What 4Printings does

4Printings is an independent, privately held commercial print shop founded in 2010 and headquartered at 1063 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, California. It operates a single retail showroom serving local walk-in customers in the Mountain View and broader Silicon Valley area (Los Altos, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose) while also running an e-commerce storefront that ships nationwide. The company employs between 1 and 10 people and is owner-operated with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or executive team.

The company's product catalog spans four primary categories: marketing print products (business cards, booklets, brochures, flyers, letterheads, NCR forms, notepads, postcards, presentation folders, stickers/labels, and B/W or color document printing); banners and large-format output (vinyl banners in 13oz and 18oz weights, mesh banners, dye-sublimated fabric banners, canvas wraps and rolls, posters, and architectural blueprints); indoor and outdoor display hardware (advertising flags, retractable and tension fabric banner stands, step-and-repeat backdrops, real estate signage, Plasticade A-frames, trade show booths including SEG and pop-up systems, custom event tents, and table throws/table runners); and adhesive or rigid sign materials (3M vehicle wraps, window perf, frosted/etched vinyl, floor graphics, dry-erase vinyl, reflective vinyl, aluminum, acrylic, Coroplast, GatorFoam, PVC, styrene, and magnets). Underlying production is built on UV printing for durability, dye sublimation for fabric and apparel, Xerox color/B&W equipment for documents, and large-format eco-solvent printers. In-house finishing includes binding, folding, and lamination.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and quote-based: customers configure products on the website and submit a request for a custom quote rather than purchasing at fixed prices. Revenue streams include custom printed goods (one-time purchases) and document copying/printing services (professional services). The company does not publish pricing, has no disclosed API or SDK, no app, and no partnerships or integrations. Marketing is conducted through the company website, organic Facebook and Twitter accounts, and a Yelp listing. No revenue, funding history, management team, awards, patents, or regulatory actions are disclosed in the source material.

Name

4Printings

Legal name

4printings

Website

https://4printings.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

4Printings is a privately held, single-location print shop in Mountain View, CA that produces custom marketing materials, large-format banners, trade show displays, signage, vehicle wraps, and promotional products using UV, dye sublimation, and Xerox equipment. It serves local Silicon Valley SMBs alongside nationwide online quote-based orders, with a 1-10 employee footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Custom printing services
• Large format printing
• Trade show displays
• Sign and banner printing
• Digital printing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain View

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Products: One-time purchase model for custom printed products including business cards, marketing materials, banners, signs, and trade show displays. Customers provide artwork or use templates to order customized printed goods at quoted prices based on specifications, quantities, and materials.
2. Document Copying and Printing Services: Color and black & white copying and printing services using Xerox equipment. Handles binding, folding, lamination, and finishing services. Large orders are a specialty with fast custom quotes available via email.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

4Printings is a print shop based in Mountain View, CA that produces custom printed marketing materials (business cards, brochures, booklets, flyers), large format banners and signs (vinyl, mesh, fabric), indoor/outdoor displays (trade show exhibits, advertising flags, event tents, A-frame signs), and adhesive vinyl products (vehicle wraps, window films, floor graphics). They serve local walk-in customers at their Mountain View retail location and ship nationwide for online orders, using UV printing, dye sublimation, and Xerox color/B&W equipment with in-house finishing services including binding, folding, and lamination.

Product overview

4Printings is a print shop in Mountain View, CA offering a comprehensive suite of printing and signage products. The company provides four main product categories: Marketing Products (Booklets, Business Cards, Door Hangers, Envelopes, Flyers and Brochures, Letterheads, NCR Forms, Notepads, Postcards, Presentation Folders, Stickers and Labels, and Color/B&W Copy and Print), Banner and Large Format products (Vinyl Banners in various weights, Mesh Banners, Fabric Banners, Canvas products, Posters, and Blueprints), Indoor/Outdoor Displays (Advertising Flags, Banner Stands, Step and Repeat Backdrops, Real Estate Products, A-Frame Signs, Trade Show Products including SEG displays and booth kits, Event Tents, and Table Throws), and Promotional Products (T-shirts and Tote Bags). The company also offers specialized adhesive products (Vehicle Wraps using 3M materials, Window Films, Wall Fabrics, Floor Graphics) and rigid sign materials (Acrylic, Aluminum, Coroplast, GatorFoam, PVC, Styrene, and Magnets). The offerings are complemented by finishing services, various printing technologies including UV printing, dye sublimation, and eco-solvent printing, and in-house binding and assembly capabilities. File specifications require CMYK color mode at 150 dpi with flattened PDF or JPEG formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Custom business cards in multiple paper stocks including 14pt, 16pt, 100Lb Uncoated, Gloss Cover, Premium Matte, and specialty options like Trifecta with Velvet Finish and Foiled variants for small businesses and professionals.
• Booklets Printed marketing booklets ranging from 4 to 52 pages, assembled in-house with various binding options including Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding, and Coil Binding for business marketing and product catalogs.
• Flyers and Brochures Flyers and brochures available in sizes from 6" x 9" up to 11" x 17" with multiple fold options including Half Fold, Tri-Fold, Z-Fold, Gate Fold, and Accordion Fold for business marketing campaigns.
• Door Hangers Door hangers available in various sizes including 3.5" x 8.5", 3.5" x 11", 4.25" x 11", and 5.5" x 17" Jumbo, printed on multiple paper stocks for local marketing and advertising.
• Envelopes Envelopes in popular sizes including #9 Commercial, #10 Standard (with and without window), and A-7 Announcement format for business correspondence and direct mail.
• Letterheads Professional letterheads in 8.5" x 11" and 8.5" x 14" sizes, printed on 70 lb. Opaque Smooth White stock for corporate correspondence.
• NCR Forms Carbonless NCR (No Carbon Required) forms available in 2-Part, 3-Part, and 4-Part sets for order forms, packing lists, invoices, and receipts.
• Notepads Custom notepads in multiple sizes from 3" x 8" to 8.5" x 11" with options for 25, 50, or 100 sheets for office and promotional use.
• Postcards Marketing postcards in various sizes from 4" x 6" to 8.5" x 11" with paper stock options including 14pt Gloss Cover, 16pt Premium Matte, and specialty Trifecta stocks.
• Presentation Folders Presentation folders in multiple sizes with pocket options (3" or 4" pockets) and finishing options including UV Coated, Silk Laminated, Akuafoil, Soft Velvet Lamination, and Spot UV.
• Stickers and Labels Custom stickers and labels in multiple shapes (Rectangle, Square, Circle, Oval, Leaf) with glossy or uncoated label options for product packaging and branding.
• Color and B/W Copy and Print Services Full color and black & white copying and printing services using Xerox equipment, with options for binding, folding, lamination, and large order capabilities for documents and presentations.
• Vinyl Banners Vinyl banners including 13oz scrim and 18oz blockout varieties for indoor and outdoor use, featuring matte finish with full color UV printing, free hemming and grommets, suitable for events, businesses, and street pole installations.
• Mesh Banners 10 oz mesh banners with 70/30 perforation allowing wind to pass through, UV printed for outdoor durability and vibrant, fade-resistant graphics for fence and outdoor advertising.
• Fabric Banners Dye sublimated 9oz wrinkle-free polyester fabric banners with Triple White bright white point and 9.5oz blockout fabric variants, suitable for photo backdrops and elegant displays.
• Canvas Wraps and Canvas Rolls High quality stretched canvas wraps on MDF stretcher frames and unstretched canvas rolls, digitally printed at high resolution on semi-gloss canvas material for fine art and photography.
• Vehicle Wraps and Adhesive Vinyl Products Adhesive vinyl products including 3M IJ-180Cv3 Controltac Vehicle Wrap, clear vinyl, white adhesive vinyl, wall fabric, window perf, dry erase vinyl, floor graphics, and frosted vinyl for vehicle branding and surface graphics.
• Rigid Signs Rigid signage materials including Acrylic Prints, Aluminum Sandwich Boards, Aluminum Signs, Coroplast, GatorFoam, PVC Board, Styrene, and Magnets for indoor and outdoor signage.
• Trade Show Displays and Booth Kits Trade show display products including SEG (Silicone Edge Graphics) displays, Tension Fabric Displays, Velcro Fabric Pop Up Displays, and modular Trade Show Booth Kits in 10'x10', 10'x20', and 20'x20' sizes with over 30 custom booth styles.
• Advertising Flags Custom advertising flags including Pole Flags, Econo Feather Flags, Feather Angled Flags, Feather Convex Flags, Rectangle Flags, and Teardrop Flags in various sizes with pole sets and ground stakes for outdoor advertising.
• Banner Stands and Step and Repeat Backdrops Retractable banner stands (Deluxe, SD, Standard, Table Top), Tension Fabric Stands, X-Stands, and Step and Repeat Backdrops for trade shows, events, and indoor displays.
• Event Tents and Tent Accessories 10'x10' aluminum frame event tents with full color dye sublimation printing, including Tent Flags and Tent Walls (Full Wall and Half Wall) replacement graphics for outdoor events and promotions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Large orders are a specialty with fast custom quotes available via email

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FedEx Office: FedEx Office operates a national chain of retail print shops offering color/B&W copying, binding, banners, signs, and direct mail — directly overlapping 4Printings' retail-plus-commercial service mix, with the added advantage of walk-in locations and nationwide footprint.
• MOO: MOO is a direct-to-consumer online printer specializing in business cards, postcards, marketing collateral, and branded merchandise. It targets the same SMB and creative buyer that 4Printings serves, with stronger digital UX and brand recognition.
• Signs.com: Signs.com is an online manufacturer of custom signs, banners, vehicle wraps, decals, and trade show displays — overlapping significantly with 4Printings' large-format, adhesive, and rigid sign categories, and competing via instant online configurators.
• Minuteman Press: Minuteman Press is a franchise commercial printing and marketing services brand with hundreds of independently owned centers producing business cards, brochures, banners, signs, and apparel — a comparable local full-service model to 4Printings.
• SpeedPro Imaging: SpeedPro Imaging is a franchise network focused exclusively on large-format printing — vehicle wraps, banners, trade show graphics, wall murals — overlapping directly with 4Printings' banner, vehicle wrap, and display categories.
• AlphaGraphics: AlphaGraphics is a franchise network of independently owned commercial print centers offering marketing materials, signage, and direct mail. Like 4Printings, franchisees serve local SMBs with in-house production and finishing.
• The UPS Store: The UPS Store franchise network offers in-store printing and copying services — business cards, flyers, banners, binding, and finishing — providing the same neighborhood retail-print convenience that 4Printings offers in Mountain View, but on a national scale.

Broad incumbents

• 4imprint: 4imprint is a large direct marketer of promotional products and branded merchandise, including banners, signs, apparel, and trade show items. It competes with 4Printings for promotional and event-driven print spend with a broader catalog and national account management.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Cimpress, the parent of Vistaprint, is the largest online commercial printing platform in the U.S. It competes head-on with 4Printings across business cards, marketing materials, signs, banners, and promotional products, but at vastly greater scale with automated, instantly priced e-commerce.

Emerging players

• Printful: Printful is a print-on-demand platform for apparel, accessories, and home décor, serving e-commerce merchants and creators. It overlaps with 4Printings' dye-sublimated t-shirts, tote bags, and fabric displays, but is differentiated by its on-demand, API-driven model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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