What Rollem International does

Rollem International, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Anaheim, California, designs, manufactures, and services sheet-fed print finishing equipment for commercial printers, direct mail producers, packaging converters, and educational print operations. Its product portfolio spans bi-directional sheeters and cutters (Jetstream, Rollaway, ETR, Champion 990, Mailstream), flexo-magnetic rotary die cutters (Insignia5/6/7/X3/7H), folder-gluers (Chameleon), die-score systems built on the patented S-Roll Corrugation, and the Cardistry Card Production System. The company has progressively pivoted from traditional print finishing into packaging converting, evidenced by the Insignia die cutter line and its PMMI membership.

The business operates a direct sales model through Anaheim, Schaumburg, and Fort Lauderdale offices, complemented by a Rollem Ltd. international partnership reaching 60+ countries. Rollem co-markets with major digital print OEMs including HP, Xerox, Kodak, Canon, and Ricoh, positioning its machines as finishing complements to their print engines. The PLUS Touch-Screen Control Package and Automatic Waste Stripping options are offered as both OEM and retrofit upgrades, addressing the installed base. Revenue is generated through new equipment sales (capital purchases), recurring parts and accessories sold via an online store, technical training and installation services, refurbished equipment sales, and international distribution through Rollem Ltd.

Rollem is family-owned and privately held with 101-250 employees. It marked its 60th anniversary in 2023, opened a Florida office in January 2025 to extend Latin American reach, and announced the Cardistry card production system for 2026 launch. The company's competitive positioning relies on patented mechanical technology, OEM channel alignment, and operator-facing control modernization rather than AI-driven capability, leaving its growth thesis tied to product breadth, packaging vertical expansion, and aftermarket monetization of the installed base.

Name

Rollem International

Legal name

Rollem International

Website

https://rollemusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rollem International, a family-owned manufacturer founded in 1963 and headquartered in Anaheim, CA, designs sheet-fed print finishing equipment, including rotary die cutters, bi-directional sheeters, folder-gluers, and die-score systems, sold to commercial printers, direct mail producers, packaging converters, and print-focused educational institutions across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print Finishing Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Print finishing equipment
• Rotary die cutters
• Slitting scoring perforating
• Sheet-fed finishing machines
• Card production systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of print finishing machinery including slitting, scoring, perforating, die-cutting, and card production machines. Equipment ranges from entry-level models to fully integrated automated systems.
2. Technical Training & Installation: In-house technician support for installation and training. Remote video training and international visits available. Service contracts for prescheduled technical visits.
3. Parts & Accessories: Online parts store (shop.rollemusa.com) for replacement parts, scoring heads, perforating heads, and slitting blades. Over 50 types of perforating heads and blades stocked.
4. Refurbished Equipment: Factory reconditioned legacy numbering machines (Mini-4 and Auto-4) sold with new tooling and one-year warranty at reduced prices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rollem International designs, manufactures, and distributes sheet-fed print finishing machinery for the commercial printing, packaging, and direct mail industries. Its equipment portfolio performs slitting, scoring, perforating, semi-slitting, collating, die-cutting, and card-pack production in automated single-pass workflows, sold as configurable machines and integrated systems to printers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Insignia: Series of sheet-fed rotary die cutters capable of die cutting, kiss cutting, embossing, perforating, scoring, creasing and cut-scoring. Available in multiple models (Insignia5, Insignia6, Insignia7, InsigniaX3) for various press sizes and applications including packaging, labels, and cards.
• Cardistry
• Jetstream
• Rollaway
• TR Finishing System
• ETR
• Champion 990
• Mailstream
• Chameleon Folder Gluer

Products and services

• Insignia Rotary Die Cutters Sheet-fed flexo-magnetic rotary die cutters that perform die-cutting, kiss-cutting, embossing, perforating, scoring, creasing and hole punching for packaging, labels, decals, folding cartons and direct mail. Available in Insignia5, Insignia6, Insignia7 and InsigniaX3 configurations; sold to commercial printers and packaging converters.
• Jetstream Bi-Directional Slitting/Scoring/Perforating System Fully automated bi-directional trimming, slitting, scoring and perforating system configurable with two Rollaway units at 45-degree angle for four-sided finishing at speeds up to 7,500 sheets per hour. Designed for inline operation with HP Indigo, Xerox, KM and Ricoh digital presses; used by direct mail and commercial printers.
• Cardistry Card Production System Inline two-directional card slitting, collating and finishing system for playing cards, game cards and collector cards, processing up to 60 packs per minute with one operator and a Pack Sorting Unit with high-speed camera verification. Sold to card manufacturers and print finishers.
• TR Finishing System (TR Die-Score) Patented S-Roll Corrugation system for high-volume scoring, slitting and perforating, with hardened ground concentric shafts maintaining less than .001 inch shaft displacement. Performs single-pass scores, slits and perforates from digital and offset press output for commercial printers.
• Rollaway Modular Slitting/Scoring/Perforating Unit Single direction modular unit performing slitting, scoring, perforating, strike-perforating and micro-perforating functions. Two Rollaways combined create the Jetstream model. Process speeds up to 15,000 sheets per hour. Sold to printers needing modular finishing components.
• ETR (Economy TR) Finishing System Mid-level automation scoring, perforating and slitting system featuring a deep pile feeder for mid-to-higher volume runs, used by commercial printers and direct mail producers.
• Champion 990 Entry-Level Finishing Machine Entry-level friction-fed machine for scoring, slitting and perforating shorter runs, targeted at small print shops needing Rollem finishing capability at lower volume.
• Mailstream Mail Finishing System Mail finishing system that processes multiple-up mail pieces, performing trimming, gutter cut, scoring, perforating, folding and gluing in one pass. Used by direct mail and transactional print operations.
• Chameleon Folder Gluer Versatile folding and gluing system with flexible make-ready platform and modular design for packaging and commercial printers moving beyond legacy folding and gluing systems.
• Refurbished Legacy Numbering Machines (Mini-4 and Auto-4) Factory-reconditioned Mini-4 and Auto-4 numbering machines sold with new tooling, accessories and a one-year warranty at reduced prices, giving printers economical numbering, perforating, scoring and slitting capability.
• Technical Training and Installation Services In-house technician support for installation, training, remote video training and international service visits, including prescheduled technical service contracts, sold alongside equipment purchases.
• Replacement Parts and Accessories Store Online parts store at shop.rollemusa.com offering more than 50 types of replacement perforating heads, scoring heads, slitting blades and accessories for Rollem equipment, available 24/7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 packs per minute for card production
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KodakcoreTechnology or IntegrationKM logo displayed as partner. Rollem systems integrate with KM digital presses and KM-1 UV InkJet presses. Insignia 7 ideal for KM-1 UV InkJet Presses.
• XeroxcoreTechnology or IntegrationXerox logo displayed as partner. Jetstream integrates inline with Xerox digital presses including iGen and Xerox iGen4 for postcard finishing.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHP logo displayed as partner. Jetstream is ideally suited for operating inline with HP Indigo presses including Indigo 7800, 7900, 10000, 12000, and 15K.
• CanoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanon thINK is an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers. Rollem participates in Canon thINK annual conference showcasing finishing automation.
• DscoopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDscoop Trusted Partner Mark displayed. HP Dscoop community provides forum for HP print customers to network and share best practices. Rollem participates in Dscoop events.
• AFPTminorOthersAFPT (Association for Print Technologies) logo displayed as industry partner/member.
• IADDminorOthersIADD (International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking) logo displayed as industry partner/member.
• SGIAminorOthersSGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) logo displayed as industry partner/member.
• PMMIminorOthersPMMI (Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute) logo displayed as industry partner/member supporting packaging sector expansion.
• FSEAminorOthersFSEA (Finishing and Graphics Association) logo displayed as industry partner/member.
• Rollem Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Rollem Ltd. for sales and service support across Asia, Europe and other international markets beyond North and South America coverage.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/rollemintl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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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