What Multi-Plot Europe GmbH does

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH is a privately-held German specialist dealer founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bad Emstal, Hessen. Operating with approximately 6 employees under Managing Directors Sandra Martina Rees and Dipl. Ing. Joachim Rees, the company functions as an exclusive European distributor and integrator of digital textile printing systems, holding long-standing dealership rights with brands including d.gen (15+ years exclusive), Mimaki, Epson (since 2013), HeatJet (15+ years), Klieverik, Maegis, SETeMa, SUMMA, ErgoSoft, and others. Its product portfolio spans Direct-to-Film (DTF) transfer printing systems, dye-sublimation and direct textile printers, calanders and fixing equipment, cutting plotters and laser systems, finishing/sewing lines, vacuum presses, RIP software, color measurement, and matched consumables such as inks and transfer papers.

The company's business model combines hardware resale with consumable supply and recurring technical services. Multi-Plot generates revenue from sales of complete printing systems and bundled consumables, supplemented by on-site installation, maintenance, repair, ICC color profiling, and customized training delivered from its technical center. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct, with phone, email, TeamViewer, and on-site consultation, supported by a physical catalog of roughly 50 pages and a content-driven website.

Multi-Plot serves three primary verticals: textile and clothing manufacturers seeking customization and short-run economics, advertising technology firms producing signage and banners, and traditional print service providers expanding into digital textile workflows. Its value proposition centers on being a single-source provider with strong brand partnerships, early adoption of new technologies (such as DTF), OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 certified outputs suitable for baby clothing, and rapid on-site service enabled by its central German location near Kassel.

Name

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH

Legal name

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH

Website

https://multiplot.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH is a German specialist dealer (est. 1990) that exclusively distributes digital textile printing systems, consumables, and finishing equipment from brands such as d.gen, Mimaki, Epson, and Maegis to textile, advertising, and print service providers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Textile Printing Equipment

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Digital textile printing
• DTF transfer printing
• Sublimation printing systems
• Large format printers
• Textile finishing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Emstal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Digital Printing Equipment Sales: Sale of digital textile printing systems including printers, fixers, cutting plotters, finishing systems, and software. The company acts as exclusive specialist dealer for major brands across Europe.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Sale of complementary supplies including inks, transfer papers, sublimation media, cleaning products, and accessories perfectly matched to their printing systems.
3. Technical Service and Support: Installation, maintenance, repair, color management services, and training provided to customers. All warranty repairs are conducted in Multi-Plot's technical facility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH is an exclusive specialist dealer selling complete digital textile printing systems (DTF transfer printing, sublimation, large-format inkjet printers), finishing equipment (fixers, calanders, cutting plotters, laser systems), software (ErgoSoft RIP), and consumables (inks, transfer papers) from brands including d.gen, Mimaki, Epson, Maegis, HeatJet, Klieverik, SUMMA, SETeMa, and others. The company delivers turnkey solutions to textile manufacturers, advertising technology firms, and print service providers across Europe, supported by on-site installation, maintenance, color management, and training services.

Product overview

Multi-Plot Europe GmbH is a specialist and exclusive dealer in digital textile printing, offering complete solutions since 1990. The product portfolio includes DTF transfer printing systems (Maegis RS Transfer Pro series), sublimation solutions, dye-sublimation printers (Epson, Mimaki), textile printing systems (d.gen), fixing/calandering equipment (HeatJet, Klieverik), cutting plotters and laser systems (SUMMA), finishing lines (SETeMa), sewing systems (Meevo), vacuum presses (ATMOS, Vacujet), RIP software (ErgoSoft), color measurement equipment (Barbieri), plus consumables (SunChemical inks, Kaspar Papir transfer papers). The company provides complete turnkey systems, technical service, color management, and training for textile and apparel, advertising technology, and print service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• d.gen Textile Printing Systems
• Mimaki Large-Format Printers and Cutting Plotters
• Epson Thermosublimation Printers
• Maegis DTF (Direct-to-Foil) Systems
• HeatJet Calander Series
• Klieverik Transfer and Fixing Calanders
• ErgoSoft RIP Software
• SUMMA Laser Cutting Systems
• SETeMa Coating, Fixing and Finishing Lines
• Cibitex Textile Pre-treatment and Finishing Machines
• ATMOS Vacuum Presses
• Meevo Sewing Systems
• Vacujet 3D Vacuum Presses
• SunChemical Inks
• Kaspar Papir Transfer Paper
• Technical Service
• Color Management Services
• Training Services

Quantifiable outcome

• OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class 1 certified DTF transfer prints suitable for baby clothing

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• EpsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-Plot has partnered with Epson since 2013, offering thermo-sublimation printers starting from 111.8cm print width. They sell Epson's SC-F9500 series and compatible water-based sublimation inks with good price-performance ratio.
• d.gen (DGI-Net)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-Plot has been the exclusive dealer for d.gen textile printing systems in Europe for 15 years. The Korean company has been a key market player since the late 1970s, and d.gen products have won multiple awards.
• MimakicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Japanese manufacturer of large-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters. Multi-Plot offers a broad product range from cutting plotters to high-quality transfer and direct printers for textile and apparel, plus Mimaki sublimation inks.
• HeatJetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-Plot has offered HeatJet products for over 15 years. HeatJet provides professional calender series for beginners in roll-to-roll and single-piece sublimation fixing and transfer, with media widths from 60 to 190cm.
• KlieverikmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch partner providing transfer and fixing calanders. Klieverik solutions offer high versatility for production capacities with excellent quality, outstanding properties, and ability to produce large widths.
• ErgoSoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationSwiss company and leading developer of software solutions for high-end digital printing market for over 25 years. ErgoSoft RIP software provides highest productivity, quality control, and tools for color, production control, and automation.
• MaegiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch company supporting Multi-Plot in Direct-to-Foil technology. Multi-Plot offers the RS Transfer Pro series for high-quality textile transfer printing with widths up to 120cm, featuring Epson i3200 printheads.
• SETeMamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorModular system for coating, fixing, washing and finishing lines. SETeMa offers high flexibility with modules that can be added later for customized solutions.
• CibitexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company offering textile pretreatment and finishing machines with focus on ecological production and sustainable technologies for the textile industry.
• SUMMAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormerly Cad Cam Technology, SUMMA offers various lasers for cutting and engraving systems. Specialized for print and cut on printed textiles with roll-to-piece endless cutting capability, mature landmark recognition, and adapted software.
• SunChemical (formerly Sensient)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInk supplier for several years providing reliable color results, detail sharpness, reproducibility, and unique options for production flexibility.
• Kaspar PapirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCroatian company providing high-quality transfer paper optimized for current market conditions with various weights, widths, and lengths at competitive prices.
• AtmosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman company offering various vacuum presses for sublimation, automotive, thermoplastics, composites, and yacht interior applications with customized membrane presses and heating hoods.
• MeevominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese company offering fully and semi-automatic sewing systems for cut pieces and keder processing. Focus on high automation enabling any employee to achieve more with existing workforce, plus automatic joining of large-format panels.
• VacujetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing reliable vacuum presses suitable for 3D sublimation transfer applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plottershop.de GmbH: German online and direct dealer of large-format printers, cutting plotters, and consumables. Local German competitor in the printing equipment distribution space with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Zünd Systemtechnik AG: Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting systems used in textile, signage, and packaging finishing. Comparable to Multi-Plot's cutting/finishing equipment portfolio (cutting plotters, SUMMA lasers) and serves overlapping customer verticals.
• Hybrid Services Ltd: UK-based exclusive Mimaki distributor for industrial and digital printing equipment, with a parallel business model of selling digital printing systems, consumables, and technical service. Closest functional peer to Multi-Plot in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Kornit Digital Ltd. Global manufacturer of direct-to-garment and on-demand digital textile printing systems. A principal/incumbent in the digital textile printing space whose products and channel strategy directly shape Multi-Plot's competitive landscape.
• Epson Deutschland: Manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers including the SureColor SC-F-series for textile sublimation. Multi-Plot is an Epson distribution partner since 2013; Epson's direct sales and channel policies directly affect Multi-Plot's positioning.
• SPGPrints B.V. Dutch manufacturer of rotary screen, digital, and inkjet printing systems for textiles. A direct incumbent in textile printing equipment whose products and channel choices affect specialist dealers in Europe.
• Durst Group AG: Italian manufacturer of industrial digital printing systems for textiles, ceramics, and labels. A broad incumbent with overlapping textile printing technology sold both direct and through specialist partners like Multi-Plot.

Others

• Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of large-format inkjet printers and cutting plotters for textile, apparel, and graphics. Multi-Plot is a distribution partner for Mimaki; it is included as a peer because Mimaki's direct sales and channel strategy fundamentally shape Multi-Plot's competitive environment.

Regional players

• Croma S.r.l. Italian specialist dealer of digital printing equipment and consumables serving textile, sign, and graphics customers. Highly comparable dealer model, but focused on the Italian market rather than pan-European distribution.
• Aste Grafik, S.A. Spanish distributor of digital and large-format printing equipment, including inkjet and finishing systems. Similar specialist dealer profile to Multi-Plot, serving Iberian and European markets from a regional base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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