Post Press Specialties

What Post Press Specialties does

Post Press Specialties is a privately held, B2B print finishing services provider that operates exclusively as a trade partner to commercial printers and packaging companies, deliberately not competing with its customers on printing itself. Founded in 2002 (under current ownership since Andy Humble's acquisition from Larry Wittmeyer; corporate roots trace to 1994) and based in a 174,000+ sq. ft. facility in Independence, Missouri, the company employs 125 full-time team members and operates approximately 75 production machines. Its service portfolio spans cutting, folding, gluing, binding (perfect, saddle-stitch, wire-O, spiral, plastic comb), foil stamping, UV coating (including 3D spot UV and textured effects via MGI JetVarnish 3D Evo & iFOIL), lamination (Autobond 76 TPE), die cutting (Young Shin REVOTEC 145SR 57" and BOBST MASTERCUT 145), folder/gluing with window attachment (Bobst Alpina 110), pick-and-place assembly (GUK-Sigma), and end-to-end direct mail fulfillment (Hyatt Mailing Solutions with NCOA/CASS certification, M6 Hawk variable-data ink jet, LogicTech DVMC read-and-print).

The business model is transaction-based B2B service revenue: each job is quoted per project on the basis of substrate, complexity, and turnaround, with rapid quote turnaround and 24-hour production cited as core value drivers. GTM is sales-led and relationship-based, with plant tours, equipment demonstrations, and content/SEO marketing used to attract commercial printers seeking overflow capacity or specialty finishing expertise. Customer segments are vertical: commercial printers (primary, using Post Press for trade finishing overflow) and packaging companies (secondary, leveraging folder/gluer and window-attachment capability). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is now 100% employee-owned through an ESOP transition completed on August 29, 2025, with Andy Humble remaining as President and Chairman for a 3-7 year transition window. Geographic reach is Midwest-anchored with nationwide service for specialty jobs. Distribution is purely direct — no retail, marketplace, or e-commerce channels.

Name

Post Press Specialties

Legal name

Post Press Specialties

Website

https://post-press.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Post Press Specialties is an employee-owned B2B print finishing trade partner serving commercial printers and packaging companies nationwide from a 174,000+ sq. ft. facility in Independence, MO, providing die cutting, foil stamping, UV coating, folding, gluing, binding, and direct mail fulfillment on a per-job transaction basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Print Finishing Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bindery & Finishing Services (Binding, Laminating, Cutting, Folding, Collating) (EDAEAJAE), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Print finishing services
• Commercial bindery
• Die cutting services
• Foil stamping
• Bulk mailing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Independence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Print Finishing Services: B2B print finishing services provided to commercial printers including die cutting, foil stamping, UV coating, lamination, folding, gluing, binding (perfect, saddle stitch, wire-o, spiral, plastic comb), embossing, and mailing services. Revenue is transaction-based per job, with services priced through quotes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Post Press Specialties is a B2B print finishing trade services provider that exclusively delivers cutting, folding, gluing, binding, die cutting, foil stamping, UV coating, lamination, embossing, and bulk mailing services to commercial printers and packaging companies. Operating from a 174,000+ sq. ft. facility with 75 production machines and 125 employees, the company focuses on around-the-clock production to provide quick quotes, fast turnaround, and flawless finishing for high-volume, complex jobs.

Product overview

Post Press Specialties is an employee-owned print finishing services provider operating from a 174,000+ sq. ft. facility with 125 team members in Independence, MO. The company offers comprehensive print finishing, enhancement, and mailing services to commercial printers and packaging companies nationwide. Core services include cutting, folding, gluing, binding, UV spot coating, foil stamping, lamination, die cutting, and mailing fulfillment. Equipment portfolio includes Young Shin REVOTEC 145SR 57" Die Cutter, BOBST MASTERCUT 145 Autoplaten Diecutter, Bobst Alpina - 110 Folder/Gluer, MGI 3D EVO & iFOIL for spot UV and foil effects, GUK-Sigma Pick & Place Station, Autobond 76 TPE Laminator, M6 Hawk Variable Ink Jet Printer, and LogicTech DVMC System. The company provides binding (perfect, saddle-stitch, wire-O, plastic coil), folding (half, accordion, gate, Z-fold), foil stamping, lamination, die cutting, and complete mailing services including NCOA/CASS certification and variable data addressing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Print Finishing Services Comprehensive print finishing services including cutting, folding, gluing, binding, UV coating, foil stamping, lamination, and die cutting delivered to commercial printers and packaging companies from a 174,000+ sq. ft. facility with around-the-clock production.
• Binding Services Multiple binding methods including perfect binding, saddle-stitching, plastic spiral binding, wire-O binding, loose-leaf binding, and padding for printed materials from commercial printers.
• Folding Services Extensive folding capabilities including half fold, accordion, gate, French, letter folds, Z-fold, and complex custom folding solutions for commercial printers.
• Foil Stamping Services Hot foil stamping in various metallic finishes including gold, silver, and custom foil colors for packaging and marketing materials, with industry data suggesting up to 45% higher end-user engagement.
• UV Coating Services Various UV coating options including gloss UV, raised UV, pearlescent coating, and spot varnish for enhanced visual and tactile effects on printed pieces.
• Die Cutting Services High-volume die cutting using the Young Shin REVOTEC 145SR 57" and BOBST MASTERCUT 145 Autoplaten Diecutter, with capability for paper substrates from .004" to .065" and corrugated board up to .157", and unlimited custom die-cut shapes.
• Lamination Services Lamination services using the Autobond 76 TPE Laminator, accommodating sheets from 9" x 12" up to 29" x 41" and substrates from 80# text to 24 point, supporting one-side, two-side, and edge-sealed lamination.
• Bulk Mailing Services (Hyatt Mailing Solutions) Complete mailing services including same-day NCOA and CASS certification, variable data addressing with the M6 Hawk Variable Ink Jet Printer, LogicTech DVMC camera-based read-and-print, list processing, distribution, and print enhancements, in partnership with Hyatt Mailing Solutions.
• Folder/Gluer Services Automated folder/gluer services using the Bobst Alpina 110 with window attachment, producing packaging and packaging bodies with precise, ergonomic, and versatile operation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Die-cut shapes unlimited - virtually any shape imaginable including rhombus, trapezoid, decagon
• +5 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hyatt Mailing SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationHyatt Mailing Solutions provides the mailing services infrastructure for Post Press Specialties. They offer a wide variety of mailing services from addressing pieces to delivering completed campaigns to the local post office. Services include NCOA/CASS certification, variable data addressing, list processing, distribution, and print enhancements.
• MGI (Konica Minolta)coreTechnology or IntegrationMGI (a Konica Minolta company) supplies the JetVarnish 3D Evo & iFOIL equipment used for spot UV coating, raised UV, textured UV, and digital foil printing capabilities.
• Young ShincoreTechnology or IntegrationYoung Shin (manufactured in South Korea with over 1,500 placements worldwide) supplies the REVOTEC 145SR 57 inch die cutter with stripping capabilities.
• BobstcoreTechnology or IntegrationBobst supplies the Alpina 110 folder/gluer with window attachment, one of the most automated, versatile, and ergonomic folder-gluer machines available.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cenveo: Diversified print and packaging producer with in-house binding, finishing and mailing capabilities. Comparable to Post Press on the finishing service line for commercial and direct-mail customers.
• Constantia Flexibles: Global flexible packaging converter with finishing capabilities (folding, laminating, die cutting). Comparable to Post Press on the packaging-finishing segment served via the Bobst Alpina folder-gluer and Young Shin die cutter.
• Toppan Merrill: Large commercial and financial printer with significant finishing, binding and mailing operations. Comparable to Post Press on the bindery/finishing and direct-mail services side, though Toppan Merrill operates across a much broader product set.
• R.R. Donnelley: Global commercial printing incumbent with extensive in-house finishing, binding, and direct-mail capabilities. Comparable to Post Press on finishing techniques and mailing/addressing services, but operating at far greater scale and scope.
• Multi-Color Corporation (MCC): Global label and packaging converter with finishing and converting capabilities. Comparable to Post Press on the packaging-finishing side (die cutting, folding, gluing) but focused specifically on labels rather than general commercial print finishing.
• LSC Communications (Atlas Holdings): Commercial printing and finishing services provider with substantial binding and mail-fulfillment operations. Comparable on the binding/finishing service line for publishers and commercial printers, though much larger in scale.
• Quad/Graphics: Large diversified commercial printing and finishing company operating its own in-house bindery and finishing lines. Overlaps with Post Press on the finishing capability set but serves a much broader customer base and product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Fey Industries: Wisconsin-based trade bindery and print finishing specialist serving commercial printers with die cutting, folding, gluing, binding and foil services. Closest direct analog to Post Press Specialties' trade-only, finishing-focused model in the Midwest.
• Information Mailing Services (IMS): B2B trade service provider offering integrated finishing, binding and direct-mail services to commercial printers and marketers. Directly comparable to Post Press's bundled finishing-plus-mailing go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Data Developments: Mid-market commercial printing and finishing provider with binding, mailing and personalization services. Comparable to Post Press on the variable-data addressing and direct-mail fulfillment side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/postpresskc
• Facebookfacebook.com/postpressspecialtieskc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/post-press-specialties-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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