Graphtec

What Graphtec does

Graphtec GB Limited is the official UK and Ireland distributor for Graphtec cutting plotters, Mutoh wide-format printers, WidInovations laser and CNC machines, SAi Flexi sign-making software, and Silhouette and Brother consumer desktop cutters. Headquartered in Wrexham with a demonstration suite, the company operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market combining direct phone/email sales, an e-commerce storefront, a registered dealer portal for resellers, and a separate craft-store channel for consumer SKUs. Its revenue is generated from hardware sales (cutting plotters, flatbed cutters, printers, lasers, CNC routers, scanners, data loggers, and label systems), recurring consumables (CB-series blades, blade holders, cutting strips, pens), and one-time software licenses (Pro Studio Plus, SAi Flexi, Cutting Master).

The product portfolio is organized around a complete print-to-finish workflow: Graphtec roll-fed (FC9000, CE7000/8000) and flatbed (FCX2000/FCX4000) cutting plotters for signage and packaging, Mutoh solvent, UV, and DTF printers for graphics and garment decoration, WidLaser CO2/ceramic/fiber systems and WidCNC routers for fabrication, and complementary instrumentation (GL data loggers, CSX large-format scanners, LCX603 label printer-finisher). Proprietary technology features include the ARMS 8.0 optical eye for continuous cut, LUXios scanner engine, Dropmaster2 and FeedMaster auto-alignment, and i-screen Intelligent Interweave for banding prevention. Pricing spans entry-level consumables at £14.95 to industrial flatbeds at £11,100, with software licenses around £425.

The company serves four primary customer segments: sign makers and print professionals (primary), garment and apparel manufacturers, industrial and commercial enterprises requiring sheet-fed automation, and crafters and small businesses. Customer concentration is diversified by segment and ticket size. No revenue, headcount trend, or ownership data is publicly disclosed, and the company shows no AI/ML capability, no funded rounds, and no M&A activity in the source materials.

Name

Graphtec

Legal name

Graphtec GB Limited

Website

https://graphtecgb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphtec GB Ltd is the official UK and Ireland distributor of Graphtec cutting plotters, Mutoh large-format printers, WidInovations laser and CNC systems, and complementary software and consumables, serving sign makers, print professionals, garment manufacturers, and crafters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Print finishing and precision cutting equipment

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Format & Wide Format Printers (Plotters) (HDACAEAF)

Keywords

• Cutting plotters
• Wide format printers
• Laser engraving systems
• CNC machines
• Data loggers

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrexham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of cutting plotters, flatbed cutters, large format printers, laser cutting/engraving systems, CNC machines, scanners, and label printing/finishing systems
2. Consumables: Sale of replacement blades (CB09, CB15 series), blade holders, cutting strips, pens, carrier sheets, and spare parts for installed base machines
3. Software Licenses: Sale of design software including Graphtec Pro Studio Plus, SAi Flexi, and Graphtec Studio 2

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Graphtec GB Limited operates as the official UK and Ireland distributor for Graphtec precision cutting plotters, Mutoh wide-format printers, WidInnovations laser and CNC machines, SAi Flexi sign-making software, Silhouette and Brother desktop craft cutters, plus supporting consumables. The portfolio spans professional roll-fed and flatbed cutting plotters, solvent and UV large-format printers, DTF printers, CO2/ceramic/fiber laser cutting and engraving systems, CNC routers, large-format scanners, data loggers, an all-in-one label print-and-finish system, and design software with proprietary alignment, optical eye, scanning, and anti-banding technologies.

Product overview

Graphtec GB is the UK's official importer and distributor of cutting systems, print solutions, and related equipment. The product portfolio centers on Graphtec cutting plotters (roll-fed FC9000, CE8000, CE7000 series and flatbed FCX2000/FCX4000 series) for professional sign making and print finishing, complemented by Mutoh wide-format printers (solvent and UV), WidInnovations/WidCNC laser and CNC systems (CO2, ceramic, and fiber lasers plus CNC routers), and Silhouette/Brother consumer desktop cutters. Supporting products include data loggers (GL series), large format scanners (CSX series), label printing systems (LCX603), and sheet-fed cutting systems (F-Mark). Software offerings include SAi Flexi, Graphtec Pro Studio Plus, Graphtec Studio 2, and Cutting Master plugins. The company also supplies comprehensive consumables (blades, blade holders, cutting strips, pens) and accessories. The product line serves commercial enterprises and small businesses across printing, signage, apparel, and industrial manufacturing sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graphtec FC9000 Series Cutting Plotter High-performance roll-fed cutting plotter series for professional sign making and print finishing, available in multiple widths with automatic take-up spool options.
• Graphtec CE8000 Series Cutting Plotter Professional cutting plotter available in 40cm, 60cm, and 130cm widths with desktop or standalone configurations, maximum cutting speed up to 1000mm/s.
• Graphtec CE7000 Series Cutting Plotter Versatile cutting plotter available in 40cm, 60cm, 130cm, and 160cm widths with ARMS 8.0 optical eye for continuous-cut capability, max cutting speed up to 1000mm/s and 450g cutting force.
• Graphtec FCX Series Flat Bed Cutting Plotter (FCX2000 and FCX4000) Flat bed cutting plotter series (FCX2000 and FCX4000) for sheet materials including PET and cardboard up to 3mm thickness, with FCX4000 providing heavy-duty processing for professional applications.
• Graphtec CE8000-AP Garment Pattern Cutter Specialized garment pattern cutter for high-grade fine paper used in apparel template creation, featuring dual tool head for plotting and cutting.
• Graphtec CE7000-AP Garment Pattern Cutter Apparel pattern cutting and marking system built on the CE7000 Series platform, handling pattern paper up to 1220mm width at max cutting speed 600mm/s with 450gf cutting force.
• Graphtec F-Mark Plus Automatic Sheet Fed Cutting & Creasing System Automatic sheet-fed cutting and creasing system for sheets up to 520mm x 700mm, with 200-sheet capacity supporting die-cutting, kiss-cutting, perforation, and creasing at 30–40 seconds per sheet.
• Mutoh XpertJet & ValueJet Large Format Printers (Solvent, UV, DTF) Wide-format solvent, UV, and DTF printers from Mutoh including the XpertJet 1641SR Pro/Pro II, XpertJet 1682SR Pro, XpertJet 1341SR Pro, XpertJet C641SR Pro, XpertJet 461UF, XpertJet 661UF, XpertJet 1462UF, Mutoh HydrAton 1642, XpertJet 1682UR, ValueJet 628, ValueJet 1638UH Mark 2, and STS XPD-924D 24-inch DTF printer for garment applications. Includes Dropmaster2, FeedMaster, and i-screen Intelligent Interweave technologies.
• Mutoh STS XPD-924D 24-inch DTF Printer 24-inch Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer for garment printing applications.
• WidLaminator L300 Laminating system with 1620mm width capacity, heated top roller (60°C), 130mm silicon rollers, max speed 3.5m/minute, supporting manual and automatic modes for print finishing operations. Priced £3,895.00 inc. VAT.
• WidLaser CO2, Ceramic & Fiber Laser Systems WidLaser range covering glass tube CO2 systems (C500, C700, C900, C1000), ceramic laser systems (S400 desktop and S600/S900/S1000 professional units), and the F150 fiber laser marking system for industrial cutting, marking, and engraving across wood, metal, glass, and other materials.
• WidCNC CNC Machines WidCNC range (P3000, P3000K, R60, R120, R120 Pro, R130, R150e, R200e, K1600, H1300, H1600, H2000) of CNC machines for routing and milling applications across desktop to industrial sizes.
• XTOOL M1 Hybrid Desktop Cutting System Hybrid desktop cutting system with dual tool head (10W diode laser and cutting blade), 385mm x 300mm bed, for cutting, engraving, and marking on various materials. Priced £749.17 inc. VAT.
• Silhouette Desktop Cutting Systems (Portrait 4, Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus) and Cameo Pro MK-II Silhouette consumer and prosumer desktop cutters including Portrait 4, Cameo 5, Cameo 5 Plus, and the 2024-launched Cameo Pro MK-II entry-level desktop cutter with improved stability for craft and business users.
• Brother ScanNCut Cutting Systems (CM300, SDX900, SDX1200) Brother ScanNCut desktop cutting machines including CM300, SDX900, and SDX1200 for crafting applications.
• SAi Flexi Sign Making Software Professional sign making software from SAi for graphics design with cutting and printing tools, distributed and supported in the UK by Graphtec GB.
• Graphtec Pro Studio Plus Design Software Professional sign making software with deformation, shadow, stripe effects, vectoring, barcode/QR-code generation, Power Nest for auto nesting, cutting simulation, and Rhinestone creation. Priced £425.00 inc. VAT for a one-time/perpetual license.
• Graphtec Studio 2 Design Software Design software for Graphtec cutters, available for Windows and Mac OS X.
• Cutting Master Plugin Software Plugin software for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW enabling direct contour cutting integration with Graphtec cutters, with versions 2, 3, 4, and 5 available for Windows and Mac OS X.
• Graphtec GL Series Data Loggers (GL7000, GL840, GL860, GL900, GL2000, GL240, GL260, GL100) Graphtec GL Series midi and portable data loggers (GL7000, GL840, GL860, GL900, GL2000, GL240, GL260, GL100) for voltage, temperature, humidity, and environmental measurements with USB and wireless connectivity. Priced £295 to £4,295 depending on model.
• Graphtec CSX Large Format Scanners (CSX500, CSX530-09 E, CSX550-09 E) Full colour large format scanners with LUXios scanning engine, optical resolution up to 600 dpi, supporting sRGB and Adobe RGB colour spaces.
• Graphtec LCX603 Label Printing & Finishing System All-in-one thermal label printer and finishing system with spot colour printing, auto laminating, contour cutting, auto-weeding, and cross cutting. Max print width 100mm at 35mm/s. Bundled with NiceLabel Designer Pro for barcode creation and database import.
• Graphtec Cutting Blades (CB09, CB15, CB30 Series) and Blade Holders Precision Graphtec cutting blades (CB09, CB15, CB30 series) in economy steel, supersteel, premium long-life, and ceramic-tipped variants with lifespans of 5,000m to 30,000m, plus compatible 0.9mm and 1.5mm blade holders (standard and premium).
• Graphtec Cutting Strips, Pens, and Plotter Accessories Replacement Teflon cutting strips for CE and FC series plotters, KB700 ballpoint and KF700 fibre tip pens with compatible pen holders, plus tool accessories including blade inspection loupe, roller and pin type creasing tools, pouncing tool, push roller assemblies, media flanges, media catch baskets, stands, carrier sheet tables, USB-to-serial converter cables, RS-232-C serial cables, anti-static kits, and scanner stands.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blade lifespan up to 10,000m for CB09UB Supersteel blades on vinyl applications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GraphteccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for Graphtec cutting plotters, data loggers, scanners, and label printers. Provides full warranty support, technical service, and product demonstrations.
• MutohcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor of Mutoh wide-format printers including XpertJet, ValueJet, and DTF printer series. Full installation, warranty, and technical support provided.
• WidInovationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for WidInnovations laser cutting and engraving systems, CNC machines, and WidLaminator products. Includes full UK installation service and lifetime technical support.
• SAi FlexicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for SAi Flexi sign making software, offering sales, support, and software licensing.
• SilhouettecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for Silhouette craft cutting machines including Portrait 4, Cameo 5, and Cameo 5 Plus. Products sold through craft store partnerships.
• BrothercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial UK distributor for Brother ScanNCut craft cutting machines including CM300, SDX900, and SDX1200 models.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Summa: Belgian manufacturer of professional cutting plotters and finishing systems sold across the UK through its own distribution network. Directly comparable product line to Graphtec CE/FC series, serving the same sign-making and print-finishing customer base.
• Cricut: US-based manufacturer of consumer craft cutting machines (Cricut Maker, Explore) sold direct-to-consumer and through UK retail. Comparable to the Silhouette and Brother craft cutter lines distributed by Graphtec GB to hobbyist and Etsy sellers.
• Epilog Laser UK: US-based laser engraving/cutting manufacturer with UK distribution serving sign shops, craft businesses, and industrial users. Directly comparable to the WidLaser and XTOOL M1 systems sold by Graphtec GB.
• AXYZ International: Manufacturer of CNC router and cutting systems with UK dealer network serving sign-makers, woodworkers, and industrial fabricators. Directly comparable to the WidCNC router/mill product line carried by Graphtec GB.
• GCC: Taiwanese manufacturer of professional cutting plotters and laser engraving systems sold globally including the UK. Direct competitor to Graphtec cutting plotters in the sign-making and industrial vinyl-cutting segment.
• Trotec Laser UK: Austrian laser manufacturer with UK sales/service operation selling CO2 and fiber laser cutting and engraving systems. Directly comparable to the WidLaser product line distributed by Graphtec GB, serving UK sign-makers, engravers, and industrial fabricators.
• Roland DG (UK): UK subsidiary of Roland DG, selling integrated print-and-cut systems, large-format inkjet printers, and CNC milling machines. Directly comparable to Graphtec GB's Mutoh printer and Graphtec plotter portfolio, with overlapping sign-maker and apparel customer segments.
• Vevor UK: China-based broad-line industrial and craft equipment retailer shipping direct to UK customers. Competes with Graphtec GB's consumer and prosumer equipment range (laser cutters, plotters, craft machines) primarily on price through its UK distribution warehouse.

Broad incumbents

• HP UK Large Format: HP's UK division selling Latex, DesignJet and PageWide XL large-format printers through direct enterprise sales and partner channels. Competes with the Mutoh XpertJet and ValueJet printer lines distributed by Graphtec GB in the UK sign and graphics market.
• Mimaki Europe: European arm of Japanese manufacturer Mimaki, distributing wide-format printers, cutting plotters, and textile/DTF printers across the UK. Competes head-to-head with the Mutoh printers and Graphtec plotters distributed by Graphtec GB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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