What Creative Graphic Services does

Creative Graphic Services (CGS) is a privately held, family-owned large-format and grand-format printing company founded in 1976 and operated into its third generation by the Niner family. Headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, the company operates a 25,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the West Coast and a second facility in Jersey City, New Jersey (opened 2018), giving it coast-to-coast production reach. Its core business is end-to-end visual graphics production: design consulting, large-format digital printing (HP Latex, EFI VUTEk, dye sublimation systems), custom fabrication (CNC routing, dimensional signs), and professional installation for events, exhibits, retail environments, and building facades.

The company's service portfolio spans step-and-repeat backdrops, dimensional and profile-cut signs, backlit graphics, building wraps, banners, billboards, fleet/vehicle wraps, trade show and exhibit graphics, SEG/silicone edge fabric displays, floor graphics, eco-friendly/biodegradable options, and CNC routing, supported by finishing equipment from Miller Weldmaster, Juki, and Brother. Technology is centered on industrial print and fabrication hardware rather than software platforms; there is no documented API, AI/ML capability, or digital product offering.

CGS generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven engagements sold directly to enterprise clients without middlemen or resellers. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is concentrated in event management and activations, exhibition and museum clients, retail/commercial environments, and sports and entertainment venues, with named engagements including the NFL Super Bowl, American Idol, BET's American Soul, L'Oréal Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art. Marketing relies on direct relationships, a professional website, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest).

Name

Creative Graphic Services

Legal name

Creative Graphic Services

Website

https://creativegraphicservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative Graphic Services is a third-generation, family-owned large-format printing and graphics fabrication company founded in 1976, operating facilities in Santa Clarita, CA and Jersey City, NJ to serve enterprise clients in events, museums, retail, and sports venues across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Large Format Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Graphic Design & Visual Content Production (BPAFAIAC), Graphic Design & Visual Communications (Collateral, Illustration) (MPAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Large format printing
• Graphic design services
• Custom signage fabrication
• Event graphics production
• Vehicle wrap installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Clarita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Large Format Printing Services: Project-based printing services for large and grand format graphics including backdrops, banners, building wraps, and event graphics. Revenue generated through custom print jobs with pricing based on size, materials, complexity, and finishing requirements.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Dimensional signs, 3D lettering, CNC routing, and custom fabrication for architectural and event applications. One-time project-based revenue.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation services for building graphics, wall murals, vehicle wraps, stage dressing, and event graphics. Bundled with product sales or sold separately.
4. Creative Consulting and Project Management: Consulting services for creative project planning and management, typically bundled with major projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Creative Graphic Services (CGS) is a large-format printing and graphics production company that creates printed visuals, dimensional signage, and custom fabrications for events, exhibitions, retail environments, and corporate clients. The company offers an end-to-end service from creative consulting through printing, fabrication, and professional installation of banners, backdrops, building wraps, vehicle wraps, dimensional signs, and trade show graphics.

Product overview

Creative Graphic Services (CGS) is a large-format printing and graphics production company offering a comprehensive suite of visual solutions. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a software platform, providing end-to-end graphics production from design consultation through installation. The portfolio includes three core service areas: (1) printing services covering adhesive vinyl, fabric/dye sublimation, flatbed printing, and grand format output; (2) fabrication services including dimensional signs, CNC routing, and custom fabrication; and (3) installation services for building graphics, vehicle wraps, and event setups. Key product categories include Step and Repeats, Dimensional Signs, Backlit Graphics, Banners, Building Wraps, Fleet Graphics, Trade Show/Exhibit Graphics, and SEG Fabric Displays. CGS maintains two production facilities—one in Santa Clarita, CA (25,000 sq ft West Coast headquarters) and one in Jersey City, NJ (East Coast hub opened 2018)—enabling coast-to-coast project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative Consulting and Project Management Professional consulting and project management services that help clients plan and execute visual graphics projects from concept through delivery. Aimed at brands, event organizers, and corporate clients needing creative guidance for high-visibility print and fabrication projects.
• Grand Format Backdrops, Stage Dressings, Building Wraps, and Banners Oversized large-format printed graphics including event backdrops, stage dressings, building fa ade wraps, and promotional banners produced on HP Latex and EFI VUTEk grand format printers. Used by event producers, brands, and venue operators for high-visibility installations.
• Dimensional and Profile Cut Signs Three-dimensional and profile-cut signage fabricated using CNC routing, laser cutting, and custom fabrication for indoor and outdoor applications. Targeted at brands, event producers, museums, and corporate clients needing standout dimensional logos and displays.
• Step and Repeats / Red Carpet Graphics Large-format backdrop displays featuring logos or brand names in repeated patterns, used for red carpet events, press conferences, trade shows, and promotional events. Targeted at entertainment brands, event management companies, and corporate PR teams.
• Dye Sublimation Printing Heat-transfer dye sublimation printing on polyester fabrics, ideal for backdrops, SEG graphics, banners, and flags, producing vibrant and durable fabric graphics. Used by event, exhibition, and retail display clients.
• Installation Services Professional installation services for building graphics, wall murals, vehicle wraps, stage dressings, and event graphics, typically bundled with production work or sold separately. Serves event, retail, and corporate clients nationwide.
• Backlit Graphics Illuminated graphic displays using translucent materials printed with UV or dye-sublimation technology for vibrant, backlit visual effects. Used by museums, retail environments, and event exhibitors.
• Adhesive Vinyl and Wraps Adhesive vinyl applications for walls, vehicles, windows, and other surfaces including fleet graphics, building wraps, and custom decals. Targeted at commercial fleets, retailers, and corporate brands.
• Floor Graphics, Carpets, and Mats Printed floors, carpets, and promotional floor decals providing floor-level branding and wayfinding for retail and event environments. Includes slip-resistant options for high-traffic areas.
• REXframe / SEG Fabric Displays Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG) framing systems and REXframe displays providing seamless, wrinkle-free tensioned fabric graphics with hidden edges. Used by trade show exhibitors, retailers, and event producers.
• Trade Show, Display, and Exhibit Graphics

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly five decades (since 1976) of established industry leadership

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• YESCO: Large-scale signage and outdoor advertising manufacturer producing custom signs, digital displays, and architectural lighting. Comparable on dimensional fabrication and large-format install capability, with broader presence in permanent outdoor signage.
• 4over Inc. Trade-only commercial printing platform offering large-format, signage, and promotional products to resellers and agencies. Comparable print capabilities and product breadth, but operates a wholesale/print-broker model rather than the direct end-client engagement CGS uses.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise network offering commercial printing, signage, and marketing services with broader small-to-mid business focus. Overlaps with CGS on commercial printing and large-format output but serves a wider SMB base rather than specializing in premier enterprise events.

Direct peers

• Heath & Co. Event fabrication and scenic production company producing custom stages, branded environments, and large-format scenic elements for premier events. Directly comparable on event and entertainment production work, complementing CGS's print capabilities with heavier scenic fabrication.
• SpeedPro Imaging: Largest franchise network of large-format printing providers in North America, offering vehicle wraps, banners, and event graphics. Directly comparable product mix (large-format prints, signage, wraps) targeting enterprise event and retail customers, though delivered through a franchise model rather than company-owned facilities.
• Circle Graphics: National large-format printing company producing window graphics, wall murals, floor graphics, and event signage for retail and enterprise brands. Direct competitor on the retail signage and event graphics segments with similar substrate range and install services.
• Image Options: California-based large-format digital printing company specializing in retail signage, event graphics, and architectural displays. Closely comparable operating model (in-house production, direct enterprise sales) and similar event/retail customer base.
• FASTSIGNS: National signage and visual communications franchise producing signs, graphics, banners, and custom fabrication for businesses. Overlaps with CGS on dimensional signage, banners, vehicle wraps, and event graphics, with similar end-customers in retail, events, and corporate.
• Color Reflections: Large-format graphics and event display producer with multiple U.S. facilities, serving event management agencies and corporate clients. Directly comparable product portfolio (backdrops, step-and-repeats, dimensional displays) and coast-to-coast delivery model.

Emerging players

• Iconography Studios: Boutique event graphics and experiential production studio producing step-and-repeats, branded environments, and custom installations. Overlaps with CGS's event activation work at smaller scale with more design-led positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/creativegraphicservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creative-graphic-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/creativegraphicservices
• Pinterestpinterest.com/CGSprinting
• Xx.com/CGSPrinting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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