SEIZ PRINTING — NATIONAL CONTENDER

August 2006

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LOCATED IN Acworth, GA, just outside the bustling metropolis of Atlanta, Seiz Printing resides in a renovated thread mill that was originally constructed in 1905. Steeped in Southern tradition and hospitality, the highly successful, family owned business has been serving corporate clients, advertising firms and graphic design houses in the Atlanta area for more than 34 years.

Recently, the company set its sights on becoming one of the top high-end commercial print shops in the nation and increasing its revenues from approximately $15 million per year to the $20 million to $25 million range.

The shop’s latest installation of equipment represents the first step toward fulfilling this ambition. Seiz Printing recently installed a 12-color Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 102 perfecting press with CutStar roll sheeter, a six-color Speedmaster CD 102 with coater and Heidelberg’s off-line ultraviolet (UV) coating unit.

The new acquisition is consistent with the company’s aggressive strategy to expand its capabilities, improve quality and invest in employee training in order to gain national recognition.

Seiz Printing was originally established as a Kwik Kopy franchise in 1972 by Emil Seiz. Emil’s three sons—Charlie, Ed and Bill—helped their father run the small copy shop during their college years. Eventually, the Seiz brothers took over the business and exited the quick printing industry to capitalize on the burgeoning commercial market. Each brother assumed a role that would be inherent to the company’s success: Charlie became president, Ed became CFO and Bill assumed the CEO title.

Larger Goals

Following the decision to enter the commercial market, the shop moved from its original 15,000-square-foot facility in Smyrna to the 75,000-square-foot thread mill in Acworth. Seiz Printing began conducting business in the new building with three six-color, 40˝ presses and a half-size four-color press.

Over the years, the shop upgraded its equipment to remain at the forefront of technology. Today, Seiz Printing’s facility includes a prepress department complete with computer-to-plate technology, an all-Heidelberg pressroom and a fully functional bindery that includes a diecutter.

“We strive to complete the largest amount of work with the fewest number of employees, and our equipment must be extremely efficient to make that goal achievable,” says Charlie Seiz, president. “Heidelberg offers printing solutions that increase our bottom line, expand our capabilities and improve the quality of our work.”

Acquisition of the 12-color SM 102 perfecting press with CutStar was a natural next step for Seiz Printing in terms of expanding its capabilities. Two years ago, the Seiz brothers began visiting other print shops outside of the Atlanta area to look at long perfectors.

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