Printer – 75 Years Specializing in Niche Markets #PR1235

Eastern Massachusetts Location

Asking Price: $199,000

Gross: $450,000

Cash Flow: $97,800 (est. FY2007)

Summary: In business for 75 years, this printer specializes in custom printing and personalization. In particular, certificates, diplomas and name badges are sold to a large base of repeat customers. For the commercial market, other products include invitations, announcements, note cards, and letterhead. The resurgence in interest in letterpress printing by wedding planners, graphic artists, and institutions shows a large potential for growth. A targeted sales program and establishment of internet sales capability could significantly grow sales in this segment. In addition to letterpress, production equipment includes foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, thermography, offset and digital printing.

Facility: This stand-alone production facility is located near a town center and has 5460 sq. ft. over 1½ floors. The facility can be purchased separately for $600,000 or leased for the reasonable rate of $5 sq. ft. triple net.

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment: Price includes all production equipment including Heidelberg Windmill Letterpress with foil attachment, Chandler and Price job press, Ryobi 2800 Offset with Crestline dampener and T-Head , AB Dick 360,Thermotype 450 Thermographer , Thermotype 10 Thermographer, two (2) large bed Potter proof presses, a variety of letterpress typesetting equipment, furniture and supplies, as well as all production benches, shelving, supplies and computer and phone systems and office equipment.

Hours: Open Mon. thru Fri., 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Opportunities: At present there is no direct sales effort taking place and all orders are gotten through repeat business, word-of-mouth, and web site. An active national sales campaign and trade show presence could significantly grow sales.

Additional: The owner is retiring.