What AZ Litho does

AZ Litho is a privately held commercial printing company founded in 1952 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, serving business customers across the Southwest US. The company operates a full-service printing production stack encompassing offset printing (including a Komori GL640 UV press and 6-color 40-inch capability), digital printing (five digital presses — two full-color and three black-and-white), large-format UV printing up to 80 inches wide, custom packaging printing with in-house die cutting, folding, gluing, and on-demand fulfillment, direct mail services leveraging USPS EDDM, and finishing operations including book binding, foil stamping, embossing, and die cutting. Production is powered entirely by renewable energy, and the business holds ISO 9001 certification issued by PRI Programs Registrar.

The company sells primarily through a relationship-driven, quote-based direct sales model with eight named sales representatives handling inbound inquiries via toll-free and local phone lines, an online quote request form, and an online file transfer portal. It targets a horizontal mix of business customers across packaging-intensive industries (healthcare, food, automotive, construction, pharmaceutical), cultural institutions (e.g., Desert Museum for signage), self-publishing authors, retail and brick-and-mortar businesses for signage and vehicle wraps, and general commercial print buyers. Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated per-project rather than via recurring subscriptions. Distribution is regional (Southwest US), delivered from the single Tucson production facility at 383 N Commerce Park Loop, with no retail storefront and no disclosed online storefront beyond the promotional products microsite operated via a partner platform.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in capital-intensive print production: offset work carries higher setup costs but lower per-unit economics for large runs, while digital work serves short runs and variable-data personalization without plate setup. The company additionally derives service revenue from design, finishing, direct mail fulfillment, and packaging storage/fulfillment. AZ Litho is bootstrapped and family-controlled — there are no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent entities — and the business has compounded for 73+ years without public-market visibility.

Name

AZ Litho

Legal name

AZ Litho

Website

https://azlitho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AZ Litho is a privately held Tucson, Arizona commercial printer offering offset, digital, large-format, packaging, and direct mail printing plus in-house finishing and fulfillment to businesses across the US Southwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset printing
• Digital printing
• Large format printing
• Packaging printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Offset Printing Services: Large production run offset printing using aluminum plate technology with rubber blanket transfer. Higher setup costs but lower per-unit cost for high-volume jobs. Includes 6-color, 40-inch press capabilities for premium color quality.
2. Digital Printing Services: Short-run digital printing avoiding plate setup costs. Ideal for low-quantity runs with quick turnaround. Variable data printing for personalized materials. Capabilities include wide format digital printing up to 80 inches.
3. Large Format Printing: Wide format printing including banners, vehicle wraps, signs, wall murals. UV printing technology for weather resistance and durability. Printing on various substrates including paper, canvas, foam core, metal, aluminum, and wood.
4. Packaging Printing and Fulfillment: Custom packaging printing with die cutting, folding, and gluing. Includes fulfillment services where printed packages are stored and delivered on-demand. Supports healthcare, food, automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical packaging.
5. Direct Mail Services: Complete direct mailing services including printing, addressing, stamping, and delivery. Variable data printing for personalized mailings. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) support through USPS.
6. Print Finishing Services: Finishing options including die cutting, embossing, debossing, foil stamping, book binding (soft cover, hard cover, sewn, spiral), UV coating, lamination, and custom finishing.
7. Design Services: In-house design services for customers needing assistance with print design and concept development from initial idea through final production.
8. Promotional Products: Branded promotional items and products printing services through external partner at azlitho.espwebsite.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

AZ Litho is a commercial offset and digital printing company that produces high-quality printed materials for business customers. Its core offerings include offset printing for large production runs, digital printing with variable data personalization for short runs, large format UV printing up to 80 inches wide for banners/signage, custom packaging printing with in-house die cutting and fulfillment, and direct mail printing with USPS EDDM support.

Product overview

AZ Litho is a commercial printing company offering a comprehensive suite of print production services. The core offerings include Offset Printing for large-volume production runs, Digital Printing for short runs with variable data personalization, Large Format Printing (up to 80 inches wide) for banners and signage, Packaging Printing with in-house die cutting and fulfillment, and Direct Mail Printing with mailing services. These core services are complemented by finishing add-ons including Book Binding (soft/hard cover, sewn, spiral), Foil Stamping, Embossed Print Finishing, and Die Cutting. Promotional Products are offered through a partner platform. The company positions itself as a one-stop-shop with over 73 years of experience and emphasizes sustainable production using 100% renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offset Printing Sheet-fed offset printing using aluminum plates and rubber blankets for large production runs, delivering high-quality, consistent color across high-volume projects via a Komori 6-color press.
• Digital Printing High-quality digital printing with variable data capabilities for short runs, offering quick turnaround times without plate setup costs, operated across 5 digital presses (2 full color, 3 black and white).
• Large Format Printing Wide format digital printing up to 80 inches wide using UV printing technology for durability against elements. Can print on materials up to 2 inches thick including paper, canvas, foam core, metal, aluminum, and wood.
• Packaging Printing Custom printed packaging production with in-house design, prototyping, die cutting, folding, and gluing services, plus on-demand fulfillment for stored packages serving healthcare, food, automotive, construction, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Direct Mail Printing Variable data direct mail printing and mailing services including custom letters, envelopes, and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) via USPS, with personalized messaging to individual customers and full mailing fulfillment.
• Book Binding In-house book binding services including soft cover, hard cover, sewn binding, spiral/wire binding, saddle stitch, and perfect binding for children's books, art books, recipe books, magazines, journals, and catalogs.
• Foil Stamping Foil transfer printing service adding shimmer and visual appeal using metallic and colored foils in various finishes for eye-catching printed pieces.
• Embossed Print Finishing Embossing and debossing services that create raised or depressed textures on paper for three-dimensional visual and tactile effects on printed materials.
• Die Cutting Custom in-house die cutting services for creating irregular shapes, rounded corners, and custom die designs for pocket folders, packaging, and specialty print products.
• Promotional Products Branded promotional merchandise and products available through a partner platform at azlitho.espwebsite.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wide format prints withstand elements and have long life due to UV printing technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• USPS (United States Postal Service)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAZ Litho leverages USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) service to help customers reach target audiences by geographic area without needing specific addresses. The company facilitates customers in accessing address information for direct mail campaigns, making it easier to reach new or existing clients through USPS mail delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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