Innovators and originators

In the years prior to 1990, SSI founder and CEO Al Hunsberger Jr. designed thermal label printers for Avery and Soabar and was recognized in the industry for his innovations as an engineer.  Al Hunsberger brought the first aftermarket thermal printhead to market with TDK.  He also invented and patented the industry’s first “smart” printheads, capable of tracking and extending the printheads abrasion life and quality.

Printheads designed to last longer

SSI was formed specifically to introduce better and more cost effective thermal printheads for the thermal label printing industry. Our goal has always been to provide superior printheads, products and services at a substantial cost savings to you, our customers.