STAHLS’ Transfer Express Launches New Heat Press

MENTOR, OHIO (June 20, 2025) – STAHLS’ Transfer Express has launched the MerchMaker™, a new lightweight, compact clamshell and draw style heat press.

The MerchMaker™ heat press offers a rare combination of top level features, streamlined design and affordability, making it a smart entry point for entrepreneurs and small businesses ready to launch or expand their custom apparel operations.

Designed to help garment decorators achieve professional results with every press, the MerchMaker™ combines smart functionality with space-saving portability. It’s the ideal solution for startups, crafters, small shops, and on-the-go entrepreneurs who want to take on more custom orders with confidence and consistency, with features not found in other presses at this price point.

Engineered with both function and flexibility in mind, the MerchMaker™ allows decorators to press with precision in even the smallest of workspaces or live events, pop-ups, or market spaces.

A New Standard in Entry Level Heat Presses

The MerchMaker™ stands out with features typically reserved for higher-end machines, including:

• Dual Functionality: use as a traditional clamshell or pull-out draw press
• Smart Display: LCD screen shows time, temperature, and pressure for consistent results
• Fast Heating: heats quickly to 300°F – ideal for transfers and HTV
• Perfect Pressure: patented over-the-center pressure adjustment ensures even application
• Lightweight & Portable: designed for tight workspaces and on-the-go availability
• Safety Certified: (UL/ULC/CE), with 110v standard operation

Getting Started Made Easier with Bonus Marketing Kit

To support new decorators, Transfer Express is including a free Marketing Kit (a $75 value) with every MerchMaker™ purchase. The kit includes heat transfers samples, educational materials, how-to guides, application charts, and more tools to help decorators promote, produce, and profit from selling custom apparel successfully.

Click here to learn more about the MerchMaker™.

STAHLS’ is a longtime member and supporter of NSGA. Ted Stahl is a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame.