What Ferguson Printing does

Ferguson Printing, Inc. is a privately held commercial printing and design company founded in 1994 and headquartered at 20 River St., Salamanca, NY. The firm operates an 11–50 employee shop offering offset and digital printing in process color and single or multiple spot color, supplemented by specialty finishing equipment for custom die cutting, foil printing, folding, thermography, embossing, and letterpress work. Its product catalog spans business cards, flyers, letterheads, postcards, brochures, banners, signs, catalogs, envelopes, menus, newsletters, annual reports, manuals, labels, invitations, books, and promotional products, with in-house graphic design services and mailing services including bulk mail and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM). The firm has been operating for over 30 years and currently generates no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no institutional ownership, consistent with a bootstrapped founder- or family-owned entity.

The company sells direct-to-consumer through an e-commerce storefront at fergusonprinting.com that supports file upload, real-time quoting, shopping cart, checkout, and order tracking, supplemented by phone-based quote requests and free local delivery within its core region. Pricing is quote-based, with payment required before order processing; no subscription or recurring-revenue layer is in place. The customer base is highly fragmented across SMBs, individuals, government, healthcare, education, non-profits, religious organizations, professional service firms, graphic designers, and advertising agencies, with primary geographic concentration in Western NY and Northwestern PA and secondary nationwide reach via the online channel. Marketing is conducted through the website, an email newsletter, and a Facebook page. The operating model is project-based and transactional — there are no platform, ecosystem, or AI-driven components evident in the data.

Name

Ferguson Printing

Legal name

Ferguson Printing, Inc.

Website

https://fergusonprinting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ferguson Printing is a Salamanca, NY-based commercial printer offering offset and digital printing, specialty finishing, graphic design, and mailing services via an e-commerce storefront, serving SMBs, organizations, and individuals across Western NY, Northwestern PA, and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Books Printing (323117), Stationery Product Manufacturing (322230), Printing (32311)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate, Promotional & Custom Print Products Distribution (CRAOALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH), Stationery & Office Paper Products (notebooks, pads, forms) (IMAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Graphic design services
• Business stationery printing
• Direct mail services
• Specialty finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Salamanca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time transactional printing services where customers order custom printed materials such as business cards, flyers, letterhead, postcards, and other printed media. Orders are placed through the e-commerce website with file upload, quantity selection, and online payment. The company also offers graphic design services for custom projects.
2. Mailing Services: Full spectrum of mailing services including bulk mailing and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) services, providing customers with complete print-and-mail solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ferguson Printing is a commercial printing and graphic design company founded in 1994 and based in Salamanca, NY. It produces business stationery, marketing and promotional materials, signage, publications, and personal printed items (such as invitations), and offers mailing services and specialty finishing. Customers include businesses of any size, government agencies, churches, schools, healthcare organizations, non-profits, sports teams, and individuals in the Western New York region and beyond.

Product overview

Ferguson Printing is a commercial printing company offering a diverse portfolio of print products and design services. The core offerings include business cards (100# Uncoated), flyers (60# Uncoated and 80# Text Gloss varieties), letterheads (24# White Bond with Watermark), and postcards (Uncoated). Additional products span brochures, banners and signs, business forms, catalogs, envelopes, menus, newsletters, annual reports, manuals, promotional products, labels, invitations, and books. The company also provides graphic design services as an add-on to complement its print products. Services include printing in process color or single/multiple spot color, bulk mailing (including Every Door Direct Mail), specialty finishing (letterpress, die cutting, foil printing, embossing, thermography, lamination), and copy/scan/fax services. The product line functions as individual offerings rather than a unified platform, with customers selecting specific print products and optionally adding design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards on 100# Uncoated Standard uncoated business cards printed on 100# uncoated paper stock, intended for business professionals and organizations needing core identity stationery.
• Flyers on 60# Uncoated Uncoated flyers printed on 60# uncoated paper stock, intended for businesses and organizations distributing marketing and informational handouts.
• Flyers on 80# Text Gloss Glossy flyers printed on 80# text gloss paper stock, intended for businesses and organizations producing higher-impact marketing flyers.
• Letterheads on 24# White Bond with Watermark Branded letterheads printed on 24# white bond paper with a watermark, intended for business correspondence and official organizational communications.
• Postcards on Uncoated Paper Postcards printed on uncoated paper stock, intended for direct mail marketing, announcements, and promotional mailings by businesses and organizations.
• Mailing Services (EDDM and Bulk Mail) Mailing services including Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), bulk mail, and additional mailing options to support marketing and outreach campaigns for businesses and organizations.
• Specialty Finishing Services Specialty finishing services including die cutting, foil printing, embossing, thermography, and letterpress, intended for clients needing distinctive or premium printed pieces beyond standard production.
• Graphic Design Services In-house graphic design services for clients needing layout, branding, or prepress artwork for printed materials, intended for businesses and individuals without internal design staff.
• Brochures Printed brochures used for marketing and informational purposes by businesses and organizations.
• Banners and Signs Printed banners and signs for indoor and outdoor promotional, directional, and event use by businesses and organizations.
• Business Forms Custom-printed business forms such as invoices, receipts, and other operational paperwork used by businesses and organizations.
• Catalogs Printed product or service catalogs used by businesses and organizations for sales and marketing distribution.
• Envelopes Custom-printed envelopes for business and organizational correspondence.
• Menus Printed menus for restaurants and hospitality operators.
• Newsletters Printed newsletters for internal or external communication by businesses, schools, non-profits, and other organizations.
• Annual Reports Printed annual reports for corporations, non-profits, and other organizations for stakeholder communication.
• Manuals Printed manuals such as training, operations, or instruction manuals used by businesses and organizations.
• Promotional Products Printed promotional products such as branded merchandise and giveaways used by businesses for marketing and events.
• Labels Custom-printed labels for product packaging, branding, and organizational use by businesses.
• Invitations and Announcements Printed personal invitations and announcements for weddings, events, and other personal or organizational occasions.
• Books Printed books such as softcover, hardcover, or specialty-bound publications for organizations, authors, and institutions.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MOO: Online commercial printer specializing in premium business cards, brochures, postcards, and stationery with design-conscious positioning. Comparable product mix (business cards, flyers, postcards) and design-led brand identity that overlaps with Ferguson's specialty finishing and graphic design offerings.
• PsPrint: Online commercial printing company offering offset and digital printing of business cards, brochures, flyers, postcards, and stationery. Direct overlap in product offerings and online ordering/quoting experience.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise network of locally-owned commercial print and marketing services centers offering design, print, and mailing solutions to SMBs and enterprises. Comparable full-service (design+print+mail) offering and SMB target customer with multi-location delivery capability.
• PrintingForLess: Online commercial printing company offering business cards, brochures, postcards, stationery, and booklets with online ordering and quote-based pricing. Closely mirrors Ferguson's e-commerce first model and broad commercial-print catalog.
• 4over: Wholesale online commercial printing marketplace offering business cards, flyers, postcards, brochures, and signage. Comparable broad product range to Ferguson, with a trade/print-broker model serving businesses of all sizes.
• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: Franchise network providing marketing, print, and mailing services (including EDDM direct mail) to SMBs and non-profits. Highly comparable to Ferguson's design+print+mail offering and EDDM service emphasis.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing and marketing services network with locally-owned centers offering design, printing, and direct mail. Comparable SMB-focused, full-service commercial printing model with similar product breadth.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Online mass-customization printing platform for business cards, flyers, brochures, signage, and promotional products serving SMBs globally. Directly comparable product catalog and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model, though at dramatically larger scale than Ferguson.
• Sir Speedy: Franchise printing and marketing services network offering commercial printing, copying, signage, and mailing to businesses. Overlapping product mix and SMB/enterprise customer profile with Ferguson.

Regional players

• The Printing House (TPH): Canadian-founded regional commercial printer with retail locations offering design, printing, signage, and marketing services. Comparable full-service commercial print model, though primarily serves the Canadian market rather than the US Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fergusonprinting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ferguson-printing

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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