Decom Technology Corp

What Decom Technology Corp does

Decom Technology Corp, legally DECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP SA, is a privately held Argentine Sociedad Anónima headquartered in Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires Province, that operates as an importer and distributor of specialty supplies for the graphic arts and conversion industry. The company's catalog is organized into four divisions: flexography consumables (metal and plastic doctor blades from DÜNN MICROPLUS and SWEDCUT, cutting/trimming blades from GILLETTE and Mozart, anilox cylinders and sleeves, mounting tapes, repulpable roll splicing tapes, ink chamber seals, and anilox/photopolymer cleaning products from Pamarco); corrugated cardboard and paper supplies (Monroe Rubber die rubbers and elastomers, Mylar films, National Steel Rule rotary die cutting and creasing strips); a small Medical Care line of medical adhesive tapes; and prepress and quality control instruments (RK Print K Control coating bars, Pantone/GCMI color guides, digital microscopes, Pamarco handproofers, corona treatment test pencils, Zahn viscosity cups, and CAPATCH anilox volume testing strips).

The company distributes these products as an intermediary between international specialty manufacturers and Argentine printers/converters operating in flexography, rotogravure, narrow and mid-web printing, corrugated cardboard manufacturing, and hot stamping. Alongside third-party distribution, DECOM markets a small proprietary product line of DECOM-branded splicing tapes and mounting rollers, indicating a modest vertical integration into private-label manufacturing.

Commercially, DECOM runs a sales-led, predominantly B2B motion: sales are quote-based with undisclosed volume-discount programs targeting large printing companies and converters that prefer long-term supplier relationships, and the company has added a self-serve Miendanube e-commerce storefront with account functionality to capture smaller and transactional orders domestically. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is reported through one-time consumable purchases with built-in repeat demand from blade, tape, and cleaning-product replacement cycles. The company is independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, leadership team, partnerships, M&A activity, or awards.

Name

Decom Technology Corp

Legal name

DECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP SA

Website

https://decom.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Decom Technology Corp is an Argentine importer and distributor of specialty flexography, corrugated cardboard, and prepress/quality-control consumables, serving large printers and converters with third-party international brands and a small proprietary DECOM product line via direct sales and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing Industry Supplies

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALACAL

Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Paper & Paperboard Packaging (Cartons, Corrugated, Folding Boxboard)

Keywords

• Flexography supplies
• Printing consumables
• Anilox cylinders
• Doctor blades
• Corrugated cardboard supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Ballester

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: DECOM generates revenue through the import and distribution of printing supplies and consumables. Products are sold as one-time purchases with repeat purchase dynamics driven by consumable replacement cycles. The company operates both as a distributor of third-party international brands and as a producer of proprietary products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

DECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP SA imports and distributes specialty consumables and equipment for the graphic arts and conversion industry in Argentina. The company supplies flexography consumables (doctor blades, anilox cylinders/sleeves, mounting tapes, splicing tapes, ink seals, cleaning products), corrugated cardboard supplies (die rubbers, microcellular elastomers, die cutting and creasing strips, Mylar films), medical adhesive tapes, and prepress & quality control instruments (coating bars, color guides, digital microscopes, viscosity cups, CAPATCH anilox volume test), serving large printers and converters.

Product overview

DECOM TECHNOLOGY CORP SA is an Argentine importer and distributor specializing in supplies for the graphic arts and conversion industry. The company operates under four main product divisions: (1) Flexography supplies including metal and plastic doctor blades (DÜNN MICROPLUS, SWEDCUT), cutting/trimming blades, anilox cylinders and sleeves, mounting tapes, roll splicing tapes, ink chamber seals, and anilox/photopolymer cleaning products (Deep Clean Ultra, Anilox Paste by Pamarco); (2) Corrugated Cardboard and Paper supplies including die rubber (Monroe Rubber products, Kushion), microcellular elastomers, die manufacturing tools, cliché mounting tapes, Mylar films, and rotary die cutting strips (Euro Cut, Klean Kut by National Steel Rule); (3) Medical Care medical adhesive tapes; and (4) Prepress and Quality control products including RK Print K Control Coater Bars, Pantone/GCMI color guides, digital microscopes, Anilox Handproofers, Corona treatment test pencils, viscosity cups (Zahn), and CAPATCH anilox volume testing system. The company serves major printers and manufacturers in flexography, rotogravure, narrow/mid-web printing, corrugated cardboard manufacturing, and hot stamping industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raclas Metálicas (Metal Doctor Blades) Metal doctor blades for flexographic printing, including DÜNN MICROPLUS and SWEDCUT branded blades in various formulations (H7, H9, MFlex 1, MFlex 2, MFlex Plus, Microkote G, Micronox II) for ink metering on printing presses. For large printers and converters running flexo presses.
• Raclás Plásticas (Plastic Doctor Blades) Plastic doctor blades, including Raclas PE UHMW, for flexographic printing applications. For printers using plastic blades where reduced scoring risk and specific ink metering properties are required.
• Cuchillas de Refile (Cutting/Trimming Blades) Cutting and trimming blades (carbon steel, stainless steel injector blades, titanium-edge variants) from GILLETTE, Mozart Blades, and National Steel Rule for finishing operations on printing presses.
• Cilindros y Mangas Anilox (Anilox Cylinders and Sleeves) Anilox cylinders and sleeves for controlled ink transfer in flexographic and rotogravure printing. Used by printers to meter ink volume transferred to printing plates.
• Cintas de Montaje (Mounting Tapes) Mounting tapes (cushioned, rigid, and adjustment variants) for securing photopolymer clichés and printing plates onto flexographic press cylinders.
• Cintas de Empalme de Bobinas (Roll Splicing Tapes) PET and tissue double-sided roll splicing tapes (including DECOM-branded variants) for repulpable splicing in corrugating machines and roll-to-roll printing.
• Diques/Sellos de Tinta (Ink Dams/Seals) Ink dams, end seals, and chamber seals (foam rubber and injected) for flexographic ink chambers to contain ink at the printing station.
• Limpieza de Anilox (Anilox Cleaning Products) Anilox cleaning products including Deep Clean Ultra liquid cleaner (1L and 20L), Pamarco Anilox Paste, anilox MiniKit, DUNPAD pads/sponges, brushes, and pneumatic cleaners (EZ Clean Scrubber, PRS Scrubber). For routine and deep cleaning of anilox rolls.
• Limpieza de Fotopolimeros (Photopolymer Cleaning) Cleaning products for photopolymer printing plates and forms used in flexographic printing operations.
• Gomas para Troqueles (Die Rubber) Die rubber products for corrugated cardboard manufacturing (Kushion Crease Color, Monroe Rubber Poly, Monroe Rubber 6500, Monroe Rubber Stripper Foam, MR35, BK85, Red Rhino, Super Strip elastomer sheets). Used by die-makers and corrugated converters to eject and crease cardboard cleanly.
• Elastómeros Microcelulares (Microcellular Elastomers) Microcellular elastomer products for die-making and cardboard conversion applications, typically used as ejection material on corrugated dies.
• Herramientas para Fabricación de Troqueles (Die Manufacturing Tools) Tools and equipment for manufacturing dies used in corrugated cardboard production, supplied to die-makers and converters.
• Cintas para Montaje de Clisés (Cliché Mounting Tapes) Tapes for mounting clichés and printing plates in corrugated cardboard printing/printing-converting lines.
• Films Mylar (Mylar Films) Mylar (PET) films in crystal (clear) and matte finishes for cardboard manufacturing and die-making operations.
• Flejes de Corte para Troqueles Rotativos (Rotary Die Cutting Strips) Cutting strips for rotary dies (Euro Cut, Klean Kut, standard curved/straight blades) from National Steel Rule with 4PT, 8T, or 12TPI tooth configurations and 37.5x90, 50x90, or 66x90 angles. For corrugated converters using rotary die cutting.
• Flejes de Puntillado y Trazado (Creasing and Scoring Strips) Creasing and scoring strips for cardboard die-making, used to produce clean folds in corrugated and paperboard packaging.
• Medical Adhesive Tapes (Cintas Adhesivas Médicas) Medical adhesive tapes for healthcare applications, marketed under DECOM's Medical Care product line.
• Varillas Extendedoras de Tinta (RK K Control Coater Bars) RK Print K Control Coater Bars (K Bars/Metering Bars) in sizes No.0 through No.6 for laboratory coating, ink application testing, and prepress color matching. Made of high-precision stainless steel wire wound on a rod forming microchannels.
• Guías de Color Pantone / GCMI (Color Reference Guides) Pantone Formula Guide Gp1601b (Coated & Uncoated) and GCMI color reference guides for color matching and specification in printing prepress.
• Microscopios Digitales (Digital Microscopes) Digital microscopes for quality control and inspection in printing applications, used to evaluate anilox cells, plates, and print surfaces.
• Handproofers Anilox Handproofer devices for anilox roll testing and ink transfer verification, including the Quick Change HandProofer by Pamarco. For prepress and production QC.
• Lápices de Tratado Corona (Corona Treatment Test Pencils) Corona treatment test pencils (e.g., 38 Dynas and other dyne levels) for measuring surface treatment on substrates prior to printing or coating.
• Copas Viscosimétricas (Viscosity Cups) Viscosity cups, including Zahn cups (e.g., Zahn #2 / BGD-126/2), for measuring ink viscosity in flexographic printing.
• CAPATCH Anilox Volume Test System CAPATCH cell volume load testing system for measuring anilox roll volume transfer, with disposable test strips in low (green, 1.25-5 BCM), medium (blue, 3-15 BCM), and high (red/brown, 10-50 BCM) volume ranges; NEN-ISO 9000 certified QC.
• Rodillo para Montaje DECOM 100mm (DECOM Mounting Roller) DECOM-branded 100mm rubber mounting roller for applying pressure when mounting photopolymer plates in flexographic plate-making.
• Cintas Rogers SA 2000 (Rogers Industrial Tapes) Rogers SA 2000 tapes for industrial applications within printing operations.
• Cepillos de Acero Inoxidable (Stainless Steel Brushes) Stainless steel brushes with wood or plastic handles for cleaning applications in flexographic printing.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Flint Group: Global supplier of inks, coatings, and consumables for the printing and packaging industry, including flexographic and corrugated segments. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps directly with DECOM's flexography and corrugated supply offering.
• Siegwerk: Global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging and publication printing, with strong presence in flexographic inks. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying consumables into the same converter customer base that DECOM targets.
• Sun Chemical: Global leader in printing inks, coatings, and consumables for packaging and graphic arts. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying consumables and specialty supplies to the same flexography, rotogravure, and corrugated converter customers that DECOM serves, albeit at global scale.
• Trelleborg: Global engineered polymers supplier including printing blankets and specialty components for the printing industry. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose specialty printing components overlap with DECOM's flexographic and corrugated consumables offering.
• Koenig & Bauer: Global manufacturer of printing presses and related equipment, including flexographic and corrugated production systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose equipment customer base aligns with DECOM's flexographic and corrugated converter customers.
• INX International Ink: Global manufacturer of inks and coatings for packaging, commercial, and digital printing, with a strong flexographic portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose flexographic and corrugated consumables overlap with DECOM's product mix.

Direct peers

• ACTEGA: Specialty coatings, sealants, and adhesives supplier for the printing and packaging industry, including flexographic and corrugated applications. Comparable as a direct peer supplying specialty consumables into the same printing and converting workflows that DECOM serves.
• Veritiv Corporation: North American distributor of printing, packaging, and facility solutions, including printing consumables and equipment. Comparable as a direct peer operating a print-supply distribution model similar to DECOM's import-and-distribute approach, though at significantly larger scale.
• Nazdar: Specialty manufacturer and supplier of inks and printing consumables, including screen, flexographic, and digital printing products. Comparable as a direct peer in the specialty printing consumables category that DECOM distributes.

Regional players

• Prati Group: Brazilian manufacturer of self-adhesive labels, thermal paper, and packaging materials with regional South American distribution reach. Comparable as a regional player operating in adjacent South American printing and packaging supply markets to DECOM's Argentine footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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