What NW Printed Solutions does

NW Printed Solutions (legal entity Complete Printing, Inc.) is a privately held commercial printing and sign company founded in 1982 and headquartered at 523 SE Yamhill St in Portland, Oregon. The company operates a single production facility with 1-10 employees, offering a full spectrum of print and signage services including offset printing, digital printing, wide format full color printing for signage and vehicle graphics, and specialty finishing processes such as thermography, embossing, foil stamping, and die cutting. Product breadth spans business cards, booklets, brochures, menus, postcards, NCR forms, banners, A-frame signs, acrylic and aluminum composite signs, vehicle magnets, wall and window decals, roll labels, and floor graphics, supported by an in-house graphics department for logo development and design assistance. The company also extends into apparel decoration (screen printing and embroidery) and promotional products through an external storefront.

The underlying technology stack is conventional production printing equipment rather than a software platform; the company's differentiation rests on the coexistence of offset, digital, and wide format production under one roof and on artisan specialty finishing capabilities that are not widely available at small format print shops. The e-commerce and order management layer is delivered through the PressCentric platform, supporting self-serve online ordering with real-time product configuration and pricing for standard products, plus a custom quote request workflow for complex or non-standard projects.

The business model is one-time transactional revenue across all five streams (printing, signage, decals/stickers, promotional products, and apparel decoration), with pay-as-you-go unit pricing generated through the website for standard SKUs and bespoke quotes for specialty work. Go-to-market combines a self-serve e-commerce website for SMB and individual buyers with a quote-driven, phone-and-email sales motion for enterprise and mid-market clients. The customer base spans local SMBs, schools and non-profits, local retail and restaurants, and a handful of longer-tenured enterprise accounts primarily within the Pacific Northwest region.

Name

NW Printed Solutions

Legal name

Complete Printing, Inc.

Website

https://nwprintedsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NW Printed Solutions is a privately held, single-location commercial printing and sign company in Portland, Oregon, offering offset, digital, and wide format printing plus specialty finishing, signage, apparel decoration, and promotional products to SMBs and regional enterprise customers in the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Sign Manufacturing (33995), Commercial Screen Printing (323113), Greeting Card Publishers (513191), Books Printing (323117)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Blankbooks, Looseleaf Binders & Bookbindg & Relatd Work (2780), Greeting Cards (2771), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Prepress, Plate-Making & Artwork Services (IMALAKAM), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH)

Keywords

• Commercial printing
• Wide format signage
• Apparel decoration
• Promotional products
• Labels and decals

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Printing Products: One-time purchase of printed materials including business cards, envelopes, postcards, flyers, brochures, booklets, menus, notepads, posters, and presentation folders. Offered via both standard product pages with real-time pricing and custom quotes for non-standard orders.
2. Signage Products: One-time purchase of signs including banners, A-frame signs, foam signs, plastic signs, acrylic signs, aluminum composite signs, vehicle magnets, and backlit signs. Wide format printing capabilities support large-format custom signage orders.
3. Decals & Stickers: One-time purchase of cut vinyl lettering, wall decals, window decals, floor graphics, labels, stickers, and transfer stickers. Available in various materials including vinyl, paper, and specialty finishes.
4. Promotional Products: Access to a third-party promotional products store (dcprmosite.com) offering thousands of imprinted items including mugs, flash drives, apparel, and giveaway products. NW Printed Solutions provides graphics customization and imprinting services.
5. Embroidery & Screen Printing: Custom apparel decoration through screen printing or embroidery on t-shirts, caps, jackets, and other wearable items. Customers select items through an external apparel store and NW Printed Solutions handles the decoration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NW Printed Solutions is a full-service commercial printing and sign shop producing business cards, booklets, postcards, brochures, banners, vehicle graphics, decals, roll labels, decorated apparel, and promotional products. The company combines offset and digital printing with wide-format signage, custom finishing (thermography, embossing, foil stamping, die cutting), and in-house graphic design for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Product overview

NW Printed Solutions is a full-service commercial printing and sign company offering a comprehensive portfolio of printed products and services. The product lineup centers on core printing categories including Booklets (Saddle Stitched, Plastic Coil, Wire Coil), Business Cards (Full Color, Spot Color, UV Coated), Card Products (Greeting Cards, Postcards, Rack Cards), Envelopes & Letterhead, Flyers and Brochures, Menus (Laminated, Waterproof Synthetic, Coil Bound Laminated), Padded Products (Carbonless Forms/NCR, Notepads), Posters (Large, Small, Synthetic), and Printing Products (Presentation Folders, Door Hangers, Bookmarks). The Signs division encompasses A-board Signs, Backlit Signs, Banner Stands (Retractable, X-Frame), Banners (13oz, 18oz Heavy Duty, 9oz Mesh), Foam Signs (Foamcore, Polystyrene), Plastic Signs (Corrugated, PVC, Yard Signs), and Sign Materials (Acrylic, Aluminum Composite, Vehicle Magnets). The Decals & Stickers category includes Cut Vinyl Lettering (Standard, Frosted, High Performance, Removable), Decals (Wall, Window, Murals), Floor Graphics (Interior, Sidewalk, Carpet), and Labels (Roll Labels, Paper Labels, Vinyl Labels). Services include Full Color Printing, Spot Color Printing, Sign Printing, Embroidery & Screen Printing, Promotional Products, and Specialty Printing (Thermography, Embossing, Foil Stamping, Die Cutting). The company operates primarily as a custom quote-based ordering platform with no visible API integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Cards Standard and custom printed business cards for businesses, professionals, and organizations needing personal or company identity cards.
• Booklets Saddle-stitched and bound booklets for catalogs, programs, manuals, and multi-page marketing collateral.
• Postcards Printed postcards for direct mail, promotions, and announcements, available in standard and custom formats.
• Greeting Cards Custom greeting cards for retail sale, corporate use, and seasonal occasions.
• Rack Cards Printed rack cards sized for in-store display racks, used for tourism, hospitality, and retail promotion.
• Envelopes Custom printed envelopes in standard business and specialty sizes for corporate and personal stationery.
• Letterhead Custom letterhead printing on premium paper stock for corporate and professional correspondence.
• Flyers and Brochures Single-sheet flyers and multi-fold brochures for marketing, product information, and event promotion.
• Menus Printed menus for restaurants, cafes, and hospitality venues in standard and custom formats.
• Notepads Custom printed notepads for office, promotional, and branded giveaway use.
• Carbonless Forms Multi-part carbonless forms for invoices, receipts, order pads, and business documentation.
• Posters Large-format printed posters for events, retail displays, schools, and promotional campaigns.
• Presentation Folders Printed presentation folders used to package documents, sales kits, and corporate materials.
• Door Hangers Custom door hangers for local marketing, service promotions, and event notifications.
• Bookmarks Custom printed bookmarks for schools, libraries, retailers, and promotional campaigns.
• Banners Vinyl and large-format banners for outdoor events, retail storefronts, trade shows, and grand openings.
• Banner Stands Retractable and portable banner stands for trade shows, conferences, and indoor displays.
• A-Board Signs A-frame sidewalk signs for storefronts, restaurants, and street-level advertising.
• Backlit Signs Illuminated backlit signage for retail storefronts, menus, and indoor point-of-purchase displays.
• Plastic Signs Durable plastic signs for indoor and outdoor use in retail, construction, and facility marking.
• Foam Signs Lightweight foam-board signs for events, retail displays, presentations, and indoor point-of-sale.
• Aluminum Composite Signs Rigid aluminum composite panel signs for durable outdoor and architectural signage.
• Vehicle Magnets Removable magnetic vehicle signs for business branding on cars, trucks, and vans.
• Cut Vinyl Lettering Precision-cut vinyl lettering for windows, walls, vehicles, and storefronts.
• Wall Decals Removable and permanent wall decals for branding, decor, and interior signage.
• Window Decals Printed and cut window decals for storefronts, vehicle windows, and promotional displays.
• Floor Graphics Adhesive floor graphics for retail aisles, wayfinding, and event branding.
• Stickers Custom stickers for product packaging, promotions, branding, and giveaway use.
• Roll Labels Custom roll-format labels for product packaging, jars, bottles, and shipping.
• Apparel Decoration Custom apparel decoration using embroidery and screen printing for shirts, hats, jackets, and uniforms.
• Promotional Products Branded promotional merchandise (drinkware, pens, bags, etc.) sourced via a third-party store for corporate and event giveaways.
• Specialty Printing Specialty finishing services including thermography, embossing, foil stamping, and die cutting for premium printed pieces such as invitations, cards, and certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers printing and signage services with same-shop convenience, eliminating the need for multiple vendors

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Signs.com: Online custom signage retailer offering banners, yard signs, vehicle graphics, and trade show displays. Directly comparable to NW Printed Solutions' wide-format signage product line.
• 4over: Online commercial printing marketplace offering offset and digital printing of business cards, postcards, brochures, and large-format signage. Comparable to NW Printed Solutions' core commercial printing catalog.
• Minuteman Press: Franchise commercial printing, signage, and marketing services company serving local businesses. Comparable as a full-service design, print, and sign franchise with a strong local footprint.
• Allegra Network: Franchise network offering printing, signage, and marketing services including offset/digital printing and wide-format signage. Directly comparable to NW Printed Solutions' full-service local print and sign model.
• MOO: Online commercial printer specializing in premium business cards, postcards, and marketing materials with a focus on design quality. Comparable to NW Printed Solutions' premium business card and specialty finishing offerings.
• Sir Speedy: Franchise printing and marketing services network providing commercial printing, signage, and direct mail to SMB and mid-market customers. Operates a similar one-stop local print shop model with custom quote-driven sales.
• AlphaGraphics: Franchise-based commercial printing and signage network offering offset, digital, large-format, and marketing services to local SMBs. Highly comparable business model to NW Printed Solutions as a local full-service print and sign provider.

Broad incumbents

• Cimpress (Vistaprint): Mass customization platform operating Vistaprint and other brands producing business cards, marketing materials, signage, and promotional products at scale. Competes head-on with NW Printed Solutions' SMB self-serve product range.
• FedEx Office: National chain offering printing, copying, signage, and shipping services with both walk-in retail and online ordering. Comparable as a broad commercial printing and signage provider, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Printful: On-demand apparel decoration and printing company offering screen printing, embroidery, and custom merchandise with online ordering. Comparable to NW Printed Solutions' embroidery and screen printing apparel decoration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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