Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Union Print Partner Since 1970
Printing Specialist has been a premier union print shop since 1970, serving clients across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and beyond. Founded as a small job shop specializing in envelopes and stationery, we evolved into a leader in union-certified printing through continuous innovation and commitment to quality. Our acquisition by Ironmark in 2020 expanded our resources while maintaining our independent operational structure. With state-of-the-art technology and a workforce trained in both offset and digital printing, we deliver complex projects from simple postcards to intricate multi-color materials. Our dedication to the union movement is reflected in our 8-time receipt of the prestigious Little Q award and our active workforce development programs supporting future industry professionals.We specialize in meeting urgent deadlines without compromising quality, producing everything in-house using local labor. Our services extend to political campaigns, trade associations, and promotional products manufactured entirely in the United States under union standards. Through decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with ethical practices, ensuring every printed piece meets exacting specifications while advancing clients' missions. Our facility handles bulk mailings, large-format printing, and customized direct mail campaigns tailored to each client's specific needs.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Promotional Products
Direct Mail
Large Format Printing
Union Certification Services
Political Campaign Materials
Trade Association Printing
Custom Die-Cut Pieces
Mailing Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- 50 years of union-certified printing expertise since 1970
- Emergency printing services for urgent deadlines
- In-house production with local workforce
- 8-time recipient of the prestigious Little Q award
- Tailored workforce development programs for print professionals
Services
Union Print Services
Our union-certified printing services combine decades of expertise with strict labor standards compliance. Specializing in political campaign materials and trade association resources, we ensure every piece meets union requirements while advancing clients' missions. Our 50-year legacy as a union shop provides unparalleled credibility for organizations requiring ethical, workforce-supportive production.
Political Campaign Printing
Comprehensive print solutions for political campaigns include direct mail, rally signs, and promotional materials produced under union standards. With experience handling high-volume, time-sensitive projects, we support candidates' messaging needs through precision printing and bulk mailing capabilities while maintaining strict deadline adherence.
Promotional Products
Custom promotional product creation focuses on union-made, American-produced branded items that reinforce organizational values. Our experts help clients select materials that align with their messaging while ensuring ethical production practices. All products maintain the same quality standards as our traditional print services.
Direct Mail Campaigns
Full-service direct mail solutions combine printing, list management, and distribution under one roof. We execute complex mailings with precision, supporting political campaigns, nonprofits, and businesses seeking to connect with audiences through physical communications in today's digital landscape.
Large Format Printing
Our large-format capabilities handle banners, posters, and displays with specialized equipment ensuring vibrant results. From event signage to retail graphics, we produce eye-catching visuals while maintaining union compliance and fast turnaround times typical of our standard print services.
Questions
What makes Printing Specialist different from other print shops?
We combine 50 years of union-certified expertise with in-house production capabilities and a unique workforce development program that trains future printing professionals while maintaining strict quality standards.
Do you handle urgent printing requests?
Yes, our production team specializes in meeting tight deadlines typically considered impossible by other printers, with flexible scheduling to accommodate emergency orders.
Are your promotional products actually made in America?
All promotional products we produce are manufactured in the United States using union labor, ensuring ethical production practices that align with our commitment to domestic workforce development.
Can you handle large political campaign mailings?
Yes, our facility specializes in high-volume direct mail campaigns for political candidates, including logistics coordination, on-brand execution, and deadline-guaranteed delivery across multiple markets.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Maryland, we serve clients throughout Washington D.C., Virginia, and nationwide with established distribution networks supporting efficient delivery across the United States.
