Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Printing and Binding Partner in Portland
Col-Tab, Inc. has been a trusted provider of printing, binding, and custom tab solutions in Portland, Oregon since 1984. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to quality, serving diverse industries through services like digital printing, perfect binding, and specialty finishing. We prioritize customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards in customer service, meeting critical deadlines, and fostering long-term relationships with clients and vendors.Our success stems from a collaborative approach that values employee expertise, vendor partnerships, and client needs. With a focus on precision and reliability, we deliver tailored solutions for projects ranging from small-run printing to complex bookbinding and electronic duplication.
Services
Digital Printing
Custom Tabs
Perfect Binding
Calendar Tinning
Self-Published Book Printing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in printing and binding services.
- Our team delivers tailored solutions for diverse industries and project needs.
- We prioritize customer satisfaction through reliable deadlines and quality control.
- Our services include specialized offerings like self-published book printing and CD/DVD duplication.
- We serve Portland's Belmont and Hawthorne districts and the broader metro area.
What people say
Great print job
Loved the reference guides
High-quality binding
Meeting deadlines
Loyal employees
Services
Digital Printing
We offer high-speed digital laser printing for small to large-format projects. Our services include black-and-color printing for business cards, brochures, directories, and variable data mailings. Clients benefit from precise color matching and fast turnaround times for both short-run and bulk orders.
Custom Tabs
Our custom index and copier tabs feature durable card stock and laser-compatible Mylar extensions. Available in 18 colors and multiple sizes, these tabs are tailored to client specifications for organization in binders, proposals, and reference guides.
Perfect Binding
Perfect binding creates durable books and documents with glued spines. Ideal for self-published works, manuals, and directories, this service accommodates thicknesses from 2 sheets up to 2.25 inches with soft-cover options.
CD/DVD Duplication
We provide CD and DVD duplication services for catalogs, directories, and manuals. Clients can also request electronic file duplication on portable hard drives or flash drives for modern data distribution needs.
Calendar Tinning
Our calendar tinning service adds metal grommets for wall hanging durability. This specialized finishing option ensures calendars remain securely displayed while maintaining professional presentation and structural integrity.
People
Denise Dowless
President
Denise Dowless oversees day-to-day operations at Col-Tab, ensuring quality control and customer satisfaction across all services since joining the company.
Mark Landstrom
Director
Mark Landstrom serves as Director and external CPA, providing financial oversight and strategic guidance to maintain Col-Tab's operational stability and growth.
John E. Landstrom
Former Team Member
John E. Landstrom contributed to Col-Tab's success before passing away in October 2001, leaving a legacy of dedication to the company's values.
Janet Landstrom
Former Team Member
Janet Landstrom supported Col-Tab's operations until her passing in May 2022, remembered for her commitment to customer service and team collaboration.
Questions
What printing services does Col-Tab offer?
We provide digital printing for business cards, brochures, directories, calendars, and variable data mailings in both black-and-white and color.
Can you create custom index tabs?
Yes, we produce custom index tabs with reinforced holes, 18 color options, and laser-compatible Mylar extensions tailored to your specifications.
Do you handle bookbinding projects?
We offer perfect binding for self-published books, manuals, and directories with soft covers and thickness options from 2 sheets to 2.25 inches.
What finishing options are available?
Our finishing services include calendar tinning, wire-O binding, spiral binding, scoring, and edge reinforcement to enhance document durability and presentation.
How long has Col-Tab been in business?
Col-Tab has served Portland and surrounding areas since 1984, providing printing, binding, and custom tab solutions for over 40 years.
