Business Details
42 Years
experience
Expert Print Finishing in San Antonio
Since 1984, Diversified Printing Services has been a trusted leader in print finishing and converting solutions. Our family-owned business combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge equipment to deliver foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, and other specialized services to commercial printers and graphic professionals across San Antonio and Central Texas. With a commitment to quality and customer service, weve earned industry recognition, including awards from the Foil & Specialty Effects Association.As HUB-certified specialists and lifetime members of leading trade organizations, we bring both technical mastery and ethical integrity to every project. Our teams 200+ combined years of experience ensures that clients receive precision-crafted results that meet evolving industry demands while upholding our core values of courtesy, respect, teamwork, and excellence.
Services
Foil stamping
Blind embossing
High speed die cutting
Tab cutting
Perforating
Scoring
Mounting
Automated easel mounting
Peel-and-stick taping
High speed gluing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1984 with 34 years of specialized print finishing experience
- Award-winning foil stamping and embossing services (1999 Silver & 2000 Gold FSEA Awards)
- HUB-certified by the State of Texas for government contracting opportunities
- Combined 200+ years of expertise in graphic arts from our experienced team
- Lifetime membership in Printing Industries of America and Foil Stamping & Embossing Association
Associations and certifications
- State of Texas HUB Certification
What people say
Award-winning quality
Technical expertise
Family-owned craftsmanship
Reliable partnerships
Precision execution
Services
Foil stamping
Our foil stamping creates striking visual effects using heat-transfer metallic foils. With multiple presses from 12x18 to 40x40 sizes, we execute complex designs requiring precise registration. Clients receive durable, high-impact finishes for marketing materials, packaging, and specialty projects.
Blind embossing
We produce refined blind embossing with precise pressure patterns that create raised designs without foil. Our presses enable dimensional textures that enhance stationery, book covers, and luxury packaging. This technique requires meticulous die preparation, which our experienced team executes flawlessly.
High speed die cutting
Our automated die cutting solutions handle complex shapes at production speeds. With Bobst platen and Gietz equipment, we process up to 40x44 sheet sizes for folding cartons, POP displays, and custom packaging. This guarantees consistent dimensional accuracy for high-volume print runs.
Mounting
We offer precision sheet-to-sheet and sheet-to-board mounting for dimensional materials. Our equipment handles substrates from thin papers to rigid boards, ensuring bubble-free adhesion for presentation folders, counter displays, and laminated signage applications.
Automated easel mounting
Our automated easel mounting system efficiently produces self-standing displays and counter cards. This service integrates with die-cut components to create retail POP solutions that maintain structural integrity while enabling rapid production turnaround.
People
Gilbert Salinas
President
Founder with 34 years in print finishing, previously worked at Clarke Printing Company for 19 years. Holds Printing Industries of America lifetime membership and leads operations with a focus on technical excellence.
Rick Salinas
Vice-President, General Manager
Managing operations since 1984 with hands-on experience across all production stages. Coordinates daily workflow and maintains client relationships through precision quality control.
Beto Salinas
Vice-President, Estimator
Handles project estimations with deep understanding of finishing requirements. Participates in equipment upgrades to maintain technical competitiveness in print finishing solutions.
Eloy Salinas
Customer Service Representative
Joined five years after company founding, serves as client liaison with 25+ years institutional knowledge of DPS capabilities and client expectations.
Gilbert M. Salinas
Press Operator
Third-generation operator maintaining production standards through meticulous equipment operation. Embodies family legacy of craftsmanship in daily production processes.
Questions
What specialized finishing services does your company offer?
We provide foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, mounting, and automated easel mounting using advanced equipment for commercial printing clients.
How long has your company been in business?
Diversified Printing Services has operated since 1984, maintaining our original San Antonio location with three generations of family leadership.
Are you certified for government contracts?
Yes, we hold Texas HUB certification for Historically Underutilized Businesses, enabling participation in state procurement opportunities.
What equipment do you use for finishing processes?
Our equipment includes multiple foil stamping presses, Bobst die cutters, Gietz automated systems, and high-speed gluing machines for precision finishing.
Do you serve clients beyond San Antonio?
While based in San Antonio, we serve commercial printers throughout Central Texas with reliable finishing and converting solutions.
How does your company maintain quality standards?
Through lifetime memberships in industry associations, award-winning practices, and 200+ combined years of team expertise in graphic arts finishing.
