Mediatech

What Mediatech does

Mediatech AP Inc. is a privately held Canadian value-added distributor of large format printing equipment, software, and consumables, headquartered in Mascouche, Quebec. Founded in 1995, the company serves print service providers and visual communication businesses across Canada, combining authorized distribution of tier-1 OEM hardware with specialist finishing equipment, consumables, ICC color profiles, and cloud-based production software. The product portfolio centers on HP Latex printers (600, 700/800, FS, and R series), HP Stitch textile printers, and Canon Colorado UVgel printers (M Series and XL Series), complemented by finishing systems from Flexa, Kala, KeenCut, and Foster. The recurring-revenue software layer comprises Onyx Go, a RIP software subscription, and Maestro, a cloud-based SaaS production management tool from Enfocus, both sold with monthly billing.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining a direct e-commerce storefront for consumables and accessories (with a $150 minimum order and same-day shipping for in-stock items) with a consultative phone and email sales motion for higher-value equipment. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales, transactional consumables (inks, media, laminates, printheads), and recurring software subscriptions, supplemented by extended warranties, ICC profile licensing, and remote support services. A $5,000 annual minimum purchase is required to qualify for a line of credit, which is consistent with a B2B small-and-mid-business customer base. Marketing is driven by the company website, an active blog covering new equipment and industry updates, and direct outreach.

Mediatech appears to be a stable, mature small business with no external funding, no parent company, no documented M&A activity, and 30-year employee tenure (e.g., Louis Lagrois) signaling institutional continuity. The strategic emphasis appears to be on deepening the recurring software stack (Onyx Go and Maestro) and expanding the equipment portfolio upward into super-wide and hybrid rigid/flexible production categories (HP FS, HP R, Canon XL), while maintaining its core role as an authorized multi-vendor Canadian distribution channel for wide-format printing.

Name

Mediatech

Legal name

Mediatech AP Inc.

Website

https://mediatech.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mediatech is a Canadian value-added distributor of large format printing equipment, software, and consumables, serving print service providers across Canada. The company distributes HP and Canon wide-format printers, finishing equipment, Onyx Go RIP software, and Maestro production management SaaS as a one-stop workflow provider.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wide Format Printing Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

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 industry

Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Wide format printers
• Print finishing equipment
• RIP software
• Print consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Mascouche

HQ country

Canada

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 Sales: Sale of large format printers, finishing equipment, and tools. Includes HP Latex series (600, 700, 800, R series, FS series, Stitch), Canon Colorado (M3, M5, XL Series), Flexa cutters and laminators, Kala laminators, KeenCut cutters, and Foster roll lifters.
2. Inks and Consumables: Sale of printer inks (Aqueous, Latex, Stitch, UV), printheads, and media supplies including banners, canvas, films, papers, fabrics, and self-adhesive vinyls.
3. Software Subscriptions: Onyx Go RIP software offered as monthly subscriptions. Lite tier at $52.95/month, Plus tier at $104.95/month, with additional printer authorizations at $29.95/month each.
4. Maestro Software: Cloud-based production management software offered as SaaS subscription with unlimited users and workstations, included updates and improvements.
5. ICC Profiles: Distribution of ICC color profiles for various printer and media combinations including HP Latex 300-500, 600-700-800 series, HP Latex R530, R1000-2000, and Canon Colorado 1650/M Series.
6. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty service offerings for equipment protection beyond standard warranty periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mediatech distributes large format digital printing equipment, software, and consumables to print service providers in Canada. Core offerings include HP Latex and Canon Colorado wide-format printers, Kala/Flexa/KeenCut/Foster finishing equipment, Onyx Go RIP and Maestro cloud production software, an extensive ICC profile library, and consumables such as inks, printheads, media, and lamination films. The company bundles authorized-brand hardware with subscription software and technical support as an integrated workflow solution.

Product overview

Mediatech is a Canadian distributor (Mediatech AP Inc.) of large format printing solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, software, and consumables. Its product lineup centers on HP and Canon wide-format printers, including HP Latex (600, 700/800, FS, and R series), HP Stitch textile printers, and Canon Colorado (M Series and XL Series) UVgel printers. Finishing equipment comes from Kala, Flexa, KeenCut, and Foster. Software offerings include ONYX Go (RIP software subscription) and Maestro (cloud-based SaaS production/imposition software), along with an extensive ICC profile library and remote support tools. The company also supplies printable media, lamination films, adhesives, display stands, and other consumables. Mediatech operates as a one-stop shop serving signage, decoration, and visual communication businesses across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HP Latex 600 Series High-performance large-format printer for production workshops producing signage, decoration, and wide media using water-based HP Latex technology. Targets print service providers needing versatility, quality, and environmental friendliness.
• HP Latex 700 and 800 Series HP Latex 730 and 830 printers combining speed, versatility, and durability with water-based Latex technology. The 730 features 1-liter ink cartridges and speeds up to 31 m²/h; the 830 features 3-liter ink cartridges and speeds up to 36 m²/h.
• HP Latex FS Series Super-wide, scalable platform for high volumes and premium applications including panels, wall decor, displays, and backlit textiles. Available in FS50, FS50W, FS60, FS60W, FS70W with modular upgrade options.
• HP Latex R Series Hybrid printer enabling printing on both rigid and flexible substrates with a single machine using water-based Latex inks. Available in R530 (compact all-in-one), R1000, and R2000 models.
• HP Stitch S1000 High-performance wide-format textile printer for soft signage, interior decoration, and fashion applications. Supports roll widths up to 126 inches (3.2 m) with 10-liter cartridges.
• Canon Colorado M Series Large format printers using Canon's UVgel technology, available in M3, M3W, M5, and M5W configurations. Offers high-opacity white ink printing and FLXfinish+ technology for matte, glossy, or mixed finishes.
• Canon Colorado XL Series 3.4-meter (11 feet) wide large-format printer platform combining roll media and rigid substrate printing using Canon's UVgel technology. Designed for high-volume production with speeds up to 211 m²/h in express mode.
• Onyx Go RIP Software Monthly subscription RIP software for large format printers, available in Lite ($52.95/month) and Plus ($104.95/month) tiers. Provides production tools, color management, ICC profiling, and print queue management.
• Maestro Cloud Production Software Cloud-based SaaS production software for the large format printing industry, providing job preparation, automated imposition, double-sided assembly, preflight verification, and collaboration features across unlimited users and workstations.
• Kala Finishing Equipment Range of laminating stations including Gingkolam (entry-level 165 cm width), Mistral (autonomous for eco-solvent/latex/offset/screen), Arkane (UV prints with irregular surfaces), Atlantic (thermal and adhesive films), and Applicator systems.
• Flexa Finishing Equipment Italian-manufactured finishing equipment including Easy Lite (laminator with touchscreen), Easy Air (laminator), Easy Plus (professional hot laminator up to 140°C), Muira Plus (automatic XY cutter), Katana (automatic XY wallpaper cutter), and TGE (roll slitter).
• KeenCut Finishing Equipment Precision cutting equipment including SmartFold Evolution3 (cuts foam board to fabrics), SmartFold Bench (optimal cutting platform), and SteelTrak (cuts and finishes in a single motion without dust or scratches).
• Foster ON-A-ROLL Material Handling Lifters Material handling lifters including Low Profile (for large format printers), Power Low Profile Grande (motorized), Universal Lifter (up to 660 lb/300 kg), Jumbo (up to 990 lb/450 kg), and Compact 2 (up to 330 lbs).
• ICC Color Profiles Library Extensive library of ICC color profiles for HP Latex 300-500, 600-700-800, R530, R1000-2000, Canon Colorado 1650, and Canon Colorado M Series printers, supporting various media types including banners, canvas, vinyls, and specialty films.
• Printable Media Consumables Range of printable media including banners, canvas, cling film, films and synthetic papers, magnetic media, Tyvek, papers, rigid substrates, specialty materials, fabrics, T-shirt transfers, and self-adhesive vinyls.
• Lamination Films Hot and cold lamination films and pouches for protecting and finishing printed materials.
• Inks and Consumables Inks and consumables across multiple technologies including aqueous, latex, stitch, and UV, with inks, printheads, and other consumables for various printer brands.
• Display Stands and Signage Accessories Display and signage hardware including exterior signage, standoffs, pole banners, poster holders, fixed and retractable banner stands, and exposure systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping for in-stock products ordered before 3 PM
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of HP large format printers including Latex series (600, 700, 800, R series, FS series) and HP Stitch textile printers. Provides HP inks, consumables, printheads, and accessories.
• CanoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Canon Colorado large format printers including M3, M5, and XL Series featuring UVgel technology. Provides Canon-specific ICC profiles and consumables.
• FlexamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Flexa finishing equipment including Easy Lite, Easy Air, Easy Plus laminators and MIURA automatic XY cutters for flexible materials.
• KalamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Kala finishing equipment including Gingkolam, Mistral, Arkane, Atlantic laminators and Applicator systems.
• KeenCutmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of KeenCut finishing equipment including Evolution3 SmartFold cutter, SmartFold Bench, and SteelTrak finishing systems.
• FostermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Foster ON-A-ROLL lifter systems including Low Profile, Power, Universal, Jumbo, and Compact models for handling heavy media rolls.
• Onyx GraphicscoreTechnology or IntegrationReseller of Onyx Go RIP software with Lite ($52.95/month) and Plus ($104.95/month) subscription tiers. Provides ICC profiling, color management, and production tools.
• Maestro (Enfocus)majorTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Maestro production management software for large format printing workflows. Cloud-based SaaS solution with unlimited users, automatic preflight, and production optimization features.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spicers Canada: Large Canadian-wide distributor of printing supplies, equipment, and consumables including wide-format; comparable value-added distributor model targeting print service providers across Canada.
• Prisco (Printers' Service): North American distributor of pressroom equipment, consumables, and wide-format solutions to the graphic arts industry; directly comparable distribution role and customer base of commercial and large-format print shops.
• ND Graphics: Canadian distributor of large-format printers, inks, media, and finishing equipment serving print service providers; directly comparable as a channel partner for major wide-format OEMs in a similar Canadian market.
• Nazdar Ink Technologies: Manufacturer and distributor of inks, coatings, and supplies for the digital, screen, and wide-format printing markets; closely comparable in consumables distribution and color management expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Durst North America: Manufacturer of industrial large-format UV, dye-sub, and ceramic inkjet printers; comparable as a higher-end OEM alternative for PSPs evaluating capital equipment purchases.
• Mimaki USA: Manufacturer of inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and 3D printers serving the sign, graphics, textile, and industrial printing markets; directly comparable as an OEM competing in Mediatech's product category.
• Mutoh America: Manufacturer of wide-format eco-solvent, UV, and dye-sublimation printers; comparable as an alternative large-format OEM that print service providers weigh against HP/Canon offerings.
• Fujifilm North America (Graphic Arts): Major OEM of wide-format printers, inks, and workflow software with broad channel presence in North America; comparable as a competing OEM/distributor ecosystem Mediatech's customers also purchase from.
• Agfa-Gevaert (Agfa Graphics): Global manufacturer of inkjet printers, RIP/workflow software, inks, and printing consumables; competes broadly with Mediatech's OEM partners and operates as a one-stop provider to print service providers.
• Roland DGA: US subsidiary of Roland DG manufacturing large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and engravers; comparable as a competing OEM whose products compete directly with HP Latex and Canon Colorado lines Mediatech distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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