Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Sustainable Commercial Printing Services in Belleville
Wheal-Grace has been delivering museum-quality printing services to the advertising and corporate community since 1946, establishing itself as a trusted leader in sustainable print solutions. As a Certified Small Business Enterprise in Belleville, New Jersey, and a Women-Owned Enterprise since 2013, we uphold a family-driven culture where our team takes ownership of every project to ensure exceptional results. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility began decades ahead of industry standards, pioneering green printing practices and operating entirely on 100% wind energy since 2007. We introduced the groundbreaking Green Print program, trademarked for its proprietary software that quantifies environmental savings, and remain among the first printers certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. With expertise in offset printing, direct imaging, letterpress, and specialty techniques like Metallix and ClingZ, we combine cutting-edge technology with artisanal craftsmanship to meet diverse client needs.Our Heidelberg equipment and advanced prepress systems enable fast turnarounds for short-run and large-scale projects, serving the New York-New Jersey tri-state area and beyond. We maintain a relentless focus on quality through proprietary soft-touch aqueous coatings and Pantone-matched color accuracy, ensuring every printed piece meets exacting standards. As industry innovators, we balance competitive pricing with personalized service, exemplifying our mission to become leaders in kept promises. For over seven decades, our dedication to excellence, sustainability, and client satisfaction has distinguished us in commercial printing. We invite you to experience the Wheal-Grace difference for your next project.
Services
Offset Printing
Direct Imaging
Letterpress Printing
Specialty Printing
Prepress Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We have 75+ years of experience pioneering sustainable commercial printing techniques.
- Our facility operates entirely on 100% wind energy with zero carbon footprint.
- We developed proprietary Green Print software to quantify environmental printing benefits.
- Family-owned business maintains personal accountability for every client project.
- We pioneered eco-friendly printing practices decades before industry adoption.
Associations and certifications
- Forest Stewardship Council
- Small Business Set-Aside Act
- Minority and Women Certification Programs
Services
Offset Printing
Our six-color Heidelberg 40-sheet-fed offset presses deliver high-volume commercial printing with exceptional color accuracy and consistency. This technique excels at producing brochures, catalogs, and promotional materials for major corporations and advertising agencies. Utilizing 100% wind energy and eco-friendly aqueous coatings, we maintain environmental standards without compromising quality.
Letterpress Printing
Craftsmen produce premium stationery using Heidelberg Windmill letterpresses with 100% cotton paper and sustainable techniques. Ideal for wedding invitations, business cards, and social stationery requiring tactile elegance. As the largest letterpress operation in the Mid-Atlantic, we combine heritage craftsmanship with modern design requirements.
Specialty Printing
Metallix (MetalFX) technology creates thousands of metallic effects using standard CMYK plus special silver ink. Perfect for packaging, marketing collateral, and promotions needing visual impact. We also offer ClingZ static-cling printing for adhesive-free, reusable signage in corporate and advertising applications.
Direct Imaging
Heidelberg Quickmaster DI Pro digital press provides rapid short-run printing with vibrant colors on heavy stocks up to 15pt. Best suited for time-sensitive projects requiring exceptional quality. This technology eliminates traditional platemaking while maintaining print fidelity for brochures, postcards, and promotional materials.
Environmental Consulting
Green Print software quantifies environmental savings through post-consumer waste paper calculations and carbon footprint analysis. We help businesses communicate sustainability initiatives through certified FSC materials and wind energy-powered production. Our expertise supports clients meeting corporate environmental goals with verifiable metrics.
Questions
Are you a certified green company?
Yes, we've been pioneers in eco-friendly practices since the 1980s, operating on 100% wind energy since 2007 with FSC certification and Green Print technology.
How do you ensure color accuracy in printing?
We use Pantone Matching System standards, Heidelberg color control systems, and proprietary software to maintain precise color consistency across all printing methods.
What file formats do you accept for print jobs?
PDF is preferred, but we support all major formats including EPS, TIFF, and native design files with proper packaging and embedded fonts/images.
What finishing options are available?
We offer saddle-stitching, perfect binding, die-cutting, foil stamping, and specialty coatings including our proprietary soft-touch aqueous finish.
Can you handle large-scale variable data projects?
Yes, our equipment supports personalization from basic name-and-address mailers to complex data-driven marketing campaigns with dynamic content variation.
How do you maintain print quality?
Through daily press calibration, ISO-standard proofing systems, and experienced operators trained to identify and correct color deviations within 0.01 density units.
