CAPCOD

What CAPCOD does

CAPCOD is a French B2B value-added reseller and integrator of industrial marking, traceability, and labeling equipment, headquartered in Montreuil (Île-de-France) and operating as a privately held S.A.S. with €65,000 of share capital. The company markets and supports a portfolio assembled from six partner manufacturers — LEIBINGER (continuous inkjet), HITACHI (thermal inkjet), CARL VALENTIN (thermal transfer and print-and-apply), SATO (industrial label printers), UBS / United Barcode Systems (large-character inkjet and pallet labeling), and Arca (CO2, fiber, and UV DPSS laser markers) — supplemented by REINER mobile inkjet devices, with the stated goal of covering 100% of marking and labeling applications for French customers. CAPCOD differentiates through specialized regulatory expertise in French and European compliance regimes (AGEC/Info-tri sorting instructions, ISPM15/NIMP15 wood-pallet marking, and GS1-128 pallet labeling), integration with ERP/MES/WMS systems via UBS LabMan software, and a service-led model that includes installation, operator training, and maintenance contracts.

The company generates revenue through three streams: capital equipment resale, recurring consumables (inks, solvents, ribbons, labels), and technical services/maintenance contracts. Its go-to-market is consultative, direct B2B sales from the Montreuil office covering France, supported by a French-language website, LinkedIn, YouTube, and direct phone/email contact — with no e-commerce, no public pricing, and no disclosed enterprise sales motion beyond the website inquiry funnel.

CAPCOD serves a diversified base of manufacturers, logistics operators, and exporters across manufacturing & packaging, logistics & export, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical & medical verticals. With 9 employees and a single-country footprint, it operates as a focused specialist rather than a scaled platform; there are no disclosed funding events, acquisitions, or named enterprise customers in the source data.

Name

CAPCOD

Legal name

CAPCOD

Website

https://capcod.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAPCOD is a French B2B value-added reseller and integrator of industrial marking, coding, and labeling equipment from six partner manufacturers (LEIBINGER, HITACHI, CARL VALENTIN, SATO, UBS, Arca), serving manufacturers, logistics operators, and exporters across France with installation, consumables, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Marking Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial printers and marking equipment including inkjet printers (LEIBINGER, HITACHI), thermal transfer printers (CARL VALENTIN), label printers (SATO), laser markers (Arca), and print-and-apply systems. Equipment ranges from entry-level to high-performance industrial systems.
2. Technical Services and Maintenance Contracts: After-sales technical support, training, and preventive/curative maintenance contracts. Services include installation, operator training, complete equipment maintenance, and ongoing technical assistance.
3. Consumables: Supply of inks, solvents, ribbons, labels, and other consumables for the installed equipment base.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CAPCOD is a French value-added reseller and integrator that distributes industrial marking, coding, traceability, and labeling equipment from six major manufacturers (LEIBINGER, HITACHI, CARL VALENTIN, SATO, UBS, and Arca). The company provides end-to-end solutions including equipment sales, consumables (inks, ribbons, labels), installation, operator training, and preventive/curative maintenance contracts for industrial manufacturers and logistics operators across France.

Product overview

CAPCOD is a French company specializing in product marking, traceability, and labeling solutions. The company operates as a value-added integrator/distributor, collaborating with six major manufacturers to offer a comprehensive portfolio covering 100% of marking and traceability applications. The product portfolio spans multiple technology categories: (1) LEIBINGER continuous inkjet printers (JET ONE, JET2 NEO, JET3 UP, JET RAPID, and IQJET) for small character marking; (2) HITACHI thermal inkjet printers (HTJ-1050, HTJ-1100, HTJ-4400) for high-resolution coding; (3) UBS large character piezoelectric inkjet systems (APLINK LCX, LCX UV LED, MRX, MRX UV LED, MRX Bicolore, MRX 140) for cardboard and packaging marking; (4) UBS automatic pallet labeling systems (APL38s, APL 8000 Series, APL 8000 ELV Series); (5) CARL VALENTIN thermal transfer coders (FLEXICODE, DYNACODE II, DYNACODE II IP65, DPM IV) and print/apply systems (ILX, APX 7000, WMX Series); (6) SATO industrial label printers (CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, SG112-ex, M84 Pro, HR2 Series); (7) CARL VALENTIN compact label printers (Pica II, Vita II, Vario III, Spectra II); (8) ARCA laser marking systems (CO2, Fiber, UV DPSS, and marking stations); and (9) REINER mobile marking devices (jetStamp 1025, 1025 sense, graphic 970, 990). The portfolio is complemented by software solutions including UBS LabMan for data management and connectivity and UBS Designer for message creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jet d'encre LEIBINGER: Imprimantes à jet d'encre dévié pour le marquage de produits
• Jet d'encre HITACHI
• ILX Carl Valentin
• SATO
• Laser Arca
• Etiquetage UBS

Products and services

• LEIBINGER JET ONE Entry-level continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer from LEIBINGER for small production runs, printing up to two lines with high precision in various fonts and languages on plastic, glass, wood, metal, ceramics, composites, cardboard, and paper. Distributed in France by CAPCOD.
• LEIBINGER JET2 NEO High-performance continuous inkjet marking system from LEIBINGER featuring up to 3 lines of printing with SEALTRONIC automatic nozzle sealing technology that prevents ink drying and eliminates cleaning cycles.
• LEIBINGER JET3 UP High-performance continuous inkjet printer from LEIBINGER for product marking at speeds up to 10 m/s, with over 800 software functions and the automatic SEALTRONIC nozzle sealing technology.
• LEIBINGER JET RAPID High-speed inkjet printer from LEIBINGER increasing production efficiency by up to 30%, with extremely fast printing speeds and the ability to print highly legible characters on various materials at high production speeds.
• LEIBINGER IQJET Intelligent coding and marking system from LEIBINGER marketed as the world's first smart CIJ system, featuring Plug & Print technology with 5 years maintenance-free operation, 8-line printing capability, and IP56/IP66 protection.
• HITACHI HTJ-1050 Entry-level thermal inkjet printer from HITACHI with 17.2mm print height, offering non-contact printing flexibility for rough, uneven, or varied surfaces in any direction.
• HITACHI HTJ-1100 Direct coding thermal inkjet printer from HITACHI with 25.4mm print height, supporting messages up to 3 meters with text, logos, barcodes, and date/time coding.
• HITACHI HTJ-4400 High-resolution thermal inkjet system from HITACHI with up to 4 print heads for heights from 25.4mm to 101.6mm without gaps, featuring up to 600x600 DPI resolution and 50m/min print speed.
• UBS APLINK LCX High-resolution large character inkjet printer from UBS with 4th generation piezoelectric head for porous surface coding, supporting print heights from 17mm to 72mm at speeds up to 50m/min with vegetable-based inks.
• UBS APLINK MRX Direct print system from UBS for porous surfaces with 4th generation piezoelectric head, 72mm max print height, up to 180x720 DPI resolution, and 110m/min speed, supporting 1-4 print heads.
• UBS APL38s Pallet Labeling System Compact automatic pallet labeling system from UBS for medium to high-volume industrial environments, configurable for 1 or 2 labels per pallet with speeds up to 200 pallets/hour on 2 sides.
• UBS APL 8000 Series Pallet Labeling System Real-time automatic print and apply system from UBS for pallet labeling on 1, 2, or 3 sides, PLC-controlled with 5.7 inch HMI display and speeds up to 200 pallets/hour on 2 sides.
• UBS APL 8000 ELV Pallet Labeling System Unique print and apply system from UBS with elevator for automatic labeling of stacked or variable-height pallets on 1, 2, and 3 sides with automatic height adjustment from 800mm to 2400mm.
• CARL VALENTIN FLEXICODE Entry-level thermal transfer coding system from CARL VALENTIN for direct printing on films without labels, featuring economical operation with basic functions and simple maintenance.
• CARL VALENTIN DYNACODE II Ultra-fast thermal transfer printer from CARL VALENTIN for film packaging with print widths of 53.3/106.6/128mm, intermittent mode up to 600mm/s and continuous mode up to 800mm/s.
• CARL VALENTIN DPM IV Flexible and precise direct thermal transfer printer from CARL VALENTIN with over 20 variants, 7-inch touchscreen, up to 500mm/s print speed, and print widths from 53 to 128mm.
• CARL VALENTIN ILX Print and Apply System Compact print and apply labeling module from CARL VALENTIN with robust aluminum and stainless steel construction, compatible with APX 7000 applicator and WMX systems for production environments.
• SATO CL4NX Plus Industrial Label Printer 4-inch industrial thermal printer from SATO with 203, 305, and 609 DPI resolution options, 152mm or 355mm per second speed, 3.5 inch color LCD display, and multiple interfaces including USB, Ethernet, RS232C, and NFC.
• SATO CL6NX Plus Industrial Label Printer 6-inch industrial thermal printer from SATO with 167.5mm print width, 203 and 305 DPI resolution, RFID capability, improved print precision, and smart head technology for mid to high-volume label printing.
• Arca CO2 Laser Marker Gas-sealed CO2 laser marker from Arca for organic materials, polymers, resins, glassy and ceramic materials with 40,000 hour lifespan and class 4 entry-level solution.
• Arca Fiber Laser Marker Pulsed fiber optic laser marker from Arca suitable for the majority of surfaces including metals, polymers, and ceramic materials with 100,000 hour lifespan and excellent beam stability.
• Arca UV DPSS Laser Marker High-quality UV DPSS (Diode Pumped Solid State) laser marker from Arca with short wavelength (355nm) for cold marking that prevents heat damage and produces high contrast marking on medical plastics and sensitive materials.
• REINER jetStamp 1025 Mobile Inkjet Marking Device Fully mobile marking device from REINER with 85x25mm print area, 300 DPI resolution, Bluetooth/USB/WiFi connectivity, and up to 1000 imprints per battery charge for portable marking without fixed installation.
• Technical Services and Maintenance Contracts After-sales technical support, installation, operator training, and preventive/curative maintenance contracts for CAPCOD's installed base of marking and labeling equipment. Services include consultation, equipment installation, operator training, complete equipment maintenance, and ongoing technical assistance.
• Industrial Marking Consumables Supply of inks, solvents, ribbons, labels, and other consumables compatible with CAPCOD's installed equipment base, including vegetable-based, UV, colored, and solvent inks for the various marking and labeling systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 200 pallets per hour labeling speed
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CITEOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022French eco-organization managing packaging recycling. CAPCOD works with CITEO to validate Info-tri sorting instruction symbols for packaging compliance with AGEC law (effective January 2022).
• LEIBINGERcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers. CAPCOD is an authorized reseller offering LEIBINGER's full range including JET ONE, JET2 NEO, JET3 UP, JET RAPID, and IQJET systems. Key technology: SEALTRONIC automatic nozzle sealing preventing ink drying.
• HITACHIcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese manufacturer of thermal inkjet printers. CAPCOD offers HITACHI HTJ series including HTJ-1050, HTJ-1100, and HTJ-4400 (1-4 print heads, 25.4-101.6mm height). Specializes in high-resolution marking on various substrates.
• CARL VALENTINcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of thermal transfer printers and print-and-apply systems. CAPCOD offers FLEXICODE, DYNACODE II, DPM IV, and ILX/APX 7000/WMX print-and-apply solutions. Covers 53-128mm print width with up to 300dpi resolution.
• SATOcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese manufacturer of industrial label printers. CAPCOD offers SATO CL4NX/CL6NX Plus, SG112-ex, M84 Pro, and HR2 series. Features include up to 6-inch width, 609dpi resolution, and RFID capabilities.
• UBS (United Barcode Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationSpanish manufacturer specializing in large character inkjet (APLINK LCX/MRX series) and pallet labeling systems (APL 38s, APL 8000 series). Solutions support GS1-128 international standards for pallet labeling.
• ArcacoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of CO2, fiber, and UV DPSS laser marking systems. CAPCOD offers complete laser solutions including stations for automotive, electrical components, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carl Valentin GmbH: German manufacturer of thermal transfer printers and print-and-apply labeling systems, already a CAPCOD partner. Comparable because the same products CAPCOD resells in France are sold directly by Valentin in other markets, making it both a partner and competitive reference point.
• EBS Ink-Jet Systems: European (Polish-German) manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing and marking systems, including large character and high-resolution printers. Comparable to CAPCOD's UBS and LEIBINGER product lines for cardboard, packaging, and industrial marking applications.
• Technifor (Arca Etichette): Italian manufacturer of industrial laser marking systems (CO2, fiber, UV), sister company to Arca — one of CAPCOD's key partners. Comparable because it directly competes in the laser marking category CAPCOD sells in France, especially for automotive, electronics, and medical device applications.
• KBA-Marking (Koenig & Bauer Coding): European manufacturer of industrial marking and coding systems, including inkjet and laser solutions. Comparable because it offers the same product technologies CAPCOD resells and competes for similar manufacturing and packaging customers in Europe.
• LEIBINGER (Paul Leibinger): German manufacturer of continuous inkjet (CIJ) printers with proprietary SEALTRONIC and IQJET technologies, CAPCOD's flagship partner. Comparable because Leibinger's direct sales in other European markets compete for the same CIJ category and customer base that CAPCOD serves in France.
• Hitachi Industrial (formerly Hitachi Industrial Inkjet): Manufacturer of thermal inkjet printers (HTJ series) for industrial coding and marking, already a CAPCOD partner. Comparable because its thermal inkjet technology competes directly in the same packaging and product identification applications CAPCOD serves.
• REINER (Ernst Reiner): German manufacturer of mobile and handheld inkjet marking devices (jetStamp series), already a partner of CAPCOD for the French market. Comparable because it offers the same handheld/mobile marking category CAPCOD resells and competes for industrial identification use cases.

Broad incumbents

• Domino Printing Sciences: Global manufacturer of industrial coding, marking, and digital printing solutions with a French subsidiary. Directly comparable to CAPCOD's CIJ, laser, and thermal transfer offering, and serves overlapping customer segments in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging.
• Markem-Imaje: Global leader in industrial product marking and coding, part of Dover Corporation, with direct sales and service operations across France. Comparable because it supplies the same industrial inkjet, laser, and thermal transfer marking technologies that CAPCOD resells, but at much larger scale and with proprietary equipment.
• Videojet Technologies: Major manufacturer of industrial coding and marking equipment (CIJ, TIJ, laser, thermal transfer) with direct French operations. Comparable because it competes head-to-head in the same product categories CAPCOD integrates, particularly continuous inkjet and laser marking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/capcod
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capcod-marquage

Compliance2 records

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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