Signcore AB
Signcore AB is a Swedish B2B distributor founded in 2024 in Borås, reselling large-format printers, finishing equipment, and consumables from brands including Mimaki, Canon, and SEFA. The company serves Swedish sign-makers, print shops, and commercial printers with sales, installation, and service support.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersBorås, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Signcore AB does
Signcore AB is a Swedish B2B distributor and value-added reseller of large-format printing, finishing, and conversion equipment, headquartered in Borås and founded in 2024. The company sells printers, cutting/finishing machinery, and consumables sourced from a multi-vendor portfolio that includes Mimaki, Canon, VHF, Aristo, Roll-X, SEFA, iEcho, Sawgrass, Adkins, Vivid, and Epson, and extends into proprietary consumables with its own Signcore DTF-film (Instant Peel) line introduced in January 2025.
The business model is classic authorized distribution: Signcore procures equipment and consumables from OEMs and resells them to Swedish sign-makers, commercial printers, and print service providers, layering installation, warranty service, and recurring consumable supply on top of the hardware sale. Pricing is transactional and account-gated via the website, with the recurring ink, film, and laminate stream providing an annuity on top of the capex sale. The relationship is owner-operated, with Simon Nyman identified as co-owner, and the company is registered as a Swedish aktiebolag (private limited company).
Recent commercial activity — adding Canon and iEcho in February 2026, hosting the Sweden premiere of the Mimaki UJ330H-160 in April 2026, and a 2025 relocation to larger premises — indicates an early but active phase of brand portfolio and capacity expansion. No revenue, headcount, funding, or external investor data is disclosed in the available input, leaving financial scale unverified.
Signcore AB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Signcore AB
- Legal name
- Signcore AB
- Website
- https://signcore.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Signcore AB is a Swedish B2B distributor founded in 2024 in Borås, reselling large-format printers, finishing equipment, and consumables from brands including Mimaki, Canon, and SEFA. The company serves Swedish sign-makers, print shops, and commercial printers with sales, installation, and service support.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Signcore AB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Large Format Printing Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Printing (32312)
- SIC
- Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)
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Where Signcore AB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Borås
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Signcore AB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Hardware and Equipment Sales: Signcore generates the majority of its revenue through the sale of large-format printers, UV printers, solvent printers, DTF printers, textile sublimation printers, vinyl cutters, CNC mills, finishing equipment (laminators, mounting tables, cutting tables, heat presses), and accessories. Products are sold through a combination of e-commerce and direct sales, with pricing displayed ex-VAT in SEK. The company also offers trade-in and demo machine campaigns.
- Consumables and Supplies: Ongoing revenue from original inks (Mimaki SS21, SS22, BS4, LH100, LUS-series; Epson GS3; Canon LUCIA PRO II), cleaning solutions, maintenance liquids, DTF film, primers, and other consumables. Customers are required to use original ink purchased from Signcore as a condition of warranty validity.
- Service, Installation and Support: Revenue from service contracts, on-site support, and free installation included with new machine purchases. The company employs qualified technicians and maintains a stock of original spare parts and consumables for rapid delivery.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Machine portfolio — wide range from entry-level to industrial high-volume printers |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Currency surcharge/benefit on Euro-denominated purchases |
| Subscription | Annual | Service and support contracts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Signcore AB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Signcore AB is a Swedish value-add distributor and reseller of large-format printing equipment, finishing machinery, and consumables. The company sells solvent, UV, DTF, sublimation, and photo printers; heat presses, cutting tables, milling machines, mounting tables, and laminators; and original inks and DTF films. Signcore pairs equipment sales with free installation, on-site service by qualified technicians, original spare parts inventory, and trade account onboarding. The portfolio spans brands including Mimaki, Canon, VHF, Aristo, Roll-X, SEFA, iEcho, Sawgrass, Adkins, Vivid, and Epson, complemented by Signcore's own-brand DTF-film Instant Peel.
Product overview
Signcore AB is a Swedish reseller and service provider for large format printing equipment and finishing solutions. The product portfolio spans multiple printer categories including Mimaki solvent printers (JV200, JV330), UV printers (UJF flatbed, UJV roll-to-roll, UJ330H hybrid), DTF printers (TxF series, UJV300DTF), textile/sublimation printers (TS, Tx300p), print & cut machines (CJV, UCJV), and Canon photo printers (imagePROGRAF GP and PRO series). Finishing equipment includes SEFA heat presses (clam, swing, slide, dual-plated, sublimation), VHF milling machines, Aristo/iEcho cutting boards, Roll-X mounting tables, and Vivid laminators. Consumables include inks (Mimaki SS22, SS21, BS4, UV/LUS/LH series, Epson GS3), DTF films (including own-brand Instant Peel), cleaning solutions, primers, and accessories. The company operates as a full-service partner offering sales, free installation, and service support from its Borås location.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Signcore DTF-film Instant Peel: Proprietary DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer film developed and sold by Signcore for textile printing applications.
Products and services
- Mimaki CJV330-160 Print & Cut Print & cut machine combining high print quality with SS22 GBL-free ink, integrated cutting, media changer, in-line X/Y slitter, and remote monitoring via app. Targets sign makers and commercial printers needing an integrated print-and-finish workflow.
- Mimaki JV330-160 Solvent Printer High-quality solvent printer with dual print heads, up to 100 m²/h speed on banners and up to 30 m²/h on vinyl, 3-roll media changer, in-line X/Y slitter, and 3-year factory warranty. For high-volume sign and print production.
- Mimaki JV200 Solvent Printer Eco-solvent printer combining reliable productivity, high image quality, and user-friendliness for producing professional results on various media. Targeted at sign makers seeking versatile solvent output.
- Mimaki CJV200 Print & Cut Entry-level print & cut machine with single print head, automatic nozzle control, up to 70 m²/h banner speed, and SS22 GBL-free eco-solvent ink. Designed for entry-level users needing combined print and cut.
- Mimaki UCJV330-160 UV Print & Cut UV LED print & cut machine with 2.5D emboss printing, watermark effects, clear ink finishing for gloss/matte effects, and a 129-texture ARTISTA UV library. For premium textured graphics output.
- Mimaki UJ330H-160 UV Hybrid Printer Hybrid printer handling both roll and rigid substrates up to 50 mm thickness, designed for sign makers and commercial printers seeking agility and a broader application portfolio from a single compact machine.
- Mimaki UJV200 Series UV Roll-to-Roll Printer UV roll-to-roll printer series with direct UV curing, white and clear ink options, DAS2 automatic calibration, and wide material support including heat-sensitive substrates. For UV roll-to-roll production.
- Mimaki UJF-3042 MkII e UV Flatbed Printer Compact A3-format UV flatbed printer with 300×420 mm max print area, handles objects up to 153 mm thick, and includes Kebab option for 360° cylindrical printing. Targeted at small-format UV direct printing.
- Mimaki UJF-6042 MkII e UV Flatbed Printer A2-format UV flatbed printer with 610×420 mm max print area, sharing the UJF-3042 feature set for larger substrates and higher volume production.
- Mimaki JFX200-2513 Ex UV Flatbed Printer UV flatbed printer with 2.5 m × 1.3 m bed size, ideal for sign makers requiring larger format rigid printing.
- Mimaki JFX500-2131 UV Flatbed Printer High-performance UV flatbed with new print head technology and UV-LED lamps, positioned as a milestone in design and performance for industrial UV printing.
- Mimaki UJF-7151 PLUS II UV Flatbed Printer Industrial UV flatbed with four motors at corners and dual screw axes for mechanical perfection and highest precision in demanding production environments.
- Mimaki UJV 100-160 UV Roll Printer UV roll-to-roll printer with up to 1200 DPI resolution and 4 pl ink droplet size for outstanding print quality on roll media.
- Mimaki TxF150-75 DTF Printer Mimaki's first DTF (Direct-to-Film) printer with genuine heat-transfer pigment ink that is ECO PASSPORT certified, addressing common ink ejection and sedimentation issues in DTF workflows.
- Mimaki TxF300-75 DTF Printer DTF printer sharing Mimaki's first DTF series technology with ECO PASSPORT certified skin-friendly inks, addressing heat-transfer pigment ink ejection and sedimentation issues.
- Mimaki UJV300DTF-75 UV DTF Printer Breakthrough UV printer for DTF transfer enabling direct application on rigid materials without a heat press, offering fast and flexible production for DTF workflows.
- Mimaki CG-FX II Plus Vinyl Cutter Precision vinyl cutter meeting high demands for accuracy and speed, compatible with Mimaki printers for integrated print and cut workflow.
- Mimaki CG-AR Vinyl Cutter Compact vinyl cutter with 550 g cutting force (highest in entry class), available in 60 cm, 100 cm, or 130 cm widths, includes ID-Cut and remote access functionality.
- Mimaki TS100-1600 Sublimation Printer Sublimation printer with up to 900 DPI resolution and 5 pl ink droplet size for outstanding print quality on textile media.
- Mimaki TS55-1800 Sublimation Printer Fast and easy-to-operate sublimation printer in the high-end segment for textile production.
- Mimaki Tx300p-1800MKII Direct Textile Printer Latest direct textile printer suitable for production environments with large variation in prints and larger production runs.
- Canon Colorado M UV Roll Printer Modular UV roll-to-roll printer using Canon UVgel technology, available in M3/M5 speeds (111/159 m²/h), in-field upgradeable, with optional white ink and FLXfinish+ for high-volume production environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Mimaki JV330/CJV330 printer achieves up to 100 m²/h print speed on banners and up to 30 m²/h on vinyl, with a 3-year factory warranty (extended from standard 2 years)
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Companies that use Signcore AB
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Signcore AB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Signcore AB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- iEchominorSigncore became a new reseller of iEcho cutting tables, adding a more price-competitive cutting solution to its portfolio that complements Aristo's high-end positioning. iEcho acquired Aristo several years ago, though the two brands continue to operate separately. A separate launch event for iEcho products is planned closer to summer 2026.
- Mimaki EuropecoreSigncore is an authorized distributor of Mimaki wide-format printers, UV printers, solvent printers, DTF printers, textile sublimation printers, vinyl cutters, and associated inks and accessories. The partnership is the largest brand representation in Signcore's portfolio, covering over 47 Mimaki products. Signcore hosted the Sweden premiere of the Mimaki UJ330H-160 and actively promotes Mimaki's ink compliance transition programs for EU SVHC/CMR regulations.
- Canon (Canon Professional Printing)coreSigncore became an authorized Canon reseller, adding Canon's water-based printers and inks to complement its existing Mimaki portfolio. The partnership's flagship product is the Canon Colorado M UVgel roll-to-roll printer series, which complements Mimaki's UV range for high-volume production customers.
- VHFcoreSigncore is an authorized distributor of VHF CNC milling machines (Active Pure, Active Pro, Premium) for sign making and industrial applications. VHF machines are configured specifically for each customer's application and can be delivered in sizes up to 2 × 3 meters.
- AristocoreSigncore distributes Aristo cutting tables (LFC-series, Aristomat TL-series) for large-format roll and sheet material cutting. Aristo targets high-end and industrial applications in the sign-making and packaging industries.
- SEFAcoreSigncore distributes SEFA heat presses (Clam, Swing, Slide, Dual-plated, Sublimation series) for textile printing, sublimation, DTF, and DTG applications. SEFA presses are manufactured in France and are promoted for their precision heat distribution, pressure control, and durability. Signcore publishes educational content comparing SEFA to budget heat press alternatives.
- Roll-XcoreSigncore distributes Roll-X mounting tables (Go and Pro models), which use Flatbed Applicator technology to provide ergonomic, single-operator mounting and laminating of large-format prints. The tables are height-adjustable and designed to minimize workplace injuries.
- SawgrassminorSigncore distributes Sawgrass sublimation printers (SG500 A4, SG1000 A3) for entry-level sublimation printing, bundled with start kits, Sawgrass Print Manager, and CreativeStudio Online Designer. Sawgrass products are offered at fixed retail prices in the e-commerce store.
- AdkinsminorSigncore distributes Adkins Inline 800 DTF powder shaker and curing unit for high-volume roll-to-roll DTF production, along with associated filter kits. The Adkins Inline 800 complements Mimaki's DTF printer range.
- EpsonminorSigncore distributes Epson UltraChrome GS3 solvent inks for wide-format printing applications, offering vivid colors, UV and weather resistance, and low odor for both indoor and outdoor use.
- VividminorSigncore distributes Vivid Easymount Sign hot/cold laminator with support heating up to 45°C, designed for sign makers seeking a compact and easy-to-use laminating solution.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Signcore AB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Mutoh Europe: Mutoh is a Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers (eco-solvent, UV, dye-sublimation) with European distribution into the same sign and print-shop market that Signcore serves. It is comparable as a competing OEM whose products may be sold through other Swedish distributors, putting its channel partners in direct competition with Signcore's Mimaki, Canon, and Epson offerings.
- HP Large Format (Sweden): HP's Large Format division sells Latex, PageWide XL, and DesignJet printers through Swedish resellers into the same sign, print-shop, and technical-graphics customers that Signcore serves. It is comparable as a competing OEM with broader portfolio reach (and direct sales motion in some segments) that constrains Signcore's pricing power on entry-level and mid-range machines.
- Roland DG (Northern Europe): Roland DG is a leading Japanese manufacturer of wide-format printers, printer/cutters, and UV printers, with an established Northern European distribution network. It is comparable to Signcore because it competes head-to-head with Mimaki and Canon in the same Swedish sign-maker and print-shop RFPs, often through local distributors that are direct competitors to Signcore.
Others
- Mimaki Europe: Mimaki Europe is Signcore's largest represented brand and a primary OEM supplier of wide-format, UV, DTF, and sublimation printers. It is included as a peer because Mimaki's choice of distribution partners, pricing, and warranty policy directly determines Signcore's competitive positioning and consumables lock-in versus rival Mimaki distributors in Sweden.
Emerging players
- swissQprint: swissQprint is a Swiss manufacturer of high-end UV flatbed and roll-to-roll printers competing in industrial sign-making and packaging production. It is comparable to Signcore's portfolio (especially Mimaki JFX and Canon Colorado M lines) at the high end of the Swedish industrial-print customer base and is sometimes sold through rival Nordic distributors that overlap with Signcore's territory.
Direct peers
- Hexis Sweden: Hexis is a manufacturer and distributor of sign-making vinyl films, digital printing media, and wrapping solutions with a Swedish presence. It is comparable to Signcore because both supply the same Swedish sign-maker and vehicle-wrap customer base, although Hexis focuses on films and wrapping substrates rather than printers and finishing equipment.
- Spandex: Spandex is one of Europe's largest distributors of sign-making materials, large-format printing media, and equipment, with operations across multiple countries including Sweden. It is a direct peer to Signcore because both serve Swedish sign-makers and print shops with a one-stop-shop model covering hardware, consumables, and finishing supplies, though Spandex is far larger and broader in geographic scope.
- Antalis: Antalis is a major European distributor of visual communication and large-format printing media, substrates, and equipment with a Swedish subsidiary. It is comparable to Signcore because it sells large-format print consumables, substrates, and equipment into the Swedish and Nordic sign-maker and print-shop channel, operating a similar B2B distribution model with a broader media-centric catalog.
- Grafisk Maskinservice: Grafisk Maskinservice is a Swedish distributor and service provider of graphic-industry equipment, including printing and finishing machinery, serving Swedish print shops. It is a direct peer to Signcore because both act as local Swedish value-add resellers of large-format equipment, providing installation, service, and consumables to the same customer base.
Regional players
- Zünd Sverige: Zünd is a Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting systems with a Swedish reseller presence serving packaging, sign-making, and industrial customers. It is comparable to Signcore because its cutting tables overlap with Signcore's Aristo, iEcho, and VHF finishing portfolio, although Zünd focuses exclusively on cutting and tends to sell through specialist regional partners rather than broad-line distributors.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Signcore AB
What does Signcore AB do?
Signcore AB is a Swedish value-add distributor and reseller of large-format printing equipment, finishing machinery, and consumables. The company sells solvent, UV, DTF, sublimation, and photo printers; heat presses, cutting tables, milling machines, mounting tables, and laminators; and original inks and DTF films. Signcore pairs equipment sales with free installation, on-site service by qualified technicians, original spare parts inventory, and trade account onboarding. The portfolio spans brands including Mimaki, Canon, VHF, Aristo, Roll-X, SEFA, iEcho, Sawgrass, Adkins, Vivid, and Epson, complemented by Signcore's own-brand DTF-film Instant Peel.
Is Signcore AB a public or private company?
Signcore AB is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Signcore AB founded?
Signcore AB was founded in 2024. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Signcore AB based?
Signcore AB is headquartered in Borås, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Signcore AB make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware and Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and Supplies and service, Installation and Support.
Who are Signcore AB's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Mutoh Europe, HP Large Format (Sweden) and Roland DG (Northern Europe). Mimaki Europe is listed as an others. swissQprint is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Hexis Sweden, Spandex, Antalis and Grafisk Maskinservice. Zünd Sverige is listed as a regional player.
Does Signcore AB have an API?
No public API is recorded for Signcore AB.
What industry is Signcore AB in?
Signcore AB's product category is Large Format Printing Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAKAM, Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services. Its NAICS code is 32312 and its SIC code is 3470.