IMPRIMO
IMPRIMO is a Spanish private manufacturer of industrial large-format digital printing systems (UV LED, AQUA, Hybrid, Single Pass, DTF, CO2 laser) serving footwear brands, signage, packaging, textiles, and retail kiosks through direct sales and a 30+ country distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersElche, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What IMPRIMO does
IMPRIMO (legal entity: Imprimo Digital Printers, SL, with a parallel entity Imprimo Printers Group, S.L.) is a Spanish private industrial printing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Elche, Spain. The company designs and sells a broad portfolio of large-format and industrial digital printing systems spanning UV LED, AQUA (water-based), HYBRID, Single Pass, DTF (Direct to Film), and CO2 laser technologies, integrated with printhead components from Ricoh (Gen5/Gen6), Epson, and HP PageWide. Its full product line includes the Xpress 320, Godzilla Hybrid 320 v2, Aqua Single Pass 90 and 120-150, Cilinder 360, DTF 60, Supercutter, Minicutter, Laser CO2 (LS Mini/Medium/Large), and the Kiosco self-service personalization platform, complemented by proprietary technologies branded HS (uneven surfaces up to 2cm), CCP (Closed Circuit Print color control), and the Ready To Print turnkey bundle.
The business model is anchored on capital equipment sales of industrial printers, augmented by recurring revenue from equipment rental, maintenance contracts, spare parts and consumables, and customer financing. Go-to-market combines a direct sales channel (Request a Demo, Contact CTAs, phone +34 966 631 529) with a distributor network covering more than 30 countries. Brand-led customer case studies feature Puma (New York), Nike (Dubai), and Adidas (Manhattan) for sneaker personalization under the Baby Shoes platform, while adjacent verticals served include signage and advertising, packaging (water-based inks), textile and apparel, and retail kiosk operators. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is configured per quote, with financing plans available across the catalog.
The company operates as a privately-held manufacturer with no disclosed funding rounds, no public listing, no parent company, and no acquisition history. Operational evidence suggests a small organization: the HQ solar PV installation (6 kW nominal) was executed within a ~€9,452 budget, blog content remains active through early 2025, and the company relies on a second legal entity (Imprimo Printers Group, S.L.) without disclosed subsidiaries. The combination of a wide technology portfolio, branded proprietary platforms, and a global channel network indicates a niche OEM competing against larger industrial digital printing incumbents.
IMPRIMO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- IMPRIMO
- Legal name
- Imprimo Digital Printers, SL
- Website
- https://imprimo.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- IMPRIMO is a Spanish private manufacturer of industrial large-format digital printing systems (UV LED, AQUA, Hybrid, Single Pass, DTF, CO2 laser) serving footwear brands, signage, packaging, textiles, and retail kiosks through direct sales and a 30+ country distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
IMPRIMO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (32312)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Service, Repair & Maintenance Contracts (Preventive Maintenance, Onsite Service, Extended Warranty) (IMAAAIAM), Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)
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Where IMPRIMO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Elche
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
IMPRIMO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Printer Sales: Sale of large-format industrial printing equipment including UV LED, Hybrid, AQUA, DTF, and laser systems. Equipment ranges from compact desktop units to super-wide industrial presses.
- Equipment Rental: Flexible rental service for printing equipment for events, temporary offices, or specific projects without large upfront investment.
- Maintenance and Support Contracts: Regular maintenance services including periodic inspections, cleaning, software updates, and repair services through service agreements.
- Spare Parts and Consumables: Continuous supply of replacement parts and components to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Financing Services: Payment plans offered for printer purchases, enabling customers to pay in installments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Equipment purchase - full ownership model |
| Subscription | Monthly | Equipment rental - flexible access model |
| Subscription | Annual | Maintenance contracts - ongoing support |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
IMPRIMO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
IMPRIMO designs, manufactures, and sells industrial large-format digital printing equipment, including UV LED roll-to-roll printers, AQUA single-pass water-based printers for packaging, DTF textile printers, flatbed cutting tables, CO2 laser engraving systems, cylindrical object printers, and self-service personalization kiosks. The company complements hardware sales with turnkey Ready To Print packages, equipment rentals, maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and financing services, distributed through direct sales and a network of distributors in more than 30 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- IMPRIMO® Xpress: Roll to Roll UV LED printer, 320 cm width, up to 60m2/h speed with Ricoh printheads.
- IMPRIMO® DTF
- IMPRIMO® Supercutter
- IMPRIMO® Minicutter
- IMPRIMO® Láser CO2
- IMPRIMO® Kiosco
- IMPRIMO® Aqua Single Pass
- IMPRIMO® Cilinder 360
- IMPRIMO® Godzilla Hybrid
- READY TO PRINT
- CCP (Closed Circuit Print)
- Tecnología HS
Products and services
- Imprimo Xpress 320 UV LED Roll-to-roll UV LED printer with 320cm print width, supporting 2-8 Ricoh printheads, CMYK+White+Varnish, achieving speeds up to 60 m²/h with variable drop technology of 7 picoliters, for signage and large-format graphics producers.
- Imprimo DTF 60 All-in-one textile printer with 60cm print width, 2 Epson heads, CMYK+White inks, featuring integrated 3-phase drying oven and powder adhesive agitator for garment customization and apparel decoration.
- Imprimo Supercutter Flatbed cutting and milling table with 250x160cm cutting area, 3 multifunction heads, CCD camera for automatic positioning, conveyor system, 50mm max thickness, and cutting speeds 300-1600mm/s for signage and packaging finishers.
- Imprimo Minicutter Compact cutting table with 80x60cm cutting area, 10mm material height, 4 integrated tools (oscillating, semicut, circular, kiss-cut), CCD camera, automatic feeder, and touchscreen control for smaller-format packaging and signage jobs.
- Imprimo Laser CO2 CO2 laser engraving and cutting machines available in three models (LS MINI 40W/50x30cm, LS MEDIUM 100W/100x60cm with CCD, LS LARGE 150W/130x90cm) with adjustable work tables and rotary option for marking and cutting applications.
- Imprimo Kiosco Innovation hardware platform for direct personalization of objects including sneakers, t-shirts, bottles, phone cases, and notebooks, featuring touchscreen interface, QR code reader, and 3D preview visor for retail self-service environments.
- Imprimo Aqua Single Pass 120-150 Single-pass water-based industrial printer using HP PageWide thermal heads with 120-150cm print width and 250cm media width, achieving 40 linear meters/minute printing speed for packaging applications including boxes, paper bags, and food packaging.
- Imprimo Aqua Single Pass 90 Compact single-pass water-based printer with 90cm print width, 3 HP thermal heads, 140/200cm media width, 1200 dpi resolution for short-run packaging and cardboard printing.
- Imprimo Cilinder 360 High-speed UV LED cylindrical object printer with 4 Ricoh heads, CMYK+White+Varnish, printing 150mm diameter objects in 30 seconds with HS technology for uneven surfaces up to 2cm, for bottles and round objects without pre-treatment.
- Imprimo Godzilla Hybrid 320 v2 Super wide-format UV LED hybrid printer handling rolls and rigid materials up to 320cm width, with 8-24 Ricoh Gen6 heads, speeds up to 250-320 m²/h, supporting 5cm thick materials for 24/7 production.
- Ready To Print Service Turnkey printing solution bundled with printer purchases, including RIP Imprimo software, PC, transport, installation, training, and initial ink load for immediate production readiness.
- Equipment Rental Service Flexible rental service for IMPRIMO printing equipment for events, temporary offices, or specific projects, allowing access to industrial printers without large upfront capital investment.
- Maintenance and Support Contract Regular maintenance services including periodic inspections, cleaning, software updates, and repair services through annual service agreements, providing quick response and minimizing customer downtime.
- Spare Parts and Consumables Supply Continuous supply of replacement parts, components, and consumables to ensure uninterrupted printing operations for IMPRIMO equipment owners.
- Financing Service for Equipment Purchase Installment-based payment plans offered at the point of purchase, applicable to all IMPRIMO printer models, enabling customers to spread the cost of equipment over time.
Quantifiable outcome
- Print speeds up to 60m²/hour (Xpress), 320 m²/hour (Godzilla)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use IMPRIMO
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
IMPRIMO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature13 records
IMPRIMO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreIMPRIMO is an Official HP Partner, utilizing HP PageWide thermal printheads in their Aqua Single Pass printer series. HP PageWide technology enables high-speed single-pass printing with water-based inks for packaging applications.
- RicohcoreRicoh printheads (Gen5 and Gen6) are integrated into multiple IMPRIMO printer models including Xpress, Godzilla Hybrid, and Cilinder 360 series, providing high-quality UV LED printing capabilities.
- EpsoncoreEpson printheads are used in IMPRIMO DTF (Direct to Film) printers and Minicutter series, enabling precise textile printing and cutting operations.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
IMPRIMO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SPGPrints: SPGPrints is a Dutch manufacturer of industrial rotary screen, digital inkjet, and single-pass printing systems for textiles and packaging. It overlaps with IMPRIMO's Aqua Single Pass platform in water-based packaging and label printing.
- Kornit Digital: Kornit Digital is an Israeli industrial digital textile printing company offering direct-to-garment and DTF systems. It competes directly with IMPRIMO's DTF 60 line for apparel customization and on-demand garment decoration.
- Durst Group: Durst Group is a leading Italian manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet printing systems for large-format graphics, ceramics, and packaging. It directly competes with IMPRIMO in UV LED, hybrid, and single-pass industrial presses, serving signage, packaging, and textile converters.
- Mimaki Engineering: Mimaki is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, cutting plotters, and DTF/direct-to-garment systems. It is the closest direct competitor to IMPRIMO's UV LED, DTF, and cutting table product lines, particularly in signage and apparel personalization.
- Roland DG: Roland DG manufactures wide-format UV printers, DTF systems, and cutting/engraving equipment for graphics and personalization markets. Overlaps with IMPRIMO in UV LED printers, cutting tables, and DTF/textile printing.
Broad incumbents
- Epson: Epson is a major manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers, printheads, and DTF/direct-to-garment systems. It supplies printheads to IMPRIMO while also being a broad incumbent in industrial printing through its SureColor and Monna Lisa lines.
- Agfa-Gevaert: Agfa-Gevaert operates a large industrial inkjet and prepress business (Agfa Inkjet) producing wide-format printers, inks, and software for graphics, packaging, and textile. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping industrial printing capabilities.
- Fujifilm: Fujifilm's Inkjet Industrial Division manufactures wide-format industrial print systems, inkjet inks, and printheads. It competes with IMPRIMO's UV LED and packaging lines while also being a broader technology supplier in the print ecosystem.
- HP (Industrial Print): HP's Industrial Print business (PageWide, Latex, Scitex) makes large-format UV and water-based industrial printers serving signage and packaging. It is both a printhead supplier to IMPRIMO (Official HP Partner) and a broad incumbent competitor.
- Heidelberg Druckmaschinen: Heidelberg is a German manufacturer of commercial and packaging printing presses, including digital inkjet solutions. It is a broader incumbent with overlap to IMPRIMO's packaging machinery focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
IMPRIMO social profiles
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Valuation estimate
IMPRIMO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
IMPRIMO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
IMPRIMO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about IMPRIMO
What does IMPRIMO do?
IMPRIMO designs, manufactures, and sells industrial large-format digital printing equipment, including UV LED roll-to-roll printers, AQUA single-pass water-based printers for packaging, DTF textile printers, flatbed cutting tables, CO2 laser engraving systems, cylindrical object printers, and self-service personalization kiosks. The company complements hardware sales with turnkey Ready To Print packages, equipment rentals, maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and financing services, distributed through direct sales and a network of distributors in more than 30 countries.
Is IMPRIMO a public or private company?
IMPRIMO is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was IMPRIMO founded?
IMPRIMO was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is IMPRIMO based?
IMPRIMO is headquartered in Elche, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does IMPRIMO make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Printer Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, maintenance and Support Contracts, spare Parts and Consumables and financing Services.
Who are IMPRIMO's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SPGPrints, Kornit Digital, Durst Group, Mimaki Engineering and Roland DG. Broad incumbents are Epson, Agfa-Gevaert, Fujifilm, HP (Industrial Print) and Heidelberg Druckmaschinen.
Does IMPRIMO have an API?
No public API is recorded for IMPRIMO.
What industry is IMPRIMO in?
IMPRIMO's product category is Industrial Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAJ, Production & High-Volume Printing Systems, with a secondary code of IMALAOAD, Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser). Its NAICS code is 334 and its SIC code is 3555.