Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Printing & Graphic Design Partner in Ellsworth, ME
Downeast Graphics & Printing was founded in 1974 to provide graphic design and quality printing to businesses, organizations, and individuals along the coast of Maine and beyond. As one of the first printers in Maine to offer in-house design services, we have maintained a tradition of innovation for over 50 years. Our team of professionals delivers expertise in graphic design, offset and digital printing, complete bindery, and mailing services. We work closely with clients from concept through project completion, ensuring personalized attention to every detail regardless of project size. Our digital printing capabilities allow for cost-effective short runs, enabling clients to maintain fresh marketing materials.The business continues under new local ownership committed to community partnerships and maintaining the legacy of quality established by founder Charles Ferden. Our complete in-house bindery handles cutting, folding, stitching, and perfect binding to meet diverse finishing needs. We offer Smartmailing services to help clients save time and money through automation-discounted postal rates. Our wide-format printing division provides durable signage, banners, and trade show displays using UV and solvent-based inks. With decades of experience and modern technology, we remain a trusted one-stop shop for all printing needs where service and quality matter.
Services
Graphic Design
Full Color Printing
Mailing Services
Bindery Services
Promotional Products
Shredding Service
Fax Service
Notary Services
Wide-Format Printing
Digital Printing
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in the printing industry
- Our full-service offerings include design, printing, bindery, and mailing
- New local owners maintain community-focused business practices
- Digital printing solutions provide cost-effective short-run capabilities
- In-house design team creates customized marketing materials
Services
Graphic Design
Our professional design team creates logos, business cards, brochures, newsletters, and book publications. We work with major design software packages and provide guidance from concept to completion. Whether you have your own design ideas or need our expertise, we ensure your printed materials represent your brand effectively while maintaining technical print quality.
Offset Printing
We offer single and multi-color offset printing for large-volume projects including greeting cards, posters, annual reports, and company forms. Our modern pre-press department creates printing plates directly from digital files. This traditional method remains ideal for high-quality, cost-effective printing of large quantities using one-color, process color, or Pantone color combinations.
Digital Printing
Our digital printing service enables short-run production for cost-effective marketing materials. This technology allows customized brochures for different audiences and affordable test marketing campaigns. Ideal for individuals and small businesses, it maintains quality while reducing waste. We handle everything from file preparation to final printing with quick turnaround times.
Wide-Format Printing
We produce durable signage, banners, trade show displays, and window graphics using UV and solvent-based inks. Our direct-to-substrate printing creates non-fading, long-lasting products up to 4'x8' in size. Capabilities include printing on rolled materials for banners and flat boards for permanent signage. The in-house graphics team designs custom visual advertising solutions for retail environments and special events.
Mailing Services
Our Smartmailing services help clients save time and money through automation-discounted postal rates. We handle database compatibility checks, address labeling, and postage application. The service accommodates both new and existing mailing lists while ensuring compliance with current postal regulations. This comprehensive solution allows clients to focus on core business activities while we manage their direct mail campaigns efficiently.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide graphic design, offset printing, digital printing, wide-format printing, bindery services, and mailing solutions. Our comprehensive offerings include custom logo design, promotional products, and both short-run and large-volume printing projects.
How long have you been in business?
Downeast Graphics & Printing has served businesses and organizations since 1974, providing over 50 years of printing expertise. The business continues under new local ownership while maintaining its commitment to quality and community service.
What's the difference between offset and digital printing?
Offset printing is ideal for large-volume projects with consistent color requirements, while digital printing offers cost-effective short runs and customization options. We help clients choose the appropriate method based on their project needs, budget, and timeline considerations.
Do you offer wide-format printing capabilities?
Yes, our wide-format printing division produces durable signage, banners, trade show displays, and window graphics up to 4'x8' in size. We use UV and solvent-based inks for non-fading, long-lasting results directly printed on various substrates.
Can you help with mailing services?
Our Smartmailing services include database compatibility checks, address labeling, and postage application with automation-discounted postal rates. This comprehensive solution helps clients save time and money while ensuring efficient delivery of printed materials.
Reviews (1)
Laura Luhrs
Oct 29, 2018
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Simply amazing. We used them for our business and they were fast and efficient. use them or your design will suffer
