Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Louisville Printing Services for Quality & Timely Solutions
Derby City Litho has been a family-owned printing company since 1975, committed to building long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and staff. Our team of experienced professionals, many with over 20 years of tenure, utilizes state-of-the-art technology, including advanced electronic workflows, direct-to-plate systems, and high-capacity presses, to ensure speed, reliability, and quality. We specialize in offset printing, digital printing, wide format solutions, and full-service fulfillment, delivering visually compelling communications tailored to client needs. Our two-step prepress checks and robust proofing processes minimize errors while maintaining strict deadlines.We prioritize transparent communication, providing real-time project updates to eliminate uncertainty. Our equipment includes Heidelberg Speedmaster and Ricoh digital presses, capable of handling Pantone colors, metallic inks, and specialized finishes. We offer warehousing, online inventory management, and nationwide delivery to streamline client operations. Our founders legacy of innovation and employee-centric values continues to shape our customer-first approach, ensuring every project exceeds expectations while remaining cost-effective.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Wide Format Printing
Fulfillment Services
Promotional Items
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for over 40 years with deep industry expertise.
- Team members average 20+ years of printing experience.
- Investment in cutting-edge Heidelberg and Ricoh printing technology.
- Guaranteed on-time delivery with proactive project communication.
- Customized solutions combining print, fulfillment, and promotional products.
What people say
Perfectly printed
On-time delivery
Experienced team
Stress-free process
Services
Offset Printing
We provide high-volume offset printing with precise color matching using Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 presses. Our services include Pantone and metallic ink application, aqueous coating, and complex finishing techniques like embossing and die-cutting. Clients benefit from cost-effective large-run production with consistent quality across thousands of printed pieces.
Digital Printing
Our Ricoh Pro C7100sx digital press handles short-run projects with variable data capabilities. We offer white toner printing, clear varnish application, and extended sheet sizes up to 13x19 inches. This technology enables rapid turnaround for personalized marketing materials while maintaining commercial-grade quality and durability.
Wide Format Printing
We produce oversized graphics up to 40 inches wide for trade shows, retail environments, and outdoor promotions. Services include backlit signage, building wraps, and barricade graphics with UV-resistant inks. Our equipment ensures vibrant color reproduction for banners, posters, and dimensional displays used in marketing campaigns.
Fulfillment Services
Our secure warehouse manages inventory storage, order processing, and multi-location shipping. Clients access online storefronts for inventory tracking and automated deliveries. We handle e-commerce fulfillment, promotional material distribution, and apparel shipping with guaranteed accuracy to maintain customer satisfaction and brand consistency.
Promotional Items
We supply custom logo merchandise including apparel, drinkware, and tech accessories. Our fulfillment solutions include warehousing and scheduled deliveries of employee incentives, trade show giveaways, and marketing collateral. Products are sourced for quality and cost-efficiency to strengthen brand visibility across multiple platforms.
People
Joe Nash
Founder
Founded Derby City Litho in 1975, pioneering family leadership focused on technological advancement and employee well-being. He championed quality standards that defined Louisville's premier printing service until 2019.
Questions
What printing technologies do you use?
We utilize Heidelberg Speedmaster 74 offset presses, Ricoh Pro C7100sx digital presses, and wide format equipment for comprehensive production capabilities.
Can you handle complex color requirements?
Yes, we support Pantone matching, metallic inks, fluorescent colors, and multiple coating options including aqueous and UV finishes.
What file formats do you accept?
Preferred formats include PDF, AI, EPS, INDD, and PSD. Press-quality PDFs from other applications can also be used with preflight verification.
Do you offer fulfillment services?
We provide secure warehousing, inventory tracking systems, and multi-location shipping solutions for printed materials and promotional products.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Standard production takes 2-3 business days, while project complexity determines final deadlines for specialized requests.
Do you provide delivery options?
Local deliveries are handled directly, with nationwide shipping available through UPS and FedEx for completed print jobs.
