Macart Equipment

What Macart Equipment does

Macart Equipment Pvt. Ltd. (MEPL), founded in 2000 by Atul Gandhi in Pune, India, is described as India's only indigenous manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing equipment. The company designs and produces UV flatbed printers (UVision series in 3x2, 5x3, 8x4, and 10x7 ft configurations), UV roll-to-roll printers (UVeco), decor/laminate printers (Decojet), and label printers, along with proprietary digital solvent inks (PICO and SERICOL brands) and StarRip raster image processing software. Its core technology stack centers on in-house developed VLSI/FPGA-based single-board electronics with 10 soft-core processors, proprietary motion and print-head control firmware, servo/stepper motor driver boards, single-pass printer electronics capable of controlling 260,000+ nozzles, and custom RIP software built in C# .NET.

The business operates across three strategic units: Product Division (hardware sales), Technology Services (VLSI/inkjet consultancy), and Trading (ink distribution). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales (industrial inkjet printers, priced per liter for inks) and bundled software licenses, with go-to-market executed via direct sales to enterprise customers, a distributor and dealer network across India, and OEM partnerships with global print-head suppliers including Xaar, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Fujifilm Dimatix, Seiko, Kyocera, and Memjet. Macart also holds all-India distribution rights for Fujifilm Sericol and Toyo inks.

The company serves customers across five primary verticals — advertising and signage, packaging, decor and interior, industrial coding and marking, and direct-to-substrate manufacturing — with a customer base dominated by SMB print service providers alongside select mid-market and enterprise accounts (e.g., Mangal WPC, Rishi Lasers, Siyaram Doors). Two manufacturing facilities in Pune (Narhe and Baner) support production, backed by a service network of 50+ engineers across India. The company claims 9,500+ printers installed globally over 25+ years and has developed 35 inkjet products to date. Distribution includes a stated international expansion intent with an Orlando, USA contact point and growing OEM relationships abroad.

Name

Macart Equipment

Legal name

MACART EQUIPMENT PVT LTD. (MEPL)

Website

https://macartworld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Macart Equipment is India's only indigenous manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, producing UV flatbed, roll-to-roll, decor, and label printers, along with proprietary inks and RIP software for signage, packaging, decor, and industrial printing customers across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI)

Keywords

• Industrial inkjet printers
• UV flatbed printers
• Digital printing equipment
• Wide format printers
• Printing consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Inkjet Printers: Sale of large format inkjet printers including UV flatbed, roll-to-roll, solvent, label, and decor printers. Manufactured in India with in-house developed electronics and software.
2. Digital Solvent Inks: Sale of proprietary digital solvent inks including PICO and SERICOL series for various print head configurations. Priced per liter with GST.
3. StarRip Software: Sale of proprietary RIP (Raster Image Processor) software bundled with printers for image processing and print control.
4. Technology Services: Consultancy services for product development in inkjet printing applications and VLSI-based technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Macart Equipment designs, manufactures, and sells industrial inkjet printing equipment including UV flatbed printers (UVision series), UV roll-to-roll printers (UVeco), decor/laminate printers (Decojet), label printers, and digital solvent inks (PICO and SERICOL series), along with proprietary StarRip RIP software. The company also offers technology consultancy services for inkjet product development using in-house VLSI/FPGA-based electronics.

Product overview

Macart Equipment is India's only indigenous inkjet printer manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial printing solutions. The product lineup centers on the UVision UV flatbed printer series (available in 4 sizes: 3x2ft, 5x3ft, 8x4ft, and 10x7ft), complemented by UVeco roll-to-roll printers, Decojet decor/laminate printers, and label printing solutions. Supporting the hardware are proprietary Digital Solvent Inks (PICO and SERICOL series) and Star Rip Image Processor RIP software. All products feature in-house developed electronics, mechanics, and software, with print head suppliers including Ricoh, Konica Minolta, and Xaar. The company positions itself as a complete solutions provider for advertising, packaging, and decor printing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UVision: UV Flatbed Inkjet Printer brand featuring multiple models including FB84 (8x4ft), FB53 (5x3ft), FB32 (3x2ft), and FB107 (10x7ft)
• UVeco
• Decojet
• StarRip
• PICO
• SERICOL

Products and services

• UVision Flatbed – 8 x 4 Ft Large-format UV flatbed inkjet printer with 4x8 feet (1220 x 2439mm) print bed, designed for printing on rigid substrates and signage applications for advertising and decor industries.
• UVision 5 X 3 Ft Mid-size UV flatbed inkjet printer with 5x3 feet (1524 x 915mm) print bed, compatible with Ricoh Gen5 or Ricoh GH2220 print heads, featuring two vacuum zones and variable print speeds up to 250 sqft/hr.
• UVision 3 X 2 Ft Compact UV flatbed inkjet printer with 3x2 feet (915 x 610mm) print bed featuring Ricoh GH2220 3pl print head and LED air-cooled technology, handling substrates up to 2 inches (50mm) thickness.
• UVision 10 X 7 Ft Industrial-scale UV flatbed inkjet printer with 10x7 feet (3048 x 2134mm) print bed featuring Ricoh Gen5 or GH220 print heads, water/air-cooled UV LED curing, CMYK+W+V color configuration, three vacuum zones, and speeds up to 285 sqft/hr.
• UVeco – UV Roll To Roll Printer High-resolution UV roll-to-roll printer featuring Ricoh GH2220 3pl print heads (4 units), 1440 dpi max resolution, 5 feet print width, CMYK colors, UV LED ink system with optional hybrid configuration for rigid media up to 3mm PVC foam sheets.
• Decojet Printer High-speed door laminate and wallpaper printer using Piezo Drop-on-Demand technology with Konica Minolta KM512i or KM512 print heads, supporting CMYK 16.7 million colors, 48-inch print width for laminate paper, wallpaper, vinyl, and canvas substrates.
• Label Printer (TruWo ReelJet) Digital UV label printer with Drop-on-Demand piezo technology and variable dot size, featuring UV flexible ink, 2/3/4 CMYK color configuration with white and light colors optional, 1500ml ink tank capacity.
• Digital Solvent Inks (PICO and SERICOL series) Range of digital solvent-based inks compatible with Konica 512, Proton 60pl/35pl, and Xaar heads, including PICO and SERICOL ink series with high pigment content, wide color gamut, and particle guarantee.
• StarRip Image Processor Proprietary raster image processing software for large format inkjet printers with auto paneling, fast image opening, color management with ICC profiles, white skip, feathering, print queue functions, head alignment tools, and support for TIFF images up to 40GB.
• Technology Services / Product Development Consultancy Consultancy and product development services for industrial inkjet printing applications and VLSI-based technologies, supporting OEM partners and businesses seeking inkjet technology integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,500+ industrial inkjet printers installed globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Xaar UKcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006OEM partnership for XAAR print heads used in Macart printers. Long-standing technology partnership since 2006. XAAR award recipient for partnership excellence.
• Konica MinoltacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006OEM partnership for Konica Minolta print heads (KM512i, KM512, and earlier models) used in various printer models including Decojet and UVision series.
• RicohcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006OEM partnership for Ricoh print heads (GH2220, Gen5) used in UVeco and UVision printers.
• Fujifilm SericolcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006All India distribution of Fujifilm Sericol inks for UV and solvent printers. Long-standing partnership for high-quality ink supply.
• Toyo InkscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2006All India distribution partnership for Toyo inks manufactured in Japan. Premium ink brand for industrial inkjet applications.
• 7 Tech Printing MachineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for North East India based in Guwahati. Participated in 3rd North East Print Tech exhibition showcasing Macart products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roland DG: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters (TrueVIS, VersaUV) for signage, vehicle wraps, and UV-LED applications — directly competes with Macart in UV flatbed and roll-to-roll.
• Durst Group: Italian manufacturer of industrial UV inkjet printers (Rho, Tau) for signage, decor, and packaging — directly competes in the same UV flatbed and roll-to-roll segments as Macart's UVision and UVeco lines.
• ColorJet India: Indian manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers serving signage, textiles, and packaging — directly competes with Macart in the domestic Indian industrial inkjet printer market.
• Agfa-Gefa (Agfa-Gevaert): Global manufacturer of inkjet printing equipment and inks (including the Jeti and Onset UV flatbed lines) targeting industrial signage and decoration — overlapping product/market with Macart.
• Mimaki Engineering: Japanese maker of industrial inkjet printers (UJF, JFX series flatbeds and CJV roll-to-roll) — overlapping product/market with Macart in UV flatbed, roll-to-roll, and signage applications.
• EFI (Electronics For Imaging): US-based provider of industrial inkjet printers (VUTEk, EFI Nozomi) and Fiery RIP software for signage, packaging, and decoration — competes with Macart in UV flatbed and shares the RIP software adjacency.
• Mutoh Industries: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format eco-solvent and UV inkjet printers targeting sign and graphics print service providers — directly competes in the same primary segment as Macart.

Broad incumbents

• HP (HP Latex / PageWide XL): Global incumbent offering latex, UV, and PageWide XL production printers for signage and industrial printing; broader portfolio than Macart but directly competes in wide-format UV and production inkjet categories.
• Canon Production Printing (Océ): Global incumbent offering production inkjet presses (ColorStream, ProStream) and Arizona flatbed UV printers — overlaps with Macart in UV flatbed and high-volume printing systems.
• Fujifilm (Acuity / Inktec): Diversified imaging giant offering Acuity series UV flatbed/roll printers and Sericol industrial inks — competes broadly with Macart in inkjet hardware and is also a key ink supplier via Fujifilm Sericol.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/macartworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/MacartWorld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macart-equipments-pvt-ltd---india

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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