What modico Corporation does

Modico Corporation is a privately-held graphic arts and marking systems distributor founded in 1989 in Warsaw, Poland, and now headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin (US). The company builds its portfolio around four core technology pillars: UV-LED direct-to-substrate inkjet printing (the AZON Matrix, Mason, and Razor series, claimed as the only wide-format UV-LED flatbed capable of 8-inch height printing with up to 5-layer emboss effects and ADA-compliant Braille output); exposure-based stamp production systems (the modico Stamp Copy Unit); thermoplastic bending machines (Ovili line, with 2-year heating-element life cycle); and laser fume extraction technology (BOFA range). The company also distributes complementary lines including TRAXX marking devices (90+ country reach), DNL pewter products, Neonjet UV printers, and SATISLiGHT LED coasters.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales — UV-LED printers, stamp systems, benders, and fume extraction units — with recurring consumables revenue from UV inks (500ml bottles), replacement stamp pads, ECO laser rubber sheets, heating wires, and inline filters. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customer discounts are tied to order volume and frequency. Go-to-market is B2B direct via the company's website (modicographics.us), phone, and email, supplemented by resellers and the TRAXX distribution network across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Customer segments include print shops and sign makers, offices and administrative departments, display and signage manufacturers, laser equipment operators, and pewter/crafts buyers — a horizontally-segmented SMB base. Modico maintains no appointed leadership disclosure, no public financials, no funding rounds, and no parent entity, signaling a likely founder/family-controlled structure with organic, reinvestment-driven growth.

Name

modico Corporation

Legal name

Modico Graphics

Website

https://modicographics.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modico Corporation is a privately-held graphic arts and marking systems distributor, founded in 1989 in Warsaw, Poland, with US headquarters in Waterloo, Wisconsin. It supplies UV-LED printers, exposure-based stamp systems, thermoplastic benders, and laser fume extraction equipment — plus consumables — to print shops, sign makers, offices, and laser operators across 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graphic Arts Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)

Keywords

• Graphic arts equipment
• UV-LED printing
• Marking devices
• Thermoplastic bending
• Fume extraction systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UV-LED Printers and Equipment Sales: Direct sales of UV-LED flatbed printers (AZON Matrix, Mason, Razor series), stamp systems, benders, and fume extraction equipment. Equipment is sold as one-time purchases with varying price points based on specifications and size.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Recurring revenue from consumables including UV inks (500ml bottles), replacement stamp pads (TRAXX series), ECO laser rubber sheets, heating wires for Ovili benders, and stamp pad inks.
3. Accessories and Parts: Sales of accessories including BOFA inline filters, pipework, fume extraction accessories, round shape attachments for benders, and TRAXX stamp accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Modico Corporation distributes and supports a multi-brand portfolio of graphic arts equipment and consumables, including AZON UV-LED flatbed direct printers, modico and TRAXX stamp systems, Ovili thermoplastic bending machines, BOFA laser fume extraction units, and DNL Pewter collectibles. The company sells to print shops, sign makers, offices, administrative departments, display manufacturers, and laser equipment operators across more than 90 countries, generating revenue from one-time equipment sales and recurring consumables such as UV inks, stamp pads, and heating wires.

Product overview

Modico Graphics offers a diversified portfolio of graphic arts and marking products through multiple product lines: the modico® Stamp System for exposure-based stamp production, TRAXX Stamps (a full line of marking devices including self-inking, metal heavy duty, manual, and pocket stamps distributed in over 90 countries), AZON UV-LED Direct Printers (wide-format flatbed printers for various substrates), Ovili Benders (thermoplastic bending machines), DNL Pewter (decorative pewter products), BOFA Fume Extraction Systems (laser fume filtration technology), and SATISLiGHT LED Coasters. The company operates globally since 1989 with headquarters in Warsaw, Poland and regional presence across Europe, North America, and other markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• modico Stamps: Stamp products including Modico M Series, P Series, A Series, S Series, D Series, and Stamp Copy Units for producing stamps easily, cleanly and instantly.
• Ovili Benders
• AZON
• TRAXX Stamps
• DNL Pewter
• SATISLiGHT
• BOFA
• Neonjet

Products and services

• AZON UV-LED Direct Printers

Quantifiable outcome

• AZON Matrix achieves up to 2,880 dpi printing resolution for near-photographic image quality
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• TRAXX PrintercoreTechnology or IntegrationTRAXX Printer is one of the world's leading manufacturers of marking devices, achieving worldwide recognition and presence in over 90 countries. TRAXX manufactures a full line of marking devices including plastic self-inking stamps, daters, heavy-duty metal stamps, pocket stamps, and office line products. Modico distributes TRAXX products globally.
• AZON (Azonprinter)coreTechnology or IntegrationAZON manufactures UV-LED direct printing solutions including the Matrix, Mason, and Razor series printers. Their UV TurboJet ink technology and AZON RIP software enable high-quality printing on diverse substrates.
• BOFA InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOFA provides fume extraction and filtration technology for laser coding, marking, cutting, and engraving applications. Their ADVANTAGE range includes systems designed for various laser engraver manufacturers including Epilog and GCC.
• Bloemfontain Repro ServiceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic collaboration established in 2012 for the African territory, serving as the primary distribution and service partner in South Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reiner: Reiner is a German manufacturer of marking devices, numbering machines, and stamps for industrial and office use. It is directly comparable to Modico's TRAXX and modico® stamp lines, particularly in heavy-duty industrial marking.
• COLOP: COLOP manufactures self-inking stamps, daters, and marking devices and distributes globally. It is a direct peer to Modico's TRAXX and modico® stamp product lines, serving the same office and SMB stamping market.
• Shachihata: Shachihata is a Japanese manufacturer of marking devices and stamps (Xstamper brand) with global distribution. Directly comparable to Modico's TRAXX stamp business, particularly in the heavy-duty metal stamp and office stamp segments.
• Trodat: Trodat is one of the world's largest stamp and marking device manufacturers, with a global distribution network. It is directly comparable to Modico's TRAXX stamp business, competing in the same product category for office and industrial marking customers.

Broad incumbents

• Mutoh: Mutoh manufactures wide-format UV-LED printers for sign and graphics applications. It competes with AZON UV printers that Modico distributes, targeting overlapping print shop and sign maker customers.
• Durst Group: Durst is a European manufacturer of industrial UV inkjet printers for ceramics, glass, and packaging. It overlaps with AZON in industrial UV-LED direct-to-substrate printing applications.
• Roland DG: Roland DG is a major manufacturer of UV-LED flatbed printers and other digital printing equipment with a global dealer network. It is a broad incumbent peer to the AZON UV printer product line that Modico distributes.
• Trotec Laser: Trotec manufactures laser engraving and cutting systems that require fume extraction. It is comparable to Modico's positioning of BOFA fume extraction systems for the laser engraving customer base.
• Mimaki: Mimaki manufactures UV-LED, solvent, and inkjet printers for sign, graphics, and industrial applications. As an established UV-LED printer OEM, it competes with the AZON product line Modico distributes.

Emerging players

• Brother (P-touch Industrial): Brother's industrial labeling and marking printers (P-touch line) overlap with parts of Modico's TRAXX/modico® stamp business in the office and warehouse marking segment, though focused more on printed labels than ink stamps.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modico-us-corp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 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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