Indie Printing

What Indie Printing does

Indie Printing is a family-owned, full-service commercial print shop headquartered at 3113 South Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, founded in 2000. The company operates offset, digital, and large-format printing presses under one roof, producing runs from 100-piece short-runs to 250,000+ commercial jobs across products including business cards, flyers, booklets, brochures, postcards, greeting cards, presentation folders, door hangers, menus, stationery, stickers, banners, posters, and wedding suites. It differentiates on sustainability, stocking FSC-certified stocks plus tree-free substrates (100% reclaimed-cotton, sugarcane bagasse, and carbon-negative hemp) printed with soy-based inks, and offers same-day and next-day turnaround supported by a direct phone-based account team.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market combining a walk-in retail shop, an e-commerce storefront (print.indieprinting.com) with nationwide shipping, email-based file submission, and B2B accounts with dedicated project managers and net terms. Revenue is primarily transactional unit pricing by product, print method, paper stock, quantity, and turnaround, supplemented by a digital marketing services add-on (branding, web, social) and a pro-bono / discounted work program for over 100 Los Angeles nonprofits. The company is privately held with no external funding or parent organization, and serves a fragmented customer base across fashion, real estate, restaurants, entertainment, music, cannabis, agencies, healthcare, legal, comicon/pop-up, weddings, and nonprofit verticals.

Name

Indie Printing

Legal name

Indie Printing

Website

https://indieprinting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indie Printing is a family-owned, full-service commercial print shop in Downtown Los Angeles, founded in 2000, offering offset, digital, and large-format printing on FSC-certified and tree-free eco papers to LA businesses and nationwide online customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJALAC

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Print Production Services (Printing, Binding, Prepress)

SECONDARYMPAJALAD

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Print Production Services (Printing, Binding, Prepress)

SECONDARYEDAEAJAA

On‑Demand Copy & Print Shops (Walk‑In / Quick Print)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Printing, Copying & Reprographics Services

SECONDARYMPAAAKAJ

OOH Production, Printing & Installation Services

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising Services

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Eco-friendly printing
• Offset and digital printing
• Large format printing
• Custom print products

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Job Orders: One-time transaction-based printing services for commercial print jobs ranging from 100-piece runs to 250K+ commercial jobs. Pricing varies by print method (digital vs offset), paper stock, quantity, finishing options, and turnaround speed.
2. Digital Marketing Services: Branding, web, and social support services for print clients seeking end-to-end marketing support
3. B2B Account Services: Business accounts with dedicated project managers, net terms, and bulk pricing for qualifying corporate clients

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Indie Printing is a full-service commercial print shop in Downtown Los Angeles that produces offset, digital, and large format printed materials on FSC-certified, cotton, hemp, and sugarcane papers using soy-based inks. The shop offers same-day and next-day turnaround on most digital orders with rush options on offset work, handling runs from 100 pieces to 250K+ units. The company serves both business accounts (with dedicated project managers and net terms) and walk-in/online retail customers across fashion, entertainment, real estate, restaurants, nonprofits, weddings, and agencies.

Product overview

Indie Printing is a full-service commercial print shop in Downtown Los Angeles offering offset, digital, and large format printing services since 2000. The product portfolio consists of three core service lines: Digital Boutique Printing (short-run, low minimum orders), Commercial Offset Printing (high-volume bulk runs with exact Pantone matching), and Custom Large Format Printing (banners, posters, signage up to 60 inches wide). The company differentiates through its eco-friendly paper offerings including tree-free cotton, sugarcane (bagasse), hemp (carbon-negative), and FSC-certified stocks, all printed with soy-based inks. Core print products include business cards, flyers, brochures, booklets, postcards, greeting cards, presentation folders, door hangers, menus, letterhead/envelopes, bookmarks, stickers, and wedding stationery. Digital marketing services are offered as an add-on for clients seeking end-to-end branding support. Same-day and next-day turnaround options are available for most products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Professional business cards available in offset and digital printing with premium cardstock options (14pt to 38pt), exact Pantone color matching, and finishing options including matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, letterpress, and edge painting. For businesses, professionals, and individuals.
• Flyers & Handbills Marketing flyers and handbills printed in same-day or standard turnaround, available in 100lb gloss with full-color 4/4 printing starting from 250 pieces. For event promoters, restaurants, music venues, and businesses running marketing campaigns.
• Booklets & Lookbooks Saddle-stitched or perfect-bound booklets on matte, gloss, or uncoated stock, ranging from 8 to 64 pages, suitable for fashion lookbooks, zines, catalogs, and commercial publications. For fashion brands, agencies, and publishers.
• Stickers & Labels Die-cut vinyl, kiss-cut sheets, holographic, clear, and weatherproof stickers plus branded product labels starting from 250 pieces. For product brands, artists, and street marketing.
• Large Format Printing Custom large format printing including banners, posters, retractable stands, window graphics, trade show displays, and oversized signage up to 60 inches wide with UV-stable inks. For businesses needing trade show displays, retail signage, and event backdrops.
• Brochures Offset and digital brochures with tri-fold, bi-fold, z-fold, gate-fold, and custom folds available in standard and custom sizes on premium paper stocks. For businesses, agencies, and organizations needing marketing collateral.
• Postcards Custom digital and offset postcards in various sizes (3x4 to 6x11) on 100lb to 16pt cardstock with optional round corners and full-color printing. For direct mail, real estate agents, and event invitations.
• Presentation Folders Offset-printed pocket folders in standard 9x12 with single, double, 4-inch, or 5-inch pockets, business card slits, and finishing options including aqueous coating, UV gloss, soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, embossing, and debossing. For agencies, law firms, and corporate clients.
• Menus Restaurant menus printed on 70lb text to 14pt cover stock in various sizes (4.25x11 to 11x17) with gloss or uncoated finishes. For restaurants, cafes, and food service establishments.
• Door Hangers Custom door hangers on 10pt cardstock with precision die-cutting for door handle fit, available in digital (low minimums) and offset (bulk high-volume) options. For real estate agents, home services, and neighborhood marketing.
• Letterhead & Envelopes Professional digital letterhead and coordinated envelope combo on 24lb bond uncoated stock with full-color 4/0 printing. For law firms, agencies, and corporate clients.
• Saddle-Stitched Books Self-cover saddle-stitched booklets with 8 to 48 page counts on lightweight 70lb to 100lb text stocks, ideal for technical manuals, newsletters, event programs, and fanzines. For organizations, event organizers, and independent publishers.
• Wedding Stationery Suite Boutique wedding print products including invitations, thank you cards, signs, postcards, menus, itineraries, RSVPs, save the dates, rehearsal dinner invites, hand fans, enclosure cards, and bridal shower invitations. For couples, wedding planners, and event coordinators.
• Banners Indoor vinyl banners (13oz or 15oz), outdoor heavy-duty 13oz scrim vinyl, matte adhesive vinyl for wall graphics, retractable banner stands, and step-and-repeat backdrops. For trade shows, events, retail, and corporate settings.
• Copies & Documents Document copying services ranging from full-color to black and white with various customization options. For individuals, students, and businesses needing quick document reproduction.
• Digital Marketing Services Digital marketing services including branding, web design, and social media support for print clients seeking end-to-end marketing solutions. For print customers who want integrated branding and digital presence support.
• Club Flyers High-volume offset club flyers for nightclub, concert, and event marketing in sizes 4x6 to 6x9 on premium 14pt to 18pt stocks with UV gloss, soft-touch, or spot gloss finishing. For nightclubs, concert promoters, and entertainment venues.
• Greeting Cards Premium folded greeting cards on Mohawk and Domtar 100lb to 130lb stocks with half-fold finishing and optional envelopes. For individuals, brands, and small businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9 stars from 400+ Google reviews
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorOthersNonprofit partner receiving pro-bono and discounted print work. Indie Printing supports St. Jude's mission to end childhood cancer through donated printing services for fundraising and awareness materials.
• Make-A-WishminorOthersNonprofit partner receiving pro-bono and discounted print work. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to children with critical illnesses, and Indie Printing contributes print materials for wish-related events and fundraising.
• CicLAviaminorOthersNonprofit partner for open streets events in Los Angeles. Indie Printing provides donated print services for CicLAvia's car-free street festival events.
• mothers2mothersminorOthersNonprofit partner working on maternal health. Indie Printing supports the organization through discounted or pro-bono print work for educational materials and awareness campaigns.
• Amazon WatchminorOthersNonprofit partner focused on indigenous rights and environmental protection in the Amazon. Indie Printing provides print support for their awareness and fundraising materials.
• LA Food BankminorOthersNonprofit partner addressing hunger relief in Los Angeles. Indie Printing contributes print materials for food bank programs and fundraising campaigns.
• APLA HealthminorOthersNonprofit partner providing health access services. Indie Printing supports their mission through donated print work for educational materials and outreach.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorOthersNonprofit partner supporting youth programs. Indie Printing provides print materials for youth development programs and fundraising efforts.
• Midnight MissionminorOthersNonprofit partner addressing homelessness in Los Angeles. Indie Printing contributes print services for their programs and awareness campaigns.
• Heal the BayminorOthersEnvironmental nonprofit partner focused on coastal waters protection. Indie Printing supports their environmental mission through sustainable print partnerships.
• 826LAminorOthersNonprofit partner supporting youth writing and literacy. Indie Printing provides donated print work for educational materials and writing program events.
• The Trevor ProjectminorOthersNonprofit partner supporting LGBTQ+ youth mental health. Indie Printing contributes print materials for outreach and awareness campaigns.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Office: FedEx Office is the retail printing arm of FedEx, offering document printing, copies, posters, banners, and basic marketing materials at nationwide walk-in locations. It overlaps with Indie Printing's walk-in copy/print service and same-day turnaround positioning, though it does not specialize in eco or premium finishes.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Vistaprint is the consumer-facing brand of Cimpress, the largest mass-market commercial printing platform offering business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products. It is a broad incumbent competing with Indie Printing across nearly every product category, primarily on price, selection, and online configurability at massive scale.
• Office Depot Print & Copy Services: Office Depot provides retail and online document printing, copying, and basic marketing materials as an add-on to its office supply business. It competes with Indie Printing's walk-in copies and document services for price-sensitive walk-in customers, though it does not match Indie Printing's eco or premium boutique positioning.

Direct peers

• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchise-based commercial printing and marketing services network offering offset, digital, and large format printing plus direct mail and signage. It is a direct peer to Indie Printing's full-service commercial print model, with similar B2B customer targeting (agencies, real estate, restaurants) and comparable product breadth.
• Sticker Mule: Sticker Mule is a specialized online printer focused on custom stickers, labels, and packaging with a strong e-commerce UX and rapid turnaround. It is a direct peer in the labels/stickers category Indie Printing serves, and a benchmark for how a digitally native print brand can scale beyond a single geography.
• PsPrint: PsPrint is an online commercial printer offering offset and digital printing for business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, and marketing collateral. It is a direct peer in the offset and digital commercial category Indie Printing serves, competing for SMB and B2B customers shopping on price and online configurability.
• MOO: MOO is a premium online print company specializing in business cards, brochures, flyers, and stationery with a focus on high-quality paper stocks and design-forward branding. It is a direct peer to Indie Printing's digital/boutique and offset business card and marketing collateral offering, competing for the same premium-print SMB and brand customer.
• 4over: 4over is a trade-only commercial printing marketplace serving print brokers, agencies, and resellers with offset, digital, and large format production across a broad product catalog. It is a direct peer to Indie Printing's offset and large format commercial offering, particularly relevant for agencies and B2B accounts seeking bulk pricing.

Emerging players

• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand and fulfillment platform for custom apparel, accessories, and paper products, serving creators and ecommerce brands. While its core is apparel, its paper goods and stationery line intersect with Indie Printing's custom printed product offering and represents the digitally native, fulfillment-driven model Indie Printing could expand into.

Regional players

• The Printing House (TPH): The Printing House is a Canadian commercial printing chain offering offset, digital, and large format printing with retail locations and same-day services. It mirrors Indie Printing's full-service same-day boutique model but operates primarily in Canada, making it a comparable regional player rather than a direct US competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/indieprinting
• Facebookfacebook.com/IndiePrintingLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indie-printing

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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