SPSI
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1975
- HeadquartersMaple Grove, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
SPSI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SPSI
- Legal name
- SPSI Inc.
- Website
- https://spsi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1975
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where SPSI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maple Grove
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
SPSI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of screen printing, embroidery, and digital printing equipment including automatics, dryers, heat presses, and specialized machinery from branded partners
- Supplies Sales: Recurring sales of consumables including inks (plastisol, water-based), emulsions, chemicals, screens/frames, squeegees, vinyl, and accessories
- Used Equipment: Buy and sell pre-owned screen printing and embroidery equipment
- Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, maintenance supplies, and accessories for branded equipment including VELOX parts
- Consulting and Training: Professional consulting services and training for screen printing operations and MHM automatics
- Financing Services: Equipment financing options through partner GoCapital (gogc.com/spsi) enabling customers to purchase equipment on payment plans
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment products with tiered pricing based on brand and specifications |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Supply products with per-unit and volume pricing |
| Other | Monthly | SPSI Points loyalty program for repeat customers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
SPSI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SPSI is a B2B distributor and supplier of screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment (DTG), direct-to-film (DTF), and large-format digital printing equipment along with the full range of consumable supplies required to operate textile decoration businesses. The company sells and supports branded machinery from authorized partners (MHM automatic presses, ZSK embroidery machines, Tesoma and Cavazzuti dryers, Chromaline LTS exposure units, Stahls/HIX/Geo Knight heat presses) alongside its proprietary VELOX DTF system and Tru Blue chemical line. Revenue is complemented by consumables (inks, emulsions, chemicals, mesh, squeegees, threads), replacement parts, used-equipment brokerage, and value-added services including consulting, hands-on training classes, and equipment financing.
Product overview
SPSI is a B2B distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of textile decorating equipment and supplies. The core equipment offerings include MHM Austrian-made automatic screen printing presses (Synchroprint 5000, S-Type Xtreme, iQ Oval), Tesoma and Cavazzuti conveyor dryers, Chromaline laser-to-screen exposure units, Velox proprietary DTF printing systems with 5-head printhead technology, ZSK industrial embroidery machines, and various heat presses. These equipment lines are supported by extensive consumable supplies including screen printing emulsions (Chromaline, CCI brands), plastisol inks (Union, Rutland, International Coatings), screen printing chemicals, frames and mesh, squeegees, embroidery threads (Madeira, Isacord), and Velox DTF-specific consumables. The company operates as a distributor for multiple manufacturer brands and also offers its own branded Velox DTF system and Tru Blue chemical products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VELOX DTF System: Direct to Film printing system including VELOX and VELOX Plus systems for textile decorating
Products and services
- MHM Automatic Screen Printing Presses Austrian-made automatic screen printing presses including Synchroprint 5000 (up to 18 color/20 stations, $106,780), S-Type Xtreme (up to 16 color/18 stations, $75,285), and iQ Oval Compact (up to 48 color/60 stations) featuring servo technology, GOTO registration, and pin registration systems, for high-volume commercial screen printers.
- Tesoma Conveyor Belt Dryers German-built conveyor belt dryers including Compact series (3, 4, 6, 8 models) available in gas or electric, and Drylight series featuring Weishaupt burner systems for high-production screen printing and DTG facilities.
- Cavazzuti Conveyor Dryers Italian-made conveyor dryers including Grisu 3180 ($49,500), Dual series, Ace 950, and Poker 1900 models available in electric and gas configurations with various belt widths and heating chamber sizes for screen printing operations.
- Chromaline LTS Laser-to-Screen Exposure Units Laser-to-screen exposure systems including LTS E70B (compact economical model), LTS 6012, and LTS 8012 for direct computer-to-screen imaging eliminating film output in screen printing workflows.
- VELOX Direct-to-Film (DTF) System Proprietary DTF printing system featuring VELOX and VELOX Plus 5-head printhead system (Epson i3200A1 printheads) for printing designs onto film then applying powder adhesive for transfer to garments. VELOX Plus 5-head priced at $42,495.
- ZSK Embroidery Machines Industrial multi-head embroidery machines including Racer 4S (4-head, 12-needle, $56,510) and Racer 6S (6-head, 12-needle, $66,000) built for production and precision embroidery operations.
- Heat Presses Heat transfer presses from Stahls Hotronix, HIX, Geo Knight, and Acosgraf including clamshell, swing-away, and draw-style configurations for applying transfers to garments and promotional items.
- Automatic Screen Coaters Automated emulsion coating machines including Grunig G-Coat 406s double-sided coater and Acosgraf Tornado for consistent uniform emulsion application onto screen printing mesh.
- Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Digital Printing Equipment Digital printing equipment for direct-to-garment printing including DTG printers, large format printers, UV printers, dye sublimation printers, cutter/plotters, and pre-treatment machines from Epson, Mimaki, and HP.
- Screen Printing Emulsions Light-sensitive coatings including Chromaline ChromaBlue, Hydro-X, ChromaLime, CP2, and CCI GTX, LXP, DXP, HXT, PFX-HV emulsions for creating stencils on screens used in screen printing production.
- Plastisol Inks Screen printing inks including Union Ink Mixopake and Maxopake, Rutland Standard Systems, International Coatings FlexCure and 7500/7600 series, Triangle Whites, and IC inks for various garment printing applications.
- Screen Printing Chemicals Screen printing production chemicals from AlbChem (S.P.I.F II $93.55/gallon), CCI (Nutralyze $16.53/gallon, Spotkleen, ER35, Microwash2), and Chromaline for screen preparation, press washing, and cleanup operations.
- Screen Printing Frames and Mesh Aluminum frames and mesh materials from GSF, Newman, Nortech, and Shur-Loc including various mesh counts (25-305) in white, yellow, and amber colors with MHM registration pin options priced $37-$106.
- Screen Printing Squeegees Squeegee blades and handles from Serilor, Action Engineering, M&R, and NT including single-durometer and triple-durometer options (55-85 durometer) for various screen printing applications.
- Embroidery Supplies Embroidery materials including Madeira Rayon, Polyneon, and Frosted Matt threads, Isacord thread, appliques/twill, bobbins, backing, and needles for commercial embroidery production.
- VELOX DTF Supplies Direct-to-film consumables including DTF film, DTF ink, and DTF powder/adhesive specifically formulated for VELOX DTF systems, enabling recurring consumable revenue from DTF operators.
- VELOX Printer Parts Replacement and maintenance components for VELOX and VELOX Plus DTF systems including Epson i3200A1 printheads, dampers, motors, belts, power supplies, circuit boards, sensors, and encoder strips.
- Used Equipment Brokerage Brokerage service to buy and sell pre-owned screen printing and embroidery equipment, enabling customers to acquire used machinery or recoup value from retired equipment.
- Consulting and Training Services Professional consulting services and hands-on training classes for screen printing operations and MHM automatics, delivered by SPSI's in-house technicians, certified technical service department, and network of consultants specializing in MHM Automatics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Job changeovers in 5 minutes or less with MHM equipment when combined with CTS or Laser to Screen printing
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SPSI
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SPSI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
SPSI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.
- MimakimajorTrusted dealer since 1996 for Mimaki large-format printers and graphics equipment. Includes graphic supplies from General Formulations and Beaver Paper.
- ZSK Embroidery MachinescoreAuthorized dealer since 1993 for ZSK embroidery machines including Racer series multi-head embroidery machines. Partnership includes sales, in-house technicians, hands-on classes and seminars, and ongoing support.
- MHM Screen PrintingcoreAuthorized U.S. distributor since 1986 of Austrian-made MHM automatic screen printing presses including Synchroprint 5000, S-Type Xtreme, and iQ Oval. Partnership includes exclusive distribution rights, technical training, parts support, and MHM Experience demonstration program.
- Chromaline ProductscoreAuthorized distributor since 1972 of Chromaline screen printing products including emulsions (ChromaBlue, Hydro-X, CP2), laser-to-screen exposure units (LTS series), and screen printing chemicals.
- VELOX DTF SystemscoreProprietary VELOX and VELOX Plus DTF systems distributed exclusively through SPSI. Includes dedicated technical resources, VELOX Forum with 80+ support videos and articles, and comprehensive parts and supplies.
- Rutland ProductsmajorDistributor of Rutland screen printing inks including Standard Systems, Premier Whites, SF2, LC9800 CHILL LB, Super Poly Plus, and LC M3 products.
- International CoatingsmajorDistributor of International Coatings products including FlexCure systems, 7500 & 7600 Series wet-on-wet production inks, and IC Unicorn poly white inks.
- CCI (Chemical Consultants)majorDistributor of CCI ProChem screen printing products including emulsions (GTX, LXP, DXP, HXT, PFX-HV), chemicals (Spotkleen, ER35, Microwash2), and printing supplies.
- MadeiramajorDistributor of Madeira embroidery thread including Rayon, Polyneon, and Frosted Matt product lines.
- IsacordmajorDistributor of Isacord embroidery thread for commercial embroidery applications.
- CavazzutimajorDistributor of Cavazzuti conveyor dryers including Grisu, Dual, Ace, Poker, and Griff series, as well as DIDO drawer dryers and Speedy T folder machines.
- TesomamajorDistributor of Tesoma German-built conveyor belt dryers including Compact (3, 4, 6, 8) and Drylight series for high-production screen printing and DTG facilities.
- AcosgrafmajorDistributor of Acosgraf products including Columbia transfer rotary heat press, Tornado auto coating machine, BACPRINT screen wash decoating machine, and Luxdrawer LED CTS exposure units.
- Stahls' HotronixmajorDistributor of Stahls heat presses including Hotronix Auto Clam, Fusion IQ, Air Fusion IQ, MAXX Digital Clam, and cap presses with accessories and stands.
- HIX CorporationmajorDistributor of HIX conveyor dryers, flash cure units, heat presses (Evo Touch series), and screen drying cabinets.
- GEO KnightmajorDistributor of Geo Knight heat presses including DK20 clamshell and swing-away models, and Digital Twin shuttle presses.
- EpsonmajorDistributor of Epson products including SureColor film output printers, SureColor DTG printers, and related supplies.
- HPminorDistributor of HP large-format graphics printing equipment and supplies.
- Union InkmajorDistributor of Union Ink products including Mixopake and Maxopake plastisol inks, newly launched product line.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SPSI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Equipment Zone: Equipment Zone is a U.S. distributor specializing in DTG, DTF, and screen printing equipment and supplies with a strong e-commerce and training focus. Comparable to SPSI's digital and DTF product lines and customer base of garment decorators.
- ColDesi: ColDesi manufactures and distributes DTG printers (ColDesi/BlackLightning), DTF systems, and direct-to-film supplies alongside training and financing. Comparable to SPSI as a vertically integrated distributor in the digital garment decoration space, especially competing with VELOX.
- Ryonet (ScreenPrinting.com): Ryonet is one of the largest U.S. distributors of screen printing equipment, supplies, and training, operating ScreenPrinting.com as its primary e-commerce brand. Directly comparable to SPSI across equipment, supplies, education, and community resources for screen printers.
- Stahls' (Heat Press Nation): Stahls' is a major manufacturer and direct-to-customer distributor of heat presses, heat transfer vinyl, and custom apparel decoration supplies, including the Hotronix press line that SPSI also distributes. Comparable overlap on heat presses, HTV, and supplies for apparel decorators.
- Hirsch Solutions: Hirsch Solutions is a U.S. distributor of embroidery, screen printing, and DTG equipment (Tajima, SWF, Kornit, AnaJet) with a focus on enterprise and mid-market decorators. Directly comparable to SPSI's embroidery and screen printing equipment offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Anatol Equipment Manufacturing: Anatol is a U.S. manufacturer of automatic screen printing presses, dryers, and UV-DTF systems with direct sales and dealer channels. Competes with MHM (which SPSI distributes) and offers comparable equipment through its own distribution.
- M&R Companies: M&R Companies is one of the largest manufacturers of screen printing equipment, dryers, and finishing systems globally, with direct sales and service operations in the U.S. Overlaps with SPSI's equipment lines as a competitor-brand but with broader in-house manufacturing rather than distribution.
Others
- International Coatings (IC): International Coatings is a manufacturer of plastisol inks (FlexCure, 7500, 7600 series) that SPSI distributes, with its own direct and dealer sales in the U.S. Comparable as a critical supplier in SPSI's screen printing consumables portfolio and as a direct channel competitor for ink sales.
- Rutland Inks: Rutland is a manufacturer of plastisol and water-based screen printing inks that SPSI distributes, but Rutland also sells direct to large decorators. Comparable as an inks supplier in the SPSI supply chain and adjacent competitive presence in the consumables market.
Regional players
- Coast Screen Print Supply: Coast Screen Print Supply is a regional U.S. distributor of screen printing equipment, inks, and consumables serving primarily West Coast decorators. Comparable business model to SPSI in supplies distribution but smaller geographic footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SPSI
What does SPSI do?
SPSI is a B2B distributor and supplier of screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment (DTG), direct-to-film (DTF), and large-format digital printing equipment along with the full range of consumable supplies required to operate textile decoration businesses. The company sells and supports branded machinery from authorized partners (MHM automatic presses, ZSK embroidery machines, Tesoma and Cavazzuti dryers, Chromaline LTS exposure units, Stahls/HIX/Geo Knight heat presses) alongside its proprietary VELOX DTF system and Tru Blue chemical line. Revenue is complemented by consumables (inks, emulsions, chemicals, mesh, squeegees, threads), replacement parts, used-equipment brokerage, and value-added services including consulting, hands-on training classes, and equipment financing.
Is SPSI a public or private company?
SPSI is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was SPSI founded?
SPSI was founded in 1975. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is SPSI based?
SPSI is headquartered in Maple Grove, United States, in the North America region.
How does SPSI make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are supplies Sales, used Equipment, parts and Accessories, consulting and Training and financing Services.
Who are SPSI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Equipment Zone, ColDesi, Ryonet (ScreenPrinting.com), Stahls' (Heat Press Nation) and Hirsch Solutions. Broad incumbents are Anatol Equipment Manufacturing and M&R Companies. Others are International Coatings (IC) and Rutland Inks. Coast Screen Print Supply is listed as a regional player.
Does SPSI have an API?
No public API is recorded for SPSI.