What 48HourPrint.com does

48HourPrint.com is a U.S.-based online commercial printing platform founded in 2003 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with production facilities in Van Nuys, California and Brooklyn, Ohio, and a reported workforce of 51-100 employees. The company sells custom printed products directly to small and medium businesses, political campaigns, real estate professionals, event organizers, and retail/e-commerce brands across more than 100 product categories — including business cards, postcards, brochures, banners, yard signs, packaging materials, and trade show displays. Its value proposition centers on a 48-hour turnaround guarantee, free online design tools (Create48), free file review and PDF proofing, free sample kits, and tiered volume discounts of up to 65% off list pricing. The customer base is anchored on long-tail SMB and consumer transactions, supplemented by enterprise-logo references (NYU, Harvard, Hilton, State Farm, Keller Williams, American Heart Association, PayScale), supported by 17,465+ customer reviews averaging 4.8/5 and 37 industry awards.

The business is operated as a self-serve e-commerce storefront augmented by a sales-led motion: a "Print Geeks" customer service team reachable by phone and live chat, plus a custom-quote service for non-standard or large-volume orders. Revenue is generated one transaction at a time (pay-as-you-go) through custom print product sales, with ancillary revenue from print-and-mail services (EDDM, inkjet addressing, CASS certification, NCOA processing, USPS presorting). The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company. In 2025 it broadened its catalog with 24 new SKUs across signage, decals, event hardware, and packaging, indicating continued category extension rather than a strategic pivot. The platform is not disclosed to use AI/ML capabilities; technology is described as a standard web application with templated design and order management.

Name

48HourPrint.com

Legal name

48HourPrint.com

Website

https://48hourprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

48HourPrint.com is a privately held U.S. online commercial printing platform founded in 2003 that sells custom business cards, signage, packaging, and direct mail services to SMBs, political campaigns, real estate agents, and retail brands on a 48-hour turnaround basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Direct Mail Advertising (541860), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Custom print products
• Direct mail services
• Large format printing
• Online print shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Print Products: One-time transaction revenue from printing custom printed products including business cards, brochures, banners, signs, packaging materials, and more. Customers order specific quantities with various customization options. Pricing varies by product type, size, quantity, paper stock, and finishing options.
2. Mailing Services: Print and mail services including Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), direct mailing with address inkjetting, CASS certification, NCOA database review, and USPS presorting

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

48HourPrint.com is an online commercial printing platform that manufactures and ships custom printed products to customers across the United States, backed by a standard 48-hour turnaround guarantee. The company offers more than 100 print product categories spanning marketing materials (business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards), signage and displays (banners, yard signs, trade show displays), packaging (gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, pouches, labels, stickers), publications (booklets, catalogs, magazines), and business essentials (envelopes, letterheads, notepads). The platform also bundles direct mail services (EDDM, addressing, CASS/NCOA processing, USPS presorting) and provides a free online design tool, free templates, a free file review/PDF proof system, and a free sample kit program.

Product overview

48HourPrint.com is an online commercial printing platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom print products organized across multiple categories including marketing materials (business cards, postcards, brochures, flyers), signage (banners, yard signs, trade show displays), packaging (gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, labels, stickers), publications (booklets, catalogs, magazines), and business essentials (envelopes, letterheads, notepads). The platform operates on a 48-hour turnaround guarantee for standard orders and provides integrated design tools (Create48), free templates, mailing services, and custom quote capabilities. The product architecture is organized as a unified e-commerce platform with add-on services including direct mail, custom quotes, and sample kits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Create48: Free online design tool for creating custom print designs

Products and services

• Business Cards Custom business card printing with various materials including standard, metallic, plastic, silk, foil, and specialty finishes like spot UV and painted edge. Targeted at professionals, SMBs, and enterprises needing branded business stationery.
• Postcards Direct mail postcards available in standard, silk, spot UV, metallic, velvet, and raised spot UV finishes, with optional mailing services. Used by marketers, real estate agents, and political campaigns for direct outreach.
• Brochures Marketing brochures with multiple fold options including tri-fold, accordion, gate fold, roll fold, and French fold configurations. Used for product collateral, services marketing, and event handouts.
• Banners and Large-Format Signs Large-format banners including vinyl, fabric, mesh, pole, retractable, step-and-repeat, X-banner stands, and tension fabric options for indoor and outdoor use. Includes acrylic, aluminum, plastic, wooden, foam board, and yard signs.
• Flyers Marketing flyers in various styles including flat, folded, metallic, silk, and raised spot UV finishes. Used for promotions, events, and product announcements.
• Invitations and Event Stationery Custom event invitations with foil, metallic, and silk finishes, available with or without envelopes. Targeted at weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
• Greeting and Thank You Cards Custom greeting cards and thank you cards in metallic, silk, and standard finishes for various occasions.
• Envelopes Custom printed envelopes including #10 standard, window, offering, self-seal, and various A-size formats for business correspondence.
• Letterheads Professional letterhead printing for business correspondence with single or double-sided options.
• Notepads Custom printed notepads for office and business use.
• Booklets and Catalogs Multi-page booklets, catalogs, and magazines with various binding, page count, and paper options for product collateral and publications.
• Magazines and Newsletters Magazine and newsletter printing with multiple page counts, fold options (tri-fold, accordion), and finishing options for periodicals and internal communications.
• Menus Restaurant menus in dine-in, pocket, take-out, and waterproof formats for foodservice operators.
• Posters Large-format poster printing including standard, mounted, and large-format options with various finishes for in-store, event, and promotional use.
• Labels Custom labels including address, product, food, wine, candle, soap, jar, roll, sheet, and waterproof options for product packaging and shipping.
• Stickers Custom stickers in cut-to-size, roll, sheet, bumper, vinyl, metallic, kiss-cut, QR code, DTF transfer, safety, and reflective formats for branding, promotion, and decoration.
• Hang Tags Product hang tags in foil, metallic, bottleneck, die-cut, folded, silk, and velvet finishes for retail and apparel.
• Gift Bags Custom printed gift bags for retail and promotional packaging.
• Tissue Paper Custom printed tissue paper in 10 lb. white tissue stock, available in multiple sizes with full-color printing for retail and gifting.
• Wrapping Paper Custom printed wrapping paper for retail and gift packaging.
• Tickets Custom event tickets printed on 14pt cover stock with optional numbering, perforation, and shrink wrapping, standard size 2.125 x 5.5 inches with 4/4 full color printing.
• Trade Show Displays Trade show display products including pop-up displays, tension fabric stands, retractable banners, and tablecloths for event marketing.
• Yard Signs Outdoor corrugated plastic yard signs in multiple sizes (12x18 to 36x24) with optional stakes and grommets for real estate, political, and event promotion.
• Table Tents and Rack Cards Table tent cards and rack cards for restaurant, hospitality, and point-of-sale display marketing, available in metallic and spot UV finishes.
• Door Hangers Custom door hangers for direct marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Calendars and Bookmarks Custom printed calendars and bookmarks in foil, metallic, and spot UV finishes for promotional and personal use.
• Folders Pocket folders for business presentations with silk finish options.
• Magnets Promotional magnets including car, refrigerator, and business card magnets for advertising and giveaways.
• Canvas Prints and Wall Art Wall art and canvas prints including rolled and stretched canvas options for interior decor and office branding.
• Wall and Window Decals Removable wall decals, window decals, and window cling graphics for interior branding, point-of-purchase, and promotional displays.
• Packaging Tape Custom printed packaging tape for brand reinforcement on shipping boxes and packages.
• Flexible Pouches Flexible packaging pouches including flat and stand-up formats for food, beverage, and consumer goods.
• CD/DVD Printing Products CD and DVD printing including covers, labels, cases, and wallets for media and software.
• Bubble Mailers Protective bubble mailers for shipping products and merchandise.
• Feather and Rectangle Flags Outdoor feather and rectangle flags for event and business promotion.
• Direct Mail and Mailing Services Direct mail services including Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), inkjet addressing, CASS certification, NCOA processing, and USPS presorting. Bundled with postcard and other print orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5.0 customer rating from 17,465+ reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Printful: Print-on-demand platform serving e-commerce sellers with custom printing, packaging, and fulfillment. Comparable on the e-commerce-native model and expansion into packaging/labeling, though focused more on apparel and DTC sellers.

Direct peers

• GotPrint: Online commercial printer offering business cards, postcards, brochures, banners, and packaging with promotional pricing and quick turnaround. Comparable on product mix, online ordering model, and SMB customer focus.
• MOO: Premium online printer specializing in business cards, postcards, and marketing materials with a strong design-forward brand and direct-to-customer e-commerce model. Comparable on product overlap (business cards, postcards, flyers) and SMB/mid-market customer base, with a higher-end positioning.
• OvernightPrints: Online commercial printer specializing in fast-turnaround business cards, postcards, brochures, and marketing materials. Highly comparable on the speed-promise business model and product overlap with 48HourPrint.com.
• PsPrint: Online commercial printing company offering marketing materials, signage, and direct mail services with a similar product mix and self-serve e-commerce experience. Comparable on product categories, mailing services, and SMB target market.
• Sticker Mule: Online custom sticker and label printer with a streamlined e-commerce experience, fast turnaround, and developer/API integrations. Comparable on custom label/sticker product line and self-serve design-to-print workflow.
• PrintingForLess: Online commercial printer focused on marketing materials, business cards, and packaging with personalized service and quick turnaround. Comparable product portfolio and SMB/professional buyer base.
• PrintPlace: Online commercial printing company offering business cards, postcards, brochures, and marketing materials with volume discounts. Comparable product catalog, SMB target market, and online ordering experience.
• 4over: Online commercial printing marketplace offering a broad catalog of business cards, brochures, banners, packaging, and signage with trade pricing and quick turnaround. Directly comparable product breadth and target customers (print buyers, resellers, SMBs).

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): The dominant online commercial printing platform in North America, offering business cards, marketing materials, signage, and custom products with similar e-commerce ordering and 48-hour-like turnaround promises. Directly comparable on product breadth, customer base (SMBs), and self-serve design tools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/48HourPrint

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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