4over4.com Retains, Expands Its Base of Operations in New York City
NEW YORK—Jan. 26, 2011—Online printing company 4over4.com has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining production facilities in New York state with its recent expansion into a 40,000-square-foot production facility in New York City. Management remains firm in its decision to keep the company’s high-quality, green printing services in the state, along with the jobs of its many staff members.
“4over4.com started in New York, and has enjoyed many successes here. We have fantastic relationships with our clients and our staff. We want to be in New York, it’s our home town, and of course we have many people working here whose jobs are obviously important to them and to their families,” said Taso Pangiotopoulos, a principal of 4over4.com.
The printing services industry has become very competitive and the cost of operating a printing firm is significantly impacted by geographic location, as with most manufacturing operations. The cost of space is a very significant factor, and with real estate purchase and rental rates in New York City at multiples of what it costs in other parts of the country, a compelling argument can be made as to why it makes sense to relocate. In addition, if you add to that the incentives from other municipalities, the case for relocation mounts. Still 4over4’s commitment to operating in New York City has so far outweighed all of these compelling factors.
“We are happy to keep our green printing services and jobs here in New York. There were some programs that we managed to participate in that offered some help to us a manufacturing firm, which we are grateful for, as anything at all is helpful. Of course they were small in comparison to what was available through other municipalities if we were to relocate to another part of the country. We decided to stay in any case.” explained Panagiotopoulos.
The New York based online printing company specializes in printing business cards, postcards, rack cards, bookmarks, labels and stickers, vinyl and canvas banners, canvas prints, brochures, posters, greeting cards, booklets, letterheads, business cards, envelopes, and other products using environmentally-friendly green printing processes and techniques.
On why the company chooses to remain in New York, Panagiotopoulos added, “4over4.com was one of the first online printing companies in the United States, having founded the company and launching operations in New York City in 1999. We have brought jobs to many local people and quality green printing services to our many satisfied clients. We have formed excellent working relationships and built trust with our local employees and customers alike. We are located in New York, but continue to deliver quality printed products all over the country. Being an online printing company, we have facilitated our ordering process to make it more convenient for our customers, allowing us to reach them wherever they may be.”
Local observers believe that the company is setting the standard for cheap printing services that maintain high quality levels. The company offers quality prints at what many agree are exceptionally low prices, while also providing fast production turnaround times including same day service and leading industry minimum quantities—attributes some believe has led to their success.
The company also communicated plans for a new Digital Media Services division to be added shortly to their offering, providing services such as graphic design for print and web, web development, and Internet Marketing services as a complimentary offering to their printing services. Plans are also in the works for an entirely new website dedicated to the growing personalized printing market and will be offering photo prints, personalized photo gifts, and photo books in addition to other personalized print items.
About 4over4.com
4over4.com, a Green Printing Company based in Astoria, New York, and one of the first online printing companies in the United States, provides unmatched technical and customer support and instant online pricing and ordering for full color printing services. Since 1999, 4over4.com has offered free expert file review and free online proofs without any obligation to purchase. As a company, we are strongly oriented towards sustainable environmental renewal, and we are happy to lead the way with environmentally and socially responsible printing practices and projects.
Source: Company press release.