Screenline

What Screenline does

Screenline (PVT) LTD is a Sri Lanka-based B2B contract manufacturer specializing in textile and apparel embellishment, with additional capabilities in commercial offset package printing. Founded in the early 2000s (with operations dating back over two decades) and headquartered in Kelaniya, the company operates 501-1,000 employees across multiple manufacturing facilities in Sri Lanka, including sites in Kandy (BOI Kengalla), Katunayaka (KEPZ), and Pannala. Its three core service lines are Heat Transfer (heat-and-pressure application of custom designs onto fabrics), Off-Set Package Printing (commercial offset printing for packaging, labels, and promotional materials), and Direct/Screen Printing (specialty ink application including Oekotex 100-certified plastisol, Cradle to Cradle Platinum biodegradable inks, Bluesign-certified processes, and decorative finishes like foiling, glitter, and 3D puff prints).

The company serves a dual customer base: global tier-1 apparel brands and retailers (Victoria's Secret, Nike, Gap, Marks & Spencer) on the export side, and major Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers (Brandix, MAS, Hela, JJ Mills) including international operations such as Crystal Martin Vietnam. Screenline monetizes through one-time project-based contracts and custom quotes based on print specifications and order volume, with no public pricing disclosure. Its revenue model is essentially a contract manufacturing service business augmented by sustainability-certified differentiation, including a 50% CO2 reduction in thermal transfer manufacturing verified by the Sri Lanka Climate Fund.

The group also operates four wholly-owned subsidiaries: IDS Ltd., Salt and Sugar Ltd., and Wilds Wilpattu Ltd. (core printing-adjacent operations), and Gaarda, a contemporary apparel brand representing a downstream move into branded products. The company is led by Managing Director and Chairman Nishantha Bakmeege, who was appointed President of the Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE) in 2026, with Head of Technical Priyanga Perera overseeing sustainability-focused technical development.

Name

Screenline

Legal name

SCREENLINE (PVT) LTD

Website

https://screenlineholdings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Screenline is a Sri Lanka-based B2B contract manufacturer offering heat transfer, offset package, and direct screen printing services for textile embellishment, serving global apparel brands (Nike, Victoria's Secret, Gap, Marks & Spencer) and major Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers with sustainability-certified processes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Printing Operations (Rotary/Flat/Digital/Sublimation) (IMAOACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH), Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Heat transfer printing
• Screen printing services
• Offset package printing
• Apparel embellishment
• Textile printing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelaniya

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heat Transfer Printing Services: Custom heat transfer printing for apparel and fabric embellishment using specialized transfer paper/vinyl with heat press application. Produces vibrant, durable prints for apparel, accessories, and promotional items.
2. Off-Set Package Printing: Commercial offset printing services for mass-producing materials like leaflets, booklets, books/magazines, calendars, cartoons, posters, paper/sticker labels, shelf strips, danglers, and outer sleeves.
3. Direct/Screen Printing: Screen printing services offering various ink types and decorative techniques for apparel industry with options for soft hand feel, reflective, foil, metallic, glitter, and specialty prints.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Screenline is a Sri Lanka-based printing solutions provider serving the apparel and textile industry. The company delivers three core services: Heat Transfer printing (designs transferred onto fabrics using heat and pressure), Off-Set Package Printing (commercial offset printing for mass-produced packaging and printed materials), and Direct/Screen Printing (specialized digital and screen printing for apparel embellishment). They serve global apparel brands and Sri Lankan garment exporters with certified sustainable manufacturing processes.

Product overview

Screenline is a printing solutions company offering three core services: Heat Transfer, Off-Set Package Printing, and Direct Printing. Heat Transfer employs heat and pressure to apply custom designs onto fabrics. Off-Set Package Printing is a high-quality commercial method for mass-producing materials. Direct Printing uses specialized digital printers for vibrant designs on customized apparel. The company also operates subsidiaries including IDS Ltd., Salt and Sugar Ltd., Wilds Wilpattu Ltd., and Gaarda (contemporary apparel brand). Within Direct Printing, they offer various ink types (Soft Hand Plastisol, Silicon, CMYK, Pigment/Waterbase) and decorative options (Reflective, Foil, Chromoshine, Puff, Glitter, Metallic, Rhinestone, Flock). Offset printing includes finishing techniques like Spot UV Varnish, Full UV Varnish, Gloss/Matte Lamination, Silver/Gold Foiling, Die Cutting, Embossing, and Folding. The company emphasizes sustainable innovations including Biodegradable Print (Cradle to Cradle platinum certified) and Blue Sign certified products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Transfer

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions compared to conventional direct screen printing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BrandixcoreOthersBrand partner and brand portfolio member. Screenline provides printing services for Brandix operations. Received Good Service Provider recognition from Brandix.
• MAScoreOthersBrand partner and major Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer. Screenline received Good Service Provider recognition from MAS.
• HelaminorOthersBrand partner in Screenline's brand portfolio.
• JJ MillsminorOthersBrand partner in Screenline's brand portfolio.
• Crystal Martin VietnamminorOthersInternational brand partner in Screenline's brand portfolio.
• Sri Lanka Climate Fund (SLCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Sri Lanka Climate Fund to establish standards and obtain carbon footprint verification certification. SLCF issued Certificate SLCF/CFP/0060 verifying 50% CO2 reduction in Screenline's thermal transfer manufacturing.
• Ministry of Environment & Wildlife Resources Sri LankacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry collaborated with Screenline to establish environmental standards and required certifications for sustainable printing operations.
• Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScreenline's Managing Director Nishantha Bakmeege serves as President of SLCGE. The company actively participates in industry advocacy, policy dialogue, and SME apparel export development initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• MAS Holdings (Kreeda / Silueta): Largest Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer and Screenline customer/partner. Provides competitive context on in-house vs. outsourced embellishment decisions within the same Sri Lankan ecosystem.
• Brandix (Brandix Apparel Solutions): Leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer and Screenline customer. Regional comparable representing the buyer side of embellishment services and potential in-housing risk.

Direct peers

• Lynka (Lynka Promotional Products): US-based promotional apparel decorator combining screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer and digital printing. Comparable breadth of decoration processes and B2B apparel brand customer base.
• Stahls' (Stahls' Hotronix / Transfer Express): US-based heat transfer and apparel decoration specialist. Closest direct comparable to Screenline's Heat Transfer line, with overlapping customer base in custom apparel decorators and brand embellishment.
• Eastprint: Apparel screen printing and heat transfer specialist serving promotional product and apparel brands. Directly comparable to Screenline's Direct Printing offering in technique, customer profile, and decoration niche.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: World's largest label and specialty printing converter. Comparable to Screenline's offset/labels operation as a printing trade peer serving global consumer brands, including apparel-adjacent packaging.
• Avery Dennison: Global labeling and packaging materials giant. Comparable through Screenline's offset package printing / labels business serving apparel packaging, though much larger and broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Transfer Paper Warehouse / Beaver Paper: Specialty heat transfer paper and sublimation media manufacturer. Adjacent value chain participant to Screenline's heat transfer services, supplying inputs and competing for portions of decoration spend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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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