Bonafini GmbH

What Bonafini GmbH does

Bonafini GmbH is a Swiss value-added distributor and service provider specializing in large format printing (LFP) and color management solutions, operating from a Minergie-certified headquarters and showroom in Jegenstorf, Switzerland. The company serves signage and graphics professionals, technical and CAD users, and print production facilities across Switzerland with a portfolio spanning four printing technologies (water-based, solvent, latex, and UV), roll and flatbed cutting plotters, combined print & cut systems, table and roll laminators, and color management software. Hardware is sourced through OEM partnerships with Epson, Roland, Ricoh, Summa, Flexa, and Lamidesk, while software offerings center on third-party color management stacks from ColorLogic, ColorGATE, and X-Rite.

The business model combines one-time hardware and software resale with recurring service revenue from installation, maintenance, repairs, software updates, and operator training. Consumables (inks, substrates, accessories) are sold through a developing online shop and the showroom channel. Distribution is primarily direct via the Jegenstorf showroom and website contact form, with the business operations having been acquired by Antalis effective January 1, 2022, which expanded the company's reach through Antalis' Swiss distribution network while the Bonafini GmbH legal entity continues to exist.

The firm is a family-owned business founded and led by Gino Bonafini, whose 30+ years of industry expertise anchors the technical consulting and color management differentiator. With 1-10 employees, the company competes on consultative expertise and lifecycle service quality rather than scale, and offers bilingual (German/French) customer support to address the Swiss market's linguistic split.

Name

Bonafini GmbH

Legal name

Bonafini GmbH

Website

https://bonafini.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bonafini GmbH is a Swiss distributor and service provider of large format printing, cutting, laminating, and color management solutions, serving signage, graphics, CAD, and print production professionals across Switzerland from its Jegenstorf showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide Format Printing Solutions

NAICS

Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Wide format printing
• Color management software
• Cutting plotter systems
• Digital printing solutions
• Print finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Messen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of wide format printing equipment including printers, cutters, laminators, and print & cut machines from brand partners
2. Consumables: Supplies including inks, substrates, and accessories for printing equipment. Online shop in development.
3. Service and Maintenance: Installation, maintenance, repairs, and software updates for equipment throughout its lifecycle
4. Training: Training services covering equipment operation, printing techniques, and color measurement
5. Software Solutions: Color management software including ColorLogic, ColorGATE, and X-Rite products

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bonafini GmbH is a Swiss distributor and service provider for large format printing (LFP) solutions. It sells and supports wide format printers (water-based, solvent, latex, UV), cutting plotters, print & cut systems, and laminators from partner brands, along with color management software (ColorLogic, ColorGATE, X-Rite), consumables, installation, maintenance, repairs, and training services.

Product overview

Bonafini GmbH is a Swiss distributor and service provider for large format printing (LFP) solutions, offering an integrated portfolio of hardware, software, services, and training. The hardware portfolio includes large format printers across four technologies (water-based, solvent, latex, and UV), roll and flatbed cutting plotters, combined print & cut systems, and table and roll laminators from partner brands including Epson, Roland, Ricoh, Summa, and Flexa. Software offerings focus on color management with ColorLogic (ColorAnt, CoPrA, ZePrA), ColorGATE (Productionserver, Proofgate, Filmgate), and X-Rite color measurement devices. The company provides comprehensive lifecycle support including installation, maintenance, repairs, software updates, and training services covering device operation, printing techniques, and colorimetry. Consumables are available through their distribution network. The company was acquired by Antalis in January 2022.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Large Format Printers (Water-Based, Solvent, Latex, UV) Wide format printers across four ink technologies (water-based, solvent, latex, UV) from partner brands Epson, Roland, and Ricoh. Water-based printers are environmentally friendly, suitable for plastic films and coated/uncoated papers. Solvent printers serve window/wall/vehicle graphics and POP displays. Latex printers require no additional ventilation for indoor and outdoor advertising. UV printers cure ink under ultraviolet light for nearly any substrate including PVC, polycarbonate, wood, glass, paper, metals, stone, acrylic, and textiles. For signage, graphics, and advertising professionals.
• Cutting Plotters (Roll and Flatbed) Roll plotters enable fast and precise vinyl and contour cutting with adjustable knife pressure for printable films, adhesive films, flex and magnetic films, and coated/uncoated papers. Flatbed cutting tables offer multifunctional tool holders for cutting, milling, creasing, and labeling of paper, cardboard, films, vinyl, acrylic, wood, sandwich panels, foam, and textiles. Sourced from partner brands Summa and Flexa.
• Print & Cut Systems (Eco-Solvent) Combined print and cut technology in one device for efficient production. Enables printing, laminating, and installing products in a single day using eco-solvent inks on plastic films, vinyl nets, poster papers, and thermal transfer films. Sourced from partner brand Roland.
• Laminators (Table and Roll) Flatbed (table) laminators apply protective films and mount photos and graphics on rigid materials such as sandwich panels, wood, or acrylic; also serve as a practical work table. Roll laminators are efficiency-oriented for fast and precise work with easy roll changes and integrated cutting tools, suitable for rigid, flexible, or backlit indoor displays and weatherproof outdoor signage. Sourced from partner brand Lamidesk.
• ColorLogic Color Management Software Software solutions for measuring, correcting, verifying, and optimizing colors. Includes ColorAnt (measurement correction), CoPrA (ICC profiling), and ZePrA (Smart Color Server for DeviceLink color conversion). For print professionals requiring color precision and consistency.
• ColorGATE Productionserver, Proofgate, and Filmgate Professional software package for precise color control in digital printing and professional print data management. Productionserver offers modular configuration for customized workflows. Proofgate is a digital proofing and RIP solution for agencies, marketing, communication departments, and prepress with ICC profiles and MIM sets. Filmgate enables film imaging for flexo, offset, or screen printing using inkjet printers without chemicals.
• X-Rite Color Measurement Devices Color measurement hardware including i1 Basic Pro 3 (display calibration), i1iSis 2 (automatic chart reader), and i1iO (automatic scanning table) for color profiling and quality control. For print professionals and quality-conscious production environments.
• Consumables Consumable materials and supplies for large format printing equipment including inks, substrates, and accessories. Online shop under construction. Distributed through Bonafini and Antalis channels.
• Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, and Software Updates Service Comprehensive lifecycle service for delivered equipment including installation and startup, regular maintenance (cleaning, print head replacement, anomaly detection), defect diagnosis, spare parts ordering, computer system verification, and software updates. For customers operating wide format printing equipment.
• Training Services (Device, Printing Techniques, Colorimeter) Training covering technical operation and functionality of equipment, various printing processes from solvent printing to UV and sublimation techniques, and complete color training covering color measurement, tolerance interpretation, and color profile creation and correction. For customers and their operators.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AntaliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAntalis acquired Bonafini business operations effective January 1, 2022. Bonafini's hardware sales business and showroom in Jegenstorf were taken over by Antalis. Gino Bonafini joined Antalis after the acquisition. This partnership expands Bonafini's product range to include full consumables and hardware offerings.
• EpsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner for wide format printing solutions including SureColor series for technical drawings, signage, and resin ink applications.
• RolandcoreTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner for TrueVIS print & cut machines, solvent printers, UV flatbed printers, and cutting plotters.
• RicohmajorTechnology or IntegrationHardware partner for latex printers (Pro L5100 series) and UV flatbed printers (Pro TF6250, Pro T7210).
• SummacoreTechnology or IntegrationCutting plotter partner offering roll plotters (S Class 2 T, S One series) and flatbed cutters (F Series).
• FlexamajorTechnology or IntegrationCutting plotter partner for roll cutters (Easy Lite 160) and high-performance Miura model.
• LamideskmajorTechnology or IntegrationLaminator partner from Czech Republic offering flatbed laminators (SuperSpeed, Compact CL series) manufactured in the EU.
• ColorLogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for color measurement, correction, and optimization solutions including ColorAnt, CoPrA, and ZePrA products.
• ColorGATEcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for professional color management systems including Productionserver, Proofgate, and Filmgate modules.
• X-RitecoreTechnology or IntegrationColor measurement hardware and software partner offering i1 colorimeters, i1iSis 2 chart readers, and i1iO scanning tables.
• Skarka StudiosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb development, design, and content partner responsible for website design, photography, text, and web development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Igepa: Swiss visual communication distributor supplying wide-format media, hardware, and consumables to print service providers. Igepa serves the same signage and graphics professionals as Bonafini from a comparable value-added distribution model.
• Antalis: Pan-European visual communications and paper distributor that acquired Bonafini's business operations in January 2022. Antalis sells LFP hardware, media, and consumables to sign-makers and print shops across Switzerland, directly overlapping Bonafini's product categories, customer segments, and value-added distribution model.
• Spandex: European distributor of sign-making, digital printing, and graphic display materials with Swiss operations. Spandex's wide-format media, hardware, and equipment distribution business closely mirrors Bonafini's role in the Swiss LFP value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Roland DG: Manufacturer of wide-format printers, print-and-cut systems (TrueVIS SG3/VG3), and UV flatbed printers, and one of Bonafini's principal hardware partners. Roland competes in Bonafini's market through its own partner and dealer network.
• Epson: Large format printer manufacturer (SureColor series, including the SC-R5000 resin ink model) and one of Bonafini's core hardware partners. Epson competes with its own channel and sets the technology trajectory Bonafini's business depends on.
• HP: Global incumbent in large format printing with DesignJet, Latex, and PageWide XL portfolios. HP competes with Bonafini's partner brands, sells both direct and through channels, and overlaps heavily in target customers (sign-makers, print shops, technical CAD users).
• Canon: Global LFP manufacturer with the imagePROGRAF series for CAD/GIS, posters, and signage. Canon operates in Bonafini's addressable market and competes with Bonafini's partner brand portfolio.
• Ricoh: Manufacturer of latex (Pro L5100) and UV flatbed (Pro TF6250, Pro T7210) wide format printers and a Bonafini hardware partner. Ricoh operates in Bonafini's addressable market across both channel and direct sales.

Others

• Mactac: Manufacturer of graphic films, vinyl, and adhesive substrates used in sign-making and LFP finishing. Mactac is an upstream supplier ecosystem participant whose products flow through Bonafini's distribution channel and compete with Antalis's media range.

Emerging players

• Summa: Specialized manufacturer of cutting plotters (S Class 2 T, S One series, F Series flatbed) and a Bonafini hardware partner. Summa competes with Bonafini's other cutting partners in the sign-making workflow and is a key part of Bonafini's hardware offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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