Global Imaging

What Global Imaging does

Global Imaging, Inc. is a privately held US distributor of grand format digital printing equipment, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado and founded in June 1995 by Greg Lamb, Tara Giffin Lamb, and William Kendrick. The company curates and distributes a portfolio of printing, cutting, finishing, and display hardware from industry-leading OEMs including Durst, PrinterEvolution, Kongsberg, Zünd, Massivit 3D, Monti Antonio, Digitech, ATP Color, and Tecna Display, alongside proprietary manufacturing via its PrinterEvolution subsidiary. Its product surface spans textile/dye-sublimation printers, UV curable printers, flatbed and laser cutters, 3D printers, calenders and heat presses, sewing/welding/coating systems, modular display frames, color management tools (Barbieri Spectro LFP), and RIP workflow software.

The business operates four interconnected revenue streams under a family of wholly-owned brands. Equipment distribution (one-time sale of curated hardware) is the core, augmented by Global Imaging Finance (leasing and 100% financing with industry-specific underwriting), Global Garage (transaction-fee used equipment marketplace), and Global Imaging Inks (alternative/third-party consumables). A consultative enterprise field sales motion — anchored by territory sales managers, a Workflow Studio demonstration facility, pre-installation training, retraining services, preventative maintenance, and Global Insight ROI Reporting — targets print service providers across signage, visual graphics, exhibits, textile/fabric printing, and architectural/engineering segments. Pricing is quote-based with 30/60/10 payment milestones on equipment orders and lease alternatives available through the captive finance arm. The go-to-market is US-only and relies on direct sales, exclusive distribution agreements, and content marketing (The Global View newsletter, blog, social channels) supported by customer testimonials and industry event participation.

Name

Global Imaging

Legal name

Global Imaging, Inc.

Website

https://globalimaginginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Imaging is a US distributor of grand format digital printing equipment, cutters, finishing systems, and consumables, serving print service providers in signage, textile, exhibit, and visual graphics segments via consultative sales, exclusive OEM distribution, captive financing, and a used-equipment marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide & Grand Format Printing Equipment Distribution

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

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF)

Keywords

• Grand format printing equipment
• Digital textile printing
• Wide format cutting systems
• UV curable printers
• Print workflow software

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: Global Imaging operates as a distributor of grand format printing equipment, selling hardware including textile printers, UV curable printers, cutters, finishing equipment, and peripherals. They are exclusive US distributors for PrinterEvolution and T3 Systems, and distribute products from Durst, Kongsberg, Zünd, Massivit, Monti Antonio, and other manufacturers.
2. Equipment Financing: Global Imaging Finance provides leasing and financing solutions for equipment purchases, including 100% financing, competitive rates, and industry-specific expertise. They offer easy applications, 24-hour turnaround, and consolidate leases for print industry customers.
3. Used Equipment Marketplace: The Global Garage operates as a premier online marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned grand format printing equipment, leveraging the company's industry relationships and client base of over 20,000 contacts.
4. Training and Support Services: Pre-training before equipment installation, re-training for staff, technical support, and preventative maintenance services provided after equipment sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global Imaging distributes and supports grand format printing, digital cutting, finishing, and 3D printing equipment from leading OEMs to commercial print service providers across North America. Its offering spans equipment sales, consumable inks, leasing/financing, used-equipment resale through the Global Garage marketplace, and value-added services such as Workflow Studio demonstrations, Global Insight ROI reporting, training, and technical support.

Product overview

Global Imaging is a distributor of grand format digital printing equipment and ancillary products, not a single unified product but rather a curated portfolio of complementary hardware solutions organized into product categories. The core offerings include: (1) Textile Printers — ATP Color OneTex/OnPaper families, Durst P5 TEX iSUB and Durst Rhotex 325 for dye sublimation, and PrinterEvolution D5300 DS and Kayo126 DS; (2) UV Curable Printers — Durst P5 series (250 HS, 350, 350 HSR, 500, X) and Digitech TruFire for rigid and flexible media; (3) 3D Printers — Massivit 1500 and 1800 for large-format promotional applications; (4) Cutting Equipment — Kongsberg (Ultimate, C64), Zünd (G3, S3, D3) flatbed cutters, Summa L Series laser cutters, and Fotoba X/Y cutters; (5) Finishing Systems — Monti Antonio calenders and heat presses, Miller Weldmaster welders, Tec Lighting MegaCoat coaters, and Impulsa Synchromatic sewing systems; (6) Display Solutions — REXframe framing system, T3 Systems modular displays, and Berger Textiles fabrics; (7) Software & Color Management — RIP software and Barbieri Spectro LFP. The portfolio is complemented by Global Imaging Finance (equipment leasing/financing) and Global Garage (used equipment marketplace).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PrinterEvolution: Manufacturer of grand format dye sublimation printers with price-to-performance focus, headquartered in Louisville, Colorado. Distributed exclusively by Global Imaging in the US.
• Global Imaging Finance
• Global Garage
• Global Imaging Inks

Products and services

• Global Imaging grand format printing equipment distribution Distribution of grand format digital printing systems (UV-curable, roll-to-roll, flatbed, and specialty printers) from leading OEMs including Durst, PrinterEvolution, Massivit, and Monti Antonio, sold to commercial print service providers across North America.
• Digital cutting and finishing systems distribution Distribution of digital cutting tables, flatbed cutters, and finishing systems from Kongsberg, Zünd, Summa, Fotoba, Miller Weldmaster, Tec Lighting, Impulsa, and Barbieri for packaging, signage, and industrial finishing applications.
• PrinterEvolution roll-to-roll printers Proprietary PrinterEvolution brand of roll-to-roll grand format printers designed and manufactured by Global Imaging's PrinterEvolution subsidiary and distributed exclusively in the U.S. by Global Imaging.
• T3 Systems (Tecna Display) hardware distribution Exclusive U.S. distribution of T3 Systems (Tecna Display) hardware for display, exhibit, and retail fixture production, sold to display producers and exhibit fabricators.
• Massivit large-format 3D printers Distribution of Massivit large-format 3D printing systems for display, exhibit, and 3D production service bureaus producing dimensional graphics and prototypes.
• Berger Textiles and Monti Antonio textile equipment Distribution of Berger Textiles substrates and Monti Antonio heat-transfer equipment for digital textile printers, dye-sublimation shops, and apparel decorators.
• Global Imaging Inks consumables Global Imaging-branded compatible inks and consumables for grand format printers distributed alongside equipment sales, providing aftermarket recurring revenue.
• Global Garage used-equipment marketplace Online marketplace for buying and selling used grand format printing and finishing equipment, enabling customers to resell or acquire pre-owned assets.
• Global Imaging Finance leasing and financing In-house leasing and financing solutions for grand format printing and finishing equipment purchases, helping customers manage capital costs of equipment acquisition.
• Workflow Studio demonstration and consulting Hands-on demonstration facility where prospects evaluate grand format printing, cutting, and finishing workflows on real substrates before purchase, combined with consultative workflow design services.
• Global Insight ROI Reporting ROI analytics and reporting service that quantifies expected throughput, ink cost-per-square-foot, and savings to support capital equipment purchase decisions.
• Technical training and support services Post-sale installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support for grand format printing, cutting, and finishing equipment sold by Global Imaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50%+ ink savings realized vs. 30-40% projected ROI presentation for Catalyst Exhibits Kayo126 DS printer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• T3 Systems (Tecna Display)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 March 2023Global Imaging became the exclusive US distributor of Tecna Display's line of modular display systems and lighting, T3 Systems. Prior to this appointment, Tecna Display had been selling directly into the US market while looking for a company to represent their products.
• PrinterEvolutioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2017PrinterEvolution is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado and distributed in the US exclusively by Global Imaging. As a manufacturer of grand format dye sublimation printers, PrinterEvolution creates innovative products offering better price-to-performance ratios than competitors with small company service. The company was established by industry veterans including Greg Lamb to bridge gaps in the grand format marketplace.
• DurstcoreTechnology or IntegrationDurst is a key technology partner for UV curable printers and dye sublimation systems. Global Imaging distributes Durst products including P5 250 HS, P5 350 HSR, P5 500, P5 TEX iSUB, and P5 500 TEX iSUB. Durst's ink recirculation technology and high-speed production capabilities are featured in Global Imaging's product portfolio.
• ZündcoreTechnology or IntegrationZünd G3 flatbed cutters are distributed by Global Imaging. The G3 is the best-selling model of Zünd cutters, developed specifically for 24/7 operation with over 1,200 units installed in the US. Features include modular tool management, automated calibration, and thick material processing up to 4.3 inches.
• KongsbergcoreTechnology or IntegrationKongsberg cutting tables are distributed by Global Imaging. Products include Kongsberg Ultimate (corrugate and display production) and Kongsberg C64 (digital cutting table). The Kongsberg C64 offers print-to-cut automation integrated with UV printers like the Digitech TruFire.
• Massivit 3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationMassivit 3D printers (including Massivit 1500 and Massivit 1800) are distributed by Global Imaging. Massivit is the only large format 3D printer dedicated to marketing and advertising promotion applications. The Massivit 1800 can print two unique 4'x5'x6' pieces simultaneously.
• Monti AntoniocoreTechnology or IntegrationMonti Antonio heat presses and calenders are recommended and distributed by Global Imaging. Recommended for their build quality, patented vacuum-sealed oil drum, durability, and individual motorized tension controls enabling repeatable sublimation quality.
• DigitechcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigitech TruFire UV flatbed printers are distributed by Global Imaging. The TruFire excels in ink adhesion and productivity even with difficult substrates such as styrene, coroplast, and aluminum blanks. Integrated with Kongsberg cutting tables for print-to-cut workflows.
• ATP ColorcoreTechnology or IntegrationATP Color textile printers including the OneTex Family (direct-to-fabric with in-line sublimation, 74" to 208" widths) and OnPaper Family (high-speed dye sub transfer, 74" to 126" widths) are distributed by Global Imaging.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mimaki USA: Mimaki sells wide- and grand-format UV, dye-sublimation, and textile printers plus cutting solutions through direct and reseller channels to PSPs in apparel, signage, and industrial print — a closely comparable product/customer profile to Global Imaging.
• Roland DGA Corporation: Roland DGA manufactures and distributes wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and UV flatbed printers targeting sign, graphics, and apparel print service providers — directly overlapping Global Imaging's grand format equipment portfolio and PSP customer base.
• Mutoh America: Mutoh distributes eco-solvent, UV, and dye-sublimation wide-format printers to the US graphics and textile print market, overlapping Global Imaging's UV curable and textile printer categories and PSP customer base.
• LexJet: LexJet distributes wide- and large-format printers, inks, media, and finishing equipment to print service providers in the US — a comparable value-added distribution model targeting the same PSP customer base as Global Imaging.
• Nazdar Company: Nazdar manufactures and distributes specialty inks, equipment, and supplies for the screen, digital, and wide-format printing industries — closely comparable to Global Imaging Inks and the consumables side of Global Imaging's distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): EFI offers a broader portfolio of digital printing hardware, software, and workflow solutions for sign, graphics, and industrial print service providers — overlapping in equipment and workflow software served by Global Imaging, but at greater scale and breadth.
• Agfa-Gevaert (Agfa Inkjet): Agfa develops and sells wide-format inkjet printers (Jeti Tauro, Onset), inks, and workflow software for sign, display, and industrial print — a broader incumbent in adjacent grand format equipment categories.
• HP Large Format Printing: HP manufactures and sells DesignJet, PageWide XL, and Latex wide/grand format printers and supplies directly to PSPs and enterprises — a large incumbent whose products overlap with Global Imaging's grand format equipment portfolio.
• Fujifilm Graphic Communications: Fujifilm is a major OEM of wide-format inkjet printers, inkjet inks, and print workflow software for commercial and industrial print — a broader incumbent competing in the same equipment categories Global Imaging distributes.
• Canon U.S.A. Production Printing: Canon sells wide-format inkjet printers (imagePROGRAF, Colorado series) and production print solutions to commercial and grand format print service providers — overlapping with Global Imaging's target customers and product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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