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Commercial Print Finishing Services

High-Volume Print Finishing & Assembly in Portland

With facilities in Portland and Spokane, Signature Graphics' high-volume commercial print finishing and assembly services make the last steps before shipping and delivery easy and efficient. Our advanced equipment and professional, in-house services help save time and ensure your commercial prints get sent out quickly.


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What Is Print Finishing?

High-volume commercial print finishing is everything that happens after your printing comes off the press and before shipping and delivery. Print finishing and assembly includes inkjetting, cutting, folding, binding and direct mail prep

While this part may seem like a small part in the bigger picture, it’s a ton of work for companies when they do it themselves—especially when there are large-scale campaigns and thousands of prints.

When done correctly, companies thrive from the benefits of commercial printing, direct mail and other effective campaigns. Done poorly, companies can experience errors and project delays.

At Signature Graphics, our goal is to provide a seamless finishing and assembly experience for all of our clients. With 150,000+ square feet of space in our Portland and Spokane facilities, we’re able to accomplish any high-volume commercial printing project quickly and reliably.

 

Print Finishing & Assembly Capabilities

With an array of equipment to accommodate multiple formats, our experienced operators deliver unsurpassed quality and reliability. Our clients also appreciate our convenient storage capabilities in our combined 150,000+ square-foot warehouses adjacent to our printing facilities in Portland and Spokane.

Cutting & Trimming

Signature Graphics’ precision cutting and trimming services ensure printed sheets reach their final size dimensions. This involves inline trimming in high-volume runs where speed and accuracy matter most.

Folding

Signature Graphics’ folding services are used to get thousands of mail pieces to match postal requirements and fit in their envelopes. Most often used for direct mail and promotional pieces, our services include letter folds, gate folds, Z-folds, half folds and more.

Stitching & Binding

Signature Graphics’ stitching and binding services are ideal for piecing together booklets, catalogs, newsletters and more using saddle stitching and other binding options. Depending on your page count and the end use of the print materials, we’ll help you select the proper method.

Inkjetting & Addressing

Signature Graphics’ inkjetting and addressing services apply variable addresses, personalized messaging and extra details directly onto finished printed pieces. Perfect for targeted direct mail and USPS-compliant mailings, we offer a faster, more reliable option for high-volume projects.

Inserting

Signature Graphics’ print inserting services speed up the packaging process for high-volume, complex multi-piece mail. Multiple Muller inserter machines ensure we assemble and insert prints quickly and accurately for letter-in-envelope, high-speed collating, direct mail stuffing and more.

Tabbing

Signature Graphics’ tabbing services ensure self-mailers and tabbed inserts stay intact throughout the entire postal handling process while also meeting USPS automation standards. Ideal for high-volume prints and deliveries, tabbing speeds up the process immensely.



Inline Gluing

Signature Graphics’ inline gluing services are ideal for mailers, booklets and folded pieces that require closures and other glued components. Perfect for fast production and reliable accuracy, inline gluing is ideal for large-scale, high-volume projects.

Cheshire Labeling

Similar to inkjetting and addressing, Signature Graphics provides an alternative cheshire labeling service for addressing mail. Ideal for high-volume mail that’s less personalized, the process uses paper or label stock to glue the address onto bulk mail pieces.

BRC & Blow-In Inserts

Signature Graphics offers business reply card (BRC) and blow-in insert handling for a variety of publications, catalogs, subscription mailers and more. This method maximizes speed and efficiency while ensuring finished pieces meet postal standards.

Direct Mail Finishing & Postal Services

Outside of the traditional finishing and assembly services for high-volume print, Signature Graphics’ direct mail and postal services are key to achieving high-quality results. Our team ensures your data and logistics are handled accordingly to help you get the lowest prices for print, postal rates and delivery.

List Cleansing

Signature Graphics offers list cleansing services to merge and purge your mailing lists before anything goes to press. We help eliminate duplicate prints and inaccurate addresses so you’re not spending extra time and money on unnecessary mailings.

Targeted Mailing

Signature Graphics offers variable messaging to target different audience segments using a single production run. With bulk mailings and solo options available, our team will help you find the best print solutions available.

Postal Compliance

At Signature Graphics, we cover the tedious postal compliance parts so you don’t have to. Every mailing piece is reviewed for USPS compliance following standards for size, automation compatibility, barcode requirements and more.

Digital & Print Integration

While digital and print can work independently, we strongly recommend utilizing a blended approach for your most successful campaign results and amplified brand awareness. Our team helps companies create plans that bridge the mediums to increase reach.

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Shipping & Delivery

Once finishing and assembling prints are done, Signature Graphics also offers shipping and delivery services across the country. With a fleet of delivery drivers available by truck, plane, ship and more, we offer reliable speed and shipping accuracy.

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Advantages of Signature Graphics' Print Finishing

From design to printing to finishing, everything happens in one facility at Signature Graphics to enhance the speed and accuracy of every project. Some advantages of our commercial print finishing services include: 

  • Better quality control and faster project completion
  • Fewer delays and logistical errors
  • Saving money on shipping costs with a single provider
  • Faster mail preparation for upcoming deliveries
  • Ensuring shipments are presentable, organized and on time

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Print Finishing and Assembly Services?

High-volume commercial print finishing and assembly services include all the pre-press solutions that a company needs to get their prints sent out. With fast, professional cutting, folding, binding, printing and more, the process prioritizes speed and accuracy in large-scale print projects.

What Do Print Finishing and Assembly Services Include?

Advanced print finishing equipment and capabilities ensure every project is finished quickly and with accuracy and detail in mind. Print finishing and assembly services include:

  • Inserting and tabbing
  • Stitching and binding
  • Inline gluing and trimming
  • Folding and addressing
  • Ink-jetting and labelling
  • Mail processing

Here at Signature Graphics, we offer expert print finishing services and advanced equipment to ensure that every high-volume print project is finished on time and with the utmost accuracy. If exceptional quality and consumer satisfaction are your end goals, we can help.

What’s the Difference Between Inkjetting and Cheshire Labeling?

Inkjetting is the quick, variable process that adds recipient names, addresses, bar codes and other personalized messaging. Cheshire labeling is the format where addresses and labels are placed on a small rectangle and glued onto the finished product.

Both labeling processes work great, but inkjetting is more commonly used for highly detailed graphics and additions, whereas cheshire labeling is the simpler route for traditional labeling.

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