CompuMail

What CompuMail does

CompuMail Corporation is a family-owned, full-service commercial printing and marketing services company founded in 1990 by Dana and Kathleen Cavanaugh Rickard and headquartered in a single facility at 298 Captain Lewis Drive in Southington, Connecticut. The company operates offset and digital printing presses, large-format output equipment, UV flatbed printing, laser etching, industrial pad printing, and bindery/fulfillment capabilities entirely under one roof, supplemented by an in-house creative design team. Its product portfolio spans business cards, large-format signage, vehicle wraps, dimensional printing, die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, promotional items, and direct mail services including variable data printing and a patented three-sided "Peel-Back-N-See" interactive postcard.

The business model is project-based and sales-led, with account executives (led by third-generation family member Meghan Rickard) managing client relationships through consultations, facility tours, and custom storefront deployments. Recurring revenue comes primarily from web-to-print storefront subscriptions for corporate clients such as Thomaston Savings Bank and MacDermid, while most other work is priced per project based on quantity, materials, print method, and finishing complexity. Customer segments are diversified across political campaigns, municipalities, non-profits, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, education, hospitality, and large corporations, with no single end-market dominant in the disclosed customer examples.

The company employs union workers, holds SBE certification for government procurement, and operates a fully solar-powered facility with LED lighting and comprehensive recycling programs. Its international web-to-print production partnerships extend service to multinational corporate clients in multiple languages. CompuMail has been recognized with a 2011 Benny Award and multiple PINE (Printing Industries of New England) awards, and as of 2025 is celebrating its 35th anniversary under continuous family ownership.

Name

CompuMail

Legal name

CompuMail Corporation

Website

https://compumail.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CompuMail is a family-owned, full-service commercial printing and marketing company in Southington, CT, offering offset/digital printing, variable data direct mail, web-to-print storefronts, vehicle wraps, and specialty industrial printing for political campaigns, municipalities, non-profits, and enterprise clients since 1990.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Direct Mail Advertising (54186), Direct Mail Advertising (541860), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct Mail Marketing Services (Print, Postcard, Dimensional Mail) (BPAFAKAH), POD Fulfillment, Warehousing & Drop-Shipping Services (MPAJANAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Direct mail marketing
• Variable data printing
• Web-to-print services
• Promotional products

Headquarters

HQ city

Southington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Printing Services: One-time project fees for offset and digital printing services, ranging from business cards to large-format posters and banners. Jobs are priced per project based on quantity, materials, and complexity.
2. Direct Mail Services: Fees for variable data printing and mailing services, including postal processing and fulfillment for targeted marketing campaigns.
3. Creative Design Services: Charges for in-house graphic design and creative services to translate client visions into print-ready materials.
4. Bindery and Fulfillment: Post-press finishing services including binding, die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, and kitting/fulfillment for multi-component projects.
5. Promotional Items: Sale of branded promotional products (apparel, drinkware, stationery, bags) alongside print services for client marketing and corporate gift needs.
6. Web-to-Print Storefronts: Recurring subscription-style fees for managed corporate storefronts allowing clients to reorder printed materials on demand.
7. Vehicle Wraps and Signage Installation: Design and professional installation fees for vehicle wraps and outdoor signage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CompuMail is a full-service commercial printing and direct marketing operation that designs, prints, finishes, mails, and fulfills marketing materials for business clients under one roof. Its core work spans offset and digital printing, variable-data and direct mail, large-format signage, vehicle wraps, bindery and fulfillment, promotional products, and patented interactive Peel-Back-N-See postcards. The company also operates web-to-print storefronts for recurring corporate reorders and runs an in-house production facility in Southington, Connecticut.

Product overview

CompuMail is a family-owned full-service commercial printing and marketing company operating since 1990. The company offers an integrated suite of services centered around design, print, and mail capabilities. Core offerings include Digital & Offset Printing, Variable Data & Direct Mail Services, Creative Design Services, and Large Format Printing, complemented by specialty services such as the Patented Peel Back-N'-See Postcards (interactive direct mail), Die-Cutting/Foil Stamping/Embossing, Dimensional Printing, and Bindery & Fulfillment. Recent additions include Industrial Pad Printing, UV Flat-Bed Printing, and Laser Etching. The company also provides Web-to-Print Services with Custom Storefronts for convenient online ordering, Vehicle Wraps and Outdoor Signs for signage needs, and Promotional Items. Services are delivered entirely in-house at their Southington, CT facility, serving diverse industries including arts, financial, political campaigns, non-profits, municipalities, medical, manufacturing, education, hospitality, and legal/accounting sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital and Offset Printing Combined offset and digital printing services for projects ranging from short-run to high-volume work, delivered in-house at the Southington facility for business clients needing business cards, stationery, brochures, reports, and marketing collateral.
• Variable Data and Direct Mail Services Personalized direct mail campaigns that use variable data printing to customize each piece with names, addresses, and imagery, paired with in-house postal processing and mailing for political, non-profit, and enterprise clients.
• Web-to-Print Services and Custom Storefronts Online ordering platform that lets corporate clients order printed forms, stationery, signage, mailings, and promotional items through custom branded storefronts, with international web-to-print partners enabling multilingual fulfillment.
• Creative Design Services In-house graphic design and creative services that translate client ideas into print-ready visuals across digital, print, mail, signage, and promotional formats.
• Large Format Printing Wide-format printing for posters, signs, banners, trade show displays, and pull shades, with optional mounting, lamination, and grommet finishing for business marketing and event use.
• Bindery and Fulfillment Post-press finishing services including booklets, pocket folders, displays, calendars, annual reports, and invitation packages, plus kitting and fulfillment for multi-component projects.
• Die-Cutting, Foil Stamping, and Embossing Specialty finishing techniques applied to business cards, invitations, pocket folders, tickets, and promotional materials for clients wanting tactile and visual differentiation.
• Promotional Items Branded merchandise including apparel, drinkware, writing instruments, bags, and accessories for client and employee gifts and marketing campaigns.
• Vehicle Wraps Custom vehicle wrap design and professional installation services that turn vehicles into mobile advertising for businesses seeking outside or out-of-home brand visibility.
• Industrial Pad Printing Industrial pad printing services that apply images and text to three-dimensional objects and irregular surfaces for promotional and industrial marking needs.
• UV Flat-Bed Printing UV flat-bed printing technology that prints directly onto rigid materials and substrates for signage, displays, and specialty product decoration.
• Laser Etching and Engraving Precision laser etching and engraving services that produce permanent marking on a variety of materials for industrial, promotional, and recognition products.
• Patented Peel Back-N-See Postcards Patented three-sided interactive direct mail postcard with peel-back panels that deliver roughly 50% more surface area for marketing messages at standard postcard postage rates, designed for before/after campaigns and personalized designs.
• Outdoor Signs Outdoor signage products for business visibility and marketing purposes, produced as part of the company's large-format and specialty printing offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Peel-Back-N-See postcards offer 50% more surface area for marketing messages at the same postage cost as a conventional postcard
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Web-to-Print Production PartnerssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCompuMail works with unnamed international partners to fulfill large corporation clients' web-to-print orders in multiple languages, reducing shipping time and costs for international corporate accounts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The H.A. Interlocking Direct Mail Group: Direct mail production and mailing services company offering data, print, and mail fulfillment. Closely aligned with CompuMail's variable data printing and mailing services business line.
• Harty Integrated Solutions: Regional commercial printer and integrated marketing services provider serving Northeastern U.S. mid-market clients. Similar service scope including print, mail, and marketing services.
• Tursso Companies: Mid-market commercial printer offering offset/digital printing, direct mail, fulfillment, and creative services. Comparable as a regional full-service print and mail provider.
• Allen Press: Mid-market commercial printer and direct mail services provider focused on association, nonprofit, and specialty publishing. Comparable to CompuMail in offering offset/digital print, direct mail, and full-service production for niche client bases.
• Color Dynamics Inc: Mid-market commercial printer serving corporate, non-profit, and government clients with offset/digital printing and direct mail. Comparable regional full-service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Mass-scale online printing platform serving small businesses and consumers. Overlaps with CompuMail's web-to-print and commercial printing business lines but at vastly different scale and price points.
• Quad/Graphics: One of the largest commercial printers in North America offering print, mail, and integrated marketing services. Represents the enterprise end of the same commercial printing/direct mail market CompuMail serves.

Emerging players

• Moo: Premium online printing brand for business cards, marketing materials, and direct mail pieces. Comparable on print quality and creative-design-driven marketing materials but pure-play digital rather than full-service.
• PrintingForLess: Direct-to-customer online commercial printer offering digital and offset printing for marketing materials. Overlaps with CompuMail's digital/offset and mailing services for SMB customers.
• 4over (Digital Press): Online commercial printing marketplace aggregating orders across a network of print suppliers. Competes for the same SMB/mid-market commercial print jobs that CompuMail targets through its web-to-print storefronts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CompuMailCT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compumail-corp
• Xx.com/CompuMailCT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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