Printronix is a leader in business-critical printing solutions, offering the most-trusted selection of ultra-reliable printers, services, supplies and parts for environments demanding top reliability and low printing costs. The company offers the two most-trusted brand names in industrial, back office and supply chain printing, Printronix and TallyGenicom, known throughout manufacturing, distribution, retail, banking, healthcare, government and other enterprises across the globe. The combined brand portfolios include the highest-quality line matrix, thermal and RFID printers, and service management solutions. Printronix was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.
Printronix is dedicated to leading the industry by adding value to global enterprise printing with advanced solutions that give customers distinct cost efficiencies and higher return on investment. As part of that vision, Printronix’s mission is to continue to improve users’ businesses by offering printing solutions that are:
Continuing its industry-leading efforts, recent products from Printronix improve reliability, increase productivity and offer environmental advantages known as “The Power of Plus.” These innovations or “pluses” add up to critical and substantial reasons for business or industrial customers to upgrade, expand or replace their current printers. Historically, Printronix has designed and delivered the broadest range of industrial printing technologies and solutions for global enterprise that are not only best-in-class, but also environmentally responsible, promoting less consumption of energy and generating less waste. From market leading line matrix printers and the industry’s first commercially available UHF RFID printers to high-performance thermal bar code label printers and continuous forms laser printers, Printronix products address the needs of customers worldwide. Our comprehensive capabilities, experience, and leadership in numerous industries has produced a wealth of proven printing solutions. For more than 30 years, our products have helped organizations increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, improve supply chain visibility and manage printing application requirements across the entire enterprise and around the globe.
Incorporated in Delaware, Printronix was founded by Robert A. Kleist in 1974. On June 26, 1979, the Company initiated public trading and remained publicly owned for more than 28 years. In January 2008, Printronix announced the completion of its acquisition by Pioneer Holding Corp., an entity controlled by Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Printronix common stock ceased trading on the NASDAQ Global Market prior to the open of the market on January 8, 2008. Printronix is now a privately-held corporation. In May 2009, Printronix acquired intellectual property from TallyGenicom AG as well as worldwide sales distribution rights for all TallyGenicom line matrix and laser technologies, including printers, supplies and consumables.