Fast Track Signs & Printing

What Fast Track Signs & Printing does

Fast Track Signs & Printing is a small, locally owned print and signage company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It operates with a team of 1-10 employees and provides digital printing services spanning paper advertising (business cards, brochures, flyers, decals), signage (banners, outdoor signs), trade show displays, and vehicle graphics, including layouts using OEM vehicle templates. Its customer base is primarily local small and medium-sized businesses and individuals in the Edmonton area seeking visual communications and brand materials.

The company runs a direct sales model with quote-based pricing, supplemented by in-house design consultants who assist customers with custom projects from concept through production. Its broad product offering — combining traditional print, large-format signage, and vehicle wraps — positions it as a single-source provider for SMB visual communications needs in its local market. Operational footprint is local with no evidence of multi-location or franchise operations.

Customer engagement is sustained through an online presence that includes an Instagram channel and a Google business profile carrying 86 reviews rated "Excellent," indicating stable demand and repeat usage over its multi-decade operating history. No external funding, acquisitions, partnerships, or technology investments are disclosed in the available data, consistent with a privately held, lifestyle-scale local business.

Name

Fast Track Signs & Printing

Legal name

Fast Track Signs & Printing

Website

https://fasttracksigns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fast Track Signs & Printing is an Edmonton-based digital print and signage provider serving local SMBs and individuals with business cards, banners, signage, trade show displays, and vehicle graphics since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing and Signage Services

NAICS

Printing (32311), Sign Manufacturing (339950), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Digital printing services
• Custom signage solutions
• Vehicle graphics wraps
• Trade show displays
• Large format printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Printing Services: One-time custom printing orders for various materials including business cards, brochures, catalogues, envelopes, and promotional materials. Revenue generated per project based on specifications, quantities, and materials used.
2. Signage and Graphics: Custom signage solutions including interior signs, exterior signs, vehicle graphics, and trade show displays. Includes both supply and installation services.
3. Design Services: In-house design consultation services to help customers create artwork and branding materials
4. Bindery and Finishing: Post-print finishing services including cutting, folding, binding, NCR books, saddle stitching, coil binding, and custom pad printing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fast Track Signs & Printing is a one-stop digital printing and signage provider in Edmonton, Alberta, delivering both small-format (business cards, brochures, flyers) and large-format (banners, outdoor signs, vehicle wraps, trade show displays) custom printed products. The company combines in-house design consulting with modern digital printing equipment and offers supply-and-installation services for physical signage and vehicle graphics.

Product overview

Fast Track Signs & Printing is a single-source printing and signage solutions provider offering both small and large format digital printing services. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of products including Paper Advertising (flyers, brochures, posters), Banners (Scrim, Retractable, Feather, Mesh), Bindery and Finishing services, Business Cards & Post Cards, Custom Decals & Stickers, Outdoor Signs, Trade Show Displays, and Vehicle Graphics & Decals. All services are delivered with in-house design consulting support using modern printing equipment and premium materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper Advertising High-quality paper advertising solutions including flyers, brochures, posters, print ads, bi-fold and tri-fold materials, cards, and envelopes for brand promotion. Targeted at local Alberta businesses needing marketing collateral.
• Banners Custom banner printing including Scrim Banners, Retractable Banners, Feather Banners, and Mesh Banners for indoor and outdoor advertising. Targeted at businesses needing event, storefront, or promotional signage.
• Bindery and Finishing Professional finishing services including NCR Books, Saddle Stitched Books, Coil Bound Books, and Custom Pad Printing to produce polished, ready-to-use printed materials.
• Business Cards & Post Cards High-quality business cards and postcards with various finishes including Gloss Laminated, Soft Touch Laminated, Spot UV Embossed, and Rounded Corners options, designed to make a strong first impression.
• Custom Decals & Stickers Custom decals and stickers in various shapes, sizes, and finishes including Pre-Cut Decals, Custom Shaped Decals, Health and Safety Decals, and Reflective Decals for indoor and outdoor branding.
• Outdoor Signs Durable outdoor signage solutions including Coroplast Signs, Aluminum Signs, Engraved Signs, and Sandwich Boards designed to attract attention and withstand weather conditions.
• Trade Show Displays Trade show display solutions including Display Stands, Backdrop Banners, Retractable Banners, and Tension Fabric Banners System for professional event branding. Targeted at companies participating in trade shows and events.
• Vehicle Graphics & Decals Vehicle graphics and wraps including Full Vehicle Wraps, Cut Vinyl Decals, Commercial Graphics, and Magnetic Decals with professional installation services. Features OEM layouts available for all major vehicle manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86 Google reviews with 'Excellent' rating demonstrating strong customer satisfaction

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 moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Regional players

• Print Three: Canadian franchise of commercial printing centers with locations across multiple provinces including Alberta. Same small-format and large-format service mix; primarily competes in the same Canadian SMB print market.
• St. Joseph Communications: Toronto-headquartered Canadian commercial printing and communications company offering print, signage, and content solutions. Larger-scale Canadian peer; comparable service mix though primarily serving enterprise and national accounts.
• Blasted Signs: Edmonton-based commercial signage and printing provider serving the same Alberta SMB market. Most direct local competitor for Fast Track's outdoor signs, vehicle graphics, and trade show display work.
• The Printing House: Canadian commercial printing chain offering business cards, flyers, signs, banners, and marketing materials. Comparable product mix to Fast Track's paper advertising and business-card services, with broader Canadian retail footprint.

Direct peers

• Speedpro Imaging: North American franchise specializing in large-format printing including vehicle wraps, banners, trade show graphics, and signage. Closest direct overlap with Fast Track's large-format and vehicle-graphics service lines.
• Allegra Marketing Print Mail: North American franchise network providing printing, signage, and direct marketing services to SMBs. Overlapping service portfolio (paper advertising, signs, vehicle graphics, marketing materials) makes it a direct comparable.
• FASTSIGNS: National/franchise signage and graphics chain offering banners, vehicle wraps, trade show displays, and commercial printing. Directly comparable to Fast Track's signage and vehicle-graphics offering; competing for the same Alberta SMB customers via a franchise-driven network.
• Minuteman Press: International franchise of locally-owned print centers offering commercial printing, signage, apparel, and marketing materials. Operates a comparable one-stop small-format/large-format business model serving SMBs in local markets.
• Sir Speedy: Commercial printing and marketing services franchise offering print, signs, and direct mail. Comparable SMB-focused, full-service commercial print/signing business model.

Broad incumbents

• Vistaprint (Cimpress): Global online printing giant serving SMBs and consumers with business cards, flyers, banners, signs, and promotional products. Competes with Fast Track on price and convenience for standard small-format commercial printing, though with weaker custom signage/vehicle graphics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/fasttracksignsprinting

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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