What Solid Impressions does

Solid Impressions is a privately held commercial printing company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Carol Stream, Illinois, serving small and medium-sized businesses, churches, religious organizations, and non-profits across the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The company's product portfolio spans standard business stationery (business cards, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, postcards, flyers), booklets, and a broad signage and event-display line including vinyl and mesh banners, retractable banner stands, fabric displays, yard signs, table coverings, and stickers/labels. Underlying production capabilities combine digital printing (with variable-data personalization for direct mail), traditional offset printing for longer runs at sheet sizes above 13"x19" with PMS color matching, and large-format printing for banners, posters, and trade show graphics.

Beyond production, Solid Impressions layers on adjacent services: creative design assistance, USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postcards, kitting and fulfillment, and company web portal development. A niche specialization in church and non-profit work is evident through dedicated offerings such as quarterly contribution statements, church offering/pew envelopes, appeal printing, and remittance envelopes.

The business operates on a transactional, quote-based revenue model with one-time product sales, project-based professional services (design, kitting), and transactional direct mail fees. Distribution is dual-channel: a self-serve e-commerce storefront with file upload, account login, and reorder capabilities, supplemented by phone-based direct sales. Marketing is conducted through location-based SEO service-area pages covering 30+ Chicago-area communities, a monthly email newsletter, and reputation-driven conversion via a 5.0-star Google rating across 78 reviews. No outside investors, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed, and the firm appears to be independently operated at a sub-10-employee scale.

Name

Solid Impressions

Legal name

Solid Impressions

Website

https://solid-impressions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solid Impressions is a privately held commercial printing company based in Carol Stream, Illinois, offering digital, offset, and large-format printing, direct mail, and design services to small businesses, churches, and non-profits across the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Direct Mail Advertising Services (7331), Manifold Business Forms (2761)

akta.pro primary industry

Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mailing, Inserting & Distribution Services (Addressing, Direct Mail, Kitting) (MPAJALAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Direct mail services
• Offset printing services
• Large format printing
• Promotional print products

Headquarters

HQ city

Carol Stream

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printed Products Sales: One-time sales of printed products including business cards, brochures, banners, signs, envelopes, postcards, and other marketing materials. Customers place orders through online e-commerce platform or by contacting sales team.
2. Creative Design Services: Design services offered to help businesses stand out with professional design work for various printed materials. Offered at affordable prices with fast turnarounds.
3. Direct Mail Services: Complete direct mail solutions including printing and mailing services, with options for Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) postcards for targeted geographic mailings
4. Kitting and Fulfillment Services: Kitting and fulfillment services for organizing and shipping multiple items together

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solid Impressions is a commercial printing company that produces custom printed products including business cards, booklets, brochures, banners, signs, postcards, envelopes, and labels using both offset and digital printing technologies. Beyond physical goods, the company provides large format printing, direct mail services (including USPS Every Door Direct Mail), kitting and fulfillment, and creative design services to SMBs, churches, and non-profits in the greater Chicago metropolitan area, with a standard 3-day turnaround on most orders.

Product overview

Solid Impressions is a commercial printing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of print products and services. The company provides offset and digital printing capabilities for various marketing and business materials including business cards, booklets, brochures, envelopes, postcards, posters, and promotional items. Their sign and banner offerings include fabric displays, vinyl banners, yard signs, and retractable banner stands. Specialized services include direct mail campaigns, large format printing, kitting and fulfillment, church-specific printing (quarterly contribution statements, appeal printing), and creative design services. The product portfolio spans marketing materials (brochures, rack cards, sell sheets), signage solutions, and custom printed products organized into distinct categories for business, cards, envelopes, stickers, and table coverings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Custom printed business cards in multiple finishes, including Standard, Brown Kraft, Skinny, Soft Touch, Square, and Business Card Magnets, for businesses and professionals.
• Booklet Printing Custom booklets produced via coil binding and saddle stitching for marketing, informational, and training materials.
• Banners Vinyl, mesh, and pole banners for indoor and outdoor advertising and event signage.
• Banner Stands Portable retractable and spring-back banner stands, including Economy, Premium, Mini, Tabletop, Outdoor, and Spring Back variants, plus fabric displays for trade shows and events.
• Business Printing General business print materials including brochures, flyers, letterhead, newsletters, rack cards, sell sheets, door hangers, table tents, pocket folders, carbonless forms, and personalized desk calendars.
• Cards and Invitations Flat invitations, folded invitations, greeting cards, and thank you cards for personal and business correspondence.
• Envelopes Custom printed envelopes including #10, #9, 6-3/4 reply, church offering/pew, and remittance envelopes.
• Fabric Displays Fabric banners and straight tension fabric displays in 24" and 36" sizes for trade shows and events.
• Postcards Direct mail postcards, standard postcards, and square postcards for marketing and mailing campaigns.
• Posters Custom large and small posters for advertising, promotions, and event signage.
• Self-Inking Rubber Stamps Custom self-inking rubber stamps in PSI 1444, PSI 1854, PSI 2773, PSI 3255, and PSI 3679 sizes for office and professional use.
• Signs Custom signs including 3mm PVC, A-frame sidewalk, Coroplast, Foam Board, Fold-A-Sign, counter cards with easel, auction paddles, canvas wraps, giant checks, mesh banners, outdoor A-frame banner stands, outdoor flags, outdoor tents, step and repeat backdrops, and yard signs.
• Stickers and Labels Custom die cut stickers, kiss cut stickers, roll labels, and sticker sheets for product packaging and promotions.
• Table Coverings Printed table throws, table runners, standard table cloths, and stretch table throws for trade shows, expos, and events.
• Yard Signs Corrugated plastic yard signs for real estate listings, political campaigns, events, and local advertising.
• Offset Printing Traditional offset printing service for longer runs with larger sheet sizes (over 13" x 19"), PMS color matching, and high-image-quality requirements at competitive price points.
• Digital Printing Digital printing service enabling variable data personalization of names, addresses, and images for direct mail, statements, and customized marketing materials.
• Large Format Printing Large format printing for banners, posters, yard signs, retractable banners, and trade show graphics requiring oversized signage for maximum visual impact.
• Direct Mail End-to-end direct mail services combining printed mailers with mailing logistics, combinable with email marketing or social media advertising.
• Every Door Direct Mail Postcards USPS Every Door Direct Mail service enabling targeted postcard delivery to specific neighborhood routes without requiring individual mailing addresses.
• Kitting and Fulfillment Assembly and shipment of multiple printed items into complete packages for direct delivery to end recipients.
• Appeal Printing Specialized printing for non-profit fundraising appeals and donation campaigns.
• Quarterly Contribution Statements Customizable quarterly contribution statement printing and mailing for churches, providing individual donor summaries with branding and compliance features.
• Non-Profit Printing Services Dedicated printing services for non-profit organizations including churches, charities, and community groups, covering appeals, contribution statements, newsletters, and outreach materials.
• Company Web Portals Company web portal development services for creating online platforms for business operations.
• Creative Design Services Professional design services for flyers, business cards, pamphlets, brochures, and other marketing materials, offered to businesses that lack in-house design resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-day standard turnaround on most products
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The UPS Store: Franchise network offering small-format printing, business cards, flyers, and direct mail/shipping services to SMBs and consumers. Comparable on small-run SMB print and direct mail prep, though not a specialist printer.
• FedEx Office: National chain providing walk-in printing, copying, signs, banners, and direct mail services to consumers and SMBs. Overlaps with Solid Impressions on SMB document and signage print needs at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• PsPrint: Online commercial printer offering offset and digital printing of business cards, postcards, brochures, flyers, and marketing collateral. Comparable digital ordering and SMB product mix.
• MOO: Premium online print brand specializing in business cards, postcards, marketing materials, and branded merchandise. Comparable on the business cards / marketing collateral core with a stronger premium positioning.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise commercial printing and marketing services brand offering offset/digital print, signage, direct mail, and design under a local-owner model. Mirrors Solid Impressions' one-stop local print + mail positioning.
• 4over: Wholesale and trade commercial printer offering business cards, postcards, brochures, banners, signage, and large format with online ordering. Comparable product catalog and online ordering model aimed at SMBs and resellers.
• Image360: Signs and graphics franchise offering banners, vehicle wraps, wayfinding, and promotional signage for local businesses. Comparable on the signage and visual communications subset of the product mix.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise network of local commercial printers providing business cards, brochures, direct mail, signage, and marketing materials to SMBs in defined local territories. Closely matches Solid Impressions' local, full-service print model.
• Speedpro Imaging: Franchise network specializing in large format printing, vehicle wraps, banners, and trade show graphics for local B2B customers. Comparable on the large format / signage portion of Solid Impressions' catalog.
• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Online commercial printing platform offering business cards, brochures, postcards, signs, and marketing materials via self-serve e-commerce. Directly comparable to Solid Impressions across the SMB-focused digital print stack, though operating at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/solidimpression

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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