AtéCé Graphic Products

Name

AtéCé Graphic Products

Legal name

AtéCé Graphic Products

Website

https://atece.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AtéCé Graphic Products is a Dutch family-owned distributor and own-brand manufacturer of prepress systems, press consumables, flexo solutions, and digital cutting equipment serving commercial and packaging printers across the EMEA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Printing Prepress and Press Consumables

NAICS

Printing (32311), Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Label Stock, Inks, Coatings & Laminates (Materials Supply) (IMALAKAL), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Offset printing plates
• CTP plate systems
• Prepress workflow software
• Flexo printing consumables
• Print finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Uitgeest

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Brand Products (Nova): Manufacture and sale of proprietary brand offset plates (Nova) and CTP systems (Nova Premia) to commercial and packaging printing companies through own sales team and dealer network.
2. Distribution of Third-Party Products: Exclusive distribution of JWEI digital cutting solutions, Mitsubishi Paper Mills CTP plates in EMEA, and distribution of CRON CTP systems, Fujifilm offset plates, Kodak offset plates, Blackwood offset plates, Techkon measurement instruments, and flexo consumables from Sun Chemical, Deutsche Druckfarben, Pulse, Galaxy, and AGI/CRON/Quicker equipment.
3. Service & Maintenance: Technical support and maintenance services for CTP systems across Benelux and Germany. Technical support team of 10 professionals. Complete installation, maintenance, and service of CRON CTP systems.
4. Komori K-Supply Strategic Partnership: Appointed by Komori Europe as Strategic Partner to manage the Komori K-Supply product portfolio across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, generating revenue through distribution of Komori's press consumables and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AtéCé Graphic Products manufactures, distributes, and services prepress and press consumables for the commercial and packaging printing industry, with own-brand Nova offset plates and Nova Premia CTP systems complemented by exclusive distribution of JWEI digital cutting solutions in Benelux and Germany and Komori K-Supply across EMEA. Its offering spans proprietary Nova offset plates, plate processing chemistry (Eco-2), workflow and proofing software (Xitron, Serendipity), measurement instruments (Techkon), flexo inks and plate processing equipment, press chemistry, rubber blankets, and digital cutting plotters.

Product overview

AtéCé Graphic Products is a distributor and own-brand manufacturer of prepress, press consumables, flexo solutions, and finishing equipment for the printing industry. Its product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Prepress-solutions covering CTP plate exposure systems — both its own Nova Premia brand and distributed CRON systems — along with proprietary Nova offset plates and distributed plates from Fujifilm, Kodak, Mitsubishi, and Blackwood; (2) Workflow, proofing software, and measurement instruments including Xitron RIP/workflow software, Serendipity MegaRip proofing RIP with Epson SureColor hardware, Techkon densitometers and spectrophotometers (SpectroDens, SpectroDrive, SpectroJet, SpectroPlate, Dens), and Fogra-certified substrates; (3) Press consumables including rubber blankets, press chemicals, printing inks and varnishes, dispersion and UV coatings, ink and dampening rollers, and wash cloth rolls from brands such as Galaxy Coatings, Sun Chemical, Deutsche Druckfarben, Pulse, Sauer, and Pressclean; (4) Flexo-solutions encompassing flexo inks, varnishes, adhesives, cleaning agents, and plate processing and exposure equipment (AGI processors, CRON HDI belichters, QUICKER cleaning systems) plus Flenex water-washable flexo plates from Fujifilm. Additionally, AtéCé is exclusive distributor for JWEI digital cutting plotters in the Benelux and Germany, and is Strategic Partner for Komori K-Supply across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nova: Own-brand offset plates including Nova Aventus, Nova Aventus Pro, Nova Triton, Nova Protinus DOP, and Nova Nemo Pro.
• Nova Premia
• Nova Universal Eco-2

Products and services

• Nova Premia CTP Systems Computer-to-Plate (CTP) plate exposure systems for commercial and packaging printing operations, marketed under AtéCé's own Nova Premia brand and sold via an EMEA dealer network.
• CRON CTP Systems Thermal and UV plate exposure systems from CRON, distributed and serviced by AtéCé in Benelux and Germany.
• Nova Offset Plates Proprietary offset printing plates including Aventus (low chem dual layer), Aventus Pro, Triton (thermal positive low chem), Protinus DOP (process-free), and Nemo Pro (UV-CTP), manufactured to AtéCé's own specifications.
• Fujifilm Superia ZX Process-Free Offset Plates Next-generation process-free offset plates from Fujifilm suitable for conventional, H-UV, and LED UV printing with up to 200,000 print runs and improved scratch resistance.
• Kodak Offset Plates Kodak process-free and thermal offset plates distributed by AtéCé in the Benelux.
• Mitsubishi Silver Digiplate CTP Plates Silver halide-based CTP printing plates on polyester and paper substrates, exclusively distributed by AtéCé in EMEA for Mitsubishi Paper Mills.
• Blackwood Offset Plates UV-CTP and thermal CTP offset plates produced by the manufacturer of CRON plate setters, with AtéCé as master distributor in EMEA.
• Xitron Navigator RIP RIP software solution based on the Harlequin RIP; supports PDF raster, 1-bit Tiff, and Cip3 output formats.
• K2 Workflow (Xitron) Full workflow package from Xitron for driving new or existing CTP plate setters; designed to replace legacy systems from Kodak, Fujifilm, Agfa (Eco3), and Heidelberg.
• Serendipity MegaRip Proofing Software Proofing RIP software used to drive Epson SureColor printers in RGB mode for maximum color gamut and precise proofer calibration aligned with ISO 12647 standards.
• Techkon SpectroDens Spectraalmeter combining densitometer and spectrophotometer functions with M0, M1, and M2 LED optics for PSO ISO 12647 compliance.
• Techkon SpectroDrive Automated scan spectrometer with motor for measuring density, dot gain, and LAB values on printed sheets, feeding data to ExPresso software.
• Sun Chemical Flexo Inks UV flexo ink formulations from Sun Chemical including AquaSafe (water-based), SolarFlex FSP, SolarFlex Integra, and SolarWave FSP product lines, with standard and Food Packaging Compliant variants.
• Deutsche Druckfarben UV Flexo Inks UV flexo ink series from Deutsche Druckfarben including standard UV Flexo and Low Migration variants.
• Pulse Roll Label Products (Flexo) Flexo ink, varnish, cold foil adhesive, and laminating adhesive products from Pulse, including FPC (Food Packaging Compliant) range and PureFinish UV flexo varnishes.
• Galaxy UV Flexo Varnishes UV flexo varnish range from Galaxy Coatings including gloss, matt, silk gloss, soft-touch, release, thermal transfer, and thermal direct varnishes, many with Food Contact Material (FCM) certifications.
• Fujifilm Flenex FW Water-Washable Flexo Plates Water-washable flexo graphic plates from Fujifilm offering high print quality and productivity with proprietary water-wash technology that eliminates chemical processing.
• AGI Flexo Plate Processors Flexo plate processors from AGI for developing flexo plates, including FLW Flexo-water inline solution for larger printers and Combi 25/30 for smaller volume plate processing.
• CRON HDI Flexo Plate Setters Flexo plate exposure systems from CRON HDI noted for high ROI, low maintenance costs, and top-quality high-resolution flexo plate production.
• QUICKER AF18 Automatic Flexo Plate Feeder Automatic flexo plate feeder that couples directly to the QUICKER C plate washer to form a semi-automatic washing system for flexo plates.
• JWEI Digital Cutting Plotters Digital flatbed cutting plotters from JWEI exclusively distributed by AtéCé in the Benelux and Germany; process materials including dibond, plexiglas, forex, cardboard, stickers, and posters up to 50 mm thickness.
• Komori K-Supply Portfolio Komori K-Supply product portfolio including press consumables and spare parts for printing operations, distributed by AtéCé across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
• Krause Powerloader Pallet Loaders Automated pallet loaders from Krause (founded 1855) for CTP plate input; available in single and multi-pallet configurations with 45-70 plates per hour capacity and pallet capacity up to 1,200 plates of 0.3 mm.
• Nova Universal Eco-2 Chemistry System Proprietary plate developer chemistry system for Nova offset plates; Eco-2 system enables development of up to 10,000 m² of offset plates per development bath and is compatible with common plate processors.
• Mitsubishi Imaging CTP Plate Setters New and used Mitsubishi Imaging CTP plate setters sold and serviced by AtéCé across EMEA under the exclusive Mitsubishi Paper Mills distribution partnership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40%+ capacity increase in CTP plate processing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Komori EuropeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtéCé is appointed by Komori Europe as Strategic Partner for managing the Komori K-Supply product portfolio across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. This includes distribution of Komori's press consumables and spare parts to printing companies throughout the region.
• JWEIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for JWEI digital cutting solutions in the Benelux and Germany. Provides flatbed digital cutting plotters in formats up to 1,600 mm x 3,500 mm for cutting and milling of materials such as dibond, plexiglas, forex, cardboard, and stickers.
• Mitsubishi Paper MillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Paper Mills (world market leader in Silver Digiplate CTP printing plates) across EMEA countries. Responsibilities include distribution of CTP plates and sale/maintenance of new and used Mitsubishi Imaging CTP plate setters.
• Nova Premia Dealer Network (EMEA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer network established across Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Nova Premia CTP systems, which are produced under license according to AtéCé's own specifications.
• BlackwoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster distributor for Blackwood offset plates in EMEA countries. Blackwood UV-CTP and thermal CTP offset plates are produced by the manufacturer of CRON plate setters.
• CRONcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for CRON CTP systems in the Benelux and Germany. Responsible for sales, complete installation, maintenance, and service of CRON CTP systems.
• FujifilmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier and distributor of Fujifilm offset plates including Superia ZX process-free plates and Flenex FW water-washable flexo plates. Superia ZX offers higher print runs up to 200,000, faster imaging, and better scratch resistance.
• KodakminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Kodak offset plates in the Benelux, including process-free Sonora Xtra and thermal plates Electra XD and Trillian SP.
• Sun ChemicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Sun Chemical flexographic inks including UV flexo inks (standard and FPC food packaging compliant), UV LED flexo inks, and water-based flexo inks.
• Deutsche DruckfarbenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Deutsche Druckfarben (DD) flexographic ink brand, including UV flexo inks and UV flexo inks low migration.
• Pulse Roll Label ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresents Pulse Roll Label Products flexographic inks, lacquers, and adhesives including food packaging compliant cold foil and laminating adhesives.
• Galaxy CoatingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Galaxy flexo lacquers (UV and water-based), cleaning agents (Flexo UV Machine Cleaner, Flexo Anilox Neutral), and general printing consumables.
• AGI (Advanced Graphics International)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of AGI flexo plate processors (FLW Flexo-water for large format, Combi 25/30 for smaller volumes) for developing flexographic printing plates.
• CRON HDIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of CRON HDI flexo plate setters known for high ROI, low maintenance costs, and high-resolution flexo plate quality.
• QuickerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Quicker AF18 automatic flexo plate feed system synchronized with Quicker C plate cleaner, and Quicker Ultrasonic Anilox roller cleaning system designed to customer specifications.
• TechkonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Techkon measurement instruments including SpectroPlate (plate measurement), Dens (density/gray balance), SpectroJet (scan spectrometer), SpectroDens (spectral meter), and SpectroDrive (automated scan spectrometer) for print quality control and ISO 12647 certification.
• Xitron (Harlequin RIP)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides Xitron Navigator RIP (based on Harlequin RIP), Xitron Navigator Workflow, K2 workflow for driving CTP systems from multiple manufacturers (Kodak, Fujifilm, Agfa, Heidelberg), IntelliTrap PDF trapping, and BlueBox SCSI interface for Screen belichters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xitron: Workflow and RIP software specialist whose Navigator RIP and K2 workflow AtéCé sells and integrates into its CTP installations. Comparable as the technology partner driving AtéCé's value-add in legacy CTP replacement deals (Kodak, Fujifilm, Agfa, Heidelberg).
• CRON (Hwa Shang Technology): Taiwanese manufacturer of CTP plate setters (TP-46128G+) and flexo plate imaging (HDI) equipment that AtéCé distributes exclusively in Benelux and Germany. Direct peer in CTP equipment whose products overlap with Nova Premia at the same customer accounts (e.g., Senefelder Misset, Damen Drukkers).
• Techkon: Manufacturer of densitometers and spectrophotometers (SpectroDens, SpectroDrive, SpectroPlate) for ISO 12647 / PSO print quality control that AtéCé distributes and services in Benelux. Comparable as a specialist measurement peer sold into the same printing customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: World-leading press OEM with its own prepress and CTP (Suprasetter) portfolio and a large installed service base. Competes with Nova Premia and CRON CTP systems, and is one of the legacy OEMs whose systems the Xitron K2 workflow targets as a replacement.
• Kodak: Major manufacturer of offset plates (Sonora Xtra process-free, Electra XD, Trillian SP) and a legacy CTP system supplier. Direct competitor in the same Benelux market where AtéCé is also a Kodak distributor; K2 workflow is explicitly positioned to replace aging Kodak CTP systems.
• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Global sheet-fed and offset press manufacturer with its own prepress consumables and service network. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose installed presses create parallel demand for plates and chemistry, partly overlapping with the customer base AtéCé serves through Komori K-Supply.
• Esko: Prepress workflow and packaging specialist offering software (Automation Engine, ArtPro, Cape), flexo plate imaging, and Kongsberg cutting tables. Comparable to AtéCé's combined workflow (Xitron), flexo solutions (CRON HDI, AGI), and JWEI digital cutting portfolio, particularly for packaging converters.
• Agfa-Gevaert: Global incumbent in offset printing plates (Aventius, Synaps), CTP systems, and prepress workflow software. Directly competes with AtéCé's Nova plates and Nova Premia CTP line and is one of the legacy OEMs whose installed base the Xitron K2 workflow is positioned to replace.
• Fujifilm: Major global manufacturer of offset plates (Superia ZX process-free) and flexo plates (Flenex FW) that AtéCé both distributes and competes with in chemistry and plate supply. Comparable on the consumables and CTP exposure facing AtéCé's Nova brand.

Emerging players

• Hybrid Software: Prepress software specialist whose IntelliTrap trapping engine is integrated into Xitron's K2 workflow sold by AtéCé. Comparable as a smaller, technology-focused peer in the prepress workflow and PDF prep layer that competes for the same applications Xitron targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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