K I P UK

What K I P UK does

KIP is a privately-held global supplier of digital printing and scanning solutions for color and monochrome wide format documents, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan, with corporate coordination in Tokyo, Japan. The company's product portfolio spans color print systems (KIP 700 C and 900 C Series), monochrome print systems (KIP 71 G, 75 G, 79 G Series), high-resolution scanners (KIP 720 and 2300 with speeds up to 60 ft/min mono), folding and stacking systems (KIPFold 1000-2800), digital collaboration displays, and a Canon imagePROGRAF inkjet distribution line. Underlying technology centers on the proprietary KIP System K software platform, which integrates print, scan, copy, cloud connectivity, accounting, and data security across the hardware portfolio, using OAuth 2.0 for integrations with Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Dropbox, and Box.com.

KIP operates a channel-exclusive go-to-market model, selling exclusively through an authorized dealer network spanning 190+ countries, supported by regional websites, virtual demonstrations, and partner portals. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (print systems, scanners, folders, Canon-branded inkjet), software (ImagePro, PrintPro, PrintPro.net with unlimited site licensing), and professional services including training and technical support. Primary customer segments are architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) and public safety organizations, with secondary use cases in technical CAD documentation and production graphics. Manufacturing and R&D are distributed across the United States, Germany, Taiwan, and Japan, and the company maintains ISO 14001 environmental management certification. The firm is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, management team, or financial figures.

Name

K I P UK

Legal name

KIP

Website

https://kip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KIP is a privately-held global supplier of digital wide format printing, scanning, and finishing systems for color and monochrome documents, serving AEC, public safety, and technical documentation customers through an authorized dealer network across 190+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide Format Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing (32311)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wide format printing
• Digital printing solutions
• Document scanning systems
• Color print systems
• Print finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wide Format Print Systems: Sale of color and monochrome wide format print systems including KIP 700 C Series, 900 C Series, and G-Series monochrome systems
2. Wide Format Scanners: Sale of scanner products including KIP 720 and KIP 2300 with scanning speeds up to 60 feet per minute mono and 30 feet per minute color
3. Folding and Stacking Systems: KIPFold series including 1000, 1600, 1700, 1800, and 2800 folder/stacker systems for document finishing
4. KIP System K Software: Software suite including KIP ImagePro, PrintPro.net, Windows drivers, AutoCAD driver, Accounting Center, Cost Center, and cloud connectivity applications
5. Professional Services: Virtual demonstrations, end user online education, training, and technical support services
6. Canon Inkjet Systems: Canon TM, TX, TZ, GP, and PRO series wide format inkjet printers sold through KIP distribution channel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KIP manufactures and sells wide format digital printing systems (color KIP 700 C and 900 C Series; monochrome KIP 71 G, 75 G, and 79 G Series), high-speed scanners (KIP 720 and KIP 2300), folding and stacking finishing equipment (KIPFold 1000-2800 and KIP Stacking Systems), digital plan review displays, and the proprietary KIP System K software suite. The company distributes these products globally through authorized dealers across 190+ countries and additionally serves as a value-added reseller for Canon's imagePROGRAF inkjet systems.

Product overview

KIP is a leading global provider of digital printing and scanning solutions for monochrome and color wide format documents. The product portfolio consists of print systems (KIP 700 C Series, 900 C Series color printers; KIP 71 G, 75 G, 79 G Series monochrome printers), scanners (KIP 720 and KIP 2300), folding and stacking solutions (KIPFold 1000/1600/1700/1800/2800 and KIP Stacking Systems), digital displays (Tabletop, Plan Desk, Plan Table, Mobile Case, Job Box), inkjet systems (Canon imagePROGRAF TM, TX, TZ, GP, and PRO Series), and a comprehensive software suite (KIP System K Software including ImagePro, PrintPro, PrintPro.net, Windows Driver, Accounting Center, Cost Center, Cloud Connect, Data Security). The KIP System K software platform provides integrated print, copy, scan, and cloud connectivity capabilities across the hardware portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KIP System K: Proprietary software platform for KIP print systems including printing, scanning, copy, and data security functions.
• KIPFold
• KIP ImagePro
• KIP PrintPro.net
• KIP Digital Displays

Products and services

• KIP 700 C Series Color wide format print system for high-quality color document production, targeted at AEC, technical document, and graphics customers requiring reliable color output.
• KIP 900 C Series
• KIP 71 G Series
• KIP 75 G Series
• KIP 79 G Series
• KIP 720 Scanner
• KIP 2300 Scanner
• KIPFold 1000
• KIPFold 1600
• KIPFold 1700
• KIPFold 1800
• KIPFold 2800
• KIP Stacking Systems
• KIP Digital Displays
• Canon imagePROGRAF Wide Format Inkjet Systems
• KIP System K Software Suite Comprehensive software platform for KIP print systems including KIP ImagePro (driverless PC app with workflow automation), KIP PrintPro.net (browser-based print submission), Windows drivers, AutoCAD driver, Accounting Center, Cost Center, Printer Status, Cloud Connect, Card Reader Systems, Data Security, and KIP Tiers, with unlimited site licensing and no server requirements.
• Professional Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Scan speeds up to 60 feet/18 meters per minute (monochrome) and 30 feet/9 meters per minute (color)
• +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

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CanoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanon inkjet systems including TM, TX, TZ, GP, and PRO series wide format printers are sold through KIP's distribution channel. KIP serves as a value-added reseller and distributor for Canon's imagePROGRAF portfolio, offering Canon inkjet solutions alongside KIP's own print and scan systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xerox: Xerox's Iridesse and broader production-print portfolio overlaps with KIP in AEC, government, and enterprise print rooms, though wide format is a smaller part of Xerox's overall business.
• Kyocera Document Solutions: Kyocera competes broadly in office and production printing with overlapping dealer channels to KIP's, particularly in European and government markets, though wide format is not its primary focus.

Direct peers

• Ricoh: Ricoh offers wide-format inkjet printers and multifunction systems that compete with KIP in AEC, manufacturing, and government verticals, often bundled into broader managed print services.
• Canon (imagePROGRAF): Canon's imagePROGRAF TM, TX, TZ, GP, and PRO series directly compete with KIP's color and monochrome wide-format systems, and Canon is also KIP's largest distribution partner — making it both a direct peer and a structural channel counterparty.
• Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki manufactures wide-format inkjet printers and cutters serving signage, textile, and graphics markets that are adjacent to KIP's production-graphics customer base, with comparable channel-driven distribution.
• Epson (SureColor): Epson's SureColor T-series and P-series wide-format printers target the same technical-document, signage, and photo/proofing segments as KIP, with overlapping AEC and production-graphics customer bases.
• Roland (Roland DGA): Roland's TrueVIS, VersaWorks, and wide-format inkjet lines directly overlap with KIP's production signage, graphics, and display capabilities for the same print-for-pay and in-house graphics customers.
• HP (HP DesignJet): HP's DesignJet and PageWide XL lines are the closest direct competitors to KIP's wide-format print systems, serving the same AEC, CAD, and graphics customers with a similar print-scan-finish value proposition but a much larger global service footprint.

Emerging players

• Oki Electric (Oki Data): Oki offers wide-format LED printers (ColorPainter series) targeting signage, graphics, and CAD — adjacent to KIP's production-graphics segment with a more regional (APAC-heavy) go-to-market.
• Brother (wide format): Brother has expanded into wide-format technical printers targeting CAD, GIS, and AEC workflows, positioning as a value-oriented challenger to KIP and HP in entry-to-mid segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/kipamerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kipwideformat

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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