If you were at Impressions Expo Long Beach 2025, you couldn’t miss the massive M&R equipment booth. It’s big, it’s blue, and it’s buzzing with serious energy. But here’s the kicker: it’s not just about flashy machines. It’s about giving print shops real options like screen, DTG, DTF, and hybrid printing, all built to scale with your business without slowing you down.
M&R’s not selling hype. They’re offering industrial-grade print shop equipment with 40 years of engineering behind it. And when you pair M&R equipment automation with smart business platforms like DecoNetwork, that’s when you start operating like a real boss, not just a hustler with a heat press.
This article breaks down exactly what M&R showcased, why it matters in 2025, and how you can use it to upgrade your shop game.
M&R Equipment Is Built To Scale Your Business
M&R isn’t trying to push one machine that “does it all.” That’s not how serious print shops operate. What they’re doing instead is smarter. They’ve got options across screen printing, DTG, DTF, and hybrid, so you can build the setup that fits your business today and still supports where you’re headed tomorrow.
Whether stepping into an auto with a compact Cobra Automatic Press or scaling up with a Gauntlet 4, M&R equipment gives you tools that match your shop size, budget, and goals. You don’t need to overcommit or outgrow your setup in six months. Their sales team works with you to map out what you need now and what you’ll need next. And yeah, they actually visit your shop.
The kicker? It’s all modular. You can add automation later without tossing what you already have. That’s how you grow smart. Not fast and fragile.
Hybrid Power With The Digital Squeegee
M&R equipment isn’t just built to last. It’s built to adapt. The star of the booth? The Digital Squeegee paired with the Gauntlet 4. This hybrid setup lets you print full-color jobs with only a couple of screens while keeping the speed and durability of traditional screen printing.
You want flexibility? This setup gives it to you. Run one job with digital CMYK. Run the next with standard screen printing. Or run both in the same shift without changing your press. Shops are using this combo to handle short runs, variable data prints, and even specialty inks like puff or metallic with zero hesitation.
Here’s the real play. Hybrid tech like this gives you a competitive edge. It saves time, reduces screen setups, and opens the door to unique offerings that other shops just can’t match. If you’re doing contract work or chasing bigger brands, this is the gear that puts you on the map.
Automate The Chaos Before It Kills Your Workflow
M&R equipment is solving one of the biggest headaches in print shops right now: labor shortages and wasted time. If you’re still burning screens manually or having someone stand around just pulling shirts off the press, you’re bleeding efficiency.
M&R’s got automation dialed in. Their i-Image Computer-to-Screen system eliminates the need for film, speeds up registration, and keeps every screen locked in with precision. Combine that with auto scoop coaters, exposure units, reclaim stations, and squeegee cleaners and your dark room turns into a productivity machine.
Want to take it further? Add a Passport Automatic T-Shirt Unloader to your Cobra Automatic Press, and suddenly you’ve got one person running an entire print cycle while someone else handles quality control or prepress. The result is more output, fewer errors, and a team that actually has time to grow the business instead of babysitting the basics.
Why M&R Equipment Still Leads The Pack
M&R equipment is more than just machines. It’s a full-on growth strategy for serious print shops. From screen printing to hybrid to DTG, they’re giving you the tools to run leaner, move faster, and stand out in a crowded market.
This is what scaling smart looks like. Pair M&R equipment with a business platform like DecoNetwork, and now you’re quoting faster, managing orders better, and producing like a pro.
If you’re ready to stop duct-taping your workflow together and actually build a shop that runs smoothly, M&R is the partner you want in your corner. The gear is built to last. The support is unmatched. And the impact on your business? Immediate.
