InnoPrinter and Supply55, Inc. have announced a strategic partnership to introduce the complete line of InnoPrinter MK semi-automatic industrial heat presses and roll slitters to the North American market. The collaboration, announced on June 18, 2026, aims to address rising labor costs and increasing production demands by providing automated solutions for apparel, labels, caps, and specialty goods manufacturers.
For more than 25 years, InnoPrinter has designed and manufactured industrial continuous roll-format heat transfer systems in Europe. Their equipment is engineered to eliminate the most labor-intensive stages of transfer production by streamlining workflow—eliminating cutting and sorting from the heat application process. The heat presses are fully compatible with direct-to-film (DTF), sublimation, heat transfer vinyl (HTV), screen printed transfers, and HP Indigo transfers, making them versatile for various production environments.
The partnership is significant because it brings proven European automation technology to North American manufacturers facing similar challenges. According to Simon Holt of InnoPrinter, "The challenges facing manufacturers in North America are very similar to those we've already helped solve across Europe. Rising labor costs and increasing production demands are driving the need for greater automation. InnoPrinter is a proven solution that increases throughput, improves consistency and reduces manual handling, and we're excited to bring that capability to North America through Supply55."
The InnoPrinter system eliminates manual handling of transfers by utilizing a continuous roll-to-roll transfer delivery system. This enables manufacturers and decorators to increase throughput, improve consistency, and lower operating costs. The equipment supports a wide range of applications, including apparel and soft goods (T-shirts, sportswear, workwear, bags, towels), labels and compliance (neck labels, care labels, country-of-origin labels), and caps and specialty products (baseball caps, footwear components, leather goods).
For North American companies interested in becoming an InnoPrinter dealer or OEM partner, additional information is available from Supply55 by visiting www.supply55.com or calling 734-668-0755. Supply55, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of workflow automation equipment and production solutions serving digital printing, apparel decoration, graphics, signage, industrial, and specialty manufacturing markets throughout North America.
The implications of this partnership are substantial for the North American manufacturing industry. By adopting InnoPrinter's automated systems, companies can reduce manual labor, increase production speed, and maintain consistent quality—factors that are critical in a competitive global market. This move could help manufacturers in the region stay profitable despite rising labor costs and could set a new standard for efficiency in heat transfer production.
