JD Graphic

What JD Graphic does

JD Graphic is a family-owned commercial printing company headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, founded in 1963 by James A. DeBlasio Sr. as a one-man printing brokerage in Chicago. The company relocated to its current facility at 1101 Arthur Avenue in 1976 and is currently operated by second-generation owner James A. DeBlasio Jr., who serves as President. JD Graphic employs approximately 40 people and operates a single production facility serving the Chicago metropolitan area and broader Midwest USA market.

The company's core offering is full-service commercial printing across offset, digital, and large-format production, supported by an in-house bindery. Equipment includes a Heidelberg 6-color perfecting web press, an RMGT 920 PF-8 sheetfed, a KOMORI LS840P sheetfed, a RICOH 9100 digital press, and a Xerox V80 digital press, along with two Stahl 6-pocket stitchers, seven MBO folders, and Polar/Itotec cutters. Prepress capabilities include a Kodak PlateRite 8100 thermal platesetter, Elantrix 95 SX processor, and an Epson Stylus Pro 7600 proofing system. The product catalog spans business cards, brochures, annual reports, multi-page catalogs (4-100 pages), full-color posters up to 24x36, flyers, manuals, presentation folders, calendars, menus, postcards, letterhead, invitations, newsletters, forms, flags, and collateral materials. Supporting services include design assistance, variable data printing with QR codes and barcodes, coating, and expedited delivery including direct mail and emergency shipping.

JD Graphic generates revenue through transaction-based, quote-by-job commercial printing services priced per specification (quantity, colors, paper, size, finishing). The go-to-market is direct-to-customer via walk-in, phone, email, and website inquiries, with no public pricing, no subscription or recurring contracts, and no disclosed third-party distribution. The customer base is horizontal B2B, primarily SMBs and individuals across the Chicago region requiring one-off commercial print jobs ranging from a single copy to one million copies. The company claims 96% customer satisfaction, 93% operational efficiency, and 92% waste recycled, and is bootstrapped with no external institutional funding, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

JD Graphic

Legal name

JD Graphic

Website

https://jdgraphic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JD Graphic is a family-owned, full-service commercial printing company in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, founded in 1963, serving B2B and individual customers across the Chicago metropolitan area with offset, digital, large-format, and bindery services for products including brochures, catalogs, business cards, and posters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Printing (32311), Support Activities for Printing (323120)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Prepress & Composition Services (Typesetting, Layout, Color Management, Proofing) (MPAJALAA), Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Offset and digital printing
• Business card printing
• Bindery and finishing
• Large format printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

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: JD Graphic generates revenue through one-time transaction-based commercial printing services. They handle jobs ranging from 1 to 1,000,000 copies, offering offset printing, digital printing, and full bindery services. Revenue is earned per job based on specifications such as color count, size, quantity, and finishing requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

JD Graphic is a full-service commercial printing company that designs, prints, and finishes business cards, brochures, annual reports, multi-page catalogs (4-100 pages), full-color posters up to 24x36, flyers, manuals, presentation folders, calendars, menus, postcards, letterhead, invitations, newsletters, business forms, and flags. The company operates Heidelberg, KOMORI, and RMGT offset presses alongside RICOH and Xerox digital presses, with in-house bindery services including stitching, die-cut, kiss-cut, embossing, tabbing, and coating, supporting jobs from 1 to 1,000,000 copies.

Product overview

JD Graphic is a full-service commercial printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of printed products and printing services. Their product offerings include business cards, brochures, annual reports, multi-page catalogs, full-color posters, flyers, manuals, presentation folders, calendars, menus, postcards, letterhead, invitations, newsletters, forms, flags, and collateral materials. Services span offset printing (1-6 colors via sheet-fed and web presses), digital printing (Ricoh 9100 and Xerox V80), large format printing up to 24x36, full bindery operations (stitching, die-cut, embossing, tabbing), design work, variable data printing with QR codes and barcodes, coating, and fast delivery including direct mail marketing and emergency shipping. The company operates manufacturing equipment including Heidelberg, RMGT, and KOMORI presses along with Stahl stitchers, M.B.O. folders, and Polar cutters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Custom business card printing in various sizes, paper stocks, and finishes for business and professional use.
• Brochures Multi-page promotional brochures for marketing and informational purposes, available in various folds and sizes.
• Annual Reports Corporate annual report printing with multi-page capabilities for comprehensive business documentation.
• Multi-Page Catalogs Full-color multi-page catalogs ranging from 4 to 100 pages, produced via offset or digital printing for product and sales collateral.
• Full Color Posters Large format full-color poster printing up to 24x36 for promotional and display use.
• Flyers Single or multi-page promotional flyers for marketing campaigns.
• Manuals Multi-page instruction manuals and documentation printing for operational and training use.
• Presentation Folders Custom presentation folders for organizing and delivering business materials.
• Calendars Custom calendar printing in various formats and sizes for promotional and corporate use.
• Menus Restaurant and hospitality menu printing services.
• Post Cards Direct mail postcard printing for marketing and communication.
• Letterhead Custom letterhead printing for business correspondence.
• Invitations Custom invitation printing for events and special occasions.
• Newsletters Multi-page newsletter printing for regular business communication.
• Business Forms, Price Lists and Product Sheets Custom business forms, price lists, and product sheets for operational and sales use.
• Flags Custom flag printing for business or promotional display.
• Offset Printing Traditional offset printing service supporting 1-6 color printing, including sheet-fed and web presses.
• Digital Printing Digital press printing services for shorter runs and quick turnaround, using RICOH 9100 and Xerox V80 presses.
• Large Format Printing Large format printing capabilities for oversized materials up to 24x36.
• Bindery Services Full bindery services including stitching, die-cut, kiss-cut, embossing, tabbing, and custom finishing.
• Design Work File preparation, design suggestions, and troubleshooting assistance for print projects.
• Variable Data Printing Personalized printing with variable data, QR codes, and barcodes for targeted marketing.
• Fast Delivery and Direct Mail Expedited printing and shipping services including direct mail marketing, cross-country shipping, and emergency requests.
• Coating Services Various coating options applied to printed materials for protection and enhanced appearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% Customer Satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchised commercial printing network offering offset and digital printing, bindery, and marketing services to local B2B customers. Directly comparable to JD Graphic in service mix and SMB/mid-market customer base, but operates via a franchise model and broader geographic footprint.
• PsPrint: PsPrint is an online commercial printing company offering business cards, brochures, postcards, flyers, and banners to SMBs nationwide. Comparable product range and target customer to JD Graphic, distinguished by a national digital ordering model rather than local relationship-driven sales.
• PrintingForLess: PrintingForLess is an online commercial printing company specializing in short to mid-run offset and digital printing of brochures, postcards, business cards, and booklets. Direct competitor in commercial printing services, though with a national online sales model rather than local walk-in.
• 4over: 4over is a trade printing platform serving resellers and businesses with offset, digital, and large-format printing plus finishing. Comparable in production capabilities and product categories, but distinguished by its trade/wholesale go-to-market rather than JD Graphic's local direct sales motion.
• Minuteman Press: Minuteman Press is a franchised commercial printing and marketing services provider serving local businesses with business cards, brochures, flyers, and direct mail. Closely matches JD Graphic's product mix and B2B customer profile, with national reach via franchisees.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Cimpress, parent of Vistaprint, is a large-scale online printing and marketing services platform serving SMBs globally with business cards, marketing materials, signage, and apparel. Comparable product categories but vastly larger scale, centralized production, and a fully digital customer experience.
• FedEx Office: FedEx Office is a national retail printing network offering document printing, posters, banners, binding, and direct mail through physical locations. Comparable breadth of commercial print products and B2B/SMB customer overlap, with the advantage of nationwide retail footprint and shipping integration.

Regional players

• Lahlouh Inc. Lahlouh is a Pacific Northwest commercial printing company offering offset, digital, large-format, and finishing services to enterprise and mid-market clients. Similar full-service production capabilities and product mix to JD Graphic, but operates primarily on the West Coast rather than Midwest.
• The Printing House: The Printing House is a regional commercial printer in the Northeast US offering digital, offset, and large-format printing plus finishing and direct mail. Closely mirrors JD Graphic's full-service commercial print profile, but serves the New York/New England market rather than Chicago/Midwest.

Emerging players

• MOO: MOO is an online premium print brand specializing in business cards, postcards, brochures, and marketing materials for SMBs and creatives. Overlaps with JD Graphic in business cards and brochures but competes primarily through a digital-native, design-forward brand rather than local service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JDGraphic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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