Direct Color Systems Opens New Facility in South Carolina

Direct Color Systems (DCS), a provider in the direct-to-substrate UV printing industry, announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in York, South Carolina. This multi-purpose location will serve as a showroom, demonstration center, and training facility, enhancing the company’s ability to serve customers throughout the U.S.

Located in the Charlotte Metro region, the new facility will highlight DCS’s UV printing technology firsthand. The showroom will feature a wide range of DCS’s direct-to-substrate printers, including UV-LED flatbed systems and solutions tailored for promotional products, ADA signage, wayfinding signage, industrial parts, and decor printing.

“This new facility marks an exciting chapter for Direct Color Systems,” said Tom Kaplinski, president and CEO at Direct Color Systems. “We’re committed to providing an immersive, hands-on experience for our customers. Whether they are looking to see our machines in action, get personalized training, or explore new printing applications, this space is designed to inspire innovation and meet the needs of the rapidly growing digital printing market.”

In addition to serving as a showroom, the South Carolina location will host live demonstrations, online webinars, and events, giving visitors the opportunity to see the DCS printers in real-time production environments. Customers can explore various applications, learn how to optimize print settings for different substrates, and receive insights into maximizing efficiency.

Strategic expansion

The new South Carolina facility is part of Direct Color Systems’ broader strategy to expand its presence as it expands its product offerings. According to DCS, by opening this facility, it aims to improve accessibility for customers as they explore the product line-up in a comfortable, engaging environment.

“We are excited to bring Direct Color Systems closer to our customers in the southeast,” said Steve Mills, VP of sales and marketing. “This facility reinforces our commitment to customer service, product innovation, and growing the DCS community.”