Marabu Scandinavia AB

What Marabu Scandinavia AB does

Marabu Scandinavia AB is a privately-held industrial printing solutions distributor headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, operating as the largest subsidiary within the international Marabu Group (itself owned by Japan's Teikoku since 2021). Founded in 1950 as AB Erland Ottoson and rebranded to Marabu Scandinavia in 2013, the company serves printing service providers across the four Nordic markets — Sweden (Malmö, Stockholm, Göteborg), Denmark (Vejle), Norway (Oslo), and Finland (Vantaa) — through 36 employees and a network of field sales offices with localized technical support.

The company's core offering is a comprehensive portfolio of specialty printing inks covering four printing technologies: screen printing (Mara, Ultra, and Libra series), pad printing (Tampa series), digital/large-format inkjet (MaraJet and UltraJet), and liquid coatings (MaraShield UV, ClearShield water-based). These span solvent-based, UV-curing, LED-curing, and water-based chemistries formulated for demanding end-use environments including automotive interiors, beverage containers, medical devices, baby products, and electronics. Complementary offerings include color management software (cloud-based Marabu ColorManager Online with PANTONE/RAL/HKS formula databases, plus Marabu ColorFormulator), authorized resale and service for equipment brands (Mutoh, EFI VUTEk, Roland, Summa, d.gen), screen stretching and stencil/cliché manufacturing services, custom color matching, and customer training programs.

The business operates on a direct sales model supplemented by authorized equipment resellers, generating revenue across ink consumables, hardware sales, professional services (technical support, maintenance, color mixing, screen fabrication), and software subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for quality and environmental management, and positions itself as a one-stop solution provider combining approximately 30+ leading industry brands with its own Marabu products across the Nordic region.

Name

Marabu Scandinavia AB

Legal name

Marabu Scandinavia AB

Website

https://marabu.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marabu Scandinavia AB distributes specialty printing inks (screen, pad, digital/large-format), liquid coatings, color management software, and complementary printing equipment across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, serving industrial printing service providers in automotive, beverage, packaging, medical, and consumer goods verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Printing Inks and Coatings

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Printing Ink Manufacturing (32591), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Inks (IMAEAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Custom Printing & Decoration Services (Screen Print, Embroidery, Laser) (BPAFAMAL)

Keywords

• Screen printing inks
• Pad printing inks
• Digital printing inks
• Liquid coatings
• Industrial decoration supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Inks Sales: Sale of screen printing, pad printing, digital printing inks and liquid coatings. Products include solvent-based, UV-curing, LED-curing, and water-based formulations for various printing applications.
2. Equipment and Machinery Sales: Sale of printing equipment including screen printing machines, pad printing machines, large format printers, cutters, laminators, and related accessories. Also includes used and demo equipment.
3. Service and Support: Technical support, maintenance, and repair services for screen, pad, flexo, and large format printers. Service agreements and on-site support.
4. Color Mixing Services: Custom color matching and mixing services for customer-specific color requirements, documented with batch numbers for reordering.
5. Screen Frame Services: Frame stretching and stencil/screen manufacturing services including coating, exposure using CTS technology, and cliché production for pad printing.
6. Consumables and Supplies: Consumables including primers, thinners, retarders, and auxiliary products for printing processes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Marabu Scandinavia AB manufactures and distributes specialty printing inks and coatings for screen, pad, and digital/large-format printing, serving industrial and commercial customers across the Nordic region. In addition to its ink portfolio, the company supplies complementary equipment (large-format printers, laminators, RIP software) and offers technical services such as color matching, screen stretching, stencil/cliché manufacturing, and training. Its offerings target automotive, beverage, packaging, electronics, medical, glass/ceramics, and signage/graphics applications.

Product overview

Marabu Scandinavia AB is a world-leading manufacturer of printing inks and solutions offering a comprehensive product portfolio across multiple printing technologies. The core offerings include screen printing inks (under Mara, Ultra, and Libra brands), pad printing inks (under the Tampa brand), digital printing/wide format inks (MaraJet and UltraJet series), and liquid coating systems (MaraShield UV and ClearShield water-based). The company provides color management software including Marabu ColorManager Online (cloud-based color formula database) and Marabu ColorFormulator. Beyond inks and coatings, Marabu offers complementary services including color matching, screen stretching (up to 3x9m), stencil/ cliché manufacturing using SignTronic CTS technology, technical training, and maintenance services for printing equipment. As an authorized service partner for EFI, VUTEk, Mutoh, Roland, Summa, and d.gen, the company supports screen, pad, flexo printing, and wide format digital printing across Scandinavia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marabu: World-leading manufacturer of screen printing and pad printing inks (tampongtrycksfärger) and inks for wide-format printers (inkjet) for digital printing and liquid laminate.

Products and services

• Screen Printing Inks Specialty inks formulated for industrial screen printing applications, used by decorators and printers across automotive, packaging, beverage, electronics, medical, glass/ceramics, and signage end markets.
• Pad Printing Inks Specialty inks for pad printing of irregular, three-dimensional, or small-format objects, used by industrial decorators in automotive, electronics, promotional, and consumer goods sectors.
• Digital / Large-Format Printing Inks Inks developed for digital and large-format printers, supplied together with compatible hardware and RIP software for signage, graphics, and industrial decoration applications.
• Liquid Coatings Liquid coatings supplied for industrial finishing and surface decoration applications, complementing the company's ink portfolio.
• Large-Format Printers and Laminators Hardware equipment for digital and large-format printing and finishing, distributed under authorized reseller agreements with major OEMs including Mutoh, EFI VUTEk, Roland, Summa, and d.gen.
• RIP Software Raster Image Processor (RIP) software supplied alongside large-format printers to enable color management and print workflow control for digital printing customers.
• Color Matching Services Custom color matching and formulation services provided to industrial printing customers to meet specific brand, regulatory, or application color requirements.
• Screen Stretching and Stencil/Cliché Manufacturing Pre-press services including screen stretching and stencil/cliché manufacturing, provided to industrial screen and pad printing customers as part of the company's integrated supply offering.
• Technical Support and Training On-site technical support and training services delivered to industrial printing customers across the Nordic region to ensure proper application of inks, coatings, and equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ink conversion can reduce production costs by up to 50%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ESMA (European Specialty Printing Manufacturers Association)minorOthersIndustry association member providing networking and industry representation for specialty printing manufacturers.
• SiebdruckPartnerminorOthersScreen printing industry partner network for knowledge sharing and best practices.
• SGIA (Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association)minorOthersIndustry association membership for screen printing and graphic imaging professionals.
• FESPAminorOthersGlobal federation for screen and digital printing associations, supporting industry events and education.
• MutohcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Mutoh's complete range of large format printers and cutters including flatbed, roll-to-roll, and hybrid models. Mutoh is known for innovative technology and high-quality products.
• EFI VUTEkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for EFI VUTEk wide format printing systems.
• RolandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for Roland large format printers and wide format solutions.
• SummacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for Summa cutting plotters and finishing equipment.
• d.gencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized service partner for d.gen printers and production equipment.
• SefarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of high-quality screen printing fabrics and mesh materials. In 2019, Marabu Finland acquired the agency for Sefar, including fabric sales and screen stretching services.
• HurtzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of aluminum screen frames for screen printing operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flint Group: Global supplier of printing inks (including Narrow Web, sheetfed, and packaging) and pressroom consumables; comparable across packaging ink categories that Marabu targets in the Nordic region.
• Sun Chemical: DIC-owned global giant in printing inks and pigments with extensive screen, pad, and digital ink ranges; competes broadly across packaging, graphic arts, and industrial applications where Marabu sells.
• INX International Ink Co. Major global manufacturer of liquid inks and coatings for packaging, commercial, and digital print; closely comparable technology stack (UV, water-based, solvent) and customer verticals.
• Fujifilm Sericol: Industrial ink division of Fujifilm offering UV, solvent, and water-based screen and digital inks; comparable product portfolio and serves graphic, packaging, and industrial segments like Marabu.
• Siegwerk Druckfarben: One of the largest global packaging and label ink manufacturers, with broad solvent- and UV-based portfolios serving FMCG, label, and packaging converters; competes head-on in industrial screen and packaging inks.

Direct peers

• Nazdar Ink Technologies: US-based specialist manufacturer of screen, digital, and pad printing inks under the Nazdar 1800, 9700, and other series; directly comparable niche ink specialist with overlapping applications in glass, container, and industrial printing.
• Wikoff Color Corporation: Privately-held US specialty ink manufacturer focused on screen, flexo, and digital inks for packaging, label, and industrial markets; comparable as a privately-owned, specialized ink competitor.
• Encres Dubuit: European specialist in UV and solvent screen and pad printing inks for glass, cosmetics, automotive, and industrial decoration; a particularly close competitor in Marabu's premium industrial verticals.
• Teikoku (Tokyo Printing Ink Mfg. Co.): Japanese family-owned industrial screen printing ink specialist that acquired Marabu in 2021; directly comparable in ink chemistry, vertical specialization, and customer base, and now controls Marabu Scandinavia.
• Marabu GmbH: German parent and global manufacturer of screen, pad, and digital printing inks under the same Mara, Ultra, Tampa, and Libra brands; the Scandinavia subsidiary operates as the largest local distribution arm of this direct corporate parent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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