Production Print Solutions

What Production Print Solutions does

Production Print Solutions (PPS) is the largest independent production print equipment and service provider in the United States, operating as SumnerOne | PPS since its February 2024 merger with SumnerOne (founded 1955). The company sells and services a multiplatform portfolio of production printing equipment — spanning inkjet (Fujifilm JPress, Kyocera TASKalfa), color and monochrome toner presses (Canon imagePRESS V-series, Konica Minolta AccurioPress, Fujifilm Revoria, Canon VarioPRINT Titan), continuous-feed systems (Océ VarioStream), and wide-format printers (Canon Arizona, Colorado, Fujifilm Acuity) — sourced from seven major OEMs. Its core technology layer is a nationwide 24/7 service infrastructure of nearly 100 factory-trained field engineers, more than 50 site stocking locations, two national warehouses, and remote diagnostics capabilities, supporting 95%+ uptime and approximately two-hour average response times across 30+ US markets.

PPS serves four primary customer segments: print-for-pay/commercial printers, direct mail providers, in-plant/corporate print operations, and transactional/financial printers. It monetizes through four revenue streams: equipment sales (new and certified used), recurring service and maintenance agreements, toner and consumables sales (Océ, Canon, Konica Minolta OEM plus compatibles), and certified used equipment resale and trade-ins, supported by free operational assessments as a top-of-funnel conversion tool.

The company is a certified Woman Owned Business founded in 2002 by JoAnn Loos (CEO/CFO), headquartered in Laurel, MD, and led post-merger by Brian DeFazio (President PPS), Edmund and Liz Sumner (Managing Directors), and Mark Phillips (CCO). It holds Top Dealer status with Kyocera, Canon, HP, and Xerox, and is an authorized reseller for FujiFilm and Kodak. The business model combines hardware sales with a high-recurring service annuity — the more economically valuable half of the offering — and benefits from long customer tenures (13-20+ years) and switching costs tied to site-specific parts stocking, dedicated technicians, and OEM-bundled maintenance agreements.

Name

Production Print Solutions

Legal name

Proctuction Print Solutions

Website

https://productionprintsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Production Print Solutions (now SumnerOne | PPS) is the largest independent US production print equipment dealer and service provider, selling and servicing multiplatform presses from seven major OEMs across 30+ markets with nearly 100 field engineers and 24/7 nationwide support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Production Printing Equipment Sales and Service

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (323120), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Print Hardware (Fleet/Departmental Printers) (HDACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Production printing equipment
• Managed print services
• Print equipment sales
• Printer maintenance services
• Digital press solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and certified used production printing equipment. PPS sells certified used equipment received from manufacturers or financial institutions, guaranteed to be in good working condition and eligible for full-service maintenance agreements. Equipment brands include Océ VarioStream, Konica Minolta, Canon imagePRESS, FujiFilm J Press and Revoria, Kyocera TASKalfa, Xerox Versant and Iridesse, Kodak Nexfinity and Prosper.
2. Service and Maintenance Agreements: Tailored service and maintenance plans for production printing equipment, including 24/7 coverage options. Contract support ranges from standard business hours to full 24X7 coverage. Includes hardware maintenance, software upgrades, preventive care, emergency repairs, and remote diagnostics.
3. Toner and Consumables Sales: Sale of Océ, Canon, compatible, and Konica Minolta OEM toners, Nipson magnetographic toner, and other consumables. Toner contracts allow customers to lock in low annual pricing. Popular with customers on toner-out contracts seeking cost savings.
4. Used Equipment Resale and Trade-ins: Purchase, certification, and resale of used production printing equipment. PPS also accepts trade-ins from customers looking to upgrade equipment.
5. Free Operational Assessment: Free workflow and environment assessments offered to prospects to identify operational improvement opportunities, challenges, and opportunities to save time and money. Estimated at approximately one hour. Designed to generate customer relationships leading to equipment and service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Production Print Solutions sells, services, and supports multiplatform production printing equipment (inkjet, toner-based, continuous feed, and wide format) from manufacturers including Canon/Océ, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, FujiFilm, Xerox, and Kodak. The company provides nationwide 24/7 field service, preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, certified used equipment resale, and toner/consumables supply to commercial printers, direct mail providers, in-plant operations, and transactional print shops across 30+ US markets.

Product overview

Production Print Solutions (PPS) operates as the largest independent production print provider in the United States, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, supplies, and services. The company's product ecosystem centers on multiplatform production printing equipment across four categories: Inkjet Presses (Fujifilm JPress 750HS, Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c), Color Toner Presses (Canon imagePRESS V700/V800/V900/V1000/V1350, Fujifilm Revoria PC1120/EC2100/SC285), Monochrome Toner Presses (Konica Minolta AccurioPress 7120-7136/6272P, Canon VarioPRINT Titan, Fujifilm E11 Series), and Wide Format Printers (Canon Arizona 1300/6100, Canon Colorado M Series/1650, Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2/Prime). Supporting the equipment portfolio, PPS offers Certified Used Equipment, Toner Products (Océ, Canon, Compatible, Konica Minolta OEM), PPS Service & Maintenance (nationwide 24/7 support with 95%+ uptime), and Free Operational Assessment services. PPS partners with major manufacturers including Canon, Fujifilm, Konica Minolta, Kyocera, Kodak, and Xerox to deliver tailored sales and service solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fujifilm JPress 750HS High-speed digital inkjet press delivering 5,400 sheets-per-hour with offset-surpassing quality on standard stocks, designed for print professionals seeking maximum productivity in commercial print environments.
• Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c High-speed inkjet production printer delivering 600 x 600 dpi color prints at 146 ppm with compact design and low energy consumption, designed for transactional and direct mail printing operations.
• Canon imagePRESS V700/V800/V900 Series of digital color presses delivering up to 90 ppm with advanced automation and versatile media handling for light- to mid-volume production environments.
• Canon imagePRESS V1000 Color digital press delivering up to 101 images per minute with innovative automation and compact design, handling diverse media from envelopes to long sheets.
• Canon imagePRESS V1350 High-volume color digital press delivering 2400 x 2400 dpi prints at up to 135 ppm with advanced automation and active registration technology for consistent offset-quality output.
• Fujifilm Revoria PC1120 Award-winning digital press with six-color engine and 2400 x 2400 DPI resolution delivering 120 pages per minute with AI-driven automation and versatile finishing options.
• Fujifilm Revoria EC2100 High-performance digital production printer with 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution supporting a wide range of media with innovative five-color printing including specialty toners such as gold and pink.
• Fujifilm Revoria SC285 Compact high-speed digital press delivering 2400 x 2400 dpi print quality with Super EA-Eco toner technology for sharp, vivid results on media from 52 to 400gsm.
• Konica Minolta AccurioPress 7120-7136 High-speed monochrome digital presses delivering 1200 x 1200 DPI print quality with advanced automation and support for diverse media types up to 350 gsm.
• Konica Minolta AccurioPress 6272P Flagship monochrome production printer with 272 ipm duplex printing, dual-engine design, and advanced automation for seamless high-volume output.
• Canon VarioPRINT Titan High-volume cut sheet digital printing press with Gemini Instant Duplex Technology delivering offset-quality prints at speeds up to 328 ipm with eco-friendly design.
• Fujifilm E11 Series High-performance monochrome digital printers delivering up to 136 ppm printing with 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution for high-volume customized printing.
• Océ VarioStream Series High-performance continuous feed printer delivering speeds up to 1,273 pages per minute at 600 DPI with flexible duplex capabilities for transactional and commercial printing.
• Canon Arizona 1300 Series Versatile UV flatbed printer with FLXflow technology delivering up to 52.8 m²/hr print speeds, supporting rigid and flexible media up to 2 inches thick and 86 inches wide.
• Canon Arizona 6100 High-volume wide format UV flatbed printer delivering up to 2,368 sq. ft./hour with VariaDot technology for near-photographic image quality on rigid and flexible media.
• Canon Colorado M Series Modular UVgel roll-to-roll printer delivering up to 159 m²/hr with optional white ink and FLXfinish+ technology for matte, gloss, or mixed finishes.
• Canon Colorado 1650 UV Gel 64-inch UVgel roll-to-roll printer delivering up to 1,709 ft²/hr with FLXfinish+ technology for matte, gloss, or mixed finishes without changing media.
• Fujifilm Acuity Ultra R2 Super-wide format printer delivering 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution with 3.5 pl drop size for near-photographic quality in 3.2m and 5m widths.
• Fujifilm Acuity Prime Series Flatbed and hybrid printer delivering near-photographic results on rigid and flexible media up to 2 inches thick with configurable 4-7 color channels.
• Toner Products (Océ, Canon, Compatible, Konica Minolta OEM) Toner products including Océ, Canon, compatible toners, and Konica Minolta OEM toner at significant cost savings, available for all models in all DPI settings with annual contract options for price lock-in.
• Certified Used Equipment Certified used equipment received from manufacturers or financial institutions, guaranteed to be in good working condition and eligible for full-service maintenance agreements; trade-ins accepted from customers upgrading equipment.
• PPS Service & Maintenance Comprehensive support solutions including 24/7 nationwide service, preventive maintenance, remote diagnostics, emergency repairs, and tailored service agreements with nearly 100 field engineers across 30+ markets, achieving 95%+ uptime and approximately 2-hour average response time.
• Free Operational Assessment Approximately one-hour free workflow and environment assessment evaluating production capability, capacity, hidden print costs, operational efficiency, workflow automation, and waste reduction opportunities; designed to generate equipment and service contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ uptime across served markets
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• SumnerOneflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Merger effective February 1, 2024 united PPS with SumnerOne, one of the largest privately-owned print solutions service companies in the US (founded 1955, third-generation family business). SumnerOne is headquartered in St. Louis and brings deep manufacturer relationships (Canon, Kyocera, Konica Minolta) spanning 50+ years. Combined entity operates under SumnerOne | PPS brand. Combined team spans nearly 100 years of service excellence.
• XeroxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 February 2023Xerox partnership announced February 2023. PPS distributes expanded range of Xerox equipment including Primelink, Versant, Iridesse, and Nuvera lines. PPS sells and services the Primelink and Versant lines. Holds Top Dealer status for Xerox following SumnerOne merger. PPS completed first Xerox Iridesse installation at a New Jersey customer in May 2023.
• KodakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 October 2022Kodak partnership announced October 2022. PPS distributes the complete range of KODAK Digital Printing Solutions including PROSPER high-speed inkjet presses and imprinting systems, and KODAK NEXFINITY and KODAK ASCEND Digital Presses. Partnership opened new market segments for Kodak.
• KyoceracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKyocera is a key manufacturer partner. PPS installed the Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c Inkjet Printer at customer L&E Meridian in Springfield, VA. PPS holds Top Dealer status for Kyocera following the February 2024 merger with SumnerOne.
• CanoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanon/Océ is a core manufacturer partner with a long-standing relationship spanning decades. PPS sells and services the full Canon imagePRESS line, Océ VarioStream series, and Canon Arizona wide-format printers. PPS maintains more than 400 Océ/Canon Continuous Form Printers. Top Dealer status for Canon.
• Konica MinoltacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing Konica Minolta partnership with multi-generational relationships (over 50 years through SumnerOne). PPS sells and services Konica Minolta AccurioPress series (7120, 7136, 6272P) and related finishing equipment.
• FujiFilmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFujiFilm is a key manufacturer partner. PPS sells and supports the FujiFilm J Press 750HS, Revoria PC1120, Revoria EC2100, Revoria SC285, and E11 Series. Case studies demonstrate successful PC1120 and J Press installations with documented customer outcomes.
• HPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP is listed as a manufacturer partner where PPS holds Top Dealer status following the SumnerOne merger. HP products include wide-format and production print solutions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FlexPrint: A large independent managed print services provider focused on enterprise production print environments. Competes head-to-head with PPS for national service contracts and multi-vendor production print deployments across commercial and in-plant customers.
• RJ Young: An independent dealer and managed print services company offering production print equipment, service, and supplies across the Southeast and nationally. Comparable to PPS in multi-vendor approach and emphasis on recurring service contracts.
• DEX Imaging: An independent dealer for Konica Minolta, Canon, and other production print OEMs with a regional Southeast footprint. Directly comparable business model to PPS, focused on equipment sales plus recurring service and consumables revenue.
• SumnerOne: PPS's merger partner since February 2024; an independent dealer and service organization for Canon, Konica Minolta, and Kyocera production printing equipment headquartered in St. Louis. Operates under the combined SumnerOne | PPS brand with overlapping customer base, manufacturer relationships, and service capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA: A direct manufacturer of AccurioPress production printing equipment that PPS services. Sells and services its own equipment directly to enterprise customers, competing with PPS both as an equipment vendor and as a service provider.
• HP (Production Printing): Manufacturer of PageWide industrial inkjet presses and commercial production printing solutions, and a Top Dealer partner of PPS. Competes with PPS at the equipment level while also partnering with PPS on certain sales and service motions.
• Ricoh USA: Direct manufacturer and service provider for production printing equipment and managed document services in the US. Competes with PPS for enterprise production print accounts, but as an OEM it serves a much broader portfolio rather than a multi-vendor niche.
• Xerox: A direct manufacturer of production printing equipment (Iridesse, Versant, Nuvera, Primelink) and a Top Dealer partner of PPS. Operates its own direct sales and service channels competing for the same commercial and in-plant production print customers.
• Canon USA: A direct manufacturer of imagePRESS and Océ VarioStream production printing equipment and a Top Dealer partner of PPS. Sells and services its own equipment, overlapping with PPS on enterprise production print accounts but at a broader scale and with proprietary IP.
• Marco: A large Midwestern independent technology dealer offering managed print services alongside broader office technology, network, and cloud solutions. Provides overlapping production print capabilities but competes as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 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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