Printing Productions

What Printing Productions does

Printing Productions, Inc. is a privately held, full-service commercial printing company headquartered at 1333-E Shepard Drive in Sterling, Virginia. The company operates a horizontal printing business serving businesses of all sizes, primarily within Virginia, with a product portfolio that spans offset lithography, high-speed digital printing, black-and-white and color duplicating, design services, pre-press, bindery, mailing services, and variable-data / mail-merge printing. Printed output includes banners, brochures, business cards, catalogs, envelopes, flyers, invitations, letterhead, manuals, newsletters, postcards, posters, stationery, programs, tickets, promotional products, trade show displays, and yard signs. Pre-press uses industry-standard software on Mac and PC platforms, files are accepted via CD, DVD, flash drive, email, or FTP, and the company emphasizes environmentally conscious operations including chemical-minimal pre-press and recycled paper stock.

Underlying technology is conventional rather than proprietary: state-of-the-art offset and digital presses, high-speed B&W and color duplicators with inline bindery functions, and a full mailing services stack (CASS certification, NCOA/Move Update, presorting, inkjet addressing, laser personalization, fulfillment). Online infrastructure complements physical operations via a Customer Portal (estimate requests, order placement, file transfer, proof viewing, 24/7 access), an Online Proofing System, and a Document Library that archives client jobs and supports recurring reorders.

Revenue is generated through per-job, quote-based pricing across commercial printing services, supported by a dedicated corporate sales force that assigns account representatives and provides no-cost analysis of printing and mailing requirements. A self-service online channel, customer service team, and corporate sales motion serve SMBs, mid-market, and enterprise buyers respectively, while the Document Library introduces a recurring reorder dynamic. The company is independently owned, privately held, has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and shows no AI/ML capabilities in its disclosed operations.

Name

Printing Productions

Legal name

Printing Productions, Inc.

Website

https://ppidigital.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Printing Productions, Inc. is a privately held, full-service commercial printing company based in Sterling, Virginia, offering offset and digital printing, design, bindery, mailing, and variable data services to businesses of all sizes primarily in the Virginia market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset and digital printing
• Variable data printing
• Direct mail services
• Bindery and finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

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: Full-service commercial printing company offering a wide range of printed products and services including banners, brochures, business cards, catalogs, direct mail, and variable data printing. Revenue is generated through per-job pricing based on quantity, materials, complexity, and turnaround time.
2. Corporate Sales: Dedicated sales representatives manage corporate accounts with full graphics and production support. Customers receive comprehensive print and mail industry consultation services.
3. Document Library / Reorder Services: Online document library system for frequently ordered items, allowing 24/7 online reordering for established customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Printing Productions is a full-service commercial printing company that produces business marketing materials, stationery, and promotional products using offset and digital printing technologies. The company offers a complete production workflow covering pre-press design, offset and digital printing, bindery finishing, variable data/mail merge personalization, and USPS-compliant mailing and fulfillment services, supported by a dedicated corporate sales force and a 24/7 online customer portal with estimate requests, file transfer, online proofing, and a reorder Document Library.

Product overview

Printing Productions is a full-service commercial printing company offering a unified suite of printing and marketing services. The core offerings include offset printing and digital printing capabilities, supported by specialized departments for design services, bindery services, mailing services, and mail merge/variable data printing. The company produces a comprehensive range of printed products including banners, brochures, business cards, catalogs, envelopes, flyers, invitations, letterhead, manuals, newsletters, postcards, posters, stationery, programs, tickets, promotional products, trade show displays, and yard signs. Additional service modules include pre-press preparation, color and black & white duplicating, corporate sales support, and customer service. The company also provides complementary online tools including an online proofing system, document library for frequent reorder management, and a customer portal for 24/7 order management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offset Printing Traditional offset lithography printing service using proven equipment and professional press operators who maintain ink consistency, coverage, accuracy, and meet tight deadlines; for business customers needing high-quality offset printing runs.
• Digital Printing High-quality digital printing service suitable for runs of 1 to 1,000 copies on a variety of paper types, using high-speed digital printers; for businesses needing short-run or on-demand color printing.
• Variable Data (Mail Merge) Printing Variable data printing service that personalizes each printed piece with custom names, addresses, and text throughout the mail piece to suit individual recipients, using high-speed digital printers; for direct mail campaigns and personalized marketing.
• Mailing Services Complete mailing service including CASS Certification, inkjet addressing, tabbing, inserting, laser personalization, data processing, NCOA/Move Update, address correction, Zip+4 lookup, presorting, mailing list rentals, and hand-assembly fulfillment; for businesses running direct mail programs.
• Design Services Professional design service creating print jobs from concept to final proof using QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop on PC and Mac platforms, with cross-platform file acceptance and electronic archiving.
• Bindery Services Comprehensive finishing service covering folding, cutting, binding, laminating, and booklet making, from basic cutting and folding through elaborate mail preparation; for projects requiring professional finishing.
• Business Cards Custom printed business cards for professional networking and branding; ordered by individual professionals and businesses for personal and corporate identity use.
• Brochures Professional printed brochures produced in various sizes and finishes for business marketing and customer communications.
• Banners Custom printed banners for marketing, events, and promotional purposes.
• Catalogs Product and marketing catalogs printed in various quantities for sales and marketing programs.
• Annual Reports Annual report design and printing services for corporate and organizational reporting.
• Postcards Marketing postcards and direct mail postcards for promotional campaigns and customer communications.
• Flyers Marketing flyers and promotional flyers produced in various sizes for advertising and promotions.
• Letterhead Professional letterhead stationery for business correspondence and formal communications.
• Stationery Complete business stationery suite including matching pieces of letterhead, envelopes, and business cards for corporate identity packages.
• Envelopes Custom printed envelopes for business correspondence and direct mail.
• Manuals Printed instruction manuals, employee handbooks, and technical documentation for operational and training use.
• Newsletters Printed newsletters for regular customer, member, and stakeholder communications.
• Posters Large-format posters for advertising, promotions, and point-of-sale displays.
• Business Forms Custom business forms produced for various operational and administrative needs.
• Invitations Custom printed invitations for events, weddings, and special occasions.
• Programs Printed event programs for conferences, ceremonies, and special events.
• Tickets Custom printed tickets for events, raffles, and admission control.
• Promotional Products Branded promotional products and merchandise used for marketing campaigns, giveaways, and customer engagement.
• Trade Show Displays Trade show booth displays and exhibition materials for events and trade shows.
• Yard Signs Outdoor yard signs used for real estate, events, directional signage, and political or promotional campaigns.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Allegra Network: Franchise network of print and marketing services providers offering offset/digital printing, mailing, signs, and design — directly comparable in model, service mix, and SMB customer focus.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise-based commercial printing network offering offset, digital, large-format, bindery, and mailing services to business customers — directly comparable business model and service mix to Printing Productions.
• PrintingForLess: Online commercial printer offering offset and digital printing of brochures, business cards, postcards, and marketing materials — directly comparable in product mix and online ordering experience.
• Speedpro Imaging: Specialty large-format and sign printing franchise producing banners, signage, vehicle wraps, and trade show displays — directly overlaps with Printing Productions' large-format banners, posters, and yard sign offerings.
• The Printing House: Full-service commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, bindery, mailing, and design services to business customers — a close match in one-stop-shop commercial printing model.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Large online commercial printing platform serving SMBs with business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products — directly competes with Printing Productions' online self-service offering for SMB print.
• Staples (Print & Marketing Services): Office superstore providing in-store and online printing services including business cards, banners, brochures, and direct mail — broad competitor in SMB commercial print.
• R.R. Donnelley: Large diversified commercial printing conglomerate serving enterprise clients — illustrates the scaled end of the commercial print industry and the consolidation pressure that small regional printers like Printing Productions face.
• FedEx Office: National retail printing chain offering digital printing, copying, binding, and basic mailing — competes for SMB walk-in and self-service business print customers that Printing Productions also targets online.

Emerging players

• Moo: Online-first premium business card and print provider targeting SMBs and creatives — comparable in serving businesses seeking higher-quality business stationery and marketing materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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