Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Printing Partner in Erie, PA
Printing Concepts has been a trusted name in commercial printing since 1969, serving the Tri-State Area with cutting-edge technology and personalized service. Our 30,000-square-foot facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, houses state-of-the-art equipment for offset and digital printing, complemented by a full-service mail distribution system. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in creative solutions for print communications, including specialty finishing options like foil stamping and embossing.We prioritize client success through continuous technological advancements and a commitment to quality, offering services ranging from restaurant menus to large-scale marketing materials. Our ethics of honesty, integrity, and respect guide every project, ensuring a clean, safe workplace for employees and exceptional results for clients. Under new ownership since 2021, we remain dedicated to evolving with industry challenges while maintaining our reputation for reliability and excellence.
Services
Digital Printing
Offset Printing
Specialty Printing
Direct Mail
Restaurant Menus
Graphic Design
Pre-Press Services
Fulfillment
Variable Data Printing
Custom Printing
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in commercial printing.
- Our team utilizes the latest technology for precision and efficiency.
- We offer personalized service with a dedicated project team.
- Our facility includes advanced finishing options like foil stamping.
- We prioritize ethics and customer satisfaction in every project.
What people say
Outstanding work
Timely delivery
Competitive price
Quality product
Positive attitude
Services
Digital Printing
Digital Printing offers high-resolution, durable prints for short to large runs using advanced digital presses. This method minimizes costs by eliminating plates while ensuring fast turnaround times. Ideal for businesses needing quick, cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Offset Printing
Offset Printing delivers high-quality, large-volume prints using traditional plate-based technology. It excels in color accuracy and consistency for long runs, making it perfect for corporate materials, catalogs, and publications requiring precise detail and vibrant colors.
Specialty Printing
Specialty Printing includes foil stamping, embossing, and scratch-off printing for unique, eye-catching designs. These techniques add tactile and visual appeal to marketing materials, packaging, and promotional items, enhancing brand recognition and customer engagement.
Direct Mail
Direct Mail services provide end-to-end solutions for targeted marketing campaigns, including design, printing, and distribution. Utilizing variable data capabilities, we create personalized mailers that improve response rates and trackable ROI for businesses of all sizes.
Restaurant Printing
Restaurant Printing offers custom menus, take-out cards, coupons, and apparel tailored to the food industry. Our durable, high-quality prints ensure branding consistency and visual appeal, helping restaurants attract customers and enhance dining experiences.
People
Chuck Herron
Owner
Chuck Herron is an Erie-based entrepreneur with diverse investments in the region. He supports local startups as an angel investor and contributes to community development. Outside work, he enjoys boating and classic car restoration.
Derek Dunham
Production Manager
Derek Dunham has 25 years of printing experience, specializing in production management. A third-generation printer, he enjoys archery hunting and golf. He actively coaches youth athletics in his free time.
Jim Colvin
Creative Director
Jim Colvin leads creative strategy with expertise in evolving printing trends. He balances work with yoga, cooking, and weekend relaxation with his Golden Retriever, Jake.
Chuck Orton
Project Estimator
Chuck Orton specializes in transforming concepts into finished products. He enjoys art and music, often listening to the Rolling Stones while working on creative challenges for clients.
Cynthia Baum-Laffan
Pre-Press
Cynthia Baum-Laffan has over 30 years of design and printing experience. She graduated from RIT and enjoys camping, hiking, and performing arts with her family.
Questions
How quickly will I receive my order?
Delivery depends on project complexity. We aim to deliver the same day printing is completed. Contact our team for exact timelines.
What are artwork submission specifications?
Use CMYK color mode, include bleeds, and submit PDFs with embedded fonts. Visit our website for detailed guidelines.
How do I send my artwork?
Upload via Google Drive, Dropbox, or our FTP server. Contact us for assistance with file transfers.
Can you help with design if I have no experience?
Yes, our in-house designers provide full support to create professional, print-ready materials tailored to your needs.
What printing services do you offer for restaurants?
We provide menus, take-out cards, coupons, and apparel with durable, high-quality finishes to enhance your brand.
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