Sawgrass Technologies

Driving What’s Next Sawgrass brings together the technologies that make global digital customization and personalization possible into a single system that includes: proprietary ink and color management software, leading printer and heat press manufacturers, extensive support and education tools. We serve the needs of nearly any size business, from home-based shops with desktop capabilities to factory-scale production -- and everything in between. For more than 25 years, Sawgrass has been the leader in the dye sublimation and digital ink industry, holding more than 160 patents to-date. We are ink makers by definition and digital pioneers by choice. Sawgrass is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with additional offices in Sheffield, England. We proudly offer an extensive global dealer network that services more than 100 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. Meet the Sawgrass Executive Team Sawgrass CEO Nathan Hale Nathan Hale - CEO Nathan Hale founded Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. in 1988 in Columbia, SC, and relocated the company to Charleston in 1990. Sawgrass Technologies was originally a software/systems integration business, which Nathan refocused from software development to development of integrated software and ink technologies for the emerging digital decorating marketplace. As a pioneer in the field of digital transfer printing and the mass customization of products, Nathan has positioned Sawgrass as a global leader in ink printing technologies. A born entrepreneur, Sawgrass is Nathan’s second successful start–up venture. Nathan’s first business enterprise was Tropical Snow, a flavored shaved ice business that he started in Isle of Palms, SC. As the business continued to thrive, Nathan opened 125 franchises around the state of South Carolina before eventually selling the company. A native of Idaho and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Nathan spent two years as a missionary in Michigan in the early 80's. He attended Brigham Young University. Sawgrass Chairman Steven Carnevale Steven J. Carnevale - Chairman of the Board In a career that spans 30 years, Steve Carnevale has carved out success in the diverse worlds of entrepreneurship and finance. Steve's early career included executive management positions in public and private companies. For the past 20 years, he has served as head of venture capital and crossover investing at two hedge funds: Talkot Capital and Strome Susskind. He typically serves as lead investor, actively involved with development of high-level strategies and day-to-day operations with expertise in all corporate functions. Steve has served on boards of directors and chaired many public and private companies. His most notable investment was eFax, one of the fastest-growing profitable public Internet companies (for 2010 listed as a top 100 Forbes Best Small Companies) with a market cap in excess of $1.5 billion, which later merged with J2 Global Communications (NASDAQ: JCOM). He currently manages his own boutique venture capital firm, Point Cypress Ventures.