GCC

What GCC does

GCC Deutschland GmbH is a B2B specialist distributor and service provider for large format printing (LFP) systems, headquartered in Schwarzenfeld, Germany. Operating as an Epson Diamond Partner, the company self-identifies as the leading Epson LFP dealer across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), serving commercial printers, textile decorators, signage producers, photography professionals, and CAD/architecture firms with hardware, consumables, RIP software, and on-site technical support delivered by a small field engineer network. Customer segments span six primary use cases: DTG and DTF textile printing (the strategic focus), EcoSolvent and UV signage, resin and UV flatbed printing, dye-sublimation for promotional products, photo/FineArt reproduction, and CAD/technical documents.

The product portfolio is centered on Epson's SureColor lineup—including DTG (SC-F1000, SC-F2200, SC-F3000), DTF (SC-G6000, SC-G9000), EcoSolvent signage (SC-S7100, SC-S8100, SC-S9100), Resin (SC-R5000 series), UV flatbed (SC-V4000), dye-sublimation (SC-F100 through SC-F9500H), Photo/FineArt (SC-P series plus Canon imagePROGRAF), and CAD/Technical (SC-T series) printers. Complementary offerings include Secabo and Stahls heat transfer presses, the GCC-proprietary Black Beauty DTF system (42cm and 60cm Roll2Roll), GCC-branded DTF consumables (ink, DualPeel film, adhesive powder), RIP software from Fiery (Digital Factory v12), Epson (Garment Creator, Edge Dashboard), and Mirage, plus color management tools (Epson SD-10 spectrophotometer, NIX Mini 3).

Revenue is generated across five streams: hardware sales (quote-based pricing for printers and bundles), consumables (unit-priced through the e-commerce shop), software licensing (Fiery, Epson, Mirage), service and support contracts (on-site repair, remote support, technician dispatch across Germany and Austria), and equipment financing/leasing. The go-to-market combines inside sales, field sales led by Carsten Sturhahn, a demo studio for live trials, and an e-commerce storefront shipping across Europe. The company operates without external institutional capital, is led by Managing Director Markus Ederer, and maintains a staff of approximately seven named full-time employees.

Name

GCC

Legal name

Graphic Competence Center Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://gcc-deutschland.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GCC Deutschland GmbH is a B2B specialist distributor and service provider for Epson large format printing systems, serving textile decorators, signage producers, photo professionals, and CAD firms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Large Format Printing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (32312), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Polymer 3D Printers (FDM/FFF, SLA/DLP/LCD, SLS, Material Jetting) (IMAAAAAA)

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Direct-to-garment printing
• Direct-to-film printing
• Textile printing equipment
• Commercial printing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwarzenfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of large format printers including DTG, DTF, EcoSolvent, Resin, Sublimation, UV, Photo/FineArt, and CAD printers from manufacturers like Epson, Canon, Secabo, and Stahls.
2. Consumables: Sale of consumables including inks, transfer films, adhesives, cleaning materials, and media for various printing technologies.
3. Software Licensing: Sale and support of RIP software including Fiery Digital Factory (various editions for DTF, UV, Apparel, Sublimation), Epson Garment Creator, and Mirage software solutions.
4. Service and Support: On-site repair, maintenance, remote support, and troubleshooting services through their network of technicians in Germany and Austria.
5. Financing and Leasing: Financing and leasing options for printing equipment purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GCC (Graphic Competence Center Deutschland GmbH) is a specialized distributor and service provider for large format printing (LFP) systems, operating as an Epson Diamond Partner. The company sells and services DTG (Direct-to-Garment), DTF (Direct-to-Film), EcoSolvent signage, resin, UV flatbed, dye-sublimation, photo/FineArt, and CAD/technical printers, along with RIP software, consumables (GCC-branded DTF inks, films, media), heat transfer presses, color management tools, and on-site technical support across the DACH region.

Product overview

GCC (Graphic Competence Center Deutschland GmbH) is a specialized distributor and reseller of large format printing (LFP) solutions, primarily focused on the Epson portfolio. The company operates as an expert in LFP (Large Format Printing) technology, serving commercial printers across the DACH region. Its product portfolio spans multiple print technology categories: DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printers including the Epson SureColor SC-F2200, SC-F3000, and SC-F1000; DTF (Direct-to-Film) systems including GCC's own Black Beauty DTF systems and Epson SC-G6000/G9000; GCC-branded DTF consumables (ink, film, adhesive); EcoSolvent signage printers (SureColor SC-S series); resin printers (SureColor SC-R series); UV flatbed printers (SureColor SC-V series); dye-sublimation printers (SureColor SC-F series); photo and Fine Art printers (SureColor SC-P series and Canon imagePROGRAF); CAD/technical printers (SureColor SC-T series); SureLab photo minilabs; and complementary products including Fiery Digital Factory and Mirage RIP software, Epson spectrophotometer (SD-10) and color management tools, Secabo and Stahls heat presses, and GCC-branded print media. GCC positions itself as an 'Epson Diamond Partner' and the leading Epson LFP dealer in the DACH region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Beauty: DTF printing system brand including DTF printers, inks, and accessories for direct-to-film textile printing.

Products and services

• Epson SureColor SC-F2200 (DTG Printer) Direct-to-Garment printer for printing on cotton and cotton-blend textiles, supporting both DTG and DTF printing modes. Targeted at fashion, streetwear, and personalized apparel producers.
• Epson SureColor SC-F3000 (Industrial DTG Printer) Industrial direct-to-garment printer for clothing; Epson's first industrial DTG printer for higher-volume apparel decoration.
• Epson SureColor SC-F1000 (DTG/DTF Printer) Compact DTG and DTF entry-level model combining both direct-to-garment and direct-to-film capabilities in a single unit.
• Epson SureColor SC-G6000 (DTF Roll Printer) First roll-to-roll Direct-to-Film printer from Epson, designed for flexible production of DTF transfers. Launched January 2025.
• Epson SureColor SC-G9000 (64-inch DTF Roll Printer) 64-inch (162.6 cm) roll-to-roll Direct-to-Film printer for high-productivity DTF printing at larger format. Launched January 2026.
• Black Beauty DTF System (GCC Sub-brand) GCC's own sub-brand DTF printing system, available in Medium (42 cm) and Large (60 cm) Roll2Roll configurations, sold as complete packages including printer, ink, and accessories.
• Epson SureColor SC-S7100 (64-inch EcoSolvent Signage Printer) 64-inch EcoSolvent large format printer for signage and advertising applications. Launched March 2025.
• Epson SureColor SC-S8100 (64-inch EcoSolvent Signage Printer) Latest-generation 64-inch EcoSolvent signage printer developed for signage and advertising applications. Launched May 2025.
• Epson SureColor SC-R5000 / SC-R5000L (Resin Printers) First Epson printers using resin (UV-curable) ink technology, designed for signage and rigid substrate printing.
• Epson SureColor SC-V4000 (A1+ UV Flatbed Printer) A1+ UV flatbed LED printer for rigid substrates and promotional items; Epson's first UV flatbed in this format class. Launched March 2026.
• Epson SureColor SC-F Sublimation Printer Line Full lineup of Epson dye-sublimation printers ranging from A4 desktop to 64-inch production models, used for apparel, promotional products, and hard-surface sublimation.
• Epson SureColor SC-P7300 & SC-P9300 (Photo & Fine Art Printers) Professional 24-inch (P7300) and 44-inch (P9300) photo and Fine Art printers for high-fidelity photography reproduction. Launched April 2025.
• Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-2600 (Photo Printer) 24-inch Canon large format professional photo and proof printer, sold alongside the Epson SC-P lineup.
• Epson SureLab SL-D Series (Photo Minilab) Compact photo production printers (SL-D500 to SL-D3000) for professional photographers and photo retail minilab use.
• Epson SureColor SC-T CAD/Technical Printer Line Technical and architectural CAD/GIS large format printer line including MFP versions with integrated scanning, for technical drawings and architectural plans.
• Fiery Digital Factory v12 (RIP Software) Comprehensive Raster Image Processor (RIP) software for large format printing workflows, available in specialized editions for DTF, UV, Apparel (DTG), and Sublimation. Version 12 released December 2025.
• Mirage 5 (RIP Software) Professional photo and fine art RIP software available in 17-inch Edition, Master Edition, and Lab Edition for Epson printers.
• Epson Garment Creator (RIP Software) Epson's own free RIP software for DTG printing workflows with Epson SC-F series printers.
• GCC DTF Ink (White, Anti-Sedimentation) GCC-branded white DTF ink for transfer printing, with anti-sedimentation formulation for consistent output.
• GCC DualPeel DTF Film GCC-branded DTF transfer film featuring DualPeel technology for improved transfer quality, with a money-back guarantee.
• Secabo Transfer Presses Full range of Secabo heat transfer presses including swing, clam, mug, cap, and pneumatic models for applying DTF and other heat transfers to textiles.
• Stahls Hotronix Fusion IQ (Heat Press) Professional transfer press from Stahls Europe for applying DTF and other heat transfers to garments.
• PRETREATmaker 5 / PRETREATmaker 5 MAX Pre-treatment spray systems for DTG printing that prepare fabric surfaces for optimal ink absorption before direct-to-garment printing.
• Secabo DTF MultiCut Pro (Cutting Plotter) Cutting plotter for DTF film, enabling precise contour cutting of DTF transfers.
• Epson SD-10 Spectrophotometer Epson's first spectrophotometer for color measurement, enabling precise ICC profiling and color management for SureColor large format printers.
• GCC Sticker Print System Complete sticker and label printing solution bundling GCC-branded sticker printer and media for professional sticker production.
• Schulze KN 800 Pro Trockenkanal (Drying Tunnel) Industrial drying tunnel for DTG post-print processing, curing printed garments after pretreatment and printing.
• Printing Equipment Service & Support On-site repair, maintenance, remote support, and troubleshooting services delivered by GCC's technician network across Germany and Austria for large format printing equipment.
• Equipment Financing & Leasing Financing and leasing options for large format printing equipment purchases, bundled with hardware sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Number 1 Epson LFP dealer in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCC is an official Epson Diamond Partner, the highest partnership level, and is among the largest dealers of Epson LFP (Large Format Printer) systems in the German-speaking region. They sell the complete range of Epson printing solutions including DTG, DTF, EcoSolvent, Resin, Sublimation, UV, Photo/FineArt, and CAD printers. As a Diamond Partner, they receive priority support, early access to new products, and comprehensive training from Epson.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Heidelberg is a major German manufacturer of commercial printing equipment and post-press solutions with broad product portfolio. Overlaps with GCC on the commercial printing customer base in DACH, though Heidelberg focuses on offset/digital commercial press rather than wide-format specialty.
• Mimaki: Mimaki manufactures wide-format inkjet printers for signage, textile (DTG/DTF), and industrial applications with strong presence across Europe. Comparable to GCC in serving the same commercial printer customer base with overlapping DTG, DTF, UV, and sublimation product categories.
• Durst Group: Durst is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial large format and digital printing systems serving textile, signage, and decorative markets. While primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor, it overlaps directly with GCC in serving commercial DACH textile and signage printers with comparable LFP technology.
• Roland DG: Roland DG is a Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, and UV printers with established European distribution. Targets the same textile, signage, and personalization segments that GCC serves through its multi-vendor portfolio.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Agfa supplies inkjet inks, printing software, and large format printing systems (including Jeti and Onset lines) to commercial printers globally. Overlaps with GCC in serving industrial print customers and offers competitive consumables and workflow software.
• HP Large Format Printing: HP's Large Format division sells DesignJet, PageWide XL, and Latex printers into commercial print and signage customers across Europe. Competes with GCC's portfolio on the signage, CAD, and technical printing side, with both direct sales and channel partners in DACH.
• Fujifilm Inkjet & Wide Format: Fujifilm manufactures Acuity wide-format printers and supplies inkjet inks for commercial printing, with strong European reach. Comparable to GCC's photo/FineArt, signage, and industrial segments, often through channel partners similar to GCC's model.
• Mutoh Europe: Mutoh Europe is a Belgian-headquartered subsidiary of Mutoh Industries manufacturing wide-format printers for signage, textile, and graphic applications. Comparable in serving DACH and Benelux commercial printing customers with similar large format and DTF/DTG offerings.

Emerging players

• SPGPrints: SPGPrints is a Dutch manufacturer of rotary screen, digital, and inkjet printing systems for textile and graphics applications. Comparable to GCC in serving the digital textile printing market with industrial-grade equipment in the same DACH-adjacent geographies.
• Kornit Digital: Kornit is an Israeli-headquartered manufacturer of direct-to-garment (DTG) and on-demand textile printing systems targeting fashion, apparel decoration, and print-on-demand markets. Most directly comparable to GCC on the textile/DTG side, though it sells capital equipment rather than distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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