in Klang for product viewing and hands-on training, and structured third-party delivery (Skynet, Ninjavan, Metroport, Pos Laju, Borneo) covering Peninsular Malaysia, East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak), Singapore, and Brunei. Customer acquisition blends content marketing on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and email, with bottom-of-funnel conversion driven by WhatsApp sales (Sammi, Ms. Zetty). Customer segments are primarily aspiring SMB PRINTpreneurs, followed by corporate promotional-gift buyers and individual consumers; named customers are absent beyond anonymized SMB testimonials.

The technology layer rests on conventional heat-transfer, DTF, UV-curable, dye-sublimation, and vinyl-cutting printing workflows, with proprietary framing on the HEATranz brand and bundled integration of third-party printheads and plotters. There is no disclosed use of AI/ML, no proprietary models, and no API or SDK surface. Co-founder and Managing Director Vincent Tong leads a team of 11–50 employees; ownership is private with no institutional investors or parent company disclosed.

Name

DIY Printing Supply

Legal name

DIY Printing Supply Sdn. Bhd.

Website

https://diyprintingsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DIY Printing Supply is a Malaysian one-stop distributor of DIY gift-printing equipment (heat presses, DTF/UV printers, cutting plotters) and consumables, bundled into turnkey business packages with training via its DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School for SMB entrepreneurs across Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Crafting Machines & Accessories Retail (Die-Cut, Cricut/Silhouette, 3D Pens) (CRALACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

DIY Kits, STEM Electronics & Maker Bundles Retail (CRACAKAN), Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Printing equipment supplies
• Heat press machines
• Sublimation printing products
• DTF printing solutions
• Cutting plotter machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Klang

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of printing equipment including DTF printers, UV printers, heat press machines, cutting plotters, sublimation printers, and laser engraving machines. Major product lines include HEATranz heat presses, Direct-to-Film printers, and Graphtec Silhouette Cameo cutting plotters.
2. Consumables Sales: Recurring sales of ink consumables, sublimation inks, paper consumables, vinyl transfer films, DTF films and powders, transfer papers, and printing blanks including sublimation mugs, tumblers, apparels, cushions, and keychains.
3. Business Packages: Turnkey business packages combining equipment, materials, training, and certification for starting printing businesses. Includes Gift Printing Business Package, T-shirt Printing Package, Button Badge Package, Cutting Plotter Package, and DTF printing packages.
4. Training Services: DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS) providing hands-on training, video tutorials, and certification programs for printing entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DIY Printing Supply distributes and supplies DIY gift printing machines, equipment, and consumables, including its own HEATranz-branded heat press machines, plus DTF printers, UV flatbed printers, eco-solvent printers, dye sublimation printers, cutting plotters, laser engravers, and a full range of sublimation blanks, vinyl transfer films, inks, and transfer papers. The company bundles equipment and materials into turnkey business-startup packages for aspiring PRINTpreneurs and sells them via its own e-commerce site, Klang showroom, and delivery across Malaysia and Singapore, supplemented by hands-on training at its DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS).

Product overview

DIY Printing Supply is a Malaysian one-stop supplier of DIY gift printing machines, equipment, and materials with technical and business support. The company operates a platform model offering a comprehensive portfolio of printing equipment and business packages. Core equipment includes HEATranz heat press machines, Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers (XP600 and i3200 variants), UV DTF printers, UV Flatbed 6090, eco-solvent printers, dye sublimation printers, laser engraving systems, Graphtec Silhouette Cameo cutting plotters, and 3D sublimation machines. These are complemented by business packages for various printing ventures (gift printing, t-shirt printing, button badge making, cutting plotter, sticker printing, large format, and mug printing). The company also supplies a wide range of sublimation blanks (mugs, tumblers, apparels, cushions, bags, frames, awards, keychains, gadgets, lanyards), vinyl transfer films (PU, flock, sparkling, metallic, hologram, neon, camouflage, 3D puff, reflective), transfer papers, sublimation inks, and other consumables. Training and technical support are provided as part of the business packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEATranz: Heat press machine brand manufactured by DIY Printing Supply
• DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS)
• PRINTpreneur

Products and services

• HEATranz Heat Press Machines HEATranz heat press machines are the company's own branded line of heat transfer printing equipment used to apply designs onto t-shirts, mugs, and other gifts. They feature full digital temperature control, automatic digital timer, solid steel welded framework, and an advanced casted aluminium heating board, and are covered by a two-year warranty (12+12 months on the digital controller and heating platen board).
• Direct-to-Film (DTF) Printers Direct-to-Film (DTF) printers are textile printing equipment that prints designs onto a special film which is then transferred to fabric. The line includes XP600 and i3200 printhead variants, sold as printer, shaker, and accessory bundles for printing on polyester, cotton, and jersey fabrics.
• UV Direct-to-Film (UV DTF) Printers UV Direct-to-Film printers apply UV-curable inks to produce vibrant, durable prints on wood, metal, glass, and other rigid or curved substrates. The technology uses UV curing for fade-resistant finishes suitable for signage, gifts, and custom merchandise.
• UV Flatbed 6090 Printer The UV Flatbed 6090 is a premium UV flatbed printer equipped with an i3200 printhead, designed for high-quality direct printing on rigid substrates such as wood, metal, and glass. It features fast printing speeds and UV curing technology for durable, fade-resistant prints.
• Eco-Solvent Printers Eco-solvent printers are wide-format printers using eco-solvent inks for signage, banners, vehicle wraps, and outdoor/indoor graphics applications.
• Dye Sublimation Textile Printers Dye sublimation textile printers such as the Epson SureColor F530 are designed for dye sublimation printing onto polyester fabrics, sportswear, and textile merchandise, producing vibrant, permanent full-color images.
• Laser Engraving & Cutting Machines CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines are used to engrave and cut materials such as wood, acrylic, leather, and coated metals for custom signage, gifts, and promotional products.
• Graphtec Silhouette Cameo Cutting Plotter The Graphtec Silhouette Cameo is a cutting plotter for cutting vinyl, transfer paper, and other materials used in t-shirt and sticker printing. It features ARMS (Automatic Registration Mark Sensor) technology for contour cutting and direct media cutting from inkjet prints.
• 3D Sublimation Machine The 3D sublimation machine uses vacuum film technology and a pneumatic drive system to perform heat transfer printing on curved surfaces and objects with multiple surfaces, such as phone cases, mugs, and other irregularly shaped items.
• Button Badge Making Machine The Button Badge Machine is a manual button badge making machine with exchangeable moulds for producing button badges in sizes from 25mm to 75mm. It includes a die cutter and delivers a production capacity of up to 200 button badges per hour.
• Cutting Plotters (Silhouette CAMEO and BestSub) Cutting plotters from Silhouette CAMEO and BestSub are used to cut vinyl, transfer paper, and other materials for t-shirt printing, sticker production, and sign-making applications.
• Epson EcoTank Printers Epson EcoTank printers (L1210, L18050, L1300) are continuous-ink-supply inkjet printers sold for general-purpose and sublimation-printing workflows within DIY Printing Supply's product range.
• Epson Inkjet Printer Packages (L1210 SUB, L18050 SUB, L1300 SUB) Epson inkjet printer packages (L1210 SUB, L18050 SUB, L1300 SUB) are bundled configurations of Epson EcoTank printers pre-set up for sublimation printing workflows, sold as ready-to-use starter sets.
• Sublimation Mugs & Plates Sublimation mugs and plates are blank substrates (white, colour, full colour, glass, sparkling, magic mugs, and money banks) used as printable surfaces for custom gift personalization via dye sublimation.
• Sublimation Tumblers Sublimation tumblers (sport flasks, travel mugs, skinny tumblers, and regular tumblers) are blank drinkware substrates used for dye sublimation printing of personalized designs.
• Sublimation Apparels Sublimation apparel blanks (dryfit tees, display products, and various t-shirt styles) are pre-treated garments suitable for dye sublimation printing of custom apparel designs.
• Sublimation Cushions Sublimation cushion blanks (square classic, premium, sparkling; rectangle; and love-shaped pillows) are printable home décor substrates used for personalized cushion production.
• Sublimation Bags Sublimation bag blanks (tote bags and non-woven bags) are printable bag substrates used for dye sublimation personalization of branded or gift bags.
• Sublimation Frames Sublimation frame and décor blanks (jigsaw puzzles, ceramic tiles, glass frames, aluminium frames, and photo rocks) are printable surfaces used for personalized photo gifts and home décor.
• Sublimation Awards Sublimation award blanks (aluminium boards, gold frames, wooden plaques, hanging plaques, wooden backholders, and crystal frames) are printable substrates used to produce custom trophies, plaques, and corporate recognition awards.
• Sublimation Keychains Sublimation keychain blanks (PU leather, metal, polymer, mini polymer, and wooden keychains) are small-format printable substrates for personalized keychain gifts.
• Sublimation Gadgets Sublimation gadget blanks (polymer name badges, wooden fridge magnets, luggage tags, door hangers, and jewellery necklaces) are small printable accessories for personalized gifts and identification items.
• Sublimation Lanyards Sublimation lanyard components (wraparound ribbons, semi-D hooks, O-rings, buttons, buckles, safety clips, and yoyo hooks) are component blanks used to assemble custom-printed lanyards for ID and event use.
• Vinyl Transfer Films Vinyl transfer films (PU vinyl, flock, sparkling, metallic, hologram, neon, camouflage, 3D puff, and reflective variants) are heat-applied films used for custom t-shirt printing and apparel decoration, priced from RM 29.90 to RM 59.90.
• Transfer Papers Heat transfer papers (light-based and dark-based varieties) from ATT (USA) and Transmax (USA) are used for t-shirt printing with inkjet printers to transfer designs onto fabric.
• Sublimation Inks Dye sublimation inks are consumable inks in various volumes used in sublimation printers to produce vibrant, permanent prints on sublimation blanks and textiles.
• Gift Printing Business Package The Gift Printing Business Package is a turnkey start-up bundle for new gift printing businesses, including a heat press machine, sublimation blanks, consumables, and hands-on training from the DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School.
• T-Shirt Printing Business Package The T-Shirt Printing Business Package is a turnkey bundle for t-shirt printing ventures, including an easy-to-operate heat press machine capable of printing on polyester, jersey, and cotton within 1 minute, with a documented profit margin of 225% (cost RM 12, selling RM 39).
• DTF T-Shirt Printing Business Package (DTF 1 and DTF 2) The DTF T-Shirt Printing Business Package (DTF 1 and DTF 2 variants) is a turnkey bundle combining Direct-to-Film printing equipment, materials, and support for new entrants wanting to operate a DTF-based t-shirt printing business.
• Mug Printing Business Package The Mug Printing Business Package is a turnkey bundle for starting a sublimation mug printing business, including the required equipment, consumables, and materials.
• Button Badge Business Package The Button Badge Business Package is a turnkey bundle for a button badge production business, including a manual button badge making machine with exchangeable moulds (25mm-75mm), a die cutter, and supporting materials, capable of producing up to 200 badges per hour.
• Cutting Plotter Business Package The Cutting Plotter Business Package is a turnkey bundle featuring the Graphtec Silhouette Cameo for cutting vinyl, transfer paper, and sticker materials, with documented profit margin of up to 325%.
• Sticker Printing Business Package The Sticker Printing Business Package is a turnkey bundle for new entrants wanting to operate a sticker printing business using the company's cutting plotter and printing equipment.
• Large Format Business Package The Large Format Business Package is a turnkey bundle for starting a large format printing business, combining wide-format printers, materials, and training.
• DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS) Training DIY PRINTpreneur Academy School (DPAS) is a paid training academy offering hands-on training, video tutorials, and certification programs for printing entrepreneurs wanting to start a printing business. The program includes free 1-on-1 hands-on training limited to a maximum of five persons per session.

Quantifiable outcome

• Profit margin of 225% on T-shirt printing (cost RM 12, sell RM 39)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silhouette America: Maker of Silhouette cutting machines (including Cameo sold via DIY Printing Supply) and design software for the DIY craft and small business market — directly overlaps in product category and customer segment, and is also a supplier relationship for the subject company.
• Conde Systems: US distributor of dye sublimation, heat transfer, UV and DTG printing equipment plus blanks and consumables — operates a similar one-stop model to DIY Printing Supply with curated equipment packages and consumables for small business printers.
• Coastal Business Supplies: US-based supplier of heat press equipment, sublimation supplies, blank garments and printing consumables for the personalized product and apparel decorating market — overlaps with DIY Printing Supply's sublimation blanks, heat presses and business packages.
• TPC (Print Country): US online retailer specializing in printer supplies, ink, toner, label printers and printable media for small businesses — comparable as a focused e-commerce distributor of printing hardware and consumables to SMB and prosumer customers.
• BestSub (Best Technology): China-based manufacturer and supplier of sublimation blanks, heat presses, mug printers and consumables sold globally to small printing businesses — comparable as both a supplier to and competitor of DIY Printing Supply in the same product categories.
• Heat Press Nation: US-based direct-to-consumer retailer of heat press machines, vinyl cutters, sublimation blanks and consumables serving hobbyists and small business printing entrepreneurs — directly comparable to DIY Printing Supply's HEATTranz business and PRINTpreneur packages.
• SubliWrap (Siser): Global supplier of heat transfer vinyl, sublimation materials and crafting supplies, serving apparel decorators and small business printers — directly comparable product mix to DIY Printing Supply's vinyl transfer films and sublimation consumables.

Broad incumbents

• Cricut: Dominant global consumer brand of cutting machines, materials and design software for DIY crafters and small business creators — competes broadly in the same crafting machine category that DIY Printing Supply serves in MY/SG/BN.
• ColDesi / DTG Digital: US-based supplier of DTG, DTF and UV printers plus heat presses, pretreat equipment and consumables serving apparel decorators and print shops — broader incumbent in the same equipment categories DIY Printing Supply distributes.

Regional players

• Printers' Parts & Equipment: Australian printing equipment, parts and consumables supplier serving Oceania with similar hardware distribution model — comparable as a regional specialist with overlap in plotters, heat presses and consumables but focused on ANZ rather than MY/SG/BN.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/diyprintingsupply
• Facebookfacebook.com/diyprintingsupply
• Instagraminstagram.com/diyprintingsupply
• TikToktiktok.com/@diyprintingsupply

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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