Consolidated Press

What Consolidated Press does

Consolidated Press is a privately held commercial printing company founded in 1934 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, operating two production facilities in the SoDo industrial district. The company provides offset and digital printing services supported by a 100% computer-to-plate workflow, multicolor sheetfed presses, heatset and non-heatset web press operations, and the only in-house automated perfect binding capability among Pacific Northwest commercial printers. Its product portfolio spans books and manuals, publications and magazines, brochures, catalogs, directories/guides/tabloids, and newsletters, with bundled finishing and direct mail services including USPS postage discount management.

The company serves enterprise customers across five primary verticals—healthcare (Swedish, Providence, UW Medicine, Seattle Children's, Regence), retail/wholesale (Costco, REI, AAA, PCC Community Markets), education (University of Washington and other regional universities), government (State of Washington, State of Oregon, City of Seattle, King County), and publishing (Dark Horse Comics, Privateer Press)—plus a secondary "printer's printer" channel in which other commercial printers outsource capacity they cannot perform in-house. Customers engage through a direct enterprise field sales team with named account managers rather than self-service channels.

Revenue is generated on a quote-based, project-specific pricing model tied to volume, paper selection, and finishing requirements, with no public rate card or subscription model disclosed. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company has no external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company; it has operated independently since 1934. Sustainability is positioned as a differentiator via FSC Chain-of-Custody certification, soy-based inks, LED lighting upgrades, and an average of 2,700 tons of paper and cardboard recycled annually.

Name

Consolidated Press

Legal name

Consolidated Press

Website

https://consolidatedpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consolidated Press is a Seattle-based commercial printer founded in 1934, operating two production facilities with offset/digital presses and the only in-house automated perfect binder in the Pacific Northwest, serving enterprise clients across healthcare, retail, government, education, and publishing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Books Printing (323117)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset and digital printing
• In-house perfect binding
• Direct mail printing
• FSC certified printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Printing Services: Consolidated Press generates revenue through a range of commercial printing services, including offset and digital printing. Offset printing is used for high-volume, consistent-quality runs (brochures, catalogs, etc.), while digital printing handles smaller and personalized runs. Services span printing, perfect binding, direct mail, and finishing. Pricing is quote-based, tailored to project specifications, volumes, and paper choices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Consolidated Press is a Seattle-based commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, in-house automated perfect binding, and direct mail services to enterprise clients across the Pacific Northwest. The company produces catalogs, brochures, magazines, books, manuals, directories, tabloids, and newsletters, and serves as a 'printer's printer' for other commercial printing companies that outsource specialized capabilities.

Product overview

Consolidated Press is a single unified commercial printing platform offering a comprehensive range of print production services. The portfolio centers on core printing capabilities (offset and digital) supported by in-house finishing services including perfect binding, custom finishing, and direct mail mailing. The product lineup includes specialized printed materials: Books & Manuals (with in-house perfect binding), Publications & Magazines, Brochures, Catalogs, Directories/Guides/Tabloids, and Newsletters. The company operates as a full-service printer combining multicolor sheetfed presses and web press operations across two production facilities, serving clients across government, retail, healthcare, education, and publishing sectors in the Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Printing Services Offset and digital printing services for brochures, catalogs, magazines, books, and direct mail, using state-of-the-art press equipment with multicolor sheetfed presses. Designed for enterprise clients needing high-volume, consistent-quality print production.
• Books & ManualsPrinting Commercial printing for training manuals, soft cover books, and comic books with in-house perfect binding capability to expedite production without outsourcing. Targeted at publishers, educators, and enterprise clients.
• Publications & Magazines Printing High-run magazines, monthlies, and special interest publications with customized finishing options and precise color matching for consistent professional results. Designed for publishers and large organizations.
• Brochures Printing High-quality marketing brochures with various paper weights, distinctive finishes, unique folds, and shapes, plus variable data capability for fully personalized digital press runs. Targeted at marketing and brand teams.
• Catalogs Printing High-quality print catalogs for consumer products and B2B catalogs with customized finishing options and precise color matching capabilities. Designed for retail and wholesale clients.
• Directories, Guides & Tabloids Printing Professional-looking information-rich directories, guides, and tabloids for community engagement with striking color, clarity, and accurate cost-effective mailing. Targeted at government and community organizations.
• Newsletters Printing Print newsletters for government agencies, community publications, and corporate communication with wraparound mailing capabilities and volume postage discounts. Targeted at public sector and corporate communications teams.
• Perfect Binding In-house automated perfect binding service for books and manuals — the only PNW commercial printer with this in-house capability. Used to expedite production timelines and serves both direct clients and other printers.
• Direct Mail Services Direct mail printing and mailing services with logistics planning, bulk mailing expertise, and USPS services knowledge for volume postage discounts. Targeted at enterprise marketers, government agencies, and organizations running mailing campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,700 tons of paper and cardboard recycled annually

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• LSC Communications: Major US printer historically focused on magazines, catalogs, books, and directories. Directly comparable products and customer base, though at much larger enterprise scale.
• R.R. Donnelley: Legacy national commercial printing giant with broad portfolio across commercial print, labels, and communications services. Overlaps heavily with Consolidated Press's catalog, magazine, and direct mail offerings but at far larger scale.
• Donnelley Financial Solutions: Spun from R.R. Donnelley, focuses on regulatory and compliance printing for financial services. Share's overlap with Consolidated Press's healthcare and government document printing lines.
• Cenveo Worldwide: Diversified print and packaging provider with commercial printing, labels, and envelope operations. Comparable catalog and direct mail printing capabilities, though broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Quad/Graphics: Large US commercial printer offering catalogs, magazines, direct mail, books, and similar offset/digital print services. Comparable in product mix, customer base (retail, publishers, enterprises), and multi-plant operating model.
• TC Transcontinental: Canadian-based printing and packaging operator with magazine, retail flyer, and direct mail capabilities. Similar offset/web press footprint and customer verticals; regional player relative to Consolidated Press.
• Worzalla: US book printer specializing in perfect-bound and case-bound books for publishers. Directly comparable to Consolidated Press's book and manual printing business with in-house perfect binding.
• Publishers Press: Mid-sized commercial printer serving publishers with magazine, catalog, and book printing. Comparable product breadth and customer base of publishers and retailers.
• Data Communications Management (DCM): Canadian commercial printer offering print, direct mail, and marketing execution services. Comparable in scale, vertical mix, and direct mail capabilities.
• Lakeside Book Company: North American book printing and binding specialist serving trade, education, and specialty publishers. Directly comparable to Consolidated Press's book, manual, and perfect binding business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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