What Preco Industries does

Preco, LLC is a privately held US industrial equipment manufacturer and contract manufacturer founded in 1997 that designs and builds laser processing systems and rotary and flat bed die cutting equipment for advanced material processing. The company operates a dual-path business model: it sells capital equipment (laser systems such as FlexPro, WebPro, FireFly, BeeLine, and FlashLite modules, plus rotary die cutting platforms like the RCP family and flat bed die cutters) directly to manufacturers, and it provides toll contract manufacturing services using its own equipment fleet to customers who lack in-house capacity. Its technology is built around proprietary patented systems including AcuPower closed-loop laser power control, AcuBeam CAD-based processing software, vision-based X-Y-Θ registration achieving ±25 micron accuracy, beam compression technology enabling micro-perforation at speeds up to 2,500 ft/min, and a floating bolster die cutting system.

Preco serves seven primary vertical markets: flexible packaging, advanced energy (battery and EV manufacturing), aerospace & defense, abrasives, electronics, medical devices, and automotive. Operations are based at two US facilities — Somerset, Wisconsin (laser equipment and contract manufacturing) and Lenexa, Kansas (rotary and flat bed die cutting equipment) — with a wholly-owned Swedish subsidiary, LMiab Laser Machining, Inc., providing European sales and technical support. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14644 cleanroom, FDA Establishment Registration, ITAR, and SQF Food Safety Code certifications, allowing it to serve regulated industries including medical devices and defense.

Go-to-market is executed through dedicated enterprise field sales teams organized by division (Contract Manufacturing, Laser Equipment, Die Cutting Equipment), supported by regional sales contacts in North America and Europe, an online Request Quote workflow, and a trade show presence at industry events such as Motion + Power, MD&M Midwest, and the Global Produce & Floral Show. All equipment and services are priced via custom quote; no public pricing exists. Recent strategic moves include a 2025 partnership with TRUMPF to launch the PowerCell Battery Welding System for EV battery production, the launches of the AcuCheck vision inspection system and the Stinger Head micro-perforation module, and an expansion into medical device contract manufacturing. Named enterprise customers include 3M (Associate Converter partner) and Nammo Composite Solutions (aerospace & defense), with category-level references to Aerospace OEMs, Medical Device OEMs, and Automotive Manufacturers.

Name

Preco Industries

Legal name

Preco, LLC

Website

https://precollc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Preco, LLC is a privately held US industrial firm (founded 1997) that designs laser processing and die cutting equipment and provides contract manufacturing services for advanced material processing across flexible packaging, aerospace, medical, automotive, energy storage, electronics, and abrasives verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laser Processing and Die Cutting Equipment

NAICS

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Metal Machinery (Laser/Plasma/Waterjet Cutting, Punching) (IMAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Laser cutting equipment
• Die cutting machinery
• Contract manufacturing services
• Precision material processing
• Industrial laser systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of laser processing and die cutting equipment including FlexPro, WebPro, FireFly, BeeLine, FlashLite, RCP, and Flat Bed Die Cutting systems to manufacturing companies
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: Toll converting and contract manufacturing services using company's laser and die cutting capabilities for customer part production across various materials and industries
3. Equipment Service & Support: Technical field service, remote diagnostics, applications development, and training services for customers with Preco equipment
4. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned laser and die cutting equipment as a cost-effective capacity extension option

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Preco Industries designs and manufactures industrial laser processing and rotary/flat bed die cutting equipment for advanced material processing. The company sells capital equipment—including FlexPro, WebPro, FireFly, BeeLine, FlashLite, and RCP systems—directly to manufacturers. Preco also operates one of North America's largest contract manufacturing service operations, providing toll converting using laser cutting, perforating, welding, cladding, heat treating, and die cutting for customer parts across aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, flexible packaging, abrasives, and advanced energy industries.

Product overview

Preco Industries offers a comprehensive portfolio of laser processing and die cutting solutions organized into two main categories: Capital Equipment (for organizations that process materials themselves) and Contract Manufacturing Services (toll converting for those without equipment). The equipment lineup includes multiple laser platform families (FlexPro, Mini FlexPro, WebPro, Wide WebPro, FireFly, BeeLine, FlashLite modules) for cutting, scoring, perforating, and welding; and die cutting equipment (RCP rotary platforms, Flat Bed Die Cutters, EDP-W traveling head presses, Foam Die Cutters). The company operates from Wisconsin (laser equipment and contract manufacturing) and Kansas (die cutting equipment) facilities, with global service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FlexPro Multi-purpose laser processing machine combining scan head processing speed with XY motion system versatility. Features patented AcuPower and closed loop power control for precise laser cutting and kiss-cutting over large areas. Used by manufacturers across multiple industries.
• Mini FlexPro Compact laser processing machine offering galvanometer speed with XY positioning system versatility. Designed for flexible circuits, membrane switches, digitally printed products, and medical devices.
• WebPro Series Web-based digital laser cutting systems for roll-to-roll or roll-to-discrete part processing. Features Windows-based AcuBeam control system with cross-web and shape processing capabilities.
• Wide WebPro Series Jumbo roll laser processing systems for high-volume production with reel-to-reel or roll-to-discrete part processing. Available in widths up to 1.53m (5 ft.) with multiple laser configurations.
• FireFly Series Cross web large zone laser processing systems for scoring and shape processing on-the-fly. Features AcuPower power control for consistent cross web processing with up to 8 lasers.
• BeeLine Series Web direction in-line laser processing machines for micro-perforating, venting, and controlled depth scoring. Features beam compression technology achieving speeds up to 2,500 ft./min for micro-perforation.
• RCP (Rotary Converting Platform) Rotary die cutting platforms in three sizes (3-6, 5-10, 7-14 stations/spindles) for flexible converting with auto-registration. Supports die cutting, kiss-cutting, lamination, and integration with laser processing.
• RCP DL Rotary Converting Platform with Dual Lasers combining mechanical die cutting with two laser stations. Supports continuous and step-and-repeat motion with vision registration for X-Y-T corrections.
• Flat Bed Die Cutter Four-post hydraulic flat bed press for die cutting versatility with adjustable stroke height and tonnage. Features quick-change tooling with steel-rule die board changeover in under 30 seconds.
• Flat Bed Die Cutter with Optics Vision-based registration system using fiber-optic or machine vision camera technology with X-Y-Θ control. Achieves accuracies up to ±25μm (±0.001 in.) with floating bolster technology.
• EDP-W Press Machine Automated servo-driven traveling head die cutter representing the highest automation level in Preco's flat bed lineup. Features X-Y axis oscillating board, dedicated software with recipe management, and multiple layer processing capability.
• Foam Die Cutting Machines Four-post hydraulic presses designed for foam die cutting with clean and accurate cuts. Available in standard sizes (1220, 2024, 2430) and larger configurations with heated platen options.
• AcuCheck Real-Time Vision Inspection System Real-time vision inspection system for micro-perforated flexible packaging, providing automated quality control for laser perforation processes. Launched in 2025.
• PowerCell Battery Welding System Battery welding system developed in partnership with TRUMPF, designed for energy storage and battery module manufacturing in the advanced energy sector. Launched in 2025.
• Contract Manufacturing Services Full-service contract manufacturing for laser processing and die cutting including cutting, kiss-cutting, laminating, heat-sealing, and embossing. Serves automotive, abrasives, medical, electronics, flexible packaging, and aerospace industries with raw material inventory management, packaging, labeling, and shipping.
• Used Equipment Sales Sale of pre-owned laser and die cutting equipment as a cost-effective capacity extension option for customers seeking lower-cost entry into Preco's equipment platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing speeds up to 2500 ft/min for micro-perforation - fastest in the industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TRUMPFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Preco and TRUMPF announced a partnership to launch the PowerCell Battery Welding System. This strategic collaboration combines Preco's applications expertise in laser welding with TRUMPF's laser technology to deliver integrated battery welding solutions for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The PowerCell system targets high-volume battery module production with precision welding capabilities.
• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreco is recognized as a 3M Associate Converter, enabling the company to offer processed 3M materials including VHB foam tapes and other adhesive products. This partnership allows Preco to provide specialized converting services for 3M's product lines, particularly in the abrasives and pressure-sensitive adhesive markets.
• LMiab Laser Machining, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationLMiab Laser Machining, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Preco located in Nås, Sweden. The subsidiary extends Preco's laser processing capabilities and market presence in the European region, providing local sales, technical support, and contract manufacturing services for European customers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prima Power: Italy-based manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery including 2D/3D laser cutting systems, punch presses, and bending solutions. Prima Power overlaps with Preco's laser equipment business for industrial customers.
• TRUMPF: Global market leader in industrial laser technology and machine tools. TRUMPF is both Preco's strategic partner on the PowerCell Battery Welding System and a direct competitor in laser-based material processing equipment across automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications.
• Rotometrics: Global manufacturer of precision tooling including solid and flexible dies, anvils, and magnetic cylinders for the converting industry. Rotometrics competes with Preco's die cutting equipment business.
• Bobst: Swiss-based supplier of equipment and services for the packaging and converting industries, including die cutting and printing machinery. Bobst directly competes with Preco in flexible packaging converting and die cutting equipment.
• Mark Andy: U.S.-based manufacturer of narrow-web flexographic printing and converting equipment. Mark Andy serves the same label and flexible packaging converters that constitute a primary Preco vertical.
• Spartanics: U.S.-based manufacturer of laser die cutting systems and digital finishing solutions for printing and converting applications. Spartanics overlaps with Preco's laser die cutting offerings in the converting market.

Broad incumbents

• Bystronic: Swiss-based global manufacturer of laser cutting and bending systems primarily for sheet metal processing. Bystronic competes with Preco's laser equipment business at the high-volume industrial processing end of the market.
• Han's Laser: China-based global supplier of laser equipment for industrial applications including cutting, welding, and marking. Han's Laser competes with Preco across laser processing equipment end markets.
• Coherent (formerly Rofin-Sinar): Global supplier of laser-based materials processing solutions including CO2, fiber, and solid-state lasers used in cutting, welding, and marking. Coherent overlaps with Preco's laser integration and welding capabilities.
• Amada: Japanese global leader in metalworking machinery including laser cutting, punching, bending, and welding systems. Amada overlaps with Preco in laser cutting equipment for industrial applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/precollc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/precollc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Preco Industries