40 Years of Full Color Design, Printing and Mailing Services
PrintSource’s history dates to 1969 when Donald R. Shortman of Bristol, RI opened what was then a PIP Printing franchise. With a focus on customer service and quality printing, Don grew his franchise chain to 13 outlets located in RI, MA, CT and PA. It was this success that turned a good idea into a great resource that still helps area businesses and non-profit organizations alike, look their best.
While serving the business community, and becoming active on many boards and charities, Don recognized the changing needs of business. Companies were looking for the same great service, high quality printing and affordable rates, but they needed larger quantities and specialized designs to effectively send their messages. He sold all his PIP franchises and founded PrintSource to focus on commercial printing needs, complete with high capacity printers and a mail processing division to provide end-to-end service.
In the mid-1990s, PrintSource became The PrintSource Group, adding design and data management to complement its print and mailing services.
The PrintSource Group, and the company’s focus on outstanding customer service, high quality printing and affordable costs, has kept it as one of the leading commercial print houses in Rhode Island.
With state-of-the-art digital printing capabilities, on-demand design services, and mail batch processing, The PrintSource Group can accommodate not-for-profit organizations who need to connect with a targeted audience; and exceed the expectations of Fortune 500 companies whose marketing initiatives demand intricate design and high volume print runs.
In 2009, The PrintSource Group received the Forest Stewardship Council’s Chain-of-Custody Certification. This certificate allows The PrintSource Group to offer a wide selection of “green” paper products that originate from well managed forests, and are tracked from the forests through processing, manufacturing, distribution and printing to the end customer. As more companies opt to use products that are eco-friendly, The PrintSource Group is able to offer this inventory of high quality, FSC certified paper to complement their traditional stock, and continue to use soy-based inks that produce vibrant colors.
Although The PrintSource Group will continue to evolve with new technology and the demands of business, Don and his family maintain his philosophy of customer service and quality. He remains connected to the community through various memberships and participation in local organizations, and always welcomes existing and new customers to stop by and visit.
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