Sign Supply

What Sign Supply does

Sign Supply S.A. is a Colombian distributor and importer of large-format printing machinery, graphic arts consumables, and printing software, founded in 1999 in Bogotá and operating with 251–500 employees. The company holds authorized distribution rights for major international brands including Mimaki (solvent, UV LED, and print-and-cut equipment), HP Latex (water-based ink printers), Galaxy/Phaeton (solvent and UV flatbed printers), DNP (dye-sublimation photo printers), Orafol and 3M (vinyl films and laminates), Graphtec (cutting plotters), and SAi (RIP and design software), alongside industrial lines from Agfa, Trotec, and Jwei. Its product portfolio spans solvent, UV LED, Latex, and dye-sublimation printing technologies, complemented by inks, vinyl substrates, and software for end-to-end print workflow management.

The company serves B2B customers across multiple segments — sign-making companies, commercial print shops, photography studios, vehicle wrapping specialists, and environmentally conscious printers — using a sales-led go-to-market model with regional commercial advisors deployed in six Colombian cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Ibagué, and Pereira). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, consumables (inks, vinyl, laminates), software licensing, and dedicated technical service and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through regional sales contacts, with no public price disclosure. The company emphasizes a full-service approach bundling equipment, consumables, software, training, and ongoing technical support, and actively participates in vendor programs such as HP Planet Partners for cartridge recycling.

Name

Sign Supply

Legal name

Sign Supply S.A.

Website

https://signsupply.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sign Supply S.A. is a Colombian authorized distributor of large-format printing equipment, inks, vinyl materials, and RIP software from brands like Mimaki, HP Latex, Orafol, and 3M, serving B2B sign makers, commercial printers, photo studios, and vehicle wrap shops across Colombia through six regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Printing Equipment and Graphic Arts Supplies

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stationery, Writing Instruments & Paper Products Distribution (CRAOALAH), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

Keywords

• Large format printing equipment
• Sign making supplies
• Printing consumables distribution
• Wide format printers
• Graphic industry equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wide Format Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of large format printing machinery including solvent printers, UV LED printers, Latex printers, flatbed printers, and print & cut systems. Major brands include Mimaki, HP Latex, Galaxy/Phaeton, Agfa, Jwei, and Trotec laser machines.
2. Printing Consumables: Sales of inks (solvent, UV, Latex, eco-solvent), vinyl materials (calendered, cast, specialty), laminates (intermediate, premium), photographic papers (DNP), and specialty materials (3M, Orafol, Natura).
3. Technical Service and Support: Technical support services including maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for printing equipment. Includes dedicated technical controller and service department.
4. Printing Software: Distribution of SAi software solutions including Flexi, PixelBlaster, EnRoute, Box&Display, and Flexiprint HP Latex for RIP, design, and print workflow management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sign Supply is a Colombian distributor of large-format printing machinery (solvent, UV LED, latex, eco-solvent, dye-sublimation), graphic-arts consumables (inks, vinyls, laminates, specialty materials), and printing software (SAi Flexi, PixelBlaster, EnRoute). They are an authorized distributor for international brands including Mimaki, HP Latex, Phaeton Galaxy, Agfa, DNP, Graphtec, Trotec, Orafol, 3M, Jwei, and SAi, offering sales, installation, training, and ongoing technical service.

Product overview

Sign Supply is a Colombian distributor and importer of large-format printing machinery and graphic arts consumables, founded in 1999 in Bogotá. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand distribution platform spanning several printer categories: Mimaki eco-solvent and UV LED printers (solvent JV/CJV series, UV flatbed UJF/JFX series, UV roll-to-roll UJV/UCJV series), Phaeton Galaxy solvent and UV printers, HP Latex water-based printers (315 to 800 W series with optional white ink), Agfa hybrid UV Anapurna printers, DNP dye-sublimation photo printers, Graphtec cutting plotters, and Trotec laser machines. These hardware lines are complemented by the SAi software suite (Flexi RIP, PixelBlaster, EnRoute, Box&Display), a full consumables portfolio including Mimaki/HP inks, and specialty substrate materials from Orafol, 3M, Natura, and synthetic fabrics. Sign Supply functions as an authorized distributor for all these brands, offering technical service, training, and support alongside product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mimaki Solvent Printers

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

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

• MimakicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSign Supply is a major distributor of Mimaki printing equipment in Colombia, offering the full range of Mimaki large format printers including solvent printers (JV series, CJV series), UV LED printers (UJF series, UCJV series), and latex printers. They were the first to launch the Mimaki CJV200 in Colombia in 2025. Mimaki is a Japanese manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and cutting plotters.
• HP LatexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of HP Latex wide format printers in Colombia, representing models including HP Latex 315, 335, 365, 630, 630W, 700, 700W, 800, and 800W. HP Latex technology uses water-based inks for eco-friendly printing.
• Galaxy/PhaetoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Galaxy (Phaeton) wide format solvent printers in Colombia. Products include Phaeton Galaxy UD series flatbed printers and Phaeton Galaxy roll-to-roll solvent printers.
• DNP Photo ImagingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of DNP photo printing equipment and supplies in Colombia. Products include DS620A, DS820A, and DS-RX1HS photo printers along with photographic paper and DS-Tmini ordering terminals for photography studios and events.
• OrafolmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Orafol (German manufacturer) vinyl products in Colombia. Product range includes Oracal series vinyl films (351, 352, 383, 6510, 7510, 851, 8510, 8710, 8810), Oralux luminous films, Oramask stencil films, and Conspicuity reflective tapes.
• 3MmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of 3M graphic products including Panagraphics translucent banner materials, Envision vinyls for LED lighting applications, Fasara glass finishes, Di-noc architectural vinyl, Serie 2080 vehicle wrap films, and 3M laminates.
• GraphtecmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Graphtec cutting plotters in Colombia for vinyl cutting and contour cutting applications.
• SAi SoftwaremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SAi printing software solutions in Colombia. Products include Flexi (industry standard sign-making software), PixelBlaster (production RIP software), EnRoute (CNC software), Box&Display (packaging design), and Flexiprint HP Latex.
• AgfaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Agfa industrial printing equipment including the Anapurna H1650i LED hybrid printer with UV LED cure technology.
• TrotecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Trotec laser cutting and engraving machines in Colombia.
• JweiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Jwei industrial printing equipment in Colombia.
• HP Planet PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSign Supply participates in the HP Planet Partners recycling program, facilitating sustainable disposal and recycling of HP Latex ink cartridges and consumables for their customers in Colombia.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hexis: European manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive vinyl films, digital printing media, and wrapping films for signage and vehicle customization. Comparable to Sign Supply's vinyl/materials supply business with global brand recognition.
• Grimco: North American distributor of sign supplies, wide-format printers, vinyl, and digital printing equipment from brands like Mimaki, HP, and 3M. Directly mirrors Sign Supply's authorized-distributor model and customer base in the sign and graphics industry.
• Spandex Group: Global multi-brand distributor of sign-making materials, large-format printing equipment, vinyl films, and consumables across the Americas and Europe. Closest comparable to Sign Supply in product portfolio, geographic breadth, and distribution model.
• Drytac: Manufacturer and distributor of printable media, laminating films, and mounting adhesives for the sign, graphics, and print markets. Overlaps with Sign Supply's laminates and specialty materials category.
• SJF Graphic Products: Distributor of wide-format printers, sign-making equipment, vinyl cutters, and consumables in North America. Competes head-to-head with Sign Supply in the sign supply distribution category with similar product depth and supplier relationships.
• FDC Graphic Films: US-based master distributor of sign vinyl films, digital printing media, and specialty graphics substrates from brands including 3M, Orafol, and Arlon. Comparable to Sign Supply's vinyl and consumables distribution business.
• Continental Grafix: Distributor of specialty print media, vinyl films, and large-format printing supplies in the Americas. Closely comparable to Sign Supply's consumables and substrate distribution business.

Emerging players

• Allen Datagraph Systems: Distributor of wide-format printing and sign-making equipment and supplies. Comparable to Sign Supply in the equipment distribution niche, though smaller in scale and geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• Ritrama (now Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives): Global manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films for graphics and signage, recently acquired by Fedrigoni. Comparable to Sign Supply's vinyl product line as a supplier-source competitor with broader portfolio.
• Mutoh (Bormarked): Manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers (eco-solvent, UV, dye-sublimation) competing with Mimaki, HP, and Agfa in the same equipment categories Sign Supply distributes. Indirect competitor as a brand Sign Supply could not represent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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