GreenWorks
Environmental Recognition
Award Winners
Accell Graphics
Accell Graphics, based in Ontario, Canada, has been providing high-quality, on-demand printing,
print and web design, retail and specialized packaging and large-format printing for more than 20
years. The company is making a tremendous impact with its environmental programs with such
projects as forest-friendly certifications, a vast reduction in water usage, the complete elimination
of isopropyl alcohol, the use of soy-based inks, an efficient climate control program in-house, and
the implementation of chemistry-free CtP.
www.accellgraphics.com
AMPA Printing
AMPA is a commercial printer in Markham, Ontario that has been serving regional customers for a little
more than 20 years. Beginning from just five employees who all emigrated from Hong Kong, where they
had also been involved in printing and graphic communications, the company doubled in size and activity
thanks to the skills of its staff, its dedication to customer service, and a loyal base of clients, which include
many mid-sized companies in and around the Ontario market. GreenWorks is the latest recognition received
by AMPA, and the crew there is proud of their dedication to environmental issues.
www.ampaprinting.com
Astro Printing
Astro Printing is a full service printer in that is eager to shows its client base that there is no
printing need that cannot be met at the Cornwall, Ontario facility. In addition to printing, Astro provides
more than two dozen additional services, including die-cutting, foil stamping and photography, to
scoring, laminating and binding. Founded in 1976, Astro has a small staff with a large set of skills,
enabling them to offer expertise in all types of commercial printing, including a wide variety of
business-oriented print needs, and all with the kind of custom-made service that adds quality to
every job. Green policies include recycled paper and plates and vegetable-based inks, with more
to come.
www.astroprinting.com
Atlantic Digital Reproductions
Atlantic Digital Reproductions is a full-service printing company in Dartmouth, Nova
Scotia that has built a notable and very successful series of specialties that includes
interior and exterior signs and highway billboards. Using the latest digital technology,
Atlantic counts among its satisfied clientele an impressive list of companies from the
advertising and marketing industries, real estate, grocery chains, construction firms,
trade associations and more.
www.atlanticdigital.ca
Bassette Printers
Bassette Printers prides itself on creatively engineering customized solutions for each
individual client. A long-time corporate mainstay of Springfield, Massachusetts, Bassette has
the experience to help all clients use innovative solutions while also reducing current and
future expenses. From disk pre-flighting within two hours of arrival at the plant, to digital
proofing, to automated color trapping, to digital archiving, services at Bassette are
state-of-the-art and environmentally sound, including the use of chemistry-free thermal CtP plates.
www.bassette.com
Berman Printing
Berman Printing, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the largest sheetfed printer in its vast business
region, with 135 employees and an annual multimillion sales portfolio. High speed production, quick
turnaround, and a dedication to green technology are among its hallmarks. Berman takes pride in its
ability to redefine full service prepress for the next generation of print buyers. From preflighting disks,
through computer-to-plate technology, Berman has the technology and expertise to provide dynamic,
versatile and efficient all-digital workflow for digital proofing, high-speed file transfer, electronic
imposition and variable data color printing.
www.bermanprinting.com
Bounty Print
Bounty Print, established in 1978, counts among its clients small local businesses and large
advertising agencies alike. Dedicated to responding to client requests with an unmatched dedication
to service, speed and quality, Bounty Print has actively pursued equipment and technology to meet its
demands for the finest print materials. Often referred to as ‘the biggest little print shop’
in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the company has 17,000 sq. ft. of space and recently expanded its print and
bindery departments.
www.bountyprint.com
C&D Printing Company
C&D Printing Company, with almost 35 years of experience in St. Petersburg, Florida,
has a team of printing specialists onboard that provide the venerable printer with much of its
top-quality reputation. The team works side by side with many corporate and creative agencies to
bring a wide range of sophisticated printed projects to life. C&D’s philosophy is to continually
look for new ways to serve all clients though innovative technology, automated processes, personal
relationships, environmental responsibility, and several other goals and objectives.
www.cndprinting.com
CCPRESS.NET
CCpress.net, with offices in Baltimore, Maryland, is an online printer that specializes in
value-added services and unparalleled customer relationships. Printing leads the list of a long
line of online service capabilities that include booklet binding, CD archiving, die cutting, foam
board mounting, logo creation, shrink wrapping, variable data printing and more. Their use of
environmentally-friendly technology, such as thermal CtP printing plates, gives them an
additional advantage as a premier online print service provider.
www.ccpress.net
Chesapeake Digital Printing
Chesapeake Digital Printing (CDP) has more than 42 years of experience in graphic
communications and has continually kept abreast of all the changes in equipment, processes
and procedures to meet the professional demands of its clientele. Based in Baltimore,
Maryland, CDP's capabilities range from same-day turnaround jobs to complex, customized
print programs. The company views digital printing as an integral part of each customer's
overall communications strategy, and their ability to meet all requests and expectations
is well matched by their commitment to time efficiency, cost efficiency and environmental
responsibility.
www.chesapeakedigitalprinting.com
Chinese Computer Typesetting
Chinese Computer Typesetting is a successful family-owned business in the Ontario town of Scarborough,
where they have been providing typesetting and layout expertise for 15 years. Several members of the
founding family are involved in the operation and handle various aspects of the daily workflow. One of their
specialties is taking projects written in English and translating them into Chinese, and often into other
Asian languages. Many long-time customers in Ontario turn to Chinese Computer Typesetting for this
service, as well as the other high quality, environmentally-sensitive services the company provides.
www.cctprinting.com
Christian Press
Christian Press has been serving the printing industry in Manitoba for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Christian Press is a not-for-profit printing company that returns all surplus funds to various Christian ministries. Christian Press also keeps current with technology, most notably chemistry-free CtP. From brochures, business stationery and newsletters, to annual reports, catalogues and CD inserts, Christian Press keeps current with all new technology, most notably chemistry-free CtP. The company ships product to all ten Canadian provinces and several U.S. states.
Colornet Printing & Graphics
Colornet Printing & Graphics, a full-service visual communications provider with plants in
both Gaithersburg, Maryland and Sterling, Virginia, puts an enormous effort behind the
hiring of personnel who bring only positive attitudes, a concern for every client, and the
highest level of detail orientation. The quality Colornet bring to every print job is
intended to help clients become more successful. In addition, they have one of the most
active environmental programs in the business, including all kinds of recycling programs,
energy consumption reduction, full digital communication and much more.
www.colornetprinting.com
Designers’ Press
Designers’ Press is one of the largest privately held printing companies in all of central
Florida. With a magnificent new facility on six acres in Orlando, the 16-year-old company has forged
solid relationships with major players in the local and international tourist industry because of area
attractions, as well as many business and technology leaders. All told, Designers’ Press
experience, reputation and current workload provide continued growth and earn much respect from
its clientele. Long-term relationships, solution-oriented projects, and green initiatives are three of
their most important principles.
www.designerspressinc.com
Eastern Sign-Print
Eastern Sign-Print offers a broad mix of printing services, including offset, screen printing and
industrial graphics, having continually broadened its expertise and equipment base since its founding in
1972 in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Eastern Sign-Print differentiates itself from regional competition with its
ability to provide something as simple as a business card to a comprehensive sales campaign. The
company also helps clients with employee incentive products, website design and dozens of other
services, all with high-quality and environmental sensitivity.
www.easternsignprint.com
Economy Printing
Economy Printing, founded in 1948, was the first to offer offset printing on the Delmarva
Peninsula, the area between the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay shared by portions of
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Since then, Economy has expanded ten times, keeping pace
with both technology and the printing needs of companies large and small. Now located in
Easton, Maryland, the company is recognized by the design shops and suppliers it deals
with as one of the most progressive in the field. Specialties include brochures, annual
reports, periodicals and more.
www.economyprinting.com
Excelsior Printing Company
Excelsior Printing Company, founded in 1892, has a reputation for meeting the requests of
customers throughout the Northeast U.S., including many schools and universities. With a
recently renewed entrepreneurial spirit, Excelsior, of North Adams, Massachusetts, has
redefined itself to go beyond traditional offset printing into many additional areas of
graphic communications. In addition to providing a lesser environmental footprint,
Excelsior's goals include working closely with every client and developing partner
relationships that lead to more effective print and distribution programs.
www.excelsiorprinting.com
Flair Print Communications
Flair Print Communications has been a provider of customized print solutions in the
Minnesota market for the last 30 years. With a focus on blending traditional offset and
digital printing, Flaire's goals include partnering with clients to asses all project
needs, providing timely estimates, meeting all industry standards, and delivering quality
results on time. From customized Post-it Notes, postcards and business stationery, to
tickets, posters and labels, Flaire is confident it can meet all needs of all clients
throughout Minneapolis.
www.flaire.com
H&S Graphics
H&S Graphics is a family-owned business in Lodi, New Jersey that began more
than 20 years ago, though it traces it roots back more than 85 years. Now promoting itself
as an ‘Environmentally Friendlier Printer,’ H&S uses 99% recycled paper
products, 100% recycled aluminum plates, and devotes a portion of its income to planting
new trees. The company is involved in commercial sheetfed printing, marketing collateral
including catalogs, pocket folder, direct mails, posters, digital media and many other graphic
communications products and tools.
www.h-sgraphics.com
Heritage Printing & Graphics
Heritage Printing & Graphics uses a slogan that has served them well, and one they
prove on a daily basis: they produce more than ink and toner on paper—they produce
success. To accomplish that, the Leonardtown, Maryland-based printer works closely with
customers to make all printing projects have a lasting impression. Projects include annual
reports, newsletters, product sheets and most business-oriented printing needs. Heritage also
makes a tremendous green effort daily that includes recycling, the use of chemicals and
solvents that are almost 100% water soluble and biodegradable, and a vast reduction of
electrical consumption.
www.heritageprinting.com
Hims Desktop Publishing
Hims Desktop Publishing Co. Ltd. opened in 1990 in Scarborough, Ontario to provide prepress service to
commercial printers, advertising agencies and graphic designers. In addition, Hims does typesetting, graphic
design, artwork production and output of final film and CTP for commercial printers and for printing.
www.himsdtp.com
House of Printing
House of Printing has been providing clients in the Baltimore-Washington metro area with
customized, cost-effective, high-quality printing services for more than three decades.
Based in Burtonsville, Maryland, House of Printing has capabilities that range from
digital prepress and embossing to foil stamping, binding and finishing. The company prides
itself on a hands-on, one-on-one approach to every project, as well as quick turnaround
and nature-friendly policies, including the use of vegetable-based inks and wind power as
a supplemental energy source.
www.hopinc.com
Illinois Graphics
Illinois Graphics is a full-service sheetfed printer in central Illinois that is very proud of its state-of-the-art facility in Bloomington, and its skilled staff of 65 employees. Offering dozens of the most modern prepress, screening, proofing and press services, Illinois Graphics continually proves its capability in producing sharp and colorful end-results ranging from calendars and catalogs to annual reports and posters, and a vast high-quality lineup of print projects in between.
Independent Printing
Independent Printing is located in the Commercial Street Historic District in Springfield,
Missouri, having moved to that storied location in 1989 after 44 years of successful
service at another site. Now, as then, they pursue the technology and innovation necessary
to provide customers with the excellent service and high quality all companies require.
Computer layout and design, in-house graphics, short-run digital color printing and
four-color process printing are among its capabilities, as Independent Printing continues
to raise the bar for professional printing.
www.independentprinting.net
Johnson County Graphics
Johnson County Graphics, founded more than 22 years ago as a small, quick-print shop, has
grown over the years into a full-service printing company in Olathe, Kansas. Quality and
price competitiveness share number one status on their list of goals. One- to six-color
printing, custom design services, die cutting, foil stamping, warehousing and fulfillment
are among its capabilities. The company, which has also embarked on several environmental
programs, stands firmly behind the conventional phrase 'no job too big or too small' with
unconventional skill and dedication.
www.jocographics.com
Just-Us Printers
Just-Us Printers began operations in 1979 as a family owned business, which is now in
its third generation. Based in Springfield, Arkansas, the company handles a very wide range
of sheet-fed printing, from business cards to full-color magazines, and hundreds of products
in between. With 31 employees, Just-Us is a strong presence in its region, and it is the
personal service and the close relationship between the owners and the clients that set it
apart from the competition.
www.just-usprinters.com
Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre
Kwik Kopy Design & Print Centre promotes its quick printing services as taking clients
'from concept through completion.' As one of the busiest shops of its kind in
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Kwik Kopy features a very knowledgeable staff that is
committed to one hundred client satisfaction on every job. The Centre provides a wide
variety of printing, copying, design, direct mail and bindery services, and more than 20
years of experience to back it up.
charlottetown.kwikkopy.ca
Lightning Graphics
Lightning Graphics was founded in 1999 as a full-service graphic communications and printing company in Scarborough, Ontario, catering to designers and print brokers who, in turn, sell to a wide range of end-users. About 40 percent of its work is in long-form printing and 60 percent in short form. From design, typesetting and file formatting, to prepress, printing and binding, Lightning Graphics is one of the major graphics firms in the region. Environmental responsibility has been part of the business for many years, with chemistry-free CtP, paper and aluminum waste recycling, soy-based inks, heat- and light-efficiency systems in-house, and more.
Litho-Mag, Inc.
Litho-Mag is a commercial printer in Saint-Eustache, Quebec, noted for its wide range of products
for an equally diverse group of clients. While specializing in short- and medium-run printing, the
materials produced by Litho-Mag have a strong presence throughout the province, for they include
several important periodicals, such as municipal magazines, as well as catalogs and flyers. Litho-Mag,
through programs and policies such as the use of ThermoFuse technology and :Amigo plates, is also
making many environmental strides.
www.litho-mag.ca
Litho Impressions
Litho Impressions is a 17-year-old printer specializing in short to medium runs, and a
concentration on highly professional, intricate design work. The printer, in Temple Hills,
Maryland, has a small and highly skilled staff that works closely with clients to make sure that
every job is handled with the personal attention—and the technical know-how—that
truly makes a difference. In addition to quality and time and cost effectiveness, Litho Impressions
is also exploring and initiating more environmental policies and procedures. Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC) certification will be awarded shortly, followed other green initiatives.
www.lithoimpressions.com
Litho Mille Iles
Litho Mille, founded in 1977, owes its success to the skills and dedication of its employees, who
are known to go to great lengths to satisfy customer requests. The company, based out of Terrebonne,
Quebec, is very open to evolution and innovation as the market and the available technologies change.
Cutting-edge in-plant equipment help produce customer work of superior quality that is also
effectively priced and environmentally responsible. With an 80,000 square-foot facility and more than
100 employees, Litho Mille Iles is a leader among independent printers in Quebec and beyond.
www.lithomille-iles.com
Mailprint, Inc.
Mailprint tells all its clients in and around the greater Kansas City, Missouri region
that they share the same goals, particularly if those goals concern quality, efficiency
and the environment. Mailprint empowers each of its employees to work on a personal level
with every client on creative services, data management, online design, web-to-print,
variable data programming or any of the other projects in which they excel. Started two
decades ago as a family-owned mail shop, they have grown substantially every year since,
and count some very large and important companies among its clientele, as well as a long
list of smaller firms that have been part of their family for years.
www.mailprint.com
McCarthy Print
McCarthy Print began operations in 1997 and has operated under the same mission statement
and philosophy from the start: More than just the concept of order in and order out, the key to
lasting success is consistent attention and respect for the client. Headquartered in Austin, TX,
McCarthy is designated as one of the top Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in the
city. The company has grown every year it has been in business, and enjoys a solid reputation in
the Austin graphic arts market.
www.mccarthyprint.com
Midstates Printing
Midstates Printing, established in 1979, is a large, full-service graphic communications
organization with more than 275 employees who work in a 169,000 square-foot facility in
Aberdeen, South Dakota on behalf of nearly 3000 satisfied customers. Their web printing
and digital solutions have quick turnaround and a proven dedication to top quality, cost
efficiencies, and lower environmental footprints. Midstates is also highly skilled with
variable data, web design and print on demand.
www.mqprint.com
Northwest Airlines
The print shop at Northwest Airlines is located at company headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Begun in the 1940s, it has kept up with the times in a successful effort to print high-quality menus, safety evaluation cards, manuals, sales materials and other high-volume and important documents. The shop employs 21 people to handle its workload of graphic design, copying and other print services. While the main workload is for the airlines, a small percentage—about 5%—is produced for customers outside of the corporation.
Phillips Printing
Phillips Printing is a small, family owned and operated commercial printer and design provider in Ocala,
FL, involved with offset and digital multi and full color printing. The company prides itself on the strong roots
it has built in its community since its founding in 1984. Many specializations have developed over the years,
most notably the creation and production of corporate identity pieces, which Phillips does via booklets,
brochures, calendars, catalogues and more. The company is also recognized by the local business press for
its environmental efforts.
www.phillipsprinting.com
Pressworks
Pressworks is a full service commercial printing company that provides the best of both
digital and conventional printing from its modern plant in Plymouth, Minnesota. The
company is dedicated to servicing clients with top quality in one- to five-color printing
and digital printing, high speed duplication, creative design, bindery services and
finishing, distribution and more. Pressworks' staff has combined experience of more than
100 years and strives to match the right technology with the right job to save time and
money and to protect the environment.
www.pressworks.net
Printcom
Printcom, of Toronto, Ontario, continues to evolve its technology base, which is closely followed
by more project diversity and the ability to meet all client needs, no matter how complex. Taking pride
in the lesser ecological footprint left by their processes and procedures, Printcom is devoted to making
the printing process easier and safer for all stakeholders. Clients range from government organizations
and industrial firms to small businesses, and their prepress capabilities cover the field from color
separations and retouching to electronic page assembly, digital proofing and CtP.
www.printcom.ca
PXPOHIO
PXPOHIO has been serving the central Ohio region for almost 40 years. Headquartered
in the Ohio town of Reynoldsburg, the company (originally known as Pony X Press Printing
Services) offers a full range of design, prepress, print, finishing, binding and fulfillment
services. In 1995 they were the first printer in the region to implement waterless printing
technology, and later became the first to use chemistry-free printing plates. PXPOHIO is
committed to continuing the pursuit of green policies and procedures.
www.pxpohio.com
Regal Printing Company
Regal Printing Company was founded in 1977 and today is a fast-paced and continually
growing commercial printer dedicated to high quality and customer service. The
company’s stated primary goal is to provide its clients with above-quality products and
service that is far superior to that of its competition in and around the Omaha, Nebraska region
where Regal has its base. Its growing team of professionals work under the mission statement,
“Do it better today than you did it yesterday. Always!”
www.regalprint.com
Royale Print
Royale Print, located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is the largest folding carton converter
in Atlantic Canada. The company produces high-quality customized folding cartons and wet
glue labels for clients that have a diverse range of standard and specialized packaging
needs. With more than 100 years of experience, Royale has developed successful
relationships with many of the region's prominent packaged good producers, and these
partnerships have also been noted for its long history of coming up with packaging
innovations.
www.royaleprint.com
Spectrum Printing
& Graphics
Spectrum Printing & Graphics, of Rockland, Maryland, was founded in 1993 as
a small, family-operated print facility called Copies Now. Within two years they expanded
into a comprehensive Sir Speedy franchise, and then evolved into an independent
full-service printer. After merging with McBride’s Printing & Graphics of nearby
Gaithersburg and then Pinnacle Printing of Rockville, Spectrum became, and remains,
one of the busiest area suppliers of high quality printing services, including copying and
mailing, with one focus on exceptional customer service and another on environmental
responsibility.
www.spectrumprinting.com
Spotlight Graphics
Spotlight Graphics has been in the commercial printing business for more than 17 years,
serving the Florida towns of Sarasota and Venice, and surrounding communities.
Headquartered in Sarasota, the company started out producing posters and other printed
matter for circuses and carnivals, which are major industries based in the region.
Spotlight is still the leasing supplier to these groups, with an even broader range of
capabilities today, using the latest technologies. Spotlight works closely with each
client to guarantee that every printed piece answers the who, what, where and when needed
for successful marketing in specific markets.
www.spotlightgraphics.com
Sprint Quality Printing
Sprint Quality Printing offers a vast array of printing services from its Wilmington, Delaware facility. These services range are used for everything from technical manuals, instruction sheets and publications, to stationery, labels and bags. They also do embossing and offer other print services. Becoming a GreenWorks member is the latest recognition this busy, successful shop in Delaware has been able to share with its growing number of clients.
Taylor Printing Group
Taylor Printing Group, although founded only in 2005, has more than 150 years of
experience with the combined skills of its management team. The original goal was to form
an organization that took the latest prepress and print technology, used only top
professionals to bring it to life, and provided an overall service package unrivaled in
the industry. That goal has been reached, as Taylor Printing, headquartered in
Fredericton, New Brunswick, has consistently proved to effectively serve a large
marketplace with its printing services. These markets include Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
Canada, and the northeastern United States.
www.tpgi.ca
Thermo Trade & Litho
Thermo Trade & Litho has been serving the printing and graphic communications industry in
Ontario since 1987. A family-owned company, Thermo, with headquarters in Toronto, specializes in
thermography for business cards, stationary, announcements and related products for many of the
region’s top corporate designers, commercial printers, corporate print departments, print
brokers and other professionals with top-quality thermo needs. Thermo Trade is well known in the
province for dependability, technical know-how, fast turnaround and customer focus.
www.thermotrade.com
Vanguard Printing
Vanguard Printing is a full web printer specializing in medium-run publications, journals
and business-to-business catalogs with run lengths up to 250,000. The original Vanguard,
from Hillside, New Jersey, purchased a long-established printing company in Ithaca, New
York, which is the Vanguard that is now a GreenWorks member. Their focus as medium-run
experts has been found to benefit clients by providing them with capabilities and support
that is second to none in their marketplace.
www.vanguardprintingllc.com