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| Industry | Screen printing, Digital printing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founders | Lawson Screen & Digital Products; Workhorse Products |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri; Phoenix, Arizona |
| Products | Screen-printing presses, DTG printers, DTF systems, dryers, exposure units |
| Website | https://lawsonsp.com |
Lawson–Workhorse Group is an American manufacturer of screen-printing and digital-printing equipment formed through the merger of Lawson Screen & Digital Products and Workhorse Products on February 1, 2025.[1] The combined company produces equipment for screen printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, and direct-to-film (DTF) printing, serving print shops, apparel decorators, and industrial production facilities across the United States.
History
[edit]Lawson Screen & Digital Products
[edit]Lawson Screen & Digital Products was founded in 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, by inventor Eugene Landesman, who developed early automated screen-printing presses.[1] The company expanded throughout the mid-20th century, exhibiting at national trade shows and introducing new equipment for textile printing. During the 1970s and 1980s, Lawson broadened its product line to include exposure units, conveyor dryers, and automated presses. In the 2000s, the company entered the digital-printing market with pretreatment systems and DTG-related equipment.
Leadership transitioned within the Landesman family: Eugene Landesman passed ownership to his sons David and Ben in the 1970s, and later to the third generation, including Taylor Landesman, who assumed executive leadership roles in the 2010s.[1]
Workhorse Products
[edit]Workhorse Products, based in Phoenix, Arizona, became known for its manual and automatic screen-printing presses, conveyor dryers, and exposure systems.[2] The company served both small print shops and high-volume production facilities. By the 1990s and 2000s, Workhorse had established itself as a major U.S. manufacturer in the garment-decorating industry, with a reputation for durable, production-focused equipment.
Merger
[edit]On February 1, 2025, Lawson Screen & Digital Products and Workhorse Products announced a strategic merger.[1] Industry publications described the merger as a significant development in the U.S. screen-printing sector, creating a larger organization with expanded engineering capabilities and a broader product portfolio.[3][4]
Both companies stated that they would continue operating under their existing names while sharing resources, manufacturing capacity, and customer-support teams.[2]
Corporate leadership
[edit]- David Landesman – Co-President of Lawson; second-generation leader involved in product development and industry education.[1]
- Taylor Landesman – Co-President of Lawson; third-generation executive overseeing digital-printing initiatives and strategic growth.[1]
- Workhorse Executive Team – Leadership retained from Workhorse Products, responsible for engineering, manufacturing, and product innovation.[2]
Products
[edit]The Lawson–Workhorse Group manufactures equipment for screen printing, DTG printing, and DTF printing. Its product categories include:
| Category | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen-printing presses | Lawson Omega, Workhorse Sabre | Manual and automatic models |
| Conveyor dryers | Powerhouse Quartz, Lawson Digi-Dry | For curing plastisol, water-based, DTG, and DTF inks |
| Exposure units | Lawson LED-Exposure, Workhorse Lumitron | For screen imaging and pre-press |
| DTG systems | Lawson Zoom-AE Pretreater | Supports major DTG printers |
| DTF systems | Lawson DTF System | Film printing and powder-curing solutions |
| Reclaiming equipment | Lawson Express Washout Booths | For screen cleaning and reclaiming |
Corporate impact
[edit]The merger created one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of garment-decorating equipment.[3] Analysts noted that the combined company increased domestic manufacturing capacity, expanded training resources, and strengthened the supply chain for small and mid-sized print shops.[4]
Timeline
[edit]- 1949 – Lawson Screen & Digital Products founded
- 1970s–2000s – Lawson expands into automated and digital systems
- 1980s–2010s – Workhorse Products becomes a major U.S. press manufacturer
- 2025 – Lawson and Workhorse announce merger
- 2025–present – Combined operations expand product lines and support services
See also
[edit]- Screen printing
- Direct-to-garment printing
- Direct-to-film printing
- Textile printing
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lawson Screen & Digital Products. "Lawson & Workhorse: A Game-Changing Merger." (2025).
- 1 2 3 Workhorse Products. "Lawson & Workhorse Products Merge." (2025).
- 1 2 Screen Printing Magazine. "Lawson Screen & Digital and Workhorse Products Announce Strategic Merger." (2025).
- 1 2 GRAPHICS PRO. "Lawson Screen & Digital merges with Workhorse Products." (2025).
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