Graphcom
Graphcom is a Greek B2B distributor of digital printing equipment, finishing systems, and consumables from OEMs such as HP, MGI, Konica Minolta, Petratto, Summa, and Bagel Systems, serving commercial printers, sign makers, packagers, and textile printers across Greece, the Balkans, and Cyprus through subsidiaries in Serbia and Albania.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersÁgios Dimítrios, Greece
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Graphcom does
Graphcom (legal name GRAPHCOM ΛΥΣΕΙΣ ΨΗΦΙΑΚΩΝ ΕΚΤΥΠΩΣΕΩΝ ΕΠΕ) is a privately held Greek business-to-business distributor of digital printing equipment, finishing systems, cutting and creasing machinery, and consumables, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Agios Dimitrios (Athens), Greece in 1,500 m² facilities. It sells and services hardware from a multi-OEM portfolio that includes HP (Latex, PageWide XL, Stitch), MGI Digital Technology (JETvarnish 3D/3D Evo, Meteor, AlphaJET), Konica Minolta (digital presses), Petratto (Eclipse laser cutting and creasing, Metro folder-gluers), Summa (vinyl and flatbed cutters, F Series Vantage), Bagel Systems (FALCON B1 and DIGIFAV B2 laminators), and Super Wide/Scitex Vision/Seiko, alongside MACtac/Ferrari-Stamoid media. Its target customers are commercial printers, sign and display makers, packaging converters, publishers, photo labs, textile printers, label converters, and architecture/interior decoration printers across Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and — through wholly-owned subsidiaries GRAPHCOM.RS (Belgrade, 2010) and GRAPHCOM.AL (Tirana, 2011) — Serbia and Albania. The business model is primarily hardware resale plus recurring consumables (inks, substrates, films, banners, textiles) and ongoing technical service. Operating reach is extended via direct sales through its website and field force; the company is ISO 9001 certified since 2006 and counts the Athens 2004 Olympic Games (where it supplied ~70% of signage materials) among its reference projects. Revenue, headcount detail, and ownership composition are not publicly disclosed.
Graphcom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Graphcom
- Legal name
- GRAPHCOM ΛΥΣΕΙΣ ΨΗΦΙΑΚΩΝ ΕΚΤΥΠΩΣΕΩΝ ΕΠΕ
- Website
- https://graphcom.gr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Graphcom is a Greek B2B distributor of digital printing equipment, finishing systems, and consumables from OEMs such as HP, MGI, Konica Minolta, Petratto, Summa, and Bagel Systems, serving commercial printers, sign makers, packagers, and textile printers across Greece, the Balkans, and Cyprus through subsidiaries in Serbia and Albania.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Graphcom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Printing Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)
- SIC
- Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Rugged Printers & Field Peripheral Devices (Mobile Printers/Scanners) (HDACALAL)
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Where Graphcom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ágios Dimítrios
- HQ country
- Greece
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Graphcom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of digital printing equipment including HP Latex printers, MGI finishing systems, Petratto cutting/creasing machines, Summa cutters, Bagel Systems laminators, and related machinery
- Consumables and Materials: Sale of digital printing materials including substrates, inks, films, laminating films, banners, textiles, and screen printing consumables
- Service and Support: Technical support and ongoing service for installed equipment base
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Graphcom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Graphcom is a regional distributor and solutions provider that sells digital printing hardware (HP Latex wide-format and production printers, MGI digital finishing systems, Petratto cutting and folding machines, Summa vinyl and flatbed cutters, Bagel Systems laminators, Konica Minolta presses), related consumables and media (textiles, films, banners, substrates, screen-printing supplies), and workflow software, bundled with technical service and support to commercial printers, sign makers, packagers, publishers, and textile printers across Greece, Cyprus, and the Balkans.
Product overview
Graphcom is a digital printing solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, materials, and software for commercial printing, packaging, signage, textile, and publishing markets. The product portfolio includes HP Latex wide-format printers (FS series for industrial superwide applications, 730/830 series for production), MGI digital finishing systems (JETvarnish 3D and JETvarnish 3D Evo for spot UV, 3D effects, and hot foil stamping), Petratto laser die-cutting and folder-gluing systems (Eclipse B1/B2/B3 series), and industrial laminators from Bagel Systems (FALCON B1) and Flexa (EasyLite). Equipment categories span digital printers, sheet-fed and roll finishing, cutting/engraving, screen printing, and auxiliary equipment, complemented by a full range of printing media (textiles, films, banners, synthetic papers) and software solutions for large-format, laser printers, and packaging workflows.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- HP Latex FS70 W Industrial Wide-Format Printer Superwide production printer with white ink and upgradeability, capable of printing up to 3.2m width on roll materials at speeds up to 117 m²/hr in outdoor quality, for industrial wide-format production customers.
- HP Latex 730 & 830 Series Production Printers Latest-generation latex printers providing high print quality, improved productivity, and cost efficiency for small and medium printing businesses, with sustainability advantages (EPEAT, Energy Star, UL ECOLOGO, UL GREENGUARD Gold certifications).
- MGI JETvarnish 3D Evo Digital Finishing System Industrial sheet-fed finishing production line for B1+ format (up to 75x120cm) capable of producing spot UV varnish with or without 3D effects, gold foiling, and hologram printing 100% digitally without plates or clichés; features AIS SmartScanner AI technology for real-time registration correction.
- MGI JETvarnish 3D Digital Spot UV System Multi-award-winning digital spot UV system for local varnishing with 3D effects capability, ideal for digital and offset prints up to 64x120cm format, for commercial printers and finishers.
- Petratto Eclipse B1 Laser Die-Cutting System Flagship digital sheet die-cutting system with B1 format support, featuring up to 4 creasing cameras, automatic barcode reading, and laser cutting for packaging and commercial printing applications.
- Petratto Eclipse B2 Laser Die-Cutting Machine Digital die-cutting machine for B2 format (50x70cm) with 2 creasing cameras, handling up to 1,500 sheets/hour with laser cutting and mechanical creasing capabilities, for packaging and commercial printing operations.
- Flexa EasyLite Laminating Machine Entry-level laminating machine for cold lamination, adhesive application on rigid substrates, double-sided stickers, transfer tapes, and lamination films, for small commercial print and signage operations.
- Bagel Systems FALCON B1 Industrial Laminator Flagship industrial laminating solution from Bagel Systems with oil heating system and OMRON electronic management, achieving speeds up to 4,000 sheets/hour for B1/B2 format, for high-volume commercial print finishing operations.
- Petratto Metro 78-105 Folder Gluer Versatile folder-gluer platform for converting and printing operations, capable of handling envelopes, folders, boxes, crash lock bottom boxes, and various special applications, for packaging converters and print finishing operations.
- HP Latex 830 Production Printer Production printer delivering up to 36 m²/hr with 3-liter ink cartridges that can be replaced during operation, featuring fast-drying HP Latex inks, for small and medium production environments.
- Digital Printing Consumables and Materials Sale of digital printing materials and consumables including textiles, self-adhesive films, laminating films, banners, synthetic papers and films, signage-marking films, aluminum composite panels, honeycomb cardboard panels, screen-printing consumables (emulsions, mesh, frames, inks, squeegees, photosensitive stencil films), and tuning films, sold to commercial printers, sign makers, and textile printers.
- Printing Workflow Software Workflow and production software solutions for large-format productions, laser printers, and packaging workflows, sold alongside hardware to commercial print operations.
- Technical Service and Support Ongoing technical service and support for the installed base of printing, finishing, cutting, and laminating equipment, including personnel training and specialization, provided to customers in Greece and the Balkans.
Companies that use Graphcom
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Graphcom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Graphcom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreOfficial partner since 2006 for HP large format and industrial printers. Distributes HP Latex series, HP PageWide XL, HP Stitch dye sublimation printers, and related equipment.
- MGI Digital TechnologycoreOfficial distributor since 2005 for MGI digital printers and finishing equipment (JETvarnish, Meteor, AlphaJET) in Greece, Cyprus, and most Balkan countries.
- MACtac / Ferrari-StamoidcoreOfficial supplier since 1995 of MACtac / Ferrari-Stamoid series of digital printing materials in Greece.
- Super Wide / Wide Format / Scitex Vision / SeikocoreOfficial distributor since 1998 of Super Wide / Wide Format Scitex Vision / Seiko digital printers.
- Konica MinoltacoreCollaboration started 2017 following Konica Minolta's collaboration with MGI to support and promote KM's portfolio of digital printing equipment.
- TRIMCO Graphics S.A.minorIntegration in 2011 of TRIMCO Graphics S.A., a joint-stock company specializing in screen printing, signage, and digital printing in the Greek market.
- PetrattocoreDistributes Petratto Eclipse laser cutting and creasing systems, Metro folder gluers, and other post-press equipment.
- SummacoreDistributes Summa vinyl cutters, F Series flatbed cutters, S One Series, and L Series laser cutting systems.
- Bagel SystemscoreDistributes Bagel Systems industrial laminating machines including FALCON B1, DIGIFAV B2, and sheet-to-sheet/roll-to-roll finishing equipment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Graphcom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Agfa-Gevaert: European-headquartered supplier of industrial inkjet, prepress, and printing consumables with overlapping customer base in packaging, signage, and commercial print. Comparable as both a competing equipment supplier and a potential channel partner.
- Durst Group: Italian-headquartered industrial inkjet and digital printing systems manufacturer for packaging, signage, ceramic, and textile. Comparable technology stack and overlapping end markets in labels, packaging, and large-format printing across European geographies.
- Konica Minolta: Production printing OEM and Graphcom partner since 2017. Comparable as both a partner (overlap with MGI/KM alignment) and a competitor offering alternative digital production press portfolios to the same Greek and Balkan print service providers.
- Canon: Global incumbent in production and large-format printing with comparable end markets in commercial print, packaging, and signage. Comparable as a competing equipment ecosystem that customers may choose over HP/MGI-based solutions distributed by Graphcom.
- HP Inc. Global OEM of HP Latex, PageWide XL, and Stitch industrial printing systems that Graphcom distributes. Relevant because HP could at any time alter its channel strategy in the Balkans, and because HP's commercial and industrial print divisions compete for the same end customers.
- Ricoh: Global production print OEM with a strong European direct sales and channel presence in commercial and industrial print. Competes for the same customer wallet across commercial printing, packaging, and signage verticals.
Emerging players
- Xeikon: Manufacturer of digital production presses for labels, packaging, and commercial print. Comparable as a competing technology ecosystem to MGI finishing and HP/Konica Minolta production presses that Graphcom sells, particularly in the packaging and label verticals.
- Mimaki: Manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and textile printing systems. Comparable in product categories (wide-format, dye sublimation, textile, signage) to the equipment lines distributed by Graphcom.
- Roland DG: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, cutters, and dental milling systems. Comparable product portfolio to many of the wide-format and finishing systems Graphcom distributes, serving the same sign, display, and textile customers.
Direct peers
- Polyprint: Greek-based digital printing equipment and consumables distributor with comparable product categories and customer base. Most directly comparable business model in the same Greek market, competing for the same local print and signage customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Graphcom social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance8 records
Graphcom financial estimates
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Graphcom leadership team
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Graphcom subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Graphcom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Graphcom M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Graphcom
What does Graphcom do?
Graphcom is a regional distributor and solutions provider that sells digital printing hardware (HP Latex wide-format and production printers, MGI digital finishing systems, Petratto cutting and folding machines, Summa vinyl and flatbed cutters, Bagel Systems laminators, Konica Minolta presses), related consumables and media (textiles, films, banners, substrates, screen-printing supplies), and workflow software, bundled with technical service and support to commercial printers, sign makers, packagers, publishers, and textile printers across Greece, Cyprus, and the Balkans.
Is Graphcom a public or private company?
Graphcom is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Graphcom founded?
Graphcom was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Graphcom based?
Graphcom is headquartered in Ágios Dimítrios, Greece, in the Europe region.
How does Graphcom make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and Materials and service and Support.
Who are Graphcom's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Agfa-Gevaert, Durst Group, Konica Minolta, Canon, HP Inc. and Ricoh. Emerging players are Xeikon, Mimaki and Roland DG. Polyprint is listed as a direct peer.
Does Graphcom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Graphcom.
What industry is Graphcom in?
Graphcom's product category is Printing Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAKAH, Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing, with a secondary code of HDACALAL, Rugged Printers & Field Peripheral Devices (Mobile Printers/Scanners). Its NAICS code is 3231 and its SIC code is 2790.