GRAPHIC CENTER INC

What GRAPHIC CENTER INC does

Graphic Center Inc (GCI) is a privately held commercial printing company headquartered in Tamuning, Guam. Founded in 1992 and led by President Susan Biolchino, the company operates more than 12,000 square feet of printing facilities and positions itself as "Guam's largest locally owned printing company." Its operations span digital and offset printing, mailing and fulfillment, data mining for targeted direct-marketing campaigns, and a separate publishing line anchored by the Guam Christmas Gift Guide and Guam Super Cook Book. The technological backbone includes 100% Computer-to-Plate (CTP) systems that eliminate the photographic plate process, complemented by an environmental program covering soy-based and low-VOC inks, alcohol-free press solutions, and end-to-end paper/waste recycling.

The business is structured around three revenue streams. Core printing and fulfillment are transacted on a quote-by-quote basis — no public pricing exists, and customers submit estimates through a website form with same-business-day turnaround. Publication revenue comes from advertiser placement in the Cook Book and Gift Guide and from book sales through GCI's own showroom (Island Color & Copy) and retail partners including the Navy Exchange, Faith Book Store, and Bestseller. The primary customer base is Guam-based businesses and organizations needing high-volume commercial print, urgent turnaround, or direct-mail execution; secondary segments include Guam consumers purchasing specialty publications and local advertisers buying placement in GCI-produced guides.

Distribution runs through direct sales at the Tamuning showroom, a quote-request funnel for enterprise and SMB accounts, and multi-channel retail partnerships extending reach to the U.S. military community on Guam via the Navy Exchange. The company has no disclosed external investors, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no app or API surface; its competitive position rests on local production economics, on-island capacity, and 25+ years of brand equity rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

GRAPHIC CENTER INC

Legal name

Graphic Center, Inc.

Website

https://gciguam.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graphic Center Inc is a privately held commercial printing company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Tamuning, Guam. Operating 12,000+ square feet of digital and offset printing facilities, it serves Guam businesses, government, and consumers with printing, mailing, fulfillment, data mining, and locally produced publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing (32311)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Printing (Short-Run, Variable Data) (MPAJALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reprographics & Large‑Format Printing (Posters, Banners, Blueprints, Signage) (EDAEAJAD)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Digital offset printing
• Mailing fulfillment services
• Direct mail production
• Targeted marketing data

Headquarters

HQ city

BARRIGADA, Guam

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Printing Services: One-time transaction-based printing services for digital and offset printing jobs of any quantity, size or complexity. Revenue generated per job based on specifications, volume and finishing requirements.
2. Mailing and Fulfillment Services: Assembly, sorting, stuffing and boxing services for printed materials. Charges based on service complexity and volume.
3. Publication Production and Sales: Production and distribution of publications including Guam Super Cook Book and Guam Christmas Gift Guide. Revenue from advertiser placement and book sales through retail partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Graphic Center Inc is Guam's largest locally owned commercial printing company, offering digital and offset printing for any quantity, size, or complexity of job. It supplements core print production with mailing and fulfillment services, data mining for targeted marketing campaigns, and on-island local production to eliminate shipping delays. The company also produces and sells specialty publications such as the Guam Super Cook Book and Guam Christmas Gift Guide.

Product overview

Graphic Center Inc operates as a locally owned printing company offering a unified suite of print-related services centered around Digital/Offset Printing, supplemented by Mailing & Fulfillment, Data Mining, and Local Production capabilities. The company also publishes specialty Guam-focused print materials including the Guam Christmas Gift Guide and Guam Super Cook Book.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital/Offset Printing Provides quality digital and offset printing services for any quantity, size, or complexity of printing requirements, delivering competitively-priced print work on time. Targeted at Guam businesses and organizations needing commercial print production.
• Mailing & Fulfillment Expedites projects by assembling, sorting, stuffing, boxing, and handling all necessary steps to get printed materials ready for mail distribution. Designed for Guam businesses running direct mail campaigns and other bulk distribution needs.
• Data Mining Uses customer data to provide targeting demographics, remove ineffective solutions, streamline successful campaigns, and maximize return on investment. Aimed at Guam businesses running direct mail and targeted marketing campaigns.
• Local Production On-island printing service that alleviates problems associated with delivering artwork, picking up or delivering proofs, and making last-minute changes to a layout. Targeted at Guam businesses that need responsive local production.
• Guam Super Cook Book Cookbook featuring over 100 favorite Chamorro dishes and recipes from island residents, printed and published by Graphic Center. Sold through retail partners to Guam residents and the military community.
• Guam Christmas Gift Guide Annual Christmas gift guide publication printed and published by Graphic Center, featuring advertisers such as Guam Army National Guard, Burger King Guam, and various local businesses. Distributed to reach Guam consumers and the military community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% on-time delivery commitment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Navy ExchangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNavy Exchange serves as a retail distribution partner for Guam Super Cook Book and other publications, extending reach to the military community on Guam.
• Faith Book StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bookstore retailer distributes Guam Super Cook Book and other GCI publications to island residents.
• BestsellerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal retail partner for Guam Super Cook Book and Guam Christmas Gift Guide distribution.
• Island Color & CopycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGCI's own showroom and retail location operating as Island Color & Copy for direct customer sales and publication distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing and marketing services company offering digital/offset printing, direct mail, and design services. Directly comparable business model to GCI's combination of local commercial printing with mailing and fulfillment offerings for SMBs.
• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: Franchise network providing printing, marketing, and direct mail services to SMBs. Comparable service mix to GCI's digital printing plus mailing and fulfillment offerings, with similar focus on relationship-driven local B2B customers.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise commercial printing network offering digital printing, offset, mailing, and direct marketing services to SMBs. Closely comparable as a multi-service commercial print provider targeting local business customers, mirroring GCI's on-island commercial printing model with bundled services.
• Sir Speedy: Franchise printing and marketing services network offering digital printing, offset printing, mailing, and fulfillment. Direct comparable in terms of bundled commercial print and direct mail offerings for small and mid-sized business customers.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Online-focused commercial printing platform offering standardized and customized print products at scale. Reaches SMB customers globally with low-cost standard products, competing with GCI on commodity print work and direct mail despite different delivery models.
• Staples Print & Marketing Services: National office retailer offering printing, copying, and direct mail services. Comparable in serving small business printing needs with national scale and brand recognition competing against local commercial printers like GCI.
• Office Depot: Office supplies retailer offering printing and document services including marketing materials, business cards, and direct mail. Overlaps with GCI in serving SMB printing needs at national retail convenience, particularly for standard business stationery.
• The UPS Store: Franchise retail chain offering printing and document services alongside shipping. Competes for small-format print and basic marketing materials, particularly consumer and micro-business segments that overlap with GCI's Island Color & Copy showroom.
• FedEx Office: National chain providing printing, copying, and shipping services including direct mail. While much larger and broader in scope, FedEx Office competes for SMB printing and direct mail customers with on-demand convenience, overlapping with GCI's service menu.

Regional players

• Pacific Daily News: Guam's primary newspaper, operating local publishing and printing operations in the same territory as GCI. Regional peer in the Guam print ecosystem with a shared customer base of local advertisers and government clients, including military market exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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