As an innovative print company that’s been operating for over a century, we certainly have a rich and dynamic history! Swift Print Communications was founded by John S. Swift in 1912 in St. Louis, MO. Prior to his adoption of offset printing, 99% of print was performed on platen presses similar to Johannes Gutenberg’s work and “Letter Press” technology. As a pioneer in offset technology, John S. Swift testified before congress on the quality of offset vs. letter press printing, ushering a new, better way to produce printed materials and reduce cost.
At Swift Print Communications today, our skilled local printers make every effort to maintain that same innovative spirit and are specialists in the four disciplines in which we operate. The following are the four pillars of our company
As buyers assume more responsibilities, our quality printers strive to make it easy to partner with one company that can handle any and all printing requests. By simplifying the entire process, we ensure quality and timeliness of each and every project no matter how big or small.
At our print shop in St. Louis, MO, our local printers are always pursuing perfection, working hard to be a little better every day. Our mission statement comes from the fact that no organization can sustain itself for more than 100 years unless it is always striving to improve.
At Swift Print Communications, we don’t want to be the biggest; we want to be the best. At our print facility, our team strives to be innovative, smart, fun, creative, and most importantly, accountable. The reason we are equipped the way we are is by ensuring we control the quality and timeliness of each project. At Swift Print Communications, our local printers are always improving in order to provide you with the very best print solutions.
In case you are a bit of a history buff, we have provided a snapshot of our 100+ years of innovation within the print industry.
John S. Swift opens John S. Swift Planography
John S. Swift pioneers Offset Lithography and changes company name to John S. Swift Lithography & Planography
John S. Swift Testifies to congress on the quality of Offset vs. Planography printing
The NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) tasks John S. Swift Company to develop “blanks” for the entire insurance industry
John S. Swift donates 210,000 trees to the school children of St. Louis
John S. Swift employees invent the first mechanical Plate processor
Swift “Micro-Dot” (which enhanced halftones) was introduced
Installation of the first 40” two-color press
Installation of the first flatbed scanner
Installation of the first Imagesetter
Installation of the first five-color 40” press
Installation of the first Plate processor
Installation of the first digital press (HP Indigo)
Six-color 29” Hybrid UV Press Installation
SwiftClick Introduced
Grand Format Dept debuts featuring Oce Arizona 550 flatbed printer and Colex i-cut Cutter
Six-Color 40” Press installed
Second Digital Press Installed
Ad Specialty Items added to product mix
First Inkjet press (Colormax) installed
Digital label press and digital die-cutter installed
At Swift Print Communications, our story is made up of a thousand little stories created over the 100+ years we have been in business. From our inception in 1912 to today, we have worked hard to constantly improve our process while still maintaining our core values in order to continuously provide unmatched printing services and solutions. To learn more about our company and our custom print solutions, contact our local printers today! We look forward to serving you!
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1248 Research Blvd | St. Louis, MO 63132
Phone: (314) 991-4300