Graphic Lab

What Graphic Lab does

Graphic Lab Printing Inc. is a family-owned commercial printing company founded in 1991, operating from a Manhattan showroom near Grand Central and a production facility in Hicksville, NY. The company offers a comprehensive in-house print portfolio spanning digital and offset printing, large-format signage, screen printing, DTF, DTG, and embroidery, plus finishing services such as lamination and mounting across substrates including foamcore, gator board, acrylic, and coroplast. The current offering covers roughly 100+ SKUs organized into print-and-bind, posters/signage, adhesive graphics, banners/stands, laminating/mounting, and apparel categories, with capabilities documented from 2-unit to 5,000+ unit runs and same-day/next-day turnaround.

Graphic Lab serves a horizontally diversified customer base that includes advertising agencies, graphic designers, photographers, museums, theaters, NYC arenas, restaurants, universities, local SMBs, and individual consumers. GTM is consultative and direct: phone, live chat, in-person showroom visits, in-house messenger delivery within NYC, and FedEx shipping nationwide, with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing rather than subscriptions or enterprise contracts. All production is performed in-house across both locations.

The business is privately held under continuous family ownership across three generations (predecessor: Campisi Printing Services), with no institutional investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue. The company is recognized as the #1 Best Print Shop in NYC on Yelp. Source data indicates 25 employees, six named operational contacts (Carmine, Bob, Rich, Chris, Nohar, Adam), and no AI/ML, API, or proprietary software capabilities.

Name

Graphic Lab

Legal name

Graphic Lab Printing Inc.

Website

https://graphiclabinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphic Lab Printing Inc. is a family-owned NYC commercial print shop (est. 1991) offering in-house digital, offset, large-format, screen, DTF, DTG, and embroidery services plus finishing, serving ad agencies, photographers, museums, theaters, restaurants, universities, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing (32311), Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJALAD

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

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

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Digital offset printing
• Custom apparel decoration
• Large format signage
• Screen printing embroidery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hicksville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time print jobs including posters, banners, business cards, brochures, invitations, and other printed materials. Revenue generated per job based on specifications, quantities, and materials.
2. Apparel Decoration Services: Custom decorated apparel including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, hats via screen printing, DTG, DTF, and embroidery. One-time and bulk order pricing.
3. Graphic Supplies Sales: Sale of mounting boards (foamcore, gatorboard, ultraboard, sintra), acrylic sheets, coroplast, and lamination supplies to customers
4. Plexiglass/Acrylic Sales: Sale of cut-to-size acrylic/plexiglass sheets with optional polishing and custom shapes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Graphic Lab is a family-owned commercial printing company operating since 1991, providing custom digital and offset printing, large-format posters, banners, and signage, plus apparel decoration via screen printing, DTF, DTG, and embroidery. All production is performed in-house at their Manhattan showroom and Hicksville production facility, supporting same-day and next-day turnaround. They also supply mounting boards, acrylic sheets, and lamination finishing to complement their printing services.

Product overview

Graphic Lab is a family-owned full-service commercial printing company operating since 1991, offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The core offering centers on custom digital and offset printing for marketing materials, stationery, and publications, complemented by large-format printing for posters, banners, and signage. Apparel decoration services include silk screen printing, DTF printing, DTG printing, and custom embroidery. The product lineup is organized into six main categories: PRINT & BIND (brochures, business cards, catalogs, booklets), POSTER & SIGNAGE (large-format prints, displays, canvas), ADHESIVE GRAPHICS (stickers, decals, vinyl lettering), BANNERS & STANDS (retractable banners, trade show displays), LAMINATING & MOUNTING (finishing services), and T-SHIRT PRINTING & EMBROIDERY (custom apparel). All production is performed in-house at their New York City and Hicksville, Long Island facilities, enabling same-day turnaround capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Digital / Offset Printing Core printing service using digital and offset printing technologies to produce full-color and black-and-white documents, brochures, catalogs, and marketing materials in various quantities.
• Poster Printing Large-format poster printing service available same day, producing posters rolled or mounted to foam board in custom sizes for events, advertising, and displays.
• Vinyl Banners & Signage Custom vinyl banner printing including outdoor banners, mesh banners, event banners, parade banners, and retractable roll-up banner stands for indoor and outdoor advertising.
• Screen Printing Traditional silk screen printing service for apparel including t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, and tote bags with ink-based decoration.
• DTF (Direct to Film) Printing Direct to Film printing technology for custom t-shirts and apparel providing vibrant color reproduction and shorter run capabilities compared to traditional silk screen.
• DTG (Direct to Garment) Printing Digital direct to garment printing for cotton t-shirts allowing photorealistic image reproduction with soft hand feel, suitable for custom designs and short runs.
• Custom Embroidery Machine embroidery service for corporate logos and designs on apparel including hats, jackets, polo shirts, hoodies, and outerwear with in-house digitized logo artwork capabilities.
• Booklets & Presentation Books Binding and printing services for booklets, presentation books, and catalogs with multiple binding options including saddle stitch, perfect bound, spiral, and wire-o.
• Business Cards & Stationery Custom business card printing including standard, mini, thick, and specialty cards with options for soft touch lamination, foil stamping, and rush turnaround.
• Labels & Stickers Custom label and sticker printing including die-cut vinyl stickers, crack-and-peel labels, beverage labels, bumper stickers, and permanent or removable adhesive options.
• Vinyl Lettering & Wall Graphics Custom vinyl lettering, wall words, and die-cut shape graphics for home decor, events, retail environments, and pop-up shops including vehicle lettering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day or next day turnaround is an everyday event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AlphaGraphics: Commercial printing and marketing services franchise operating company-owned and franchised print centers across the U.S. Direct competitor offering digital, offset, large-format, and apparel decoration services to businesses, with comparable one-stop-shop positioning to Graphic Lab.
• The UPS Store: Franchised retail printing and shipping chain offering business cards, flyers, banners, and document services. Overlaps with Graphic Lab's small-format and rush commercial print offering, particularly for SMB and consumer walk-in customers.
• 4Over: Wholesale online printing marketplace serving print brokers, agencies, and resellers with commercial offset, digital, and large-format printing. Competes with Graphic Lab for agency, designer, and reseller print spend, particularly on standard commercial categories.
• FedEx Office: National retail printing and shipping chain offering digital printing, copying, signage, banners, and document services. Competes with Graphic Lab on speed, convenience, and broad commercial print categories, particularly for walk-in and rush jobs in NYC metro.
• PrintRunner: Online commercial printing company offering business cards, brochures, banners, stickers, and signage with templated ordering. Represents the self-serve, price-disciplined competitor pressuring Graphic Lab's standard commercial print pricing.
• Staples Print & Marketing Services: Office superstore chain offering in-store and online commercial printing, signage, and marketing materials. Competes directly with Graphic Lab on brochures, business cards, banners, and basic apparel decoration through both retail and online channels.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Online-first mass-customization print platform within Cimpress, serving SMBs with business cards, marketing materials, signage, and apparel. Represents the digital, scale-based competitive threat to small local print shops like Graphic Lab.
• Moo: Premium online print brand specializing in business cards, marketing collateral, and design-led print products. Competes with Graphic Lab in the design-conscious small-business and creative segment where quality and brand presentation matter.
• Signs.com: Online signage specialist offering custom banners, yard signs, decals, and trade show displays. Direct competitor to Graphic Lab's large-format, vinyl, and adhesive graphics product lines.

Regional players

• Duggal Visual Solutions: NYC-based visual solutions provider offering large-format printing, exhibits, and digital graphics for retail, museums, and events. Comparable to Graphic Lab in large-format and signage categories, serving overlapping NYC creative and cultural institution customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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