2001
# of Inkcups Members: 2
The Beginning
Out of his house, Ben Adner sells only his patented universal ink cup and ceramic rings.
2002
# of Inkcups Members: 2
20 Locust St.
The company moves from the house to a larger location at 20 Locust Street, Danvers.
2003
# of Inkcups Members: 6
Sapphire Ink
Inkcups Now becomes the exclusive North American distributor for Sericom Inks – a premier global ink line.
2004
# of Inkcups Members: 10
The Team Expands
The team celebrates with an offsite outing.
2006
# of Inkcups Members: 15
The Cobalt 1000
Inkcups Now introduces the Cobalt 1000 laser for etching pad printing plates and forever changes the plate-making industry.
2008
# of Inkcups Members: 21
The Tagless Revolution
Inkcups Now introduces the B100 tagless solution and changes the way tags are applied to garments forever.
2010
# of Inkcups Members: 30
Digital Printing Begins
Inkcups introduces a solvent-based inkjet printer for small promotional items. To further expand its inkjet portfolio, Inkcups becomes a Certified Mimaki Distributor.
2011
# of Inkcups Members: 36
Global Expansion
Inkcups Now goes global – setting up sales offices in Central America and Mexico.
2012
# of Inkcups Members: 39
The XJET
Inkcups Now introduces disruptive technology – the Xjet conveyorized industrial inkjet printer. We patented the XJET with a proprietary loading mechanism unlike anything else on the market, allowing for quick loading while the machine is actively printing.
2013
# of Inkcups Members: 47
The Move
Inkcups Now moves their HQ and main production facility to 310 Andover St. to expand operations.
2015
# of Inkcups Members: 63
The Laser Revolution
Inkcups Now secures its position as the global leader in laser plate-making by developing and patenting two new low-cost lasers.
2016
# of Inkcups Members: 79
The Helix
Inkcups develops the groundbreaking Helix inkjet machine for cylinders – the first of its kind. Built in the USA.
2017
# of Inkcups Members: 82
Brite Tagless
Inkcups patents Brite Tagless Technology – the ability to pad print white ink on dark fabrics.
2017
# of Inkcups Members: 94
Inkcups Rebrands
To fit their position as a global leader in an ever-changing market, Inkcups drops the “Now” and simplifies the name.
2018
# of Inkcups Members: 98
Faster Digital Machines
All Digital flatbed machines are upgraded to the latest head technology making them 4 times faster.
2019
# of Inkcups Members: 101
The Revolution is Here.
Inkcups launches the Revolution, high-speed digital cylinder printer.