All Printing Resources, Inc.

What All Printing Resources, Inc. does

All Printing Resources, Inc. (APR) is a privately held, value-added distributor and manufacturer's representative founded in 1958 and headquartered in Glendale Heights, Illinois. The company serves the North American flexographic printing industry — primarily narrow-web and wide-web converters producing labels, tags, and flexible packaging — with a portfolio spanning printing plates, doctor blades, stickyback tapes, end seals, cleaning products, anilox rolls, color management instrumentation, and finishing equipment. APR holds authorized distributor relationships with major OEMs including DuPont Cyrel, Esko, MacDermid, Dantex, Miraclon, and Vianord, and augments these third-party lines with its own proprietary products: APC automatic plate washers, SupplySentry RFID inventory management, FlexoTracker asset tracking, SimplyClean cleaning chemistry, DuroSeal end seals, and SpotOn Color management software.

The company's go-to-market combines a 13+ location direct-sales and warehouse network across the US and Canada with the FlexoSource e-commerce platform for 24/7 reordering. APR reports that five strategically placed warehouses enable 98% same-day shipping and next-day delivery to most of North America. The Technical Solutions Group (TSG) and FlexoAcademy training programs provide assessment, G7 certification, press optimization, and post-installation services that differentiate APR from commodity resellers, with the sales motion described as consultative and diagnostic rather than transactional.

APR generates revenue through product distribution markup across thousands of SKUs, equipment sales (with operating lease and rent-to-own options), technical services and training, managed services via SupplySentry, and e-commerce transactions. Customer concentration is low, with 250+ active companies cited and named logos spanning independent label converters, flexible packaging converters, and mid-tier packaging groups. The company is independently owned, has no disclosed institutional backing, and operates as a regional market entity in Canada through its Grimsby, Ontario office.

Name

All Printing Resources, Inc.

Legal name

All Printing Resources, Inc.

Website

https://teamflexo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

All Printing Resources, Inc. is a value-added distributor and manufacturer's representative serving North American flexographic printers with plates, consumables, equipment, and technical services, supported by 13+ US and Canadian locations and proprietary inventory and color management products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexographic Printing Supplies and Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing and Related Support Activities (323)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Flexographic printing supplies
• Flexographic printing equipment
• Printing consumables distribution
• Flexographic plate making
• Printing technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glendale Heights, IL

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: APR distributes a comprehensive range of flexographic printing supplies and equipment including plates, doctor blades, stickyback tapes, end seals, cleaning products, anilox rolls, color management tools, and pressroom accessories. Revenue is generated through product markup and margin on thousands of SKUs from multiple manufacturer partners.
2. Technical Services & Training: APR provides technical consulting, training programs, equipment installation and service, and diagnostic services for the flexographic printing industry. Services include G7 certification training, press optimization, color management consulting, and on-site technical support.
3. E-commerce Platform (FlexoSource): APR operates an online purchasing platform (FlexoSource) that provides customers with real-time inventory visibility, customized ordering, pricing information, and buying history access 24/7.
4. RFID Inventory Management (SupplySentry): APR offers RFID-based inventory management services with automated replenishment capabilities, generating recurring revenue through system monitoring and supply delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

APR is a value-added distributor and manufacturer's representative specializing in flexographic printing supplies (plates, doctor blades, stickyback tapes, end seals, cleaning products, anilox rolls) and equipment (plate imagers, plate processors, digital UV inkjet presses, bag/pouch making machines). The company also offers proprietary products including APC Automatic Plate Washers, SimplyClean cleaning chemicals, SupplySentry RFID inventory management, FlexoTracker asset tracking, and SpotOn Color management software, alongside technical services, training (FlexoAcademy), and G7 certification through the Technical Solutions Group.

Product overview

All Printing Resources, Inc. (APR) is a value-added distributor and manufacturer's representative offering a comprehensive portfolio of flexographic printing supplies, equipment, services, and technology solutions. The core product portfolio includes SimplyClean (proprietary cleaning product line for plate, anilox, and pressroom cleaning), flexographic printing plates (DuPont Cyrel, Dantex Aquaflex), ESKO CDI imagers, Vianord plate processing equipment, APR Automatic Plate Washers, and Sonic Solutions ultrasonic anilox cleaners. APR also distributes Dantex digital UV inkjet presses and ELBA bag/pouch making equipment. The service offering is anchored by SupplySentry (RFID-based inventory management), FlexoSource e-commerce platform, FlexoAcademy training, and the Technical Solutions Group (TSG) providing assessment, diagnostics, and optimization services. Supporting tools include color management products (X-Rite, TECHKON, GTI), doctor blades and end seals from multiple manufacturers, stickyback mounting tapes (3M, tesa, Lohmann), and interactive selection tools. The portfolio is tied together by the TeamFlexo approach providing total cost reduction solutions from bucket to substrate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SupplySentry: RFID-based inventory management system for real-time monitoring of inventory at customer locations
• FlexoSource
• FlexoTracker
• SimplyClean
• DuroSeal
• APC (Automatic Plate Cleaner)
• Technical Solutions Group (TSG)
• TSGo
• FlexoAcademy
• TEAMflexo
• SpotOn Color
• APR Equipment

Products and services

• SimplyClean Proprietary line of cleaning products designed for flexographic inks, including specialized formulations for plate cleaning (MP, SW), anilox cleaning (MA, AX), pressroom cleaning (PR), and all-purpose cleaning (AC). Sold to flexographic printers for use across platemaking and pressroom operations.
• SupplySentry RFID-based real-time inventory management system that monitors stock levels of consumables at customer locations, with web-based interface and automated replenishment. Reduces stock-out risk, lowers inventory carrying costs, and increases employee efficiency. Sold to flexographic converters and label manufacturers.
• FlexoSource State-of-the-art e-commerce platform offering real-time inventory visibility, customized ordering, pricing information, buying history, and 24/7 access to APR's products and technical data. Sold to flexographic printers for consumables procurement.
• FlexoTracker RFID-based sleeve, cylinder and plate asset management and tracking system for monitoring important assets throughout the plant and production cycle. Sold to flexographic printers.
• APR Automatic Plate Washers (APC) Exclusive line of affordable automated plate washing equipment for letterpress or flexo plates featuring inline cleaning, rinsing, and drying with temperature control and alternating floating brushes. Sold to flexographic printers for plate processing automation.
• Doctor Blades Complete line of doctor blades including steel, composite, and coated blades for optimal ink metering performance, with cut-to-length and special packaging available. Sold to flexographic printers.
• End Seals (DuroSeal and W&H Chamber) APR's end seal product line including composite DuroSeal and W&H Chamber types, with a unique cutting system producing highest quality end seals in a wide breadth of materials. Sold to flexographic printers.
• Flexographic Printing Plates (DuPont Cyrel, Dantex Aquaflex) Full range of digital and analog flexographic printing plates including DuPont Cyrel and Dantex Aquaflex water wash plates for various printing applications. Sold to flexographic printers and converters.
• ESKO CDI Flexo Plate Imagers Digital flexo plate imaging equipment from ESKO for digital photopolymer platemaking with HD Flexo and Crystal technology options. Sold to flexographic printers.
• Vianord Plate Processing Equipment Automated plate processing equipment for solvent wash photopolymer plate cleaning, rinsing, and drying. Sold to flexographic printers.
• Sonic Solutions Ultrasonic Anilox Roll Cleaners

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of orders ship same day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPont CyrelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2025Distribution partnership for DuPont Cyrel flexographic platemaking solutions across North America. APR makes the complete range of Cyrel products including plates, equipment, workflow solutions, and screening solutions available to customers.
• MiracloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 February 2025Official reseller of Shine LED Lamp Kits, innovated by Miraclon, allowing APR to offer customers in the US and Canada the benefits of LED lamp technology for flexographic printing.
• ELBA S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 November 2024Partnership with ELBA S.p.A., a global leader in automatic high-speed pouch and bag-making machines. Expands APR's product portfolio to include bag and pouch making equipment for flexible packaging converters.
• DantexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Dantex digital UV inkjet presses including PicoJet 1200 and PicoColour models for the label industry. Offers sales, installation, and technical support for Dantex equipment.
• EskocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Esko software products including workflow solutions, CDI flexo plate imagers, Crystal plate imagers, HD Flexo screening, and Digital Flexo Suite. Provides software sales, support, and training.
• MacDermid Graphics SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on LUX Flat-Top Dots technology. APR teams up with MacDermid and Esko for label projects to showcase advancements in flat top plates, high-end screening, and UV-LED curing.
• FLAG (Flexo Label Advantage Group)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFLAG is a buying group for independent label converters. APR is a FLAG Vendor Partner providing products and services to FLAG members. FLAG awarded APR Vendor Partner of the Year in 2026.
• AVTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with AVT for inspection and quality control automation. APR drove automation success at NextGen Label Group with seamless AVT integration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BOBST: Swiss-based global manufacturer of packaging and printing equipment including flexo presses, gravure, and converting lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose flexographic press installed base overlaps with APR's downstream consumables and technical-services opportunity.
• Nilpeter: Danish manufacturer of narrow-web flexo, offset, and digital label presses serving the same label converter segment APR serves. Comparable as an incumbent press OEM whose installed base generates pull-through demand for APR's plate, tape, and cleaning consumables.
• Sun Chemical: World's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, serving packaging, publication, and industrial printing customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying flexo inks and coatings into the same converter base that APR supports.
• Mark Andy: U.S.-based leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web flexographic printing presses, with growing presence in digital/hybrid. Comparable as a major incumbent serving the same flexo converter customer base that APR supports with consumables and technical services.
• Flint Group: Global supplier of inks and coatings for flexo, gravure, offset, and digital printing, as well as printing plates. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying many of the same flexo converter customers APR serves, with overlapping plate and consumable categories.

Direct peers

• Anderson & Vreeland: U.S.-headquartered value-added distributor of flexographic printing plates, pressroom supplies, and prepress equipment serving narrow- and wide-web converters. Most direct comparable to APR given overlapping product categories (plates, doctor blades, tape, color management) and similar consultative distribution model.
• Harper Corporation: Global manufacturer and supplier of anilox rolls and laser-engraved anilox technology for flexo and gravure printers. Comparable to APR as a supplier of pressroom consumables used by the same narrow- and wide-web converter customers.
• XSYS (formerly Flint Flexographic Products): Manufacturer of flexographic printing plates, sleeves, and printing equipment under brands like nyloflex, Flint, and ThermoFlex. Comparable to APR because XSYS's plate and equipment products are part of APR's distribution portfolio and compete in the same flexo plate category APR's customers buy.

Emerging players

• Kompac USA: U.S. manufacturer of on-press plate mounting and proofing systems for the flexo industry. Comparable as an emerging equipment specialist whose products overlap with APR's mounting/proofing solutions and compete for the same converter customers.
• Hybrid Software: Provider of software solutions for label and packaging prepress, including MIS, workflow, and digital front-end tools for flexo and digital print. Comparable as an emerging player whose workflow software competes with and complements the Esko portfolio APR distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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