Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Printing Partner in Chantilly, VA
C & R Printing has been a trusted commercial printing partner since 1985, delivering high-quality printed materials with a commitment to innovation and sustainability. Our team combines over 100 years of collective industry experience with state-of-the-art technology to provide tailored solutions for clients ranging from local businesses to global brands. We specialize in offset and digital printing, prepress services, and custom binding, ensuring precision and reliability at every stage of production. Certified as SWaM and WOSB, we prioritize eco-friendly practices through vegetable-based inks, sustainable paper sourcing, and comprehensive recycling programs. Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in our personalized service, technical expertise, and a proven track record of transforming creative visions into tangible results.With a focus on continuous improvement, we invest in cutting-edge equipment and processes to maintain competitive pricing without compromising quality. Our reputation for excellence is built on decades of successful collaborations with designers, agencies, and organizations who rely on our ability to meet tight deadlines and exacting standards. By blending the efficiency of a modern print shop with the personalized attention of a family-run business, we ensure every client receives the support and expertise needed to achieve their goals.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Prepress Services
Binding & Finishing
Sustainable Printing
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of commercial printing expertise with state-of-the-art technology.
- Our team includes certified professionals with hands-on press experience.
- We implement patented color-matching processes for precise print consistency.
- Our vegetable-based inks and recycling programs support sustainable printing.
- We provide personalized production guidance from design to final delivery.
Associations and certifications
- SWaM
- WOSB
What people say
Exceptional print quality
Reliable deadline adherence
Expert color matching
Sustainable practices
Personalized support
Services
Offset Printing
Our Heidelberg offset presses deliver high-volume, precision printing for stationery, annual reports, and marketing materials. We handle 1-6 color jobs with aqueous coating options, ensuring consistent color accuracy through fingerprinted proofing systems. Clients benefit from reduced production costs and faster turnaround times for large-scale projects.
Digital Printing
MGI digital press capabilities enable short-run, cost-effective printing with variable data options. Ideal for personalized marketing materials, business cards, and quick-turnaround projects. Maintains commercial quality while eliminating plate setup costs for smaller quantities.
Prepress Services
Comprehensive prepress workflow includes PDF optimization, color management, and Computer-to-Plate (CTP) technology. Our team ensures file readiness through detailed quality checks and provides proofing systems that match press output, minimizing revisions and production delays.
Binding & Finishing
Full-service bindery offers saddle-stitching, gate folds, and custom hand-work for unique print pieces. Quality control processes ensure precise folding, trimming, and assembly for complex formats like museum-quality books and promotional materials.
Sustainable Printing
Vegetable-based inks, FSC-certified papers, and 100% recycled material options reduce environmental impact. We recycle all printing plates and paper waste while maintaining the same high-quality standards for clients prioritizing corporate sustainability initiatives.
People
Rene El-Hage
Owner
With decades of printing industry leadership, Rene El-Hage drives C & R Printing's strategic vision while maintaining hands-on involvement in operations and client relationships.
Chahine El-Hage
Owner
Co-founder Chahine El-Hage oversees production quality and client satisfaction, leveraging extensive technical expertise to ensure every project meets exacting standards.
Elias El-Hage
Senior Vice President
Elias El-Hage manages operational efficiency and workflow optimization, applying 30+ years of printing experience to maintain production excellence and client service standards.
Rusty Koontz
Sales Manager
Rusty Koontz connects clients with tailored printing solutions, combining industry knowledge with personalized service to support project success from initial consultation.
Kenny Shifflett
Production Manager
Kenny Shifflett oversees daily production operations, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality printed materials through effective resource management and process optimization.
Questions
What printing services does C & R Printing offer?
We provide offset and digital printing, prepress preparation, binding/finishing, and sustainable printing solutions for business, marketing, and specialty projects.
Do you handle rush printing orders?
Yes, our production team accommodates tight deadlines with guaranteed on-time delivery through optimized workflows and equipment capacity.
Can you match specific corporate colors?
Our color-matching system ensures precise PMS and custom color reproduction through advanced proofing and press calibration processes.
What sustainability certifications do you have?
We use FSC-certified papers, vegetable-based inks, and maintain comprehensive recycling programs for paper and printing plates.
How do you ensure print quality consistency?
Our fingerprinted proofing system matches press output exactly, and our experienced operators maintain strict quality control throughout production.
Do you work with designers directly?
Yes, we collaborate with designers during prepress to optimize files and provide technical guidance for optimal print results.
Reviews (1)
Martin Gruszka
Feb 07, 2021
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I wanted to share a quick note about C&R printing because I am so happy with their product and its quality. C&R was there for me when I launched my business in 2019, but I've been printing with them a year prior, starting with business cards and later marketing materials. I know that Rene and Chahine's C&R handles jobs much more significant than my little business requires, things like financial reports, theater bills, brochures, and books.
So why do I keep coming back to C&R instead of one of the chains? Because Rene and Chahine took the time to understand me and my business, build a relationship with us, and made my printing needs an afterthought. All I have to do is pick up the phone; they have all our stuff and get the job done. I highly recommend C&R printing.
So why do I keep coming back to C&R instead of one of the chains? Because Rene and Chahine took the time to understand me and my business, build a relationship with us, and made my printing needs an afterthought. All I have to do is pick up the phone; they have all our stuff and get the job done. I highly recommend C&R printing.
