Print-on-Demand Book Manufacturer Publishers' Graphics Celebrates 20th Anniversary
CAROL STREAM, Ill. — March 8, 2016 — Illinois-based Publishers’ Graphics, a leading print-on-demand book manufacturer to the publishing industry, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of business this month. Two decades of experience have transformed the company from a small venture of innovative ideas into a successful company that employs over 100 employees working in three manufacturing facilities throughout Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri.
Publishers’ Graphics (PG) was founded in 1996 by Kathleen and Nick Lewis in Naperville, Ill. The Lewis’ initially established the company as a short run digital printer, helping both small and large publishers meet the growing demand for smaller print runs. In November of 2009, Publishers’ Graphics opened its second printing facility in Florence, Ky., serving as the in-plant manufacturing arm for a large global publisher. Rapid growth followed and key technological investments were made including Web-to-print workflows, a virtual bookstore, and online print quoting.
More recently, strategic acquisitions of St. Louis-based Corley Printing and Commercial Letter, has helped fuel PG’s expansion, adding new capabilities in offset book printing, direct mail, database management and global distribution.
Innovation continues to be the hallmark of the company, culminating in the 2015 launch of PGDirect (www.pubgraphicsdirect.com), an online bookselling platform. Featuring a dynamic direct to consumer sales model, this “Bookstore on a Mission” eliminates waste, conserves energy and reduces the carbon footprint to its very minimum. With over 250,000 books already in its catalog, authors and publishers are finding the site a welcome addition to the marketplace.
“We at Publishers’ Graphics are thankful for our many customers for making this anniversary possible,” comments Nick Lewis, president of Publishers’ Graphics. “Their feedback has shaped the company through the years, and we look forward to continuing to serve our valued customers for many years to come.”
About Publishers' Graphics
As a leader in POD and short-run printing for publishers, Publishers’ Graphics (PG) brings innovative procedures and workflows to book creation. Providing customized solutions to its customers has made PG a go-to resource for publishers around the world. Headquartered in Carol Stream, Ill., PG has an in-plant satellite operation in Florence, Ky., as well as manufacturing and warehouse facilities in St. Louis, Mo. Publishers’ Graphics distributes globally by printing its products locally on three continents through strategic partnerships.
Source: Publishers' Graphics.
