Business Details
40 Years
experience
Union Printing Services in Albuquerque, NM
Established in October 1986, First Impression is a family-owned, Veteran and Native American-operated business rooted in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our founder began his career in the print industry after a four-year service in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1971, later acquiring a local print shop to launch our company. With over 38 years of continuous operation, we have grown into the oldest accredited union print shop in New Mexico, proudly affiliated with Teamsters Local 492 since 1996. Our team includes certified union professionals and a full-time graphic artist specializing in Adobe products, ensuring high-quality output across digital color printing, silk-screen apparel, promotional products, and political campaign materials. We serve as an approved vendor for the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools, offering services like offset printing, large-format design, and customized training materials.Our commitment to American quality and values is reflected in our union-certified workforce, which operates under contracts with wages above union scale. We prioritize client satisfaction through rapid turnaround times, competitive pricing, and personalized support, including 24-hour project completion for select services. Our expertise extends to political campaigns, where we handle everything from brochures to four-color process signage, and promotional product distribution. With a focus on innovation and reliability, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored solutions for businesses, unions, and organizations statewide.
Services
Digital Color Printing
Political Campaign Materials
Graphic Design
Promotional Products
Silk-Screen Apparel
Union Printing
Large-Format Printing
Offset Printing
Training Materials
Custom Embroidery
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We are New Mexico's oldest accredited union print shop with 38+ years of experience.
- Our union-certified team operates under contracts with wages above union scale.
- We offer 24-hour turnaround times for select digital printing projects.
- Our in-house graphic artist specializes in Adobe products for precise design work.
- We are approved vendors for the University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools.
Associations and certifications
- Teamsters Local 492
- ASI Distributor
What people say
UNCOMPARABLE professionalism
MIRACLE WORKER
Commitment to excellence
Skilled union workforce
Timely delivery
Services
Digital Color Printing
Our state-of-the-art Konica/Minolta presses produce high-quality digital color prints up to 14pt paper weight and 13x19 sizes. Ideal for short-run projects like brochures, flyers, and business materials, our service offers cost-effective solutions with 24-hour turnaround times. Clients benefit from in-house design support and union-certified expertise.
Political Campaign Materials
We specialize in union-certified political materials including brochures, postcards, banners, and four-color process signage. Our services extend to campaign mailings, graphic design, and promotional product distribution. With decades of experience in New Mexico politics, we ensure compliance with union standards and fast delivery.
Silk-Screen Apparel
Our silk-screen printing and embroidery services create branded apparel for businesses, teams, and events. Options include customized dye-sublimated shirts, embroidered uniforms, and promotional wear. We offer a wide product range and design assistance to ensure professional, eye-catching results.
Graphic Design
Our in-house Adobe-certified designers create marketing materials, logos, and print media tailored to client needs. Services include brochure design, image retouching, trade show displays, and site plans. We ensure technical precision and creative excellence for both print and digital formats.
Promotional Products
As an ASI Distributor, we provide customized promotional items like hand sanitizers, pens, and apparel to enhance brand visibility. Products meet union and USA-made standards, with options for bulk orders and personalized branding solutions.
People
Craig Buster
Vice President of Sales
Craig Buster oversees sales operations at First Impression, specializing in promotional products and apparel. With over two decades of experience since joining the company in 2000, he ensures client needs are met with tailored solutions and industry expertise.
Jennifer Bailey
Support Specialist
Jennifer Bailey provides customer support and operational assistance at First Impression. Her role focuses on client communication, order management, and ensuring seamless service delivery for printing and promotional product orders.
Questions
What printing services does First Impression offer?
We provide digital color printing, political campaign materials, silk-screen apparel, promotional products, graphic design, and union-certified printing services.
Are you a union-certified printing company?
Yes, we are the oldest accredited union print shop in New Mexico, affiliated with Teamsters Local 492 since 1996.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our in-house Adobe-certified graphic designers provide full design support for print media, logos, and promotional materials.
What are your turnaround times?
Most digital printing projects are completed within 24 hours, with customized timelines for large or complex orders.
Can you handle political campaign printing?
Yes, we specialize in political materials including brochures, signage, mailings, and promotional items, with union-certified expertise.
Do you sell promotional products?
Yes, as an ASI Distributor, we offer branded merchandise like apparel, pens, and custom promotional items to enhance your brand visibility.
