United Print. Signs. Graphics

What United Print. Signs. Graphics does

United Print. Signs. Graphics. (legal entity United Reprographics, LLC) is a privately held, minority-owned commercial printing, signage, and reprographics company headquartered in Kent, Washington, with a production facility in Seattle. Founded in 1999 as United Reprographics and rebranded after 2012 to reflect its broader service scope, the company serves primarily small and mid-sized businesses, the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry, restaurants and hospitality, real estate, political campaigns, entertainment professionals, and corporate accounts with multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest market.

The company operates wide-format digital printing, offset printing, large-format CAD plotting, digital scanning, and secure server-based document archiving, supported by a self-serve e-commerce storefront (unitedreprographics.com) and a private web-to-print portal (urorders.com) for NET 30 corporate accounts. Its product catalog spans core print SKUs (business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, signs, vehicle wraps, floor and wall graphics, menus, stationery, calendars, greeting cards, trade show displays, magnets, rack cards, yard signs, A-frames, aluminum and corrugated signs) plus higher-value services including graphic design at $75/hr, large-format scanning and archiving, and bid distribution with planholders management for construction projects.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional one-time product sales at unit-based pricing differentiated by digital quick-turn versus offset runs and quantity tiers, supplemented by professional services (design, scanning, bid distribution) and a recurring subscription layer via the corporate web-to-print platform. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, inside sales with phone/live chat support, free reprographics cost analyses (advertised at 27% average savings), and a "Bend Over Backwards Service Guarantee" backed by a zero-bid-protest track record across thousands of construction bid projects. Distribution runs through FedEx shipping, local delivery within King County, and will-call pickup at both facilities.

Name

United Print. Signs. Graphics

Legal name

United Reprographics, LLC

Website

https://unitedreprographics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing and Reprographics Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Sign Manufacturing (33995), Sign Manufacturing (339950), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated & Case Printing (Preprint/Postprint) (IMALAKAI), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), On‑Demand Copy & Print Shops (Walk‑In / Quick Print) (EDAEAJAA)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Sign manufacturing services
• Reprographics services
• Large format printing
• Graphic design services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Print Materials: One-time purchase model for printed products including business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, banners, signs, calendars, greeting cards, posters, and promotional materials. Both digital quick-turn and offset printing options available.
2. Graphic Design Services: Professional design consulting for logo/branding, business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, custom signage, wall murals, window graphics, and vehicle wraps. Design rate of $75/hr with packages available.
3. Scanning and Archiving Services: Large format document scanning, indexing, and secure digital storage services for construction drawings, specification manuals, artwork, and legal documents.
4. Bid Distribution Services: Paper and digital bid distribution management for construction projects including planholders list maintenance, document reconciliation, and distribution coordination.
5. Web-to-Print Platform Services: Corporate print storefront subscriptions with features including digital asset management, customized templates, dynamic user profiling, and approval workflow systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Print. Signs. Graphics. operates a full-service commercial printing, sign manufacturing, and reprographics production facility in Kent and Seattle, Washington. The company sells printed products (business cards, brochures, banners, signs, vehicle wraps, menus, postcards, posters, flyers, calendars, stationery, magnets, greeting cards) and provides related services including graphic design, large-format CAD plan printing, scanning and digital archiving, construction bid distribution, and a private web-to-print platform for corporate accounts.

Product overview

United Print. Signs. Graphics. is a Seattle-based printing and reprographics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The product lineup includes core print products (banners, brochures, business cards, calendars, signs, fine art prints, tradeshow displays, vehicle wraps, floor graphics, wall graphics, marketing materials, menus, postcards, posters, flyers, newsletters, magnets, stationery, and specialty items like greeting cards and rack cards) complemented by specialized services including reprographics (large format CAD printing), scanning & archiving, bid distribution, graphic design services, and a private online print shop (web-to-print platform). The company operates primarily as a traditional e-commerce printing platform rather than a software-as-a-service product, offering both digital quick-turn and offset printing options across their product categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banners Vinyl banners for indoor and outdoor use, including pole pocket banners for weather resistance and high visibility. Available to businesses and individuals ordering through the online storefront and custom quote process.
• Brochures High-quality brochure printing available in digital quick turn (quantities 100-10,000) and offset options for standard and bulk orders. Sold to SMBs, marketing teams and organizations needing sales and informational collateral.
• Business Cards Premium digital and offset business cards in multiple formats including gloss, matte, uncoated, silk laminate, rounded corners, square (social), skinny, plastic, folded and magnetic. Available to individuals and businesses via online storefront.
• Calendars Fully customizable wall calendars starting at quantities as low as 5, including yearly at-a-glance flat dry-erase calendars. Targeted at businesses and individuals for promotional and personal use.
• Signs Full color signs category including aluminum dibond signs, corrugated plastic signs, MDO A-frame signs, yard signs and Signicade Deluxe A-frame signs for indoor and outdoor use. Sold to construction sites, retail, real estate, restaurants and other businesses.
• Fine Art Photo Prints Brushed metal prints, canvas prints and large format posters for art reproduction and photography display. Targeted at photographers, artists and individuals needing premium art reproductions.
• Tradeshow Displays Trade show booth displays including banner stands, booth displays, table displays, table throws, step and repeat banners, pop up booths, fabric displays, modular displays and hanging banners. Sold to exhibiting businesses.
• Vehicle Wraps and Graphics Custom vinyl vehicle wraps, fleet graphics and cut vinyl decals for vehicle advertising and branding. Sold to businesses seeking mobile branding and fleet identity.
• Floor Graphics Custom printed floor graphics with non-slip laminate for indoor and outdoor use, marketed to retail venues and event spaces.
• Wall Graphics and Murals Custom wallpaper, murals, decals and cut vinyl lettering for walls and windows. Sold to commercial interiors, healthcare facilities and offices seeking environmental graphics.
• Marketing Graphics (Flyers, Newsletters, Postcards, Rack Cards) Marketing materials including flyers, newsletters, postcards, rack cards and promotional items for events and campaigns. Sold to SMBs, political campaigns and community organizations.
• Menus Dine-in menus, take-out menus, table tents and table topper inserts for restaurants, bars and food service establishments. Sold to hospitality operators needing durable, brand-aligned menu printing.
• Reprographics Large format printing for architectural and engineering CAD plans, drawings, specification manuals and bid distribution services. Sold to AEC firms including architects, engineers, contractors and developers.
• Scanning and Archiving Large format document scanning, indexing and secure digital archiving services for construction drawings, specification manuals, artwork and legal documents. Sold to AEC firms, legal offices and any organization needing digital document storage.
• Greeting Cards Custom flat and folded greeting cards with quantities starting at 10 cards for personal or business greetings.
• Postcards Full color postcards available in digital quick turn for quantities 50-10,000, suitable for direct mail campaigns. Sold to SMBs, real estate agents and political campaigns.
• Posters Small posters with quick turn digital options, large format posters on heavy poster paper, and mounted posters on rigid gatorboard. Sold to businesses, event organizers and individuals.
• Flyers and Handbills Digital quick turn flyers and club flyers/handbills for quantities 100-10,000 with standard or bulk offset options. Sold to nightclubs, event promoters, restaurants and SMBs.
• Newsletters Full color newsletters printed in digital quick turn for quantities 100-10,000. Sold to schools, community organizations, churches and SMBs.
• Magnets Vehicle magnets and refrigerator magnets printed on heavy duty weatherproof magnet stock. Sold to businesses needing removable vehicle branding and to individuals.
• Stationery (Letterhead, Envelopes, Presentation Folders) Offset letterhead, envelopes and presentation folders printed on premium stocks for formal business communication. Sold to SMBs and professional services firms.
• Promotional Photos 8x10 publicity photos and headshots for actors, musicians and performers on premium paper stock. Quantities starting as low as 10.
• Entertainment Resumes 8x10 printed resumes for actors and performers on uncoated, gloss or matte paper, cut to size, quantities 25-1,000.
• Rack Cards High-impact rack cards with full color printing for low and high volume quantities starting at 50. Sold to tourist attractions, hotels and SMBs distributing at visitor centers and racks.
• Yard Signs Corrugated plastic yard signs in various sizes (12x18 to 24x36 inches) with optional H-stakes or grommets for installation. Sold to real estate agents, political campaigns, contractors and SMBs.
• Signicade Deluxe A-Frame Signs Easy-to-change A-frame sidewalk signs with interchangeable inserts, available in white or black frames. Sold to retail stores, restaurants and event venues for sidewalk advertising.
• Aluminum Dibond Signs Sturdy metal signs for indoor or outdoor signage, printed directly on metal or with glossy vinyl lamination. Sold to commercial properties, real estate developments and businesses needing permanent signage.
• Corrugated Plastic Signs Affordable corrugated plastic signs for yard signs, sidewalk signs, construction sites or fencing applications. Sold to contractors, construction firms and event organizers.
• MDO A-Frame Signs Plywood A-frame signs with standard laminated vinyl graphics on both sides, with optional anti-graffiti and dry erase lamination. Sold to real estate developments, contractors and SMBs.
• Window Clings Custom window clings for glass surfaces, used for retail promotions, hours-of-operation signage and seasonal messaging. Sold to retail stores and SMBs.
• Private Online Print Shop (Web-to-Print Platform) Subscription-style web-to-print platform allowing corporate clients to create branded storefronts with customizable templates, approval workflows, digital asset management and centralized document hosting. Sold to enterprise and multi-location corporate accounts.
• Graphic Design Services Professional design services for logo and branding, business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, custom signage, wall murals, window graphics and vehicle wraps. Sold at $75/hr with prepaid project packages including two revisions. Available to any business or individual needing design support.
• Bid Distribution and Document Management Paper and digital bid distribution services for construction projects including plan holders list maintenance, bidder deposit handling, document reconciliation and distribution coordination to plan centers and municipalities. Sold to AEC firms including owners, developers, architects and construction managers.
• Campaign Print Hub Campaign printing services for political and advocacy campaigns including yard signs, posters, vehicle magnets, stickers, postcards, flyers and direct mail. Sold to political campaigns, advocacy groups and community organizations.
• Step and Repeat Banners Portable step and repeat banners serving as branded backdrops for events and photo opportunities. Sold to event organizers, political campaigns and entertainment industry clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 27% cost savings with some services as much as 45% less than current vendors (based on free cost analysis)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Getty ImagesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock photo provider recommended to customers for use in print materials. Links provided from United's website to Getty Images for customer access to stock photography.
• iStockPhotominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock photo provider recommended to customers. Affiliate links from United's website provide access to stock photography services.
• ShutterstockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock photo provider with direct link from United's website for customer access to stock photography and illustrations.
• Photos.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock photo provider recommended to customers for print projects through affiliate link.
• ThinkstockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyalty-free stock photo provider recommended to customers through affiliate link on United's website.
• FedExcoreOthersPrimary shipping carrier for product delivery. All shipping is currently done via FedEx for orders shipped to customers. Local delivery available within King County.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FASTSIGNS: Franchise network specializing in signs, graphics, and visual communications, including vehicle wraps, banners, and trade show displays. Closely comparable product mix on the sign/graphics side of United's portfolio.
• SpeedPro Imaging: National franchise network specializing in large-format printing, signs, vehicle wraps, and trade show graphics. Comparable in product category and customer base, with similar SMB and event-driven demand profile.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise commercial print and marketing services network with offset and digital printing, signs, and direct mail, serving SMB to mid-market accounts in regional markets — directly comparable business model and product mix.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing and marketing services company offering business cards, brochures, signage, direct mail, and design — the same product breadth and SMB target customer as United Print. Signs. Graphics.
• Sir Speedy / PIP Printing franchise network: National franchise network of commercial print, signs, and marketing services centers with the same SMB-focused, multi-service model (digital/offset printing, signs, design, mailing). Most directly comparable in business mix and customer profile to United's SMB and AEC customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress / Vistaprint: Parent of Vistaprint and several other online print brands, mass-market online printing of business cards, marketing materials, signs, and promotional products. Competes on standard SKUs at national scale with heavy digital marketing.
• Office Depot Print & Copy Services: Big-box retailer offering in-store and online printing, copying, signs, and basic design services. Competes on convenience, price, and same-day pickup for the same SMB customer base.
• FedEx Office (formerly FedEx Kinko's): National retail printing and shipping chain offering document printing, large-format signs, banners, and basic design services. Competes directly on commodity print SKUs and same-day turnaround, but at much larger scale and with a national footprint.

Emerging players

• MOO: Online-first premium business card, postcard, and marketing materials printer. Comparable in direct-to-consumer e-commerce motion and product focus (business cards, postcards, flyers) but skews to design-conscious SMBs nationwide.

Regional players

• The Printing House: Canadian-based regional commercial printing chain with similar multi-service offering (digital/offset printing, signs, direct mail, design). Comparable in scale and business model, though operating primarily in Canada rather than the Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unitedrepro
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnitedReprographics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-reprographics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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