What Ecoprint does

Ecoprint is a privately held, Alexandria, Virginia-based sustainable commercial printing company founded in 1977. It operates offset and digital presses and offers variable-data printing, mailing/fulfillment, experiential graphics (signage and installation), and in-house creative design services. Its sustainability positioning rests on a series of industry firsts: 50% post-consumer-waste recycled paper (1989), an EPA-grant-funded non-toxic ink formulation (1991), and 100% wind-powered operations (2003), supplemented by a ForestPlanet partnership that plants two trees per job.

Since 2020, Ecoprint has operated as a subsidiary of More Vang, a marketing, print, and technology firm; the combined entity claims to be the largest sustainable printing company in the United States. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven B2B sales primarily targeting Mid-Atlantic sustainability-focused organizations, with a customer mix dominated by environmental nonprofits (Oceana, FCNL, ACEEE, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Society of Cincinnati) alongside select enterprise and SMB accounts. The company maintains G-7 Master Printer certification and offers proprietary sustainable substrate products (Aqua-Rite, EcoDisplay Board, Digi-Rite) that replace conventional plastic and foam-based signage materials. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no revenue, headcount trend, or capital-raising data is available in the public record.

Name

Ecoprint

Legal name

Ecoprint

Website

https://ecoprint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ecoprint is a privately held sustainable commercial printing company founded in 1977 in Alexandria, Virginia, offering offset and digital printing, variable-data and mailing services, experiential graphics, and design to Mid-Atlantic nonprofits and enterprises with environmental mandates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ), Printing & Writing Paper Manufacturing (IMAMAEAA)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Sustainable printing
• Offset and digital printing
• Variable data printing
• Mailing and fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Offset Printing Services: Traditional sheetfed/offset printing for high-quality projects including newsletters, multi-color publications, business cards, brochures, catalogs, and calendars
2. Digital Printing Services: Short-run digital printing including black & white and color digital printing, variable data printing, and one-to-one marketing campaigns
3. Experiential Graphics: Signage and graphics production and installation services for events, custom wallpaper, and brand installations
4. Mailing & Fulfillment: Variable printing and mailing services including VDP and fulfillment operations
5. Creative/Design Services: Full-service graphic design department for marketing materials from concept to completion

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ecoprint is a sustainable commercial printing company offering offset printing, digital printing, variable data printing (VDP), mailing and fulfillment, experiential graphics/signage, and full-service graphic design. They specialize in environmentally responsible production using wind energy, non-toxic inks, and recycled paper, targeting organizations with sustainability commitments.

Product overview

Ecoprint is a sustainable printing service company offering a comprehensive suite of print and design services. The core offering consists of offset printing and digital printing as primary production methods, supplemented by variable data printing for personalized marketing, experiential graphics for signage and displays, creative design services, and mailing/fulfillment capabilities. The company positions itself as an environmentally-focused printer, having achieved G-7 Master Printer qualification and offering sustainable material alternatives including Aqua-Rite (outdoor signage), EcoDisplay Board, and Digi-Rite as eco-friendly replacements for traditional plastic-based substrates. Additionally, Ecoprint provides downloadable client tools like PDF Preflight for print file preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Printing Hassle-free digital printing offering black & white, color, variable data printing, one-to-one marketing, and short run capabilities for businesses in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and Mid-Atlantic Region.
• Offset Printing

Quantifiable outcome

• For every job printed, two trees are planted via ForestPlanet partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• More VangflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020More Vang is a marketing, print, and technology company based in Alexandria, VA. In early 2020, Ecoprint joined forces with More Vang to become the nation's largest sustainable printing company. This merger combined Ecoprint's environmental focus with More Vang's creative and technology capabilities.
• Various Environmental OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Ecoprint partners with various Chesapeake Bay environmental organizations including Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Waterkeepers Chesapeake, Anacostia Riverkeeper, ShoreRivers, Blue Water Baltimore, Clean Fairfax, and others through their annual calendar initiative. These partnerships support reforestation, water quality improvement, and environmental conservation efforts.
• ForestPlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013ForestPlanet is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports large scale, low-cost reforestation efforts worldwide. For every job Ecoprint prints, from business cards to giant banners, they donate funds for two trees to be planted in deforested areas such as Madagascar. The partnership helps plant mangrove seedlings that sequester carbon, provide habitat for species, and support communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PsPrint: Online commercial printing service offering offset, digital, large-format, signage, and direct mail fulfillment. Directly comparable as a B2B print provider targeting marketing teams that need on-demand printing and mailing, with overlapping products though less sustainability focus.
• The Printing House (TPH): North American commercial printer offering offset, digital, large-format, signage, and mailing services to businesses and organizations. Directly comparable in service breadth and B2B commercial printing focus, with a comparable mix of high-volume and short-run work.
• 4over: Wholesale commercial printing marketplace serving trade resellers and B2B buyers with offset, digital, large-format, signage, and mailing products. Directly comparable to Ecoprint on print products and trade-style fulfillment model, though primarily online.
• Alphagraphics: Franchise-based commercial printing network offering offset, digital, large-format, signage, and direct mail services to small and mid-sized businesses. Directly comparable to Ecoprint in service mix and B2B customer orientation, although it does not lead with sustainability positioning.
• More Vang: Parent company of Ecoprint and a marketing, print, and technology firm based in Alexandria, VA. Directly comparable as it offers the same B2B print and creative services that Ecoprint operates under, and is the entity that absorbed Ecoprint in 2020.
• Sustainable Printing Partners: U.S. commercial printer explicitly positioned around sustainable practices including FSC papers, vegetable-based inks, and carbon-balanced operations. Directly comparable to Ecoprint on the sustainability-led value proposition for environmentally conscious B2B customers, though smaller in scale.

Emerging players

• Printful: On-demand printing and fulfillment company focused primarily on apparel and merchandise, with growing paper-based marketing products. Partial overlap with Ecoprint's print and fulfillment capabilities, though the core business model (apparel POD) differs materially.
• MOO: Premium online print brand specializing in business cards, brochures, and marketing collateral for SMBs and creatives. Partially comparable to Ecoprint on B2B print products and quality positioning, but focuses on premium/lifestyle branding rather than sustainability or large-format work.

Regional players

• Hatteras Press: Mid-Atlantic commercial printing company providing offset, digital, and large-format services to businesses in the D.C. region. Regionally comparable to Ecoprint given its shared Mid-Atlantic geography and B2B commercial printing service mix, though it does not lead on sustainability.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Publicly traded parent of Vistaprint and several other print brands, operating a massive global commercial and consumer printing platform. Broadly comparable as it serves small businesses and organizations needing marketing collateral, signage, and customized print at scale, although it does not specialize in sustainable print.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheRealEcoprint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoprint

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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