DTM Print
DTM Print GmbH is a German specialty printing OEM and EMEA distributor offering color label printers, edible ink printers, medical printers, disc publishers, and laser marking systems to SMB manufacturers, food producers, healthcare labs, and industrial customers across EMEA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersWiesbaden, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DTM Print does
DTM Print GmbH is a German-based international OEM and solution provider specializing in specialty printing systems, headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany and founded in 1986. Operating as part of the DTM Group, the company runs three primary product verticals: label printers (LX-series inkjet color label printers, OKI Pro1050 LED printer, FX-series foil imprinters, and the new DTM CLP2200e), specialty printers (Eddie edible ink printer, Freddie frosting machine, and medical slide/cassette printers via DTM Medical), and disc publishers (SE-3 and DP-4200 series for automated CD/DVD/Blu-ray production). Originally operating as Primera Europe GmbH representing US-based Primera Technology in EMEA for 18 years, the company rebranded to DTM Print GmbH in January 2019 while maintaining its distribution partnership with Primera Technology and adding OKI's Pro1050 to its portfolio.
The company's business model is anchored on hardware sales of specialty printing equipment, complemented by recurring consumables revenue (ink cartridges, toner, ribbons, foil rolls, edible inks) and tiered extended warranty programs (free standard warranty, €300 Express Repair, €450 Exchange Warranty, €600 Hot-Swap). DTM Print distributes through a hybrid channel combining direct online sales (dtm-shop.eu), an EMEA reseller and distributor network, and dedicated sales channels including Primera Gallery. Customer segments span small-to-medium manufacturers in food & beverage, breweries, wineries, and specialty food; healthcare and medical laboratories; industrial manufacturers; media and broadcasting; and government/legal entities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed for products.
The company maintains a robust regulatory and compliance portfolio including RoHS, REACH, NSF, GMP, halal, kosher, BIS, GS, BS5609, and GDPR certifications, and has actively pursued BIS certification for India, signaling a geographic expansion beyond its core EMEA market. DTM Print is privately held with two Managing Directors, Andreas Hoffmann and Frank Droste, and shows no evidence of external institutional investment. The company continues to launch new products as of 2024, including the DTM CLP2200e Color Label Printer and Catalyst V8e Laser Marking System, alongside the DTM AP380e Label Applicator.
DTM Print firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DTM Print
- Legal name
- DTM Print GmbH
- Website
- https://dtm-print.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DTM Print GmbH is a German specialty printing OEM and EMEA distributor offering color label printers, edible ink printers, medical printers, disc publishers, and laser marking systems to SMB manufacturers, food producers, healthcare labs, and industrial customers across EMEA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DTM Print industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (323120), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Papers & Allied Products (2600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ), Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH)
Keywords
Where DTM Print is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wiesbaden
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DTM Print business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of specialty printing equipment including color label printers (LX series, CX series, OKI Pro1050), foil imprinting systems (FX series), edible ink printers (Eddie, Freddie), disc publishers, laser marking systems, and label finishers/applicators. Primary revenue driver.
- Consumables & Supplies: Sale of ink cartridges, toner, ribbons, foil rolls, label materials, and edible inks as recurring consumable revenue tied to hardware installed base.
- Extended Warranty & Service Plans: Paid warranty upgrades including DTM Express Repair (€300), DTM Exchange Warranty (€450), and DTM Hot-Swap (€600), providing faster turnaround and unit exchange services. Offered within 90 days of purchase, in 12 or 36 month terms.
- Professional Services & Support: Technical support, troubleshooting, product registration, and warranty services. Free support via email for registered customers; paid services through warranty upgrade programs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Warranty (Free) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | DTM Extended Warranty (Free with registration) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | DTM Express Repair (Paid) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | DTM Exchange Warranty (Paid) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | DTM Hot-Swap (Paid) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
DTM Print product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DTM Print GmbH sells specialty printing hardware and consumables, including color label printers (LX, CX, OKI Pro1050, CLP2200e series), foil imprinters (FX series), edible ink printers (Eddie), frosting machines (Freddie), automated disc publishers (SE-3, DP-4200 series), laser marking systems (Catalyst V8e), and medical slide/cassette printers, alongside label finishing and applicator accessories. The company serves as both an OEM for its own proprietary product lines and the exclusive EMEA distributor for Primera Technology, Inc., with supporting consumables (inks, toners, ribbons, label materials including the DTM EcoTec eco-friendly line) and tiered warranty/service programs.
Product overview
DTM Print is an international OEM and solution provider based in Germany offering specialty printing solutions. The product portfolio is organized into three main categories: Label Printers (including the LX-series inkjet color label printers, OKI Pro1050, DTM CX86e, and foil printers FX510e/FX810e), Specialty Printers (including Eddie Edible Ink Printer and Freddie Frosting Machine for food applications, and medical printers from DTM Medical for slides and cassettes), and Disc Publishers (including the SE-3 and DP-4200 series for automated CD/DVD/Blu-ray production). The company also offers complementary equipment including label finishing systems (LF140e), label applicators (AP series), rewinder/unwinder systems, and eco-friendly label materials under the EcoTec line. DTM Print was established in 1986 and rebranded from Primera Europe to DTM Print in 2019, serving as an authorized distributor and solution provider for Primera Technology products while also developing proprietary products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DTM EcoTec: Eco-friendly, recycled or natural label product line including Hemp Paper, Grass Paper, Paper Matte Nature, and Poly Clear Gloss R90.
- Eddie Edible Ink Printer
- Freddie The Frosting Machine
- Catalyst Laser Marking System
- AP-CODE
Products and services
- LX4000e Color Label Printer Desktop color label printer with separate large CMY ink tanks (BIG INK), up to 210 mm print width, capable of producing up to 10,000 labels per day with a pizza-wheel style label cutter. Targeted at small-to-medium label production environments.
- LX3000e Color Label Printer Color label printer with large ink tanks, high speed, and low cost-per-label design intended for small to medium production runs.
- LX610e Pro Color Label Printer World's first desktop color label printer with integrated x/y cutting plotter, combining inkjet printing up to 4800 dpi with digital contour cutting of labels in a single workflow.
- LX600e Color Label Printer Compact desktop color label printer with up to 127 mm (5 inch) print width and up to 114 mm per second print speed.
- LX500e Color Label Printer Cost-effective color label printer with faster print speed, optional built-in cutter, and improved print quality.
- LX910e Color Label Printer Fastest color label printer in Primera's desktop lineup, prints a 10.16 cm x 7.62 cm label at 50% coverage in just three seconds.
- RX500e Color RFID Label Printer Color RFID label printer combining full-color printing with RFID encoding in a single integrated workflow for product identification and tracking applications.
- DTM CLP2200e Color Label Printer Color label printer from DTM Print's own product line, featured as a 2024 launch on the company's main product page.
- OKI Pro1050 Color Label Printer Five-color LED label printer (CMYK + W) with unique white printing capability on transparent or colored label stock, available as a complete solution with an All-in-One-PC.
- DTM FX510e Foil Printer Foil printer that adds elegant metallic and glossy foil accents to labels, with integrated cutter for precise cutting and versatile design possibilities.
- DTM FX810e Foil Printer Industrial foil imprinting system for labels up to 220 mm width, adding brilliant metallic or laminate accents to pre-printed or unprinted labels for premium product packaging.
- Eddie Edible Ink Printer World's first NSF and GMP certified edible ink printer that prints directly onto food items such as cookies, pastries, and cakes for celebrations, events, and trade show giveaways.
- Freddie The Frosting Machine Frosting decoration machine for applying edible frosting designs to baked goods, complementing the Eddie edible ink printer in DTM Print's specialty food printer portfolio.
- Disc Publisher SE-3 Compact all-in-one automated disc production system with 4800 dpi print quality, borderless and touchless printing, and USB 3.0 connection.
- DP-4200 Series Disc Publisher Automated disc publishing system that burns and prints CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs with bin selection option to specify different media types; seven models available in the series.
- DP-4202 XRP Series Disc Publisher Professional-grade rack-mountable disc publisher with locking front cover and optional Blu-ray Disc recordable drive for high-volume disc production environments.
- DTM CX86e Colour Tag Printer World's smallest LED color tag printer on dry toner basis designed for production, POS (point-of-sale), and POI (point-of-information) applications.
- Catalyst V8e Laser Marking System Laser marking system for durable label marking of various label materials in harsh industrial environments.
- Signature Slide Printer Medical slide printer that prints directly onto microscope slides, eliminating handwriting with chemical-resistant ink and a small footprint suitable for laboratory environments.
- Signature EVO Cassette Printer Medical cassette printer with on-demand or batch mode printing, black or color options, and a 4 cassette hopper for laboratory and histology workflows.
- LF140e Label Finishing System Compact label finishing system for unwinding, laminating, contour cutting, die-cutting, slitting, and rewinding labels on-demand.
- AP550e Label Applicator Semi-automatic label applicator for precise application of product and type labels on flat surfaces.
- DTM AP380e Label Applicator Label applicator with increased speeds and label liner rewinder for front and back label application in production environments.
- AP362e Label Applicator Label applicator specifically designed for beer bottle labels with precise and fast application.
- AP360e Label Applicator Semi-automatic label applicator for applying labels to various containers.
- PL400e Pouch Labeller Pouch labeling system for applying labels to pouches and bags in packaging operations.
- RW-7/RW-8/RW-9 Label Rewinders and Unwinders Automatic label rewinder and unwinder systems for handling label rolls in label production workflows.
- DTM EcoTec Label Materials Eco-friendly label materials including hemp paper, grass paper, paper matte nature, and poly clear gloss made from recycled or natural materials.
- DTM Print Warranty and Service Programs Tiered warranty and service programs including Standard Warranty (free, 12 months), Extended Warranty (free with registration within 30 days, 36 months), DTM Express Repair (€300), DTM Exchange Warranty (€450), and DTM Hot-Swap (€600) for 12 or 36 month terms, available within 90 days of purchase.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 10,000 labels per day production capacity with LX4000e
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use DTM Print
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
DTM Print technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration5 records
Feature5 records
DTM Print partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Primera Technology, Inc.coreDTM Print represented Primera Technology under the name Primera Europe GmbH in EMEA for many years before rebranding as DTM Print in 2019. They distribute Primera's full portfolio of color label printers (LX series), disc publishers, and related solutions in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. DTM Print's expertise was instrumental in positioning Primera's CX1200e and FX1200e as the most successful digital printing system for medium label runs in the European market over the last decade.
- OKIcoreDTM Group announced partnership with OKI to distribute the OKI Pro1050 five-color label printer with LED technology (CMYK + White) across EMEA through DTM Print. This expanded DTM Print's label printer portfolio to include LED toner-based printing with unique white ink capability.
- comServio GmbHminorJoint promotion with comServio's web-to-print solution enabling customers to design and order custom labels in small quantities online, with DTM Print producing the labels. Aimed at consumers and small businesses needing personalized labels for events and special occasions.
- MediaCom IT-Distribution GmbHminorExclusive distribution partnership in Germany for CD/DVD/BD publishing systems. MediaCom, one of Germany's leading distributors for storage media products, distributes Primera disc publishing systems through the German trade channel.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DTM Print competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SATO Holdings: Japan-based global provider of auto-identification and labeling solutions, including industrial thermal label printers and RFID systems. Competes with DTM Print in industrial labeling and offers broader enterprise software and services.
- Brady Corporation: Global manufacturer of industrial identification solutions including label printers, RFID tags, and durable marking systems. Overlaps with DTM Print's industrial labeling, GHS-compliant chemical labels, and RFID (RX500e) product lines, but serves a broader industrial-safety customer base.
- Zebra Technologies: Global leader in barcode and label printing, RFID, and enterprise asset intelligence. Overlaps with DTM Print's industrial labeling and RFID color label capabilities, with a much broader portfolio and global distribution footprint.
- HP Inc. (Industrial Printing): Global incumbent with HP Indigo and Latex industrial printing presses serving commercial label converters and packaging print service providers. Overlaps at the higher end of the digital label printing market and represents a structural competitive threat as it expands into shorter-run industrial color label production.
- Epson (ColorWorks): Global printing incumbent with the ColorWorks line of color label printers (CW-C4000, C6000, C7500) targeting similar on-demand industrial and commercial labeling customers. Significant broader R&D resources and global distribution versus DTM Print's EMEA focus.
Direct peers
- Rimage Corporation: US-based specialist in automated disc publishing and digital-to-physical media production systems. Rimage EMEA GmbH is actually a DTM Group subsidiary, and the two share a closely aligned disc publisher product family and customer base.
- Afinia Label (now Colordyne Technologies / Afinia Division): Direct competitor in desktop and industrial color label printing, serving SMB and enterprise customers with on-demand inkjet and toner-based label printers and applicators. Competes head-to-head with the LX series and OKI Pro1050 in the short-run premium label market.
- VIPColor Technologies: Manufacturer of high-speed color label printers using Memjet technology, serving industrial and on-demand label converters. Competes with DTM Print in the high-throughput color label segment.
- Primera Technology, Inc. US-based manufacturer of color label printers, disc publishers, and specialty printing equipment. DTM Print distributes Primera's full product portfolio across EMEA, and the two companies share nearly two decades of channel and co-development history. Product lines, customer segments (food/beverage, industrial labeling, disc publishing), and technology base (inkjet color labels) are closely aligned.
Emerging players
- AstroNova, Inc. Specialty printer manufacturer offering color label printers (QuickLabel) and digital data acquisition/recording systems. Direct overlap with DTM Print's color label printer portfolio for SMB food/beverage and industrial customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DTM Print social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance10 records
DTM Print financial estimates
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DTM Print leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
DTM Print subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
DTM Print funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DTM Print M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DTM Print
What does DTM Print do?
DTM Print GmbH sells specialty printing hardware and consumables, including color label printers (LX, CX, OKI Pro1050, CLP2200e series), foil imprinters (FX series), edible ink printers (Eddie), frosting machines (Freddie), automated disc publishers (SE-3, DP-4200 series), laser marking systems (Catalyst V8e), and medical slide/cassette printers, alongside label finishing and applicator accessories. The company serves as both an OEM for its own proprietary product lines and the exclusive EMEA distributor for Primera Technology, Inc., with supporting consumables (inks, toners, ribbons, label materials including the DTM EcoTec eco-friendly line) and tiered warranty/service programs.
Is DTM Print a public or private company?
DTM Print is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was DTM Print founded?
DTM Print was founded in 1986. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DTM Print based?
DTM Print is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does DTM Print make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables & Supplies, extended Warranty & Service Plans and professional Services & Support.
Who are DTM Print's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SATO Holdings, Brady Corporation, Zebra Technologies, HP Inc. (Industrial Printing) and Epson (ColorWorks). Direct peers are Rimage Corporation, Afinia Label (now Colordyne Technologies / Afinia Division), VIPColor Technologies and Primera Technology, Inc.. AstroNova, Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does DTM Print have an API?
No public API is recorded for DTM Print.
What industry is DTM Print in?
DTM Print's product category is Specialty Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAOAD, Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser), with a secondary code of IMALAMAJ, Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC). Its NAICS code is 3231 and its SIC code is 3555.