PRINT International is a New York-based privately owned company offering an
entire range of cross-media publishing services ranging from pre-press and
media asset management to large format and offset printing, bindery, finishing
and global distribution of a variety of high-end graphic communications
products for the retail, fashion, cosmetic, direct mail and outdoor advertising
industries.
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May 2009
Print International launches their new Portable Display Solutions group. PRINT International now partners their graphics expertise with an amazing array of portable solutions. These solutions, whether they are for events, retail or product launches add the power of graphics with the convenience of portability! See your PRINT International representative for more details or call us at 516.223.7177.
Click here for online brochure.
February 2009
PRINT International launches its CGI Studio in our New York City location. Amazing 3D computer graphics are created for use in the prestige brand, cosmetic and packaging industries. We have also combined 3D rendering with Lenticular 3D technology. Once rendered, using our Lightjet technology with Human Eyes software, we produce the final images for backlit applications in retail locations adding a new exciting dimension to our client’s products.
December 2008
PRINT International adds its first HP Revolution 5-meter UV press. This grand format technology is VOC free. We are continuing our commitment towards the goal of environmentally friendly printing technology in our facilities. The HP Revolution prints on a variety of new PVC-free substrates that are now becoming the standard in the out-of-home world. Materials such as polyethylene are now printable, lighter weight, and stronger than many PVC vinyl products. The use of “PE” reduces shipping weight and physical size, saving on shipping costs as well.
August 2008
PRINT International adds 3 Durst Lambda Imagers with Colex Processors, bringing our total to seven RGB output devices. Using proprietary automation developed by our own IT specialists and programmers, we are able to utilize our equipment far more efficiently, by planning projects, and having spoolers to manage the color output of all the devices providing extremely consistent output from all units. Since orders can be processed electronically, all RGB workflow is now automated, reducing the time required for document builds and total production time.
March 2008
PRINT International adds Vutek’s newest grand format technology, the QS3200, to our Freeport LI facility. This digital grand format UV press brings our total to 13. We are able to print in six-color mode including opaque white ink. The “Q” is the superior technology for “Lights-On, Lights-Off backlit applications. In addition, the “Q” prints up to 1080 dpi. The equipment supports multiple rolls up and the quality of the output on a wide range of substrates is far superior to competing technologies.
January 2008
2008 is a breakthrough year for PRINT International, as we continue our investment in technology and implementation of direct-to-press, new out of home systems, customized production workflows, internet branding services and digital flatbed printing. This past January, we have completed the addition of two of Kodak’s latest model Nexpress 2500’s to both of our NYC and Freeport LI facilities. These 14” x 20” digital presses complement our litho capabilities. We now offer our clientele brilliant color and resolution incorporating variable data, in-line booklet making and folding with an off-line glosser for overall UV-like coating. Now, in one pass, sheets are printed on a wide range of coated and uncoated papers two-sides up to 130-pound cover for even the smallest quantity. The presses can run up to 3 different stocks on a single project, which encourages creativity while remaining extremely efficient. New workflows are available utilizing automation through in-Design, Prinergy 4, Kodak DP-2 and Kodak’s Storefront portal, which make these new presses extremely exciting and user-friendly.
September, 2007
Here it is the Fall and we are turning GREEN! Rainforest Alliance has granted PRINT International FSC certification as a SmartWood
Chain-of-Custody company.
Now PRINT/291 clients that specify FSC certified paper stock for their printing projects can proudly display the FSC logo on their printed piece and identify themselves as being FSC compliant. The FSC Trademark identifies products which contain wood from well-managed forests certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council.
March 2007
PRINT/291 adds latest brand new Vutek PressVu 320 to our 227 E45th St. NYC facility. This digital grand format UV press brings our total to 11. We are able to print up to two rolls simultaneously, or rigid material up to 1-1/2" thick in eight color mode. Rolls up to 10 feet wide provide speeds that outperform many silk screen and large format sheet-fed presses. The wide array of substrates that can be printed in crystal clear resolution with brilliant color saturation enhances our clients’ graphics to new levels.
January 2007
PRINT International acquires 291 Digital New York: The asset acquisition of 291 Digital, LLC by PRINT International's subsidiary, 291 Digital New York LLC (291 NY), gives the Advertising Agency, Corporate, Fashion and Cosmetic and Out of Home Industries access to one of the largest privately held resources of premier quality graphic services in our region. Click here for full press release (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required).
November 2006
PRINT International receives IDEAlliance GRACoL 7 (G7™) Master Printer certification. This qualification mark indicates that PRINT International uses the most modern technology, techniques and standards in proofing and printing processes required to produce the highest quality commercial printing. For more information on the GRACoL 7 certification click here.
April 2006
PRINT goes live with CSS asset management system integrating it with existing custom-MAM (Media Asset Manager) solutions thereby offering additional web-enabled workflows to our clients, remote proofing and file transfer enhancements.
January 2006
PRINT signs contract with MGE to install an i-Cut digital plotter/router cutter for in-line finishing of materials, both flexible and rigid manufactured in our flatbed digital division.
December 2005
PRINT International contracts with Vutek and purchases twin Pressview 320, large format digital UV presses, each capable of printing two rolls simultaneously with completely different imagery or rigid material up to 1½" thick, 10 feet wide variable length up to 200 feet at production speeds that allow competition with silk screen and large format sheet-fed offset presses, on unique materials and substrates.
November 2005
PRINT begins delivery of custom built Mega-collator and packager capable of automatically counting with Gremser Feeders, collating, banding and inserting into custom formed glued boxes for printed material up to 30"x40" in boxes up to 2" thick, all accomplised in-line at high speeds.
October 2005
PRINT signs contract with CSS Group, undertaking a complete digital workflow upgrade including Data-Manager which will interface with our existing Media Asset Manager solution, Creo Prinergy pre-press workflows and MAS 500 accounting systems completing the loop between web-based client communication and ongoing JDF initiative development.
September 2005
PRINT signs contract with Kodak at PRINT Expo 05 to purchase Exastor, a storage technology increasing our online storage to 20 Tbs at each location as well as conversion of our contract proofing exclusively to Kodak Digital Matchprint. EFI/Vutek salutes PRINT International as the largest user of Vutek equipment and Inkware in North America and Canada.
August 2005
PRINT adds new Heidelberg Polar 137 cutter with workflow automation including jogger, counting scale and auto loaders.
June 2005
PRINT International featured on the CBS Reality Show
The Cut.
June 2005
PRINT acquires additional Forstromm welder (Fiab) increasing finishing capacity by 40 percent.
April 2005
PRINT adds fourth 16 foot Vutek 5330 press bringing total OOH capacity to six 8-color machines. Our fleet of trucks is replaced with brand new vehicles.
February 2005
PRINT adds 4,000 sq. ft. production facility annex to growing OOH facility and adds production personnel to expand to 24/7 operation.
October 2004
PRINT purchases additional Vutek 3360 10 ft. press bringing total OOH capacity to 5 machines. PRINT receives 3M certification on one of our four Vutek 3360 presses, making us the only vendor in the Metropolitan New York area with the credentials to produce 3M graphics.
September 2004
PRINT purchases a second Rho 160 as we expand our large format digital printing operation.
August 2004
PRINT purchases an additional 12,000 sq. ft. building to house our large format digital printing and finishing department.
June 2004
PRINT completes construction of OOH pressroom and adds additional Vutek 5330EC 16 ft. press bringing total OOH printing capacity to 4 machines.
April 2004
Clinique and PRINT International launch online ordering system for lightbox displays produced by PRINT's photo lab division and shipped to department stores across North America.
April 2004
PRINT acquires 30,000 additional sq. ft. of real estate in Freeport to expand OOH pressroom and finishing operations.
March 2004
PRINT contracts with Creo to implement Prinergy's vector-based automated workflows at both PRINT locations in Freeport, L.I. and NYC.
February 2004
Oppenheimer & Co. and PRINT International launch web-based marketing fulfillment center which enables Oppenheimer & Co. branches in the US to place online orders for marketing materials such as brochures and annual reports printed and warehoused at our Freeport, L.I. facility and shipped directly to US branches.
February 2004
PRINT International expands NYC presence by relocating to SoHo into a 30,000 sq. ft. showcase facility at 345 Hudson Street.
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As a self-contained printing unit, we offer a complete range of digital imaging, cross-media publishing and fulfillment services, all "under one roof":
- Planning
- Digital Photography
- Scanning
- Color Correction & Retouching
- Creative Retouching
- Page Assembly
- Photo Lab Services: Duratran & Duraclear
- Repurposing of digital data to CMYK & RBG Outputs
- Data Management & File Transmission
- Media Asset Management (MAM)
- Web Development: Intranet, Extranet & E-Commerce
- Large Format & Digital Large Format Printing for Out-of-Home
- Direct-to-Plate (DTP) Technology
- Printing
- Bindery
- Fulfillment
- Global Distribution Network
Our printing department is equiped with four Man Roland 700 presses and a Heidelberg CD 74 sheet-fed offset press utilizing scanning densitometers, auto plate changing, blanket and back cylinder washing systems. We consistently produce outstanding high quality, award-winning products and enjoy the extreme flexibility that the equipment offers, which includes in-line printing up to 8 units with maximum ink coverage capability, while delivering extremely fine line screen reproduction on a variety of papers and alternative substrates.
We offer a complete range of digital photography, photographic imaging and large format printing for indoor and outdoor applications.
Our Manhattan office houses a 1,300 square feet digital photography studio where we conduct photo shoots for our beauty, fashion, luxury, food & liquor and retail clients.
Our headquarters in Freeport, Long Island house a professional photo lab facility equipped with the latest Durst Lambda technology, the standard for digital imaging of large-format reflective or backlit displays directly from file.
For the production of unseamed photographic images greater than 50 in, used in a variety of applications such as oversized backlit graphics, trade-show displays or POP posters, we have invested in the lastest LightJet 500 continuos tone photo imaging printers.
We also provide finishing, mounting, laminating and installation services across the US and Canada.
Icebox Media, our cross-media publishing division, specializes in customized workflow solutions. Our team of web developers, systems engineers, database administrators, project managers and telecommunications specialists develop enterprise-wide applications in the following areas:
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Media Asset Management (MAM) and Distribution Systems
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Web Debelopment (ASP/.NET, HTML, DHTML, XML, XMP, Java)
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Database Development (SQL Server, Access)
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Web Design Implementation (Flash, HTML, DHTML, Photoshop, InDesign)
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Hosting (ASP)
We have designed and implemented B2B and B2C solutions for e-commerce, intranet and extranet applications for key clients in the costmetics, fashion, luxury, financial and high-technology industries.
Case Studies:
- Pre-planning: in this phase, our planning team consolidates all project management tasks
- Production:
- digital photography
- desktop silo
- color correction & retouching
- Page Assembly & Imposition
- Digital Proofing & Soft Proofing
- Approval Stage
Our manufacturing area includes retouching stations and layout assembly workstations for building pages and imposition for printing forms. Employment of the latest server technology allows us to process digital data in real time expediting all pre-press operations to the shortest possible lead times. Scanning, desktop and data managements departments are staffed with solid technical professionals who consistently advance their training.
Our retouching staff has extensive creative experience with critical
imaging working primarily on beauty, fashion, fragrance, auto and high-tech accounts. Their ability to accurately interpret and respond to creative direction provides targeted support to our clients in the early stages of a project, ensures consistency of the image and streamlines future operations on the full range of graphic products required by our clients’ campaigns.
All images are scanned at a resolution of 20 - 40 (as high as 1000 dpi)
in order to capture the necessary digital information with the average file size at 150 Mb. This makes it possible to repurpose the data for all CMYK pre-press and printing needs, as well as RGB photo lab needs including duplicate digital transparencies and large format printing or photolab products.
Our production area terminals are linked via a point-to-point high-speed network, enabling project managers and customer service representatives to generate job tickets and create production schedules off a single central server. Redundancy is ensured by a second backup tier of T1 lines to the Internet with a Virtual Private Network configuration.
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Our retouching staff has extensive creative experience with critical
imaging working primarily on beauty, fashion, fragrance, auto and high-tech accounts. Their ability to accurately interpret and respond to creative direction provides targeted support to our clients in the early stages of a project, ensures consistency of the image and streamlines future operations on the full range of graphic products required by our clients’ campaigns.
Customized pre-press, print production & fulfillment workflow is available
covering every phase of the production process from planning to delivery, as
well as the technological infrastructure needed for full optimization. The
objectives are:
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coordination of all production aspects on a global basis.
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to ensure timely production & delivery of each project.
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to allow users to securely browse, search, download or order images via
customized electronic order forms.
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worldwide brand consistency via Media Asset Management (MAM) tools and
templates, approved advertising guidelines and ad insertion.
The Long Island and New York City facilities are linked by a dedicated T3
line-based Wide Area Network enabling the high-capacity servers to share volume
space, transfer digital assets, and manage resources from one location to
another.
The production area terminals are also linked via the point- to-point
high-speed network allowing project managers and customer service
representatives to generate job tickets and create production schedules off a
single central server.
Redundancy is ensured by a second backup tier of T1 lines to the Internet with
a Virtual Private Network configuration.
Employment of the latest server technology allows for processing of digital
data in real time, expediting all pre-press and proofing operations.
The scanning, desktop and data managements departments are staffed with solid
technical professionals, who consistently advance their training.
The manufacturing area includes:
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18 mac-based retouching work stations
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31 mac-basedworkstations for building pages & imposition for printing forms
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2 fully equipped digital photography studios
Workflow phases include:
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Pre-planning: consolidation of all project management tasks
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Production:
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Digital photography/Desktop Silo/Color Correction/Retouching
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Page Assembly & Imposition
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Digital Proofing
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3M Matchprint / Iris / Kodak Approval
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Digital Dylux
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Approval Stage
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Direct-to-Plate (DTP)
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Printing Forms
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Bindery & Die-Cutting
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Assembly & Fulfillment
Images are scanned with the intent to provide clients
with maximum flexibility of usage. The digital information can
be repurposed for all CMYK pre-press and printing needs,
as well as RGB photo lab needs including duplicate digital
transparencies and large format printing or photolab products.
The images are scanned at a resolution of 20 - 40
(as high as 1000 dpi) in order to capture the necessary
digital information with the average file size at 150 Mb.
The digital prepress department analyzes the digital files and
prepares them for plate-making assuring that the final files
are color-stable and properly formatted to produce the highest
quality printed product.
The two photo studios are fully equipped with state of the art digital
equipment designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of digital photography
users. The cameras and premium lighting equipment are complemented by Macintosh
computers to provide live previews for lighting and enhanced focus previews.
The staff photographers have extensive conventional and digital photography
experience with fashion, beauty and cosmetics clients. In addition to a
photographer, a dedicated pre-press expert, with retouching experience for
high-end fashion clients and specialized color conversion technology is present
on each shoot.
Our large format digital division is one of the most diverse in the world today. As the largest consumer of digital ink in North America, we provide graphics for use in all different types of media applications. Mesh banners 20 stories high, stadium wraps, billboards, bus-sides and tails are some of the projects we produce with our roll-fed Vutek equipment which includes four 16' and two 10' eight color presses.
On our newly expanded flat-bed digital division, we are producing brilliant high fidelity graphics such as bus shelters, phone kiosks, brand trains, self-adhesive graphics for retail as well as direct printing on rigid material up to 10 feet wide and 2 inches thick.
Your project is not complete without being processed though our finishing and distribution department. Staffed with experts trained in trimming, seaming, laminating and mounting and bindery, all jobs are also quality inspected prior to shipping.
Counts are verified, color and consistency are checked and coordination between clients and selected installers and the media companies are verified.
Materials are very often shipped using our own fleet of vehicles, with immediate online tracking available. Distribution requiring online inventory maintenance, collating or assembling of different components, including parts that are manufactured in our different divisions are also completed in our Freeport facility using automated equipment to reduce normal timeframes and provide certified counts.
Durst Rho Technology
PRINT International is one of the first locations in the Northeast to offer
Durst Rho digital flatbed technology which can provide white ink capabilities
and the ability to print directly on a variety of substrates up to 1 1/2” thick
as well as printing roll to roll. This can be done in either a frontlit or
backlit mode. It utilizes U.V. inks and is excellent for outdoor signage as
well as phone kiosks, bus stop shelters, two sheet outdoor advertising and
more.
When the images demand better resolution than silk screen or if short run
quantities or personalization is an issue, the Rho technology is the answer.
RGB
PRINT International maintains full photographic display capabilities to produce
color prints, flex material (high gloss mylar paper) and display transparencies
on either clear or translucent film.
The full service mounting department is on site for all of your finishing
needs; lamination in various finishes and thicknesses; mounting on a variety of
substrates including but not limited to gatorfoam, foamcore, sintra and
acrylic.
Typical applications include:
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trade show graphics
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point of purchase display
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airport dioramas
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in-store displays
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short term window displays
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sales meetings
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In researching our digital photography studios, we used our relationships in the fashion, cosmetics and catalog worlds to understand the needs of the different types of digital photography
users. We determined that the Sinarcam modular digital camera system is the one that best fulfills our diverse clients’ needs, for both print and internet use.
The Sinarcam digital cameras are powered by a Scitex Leaf Volare back.
By using a three-shot capture (red, green and blue) with 14-bit technology and a 2048 x 3072 pixel CCD, the Leaf Volare is able to create non-interpolated, high-quality 24-megabyte images at 300 dpi. The Sinarcam plugs into a Macintosh and incorporates a live video preview that enables a photographer to adjust lighting and enhance focus.
The cameras are complemented by a Broncolor lighting with Grafit
power-packs. The premium lighting package is essential to insure consistency through each of the three captures. The studio can either be used with one of our staff photographers or an outside preferred digital photographer. Our staff photographers have extensive conventional and digital photography experience with fashion, beauty and cosmetics clients. In addition to a photographer, a dedicated pre-press expert is present on each shoot.
Our studio is also equiped with the latest 35mm digital single-pass
Canon camera suitable for high-end fashion, beauty and
industrial/architectural photography.
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Our full service RGB electronic photo lab employs the latest Durst Lambda and Océ Lightjet technology. We produce Duratran, Duraclear and C-Prints up to 72” wide. Trimming, mounting and finishing are all completed on extremely accurate computerized equipment with interfaces to the original file. Laminating and mounting are available up to 80” wide.
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PRINT International offers a full range of international services through our
partnerships with key companies who are strategically located and fully
experienced with both agency and direct clients.
Affiliate companies are linked to PRINT International and Iceboxmedia via secure FTP
technology. All projects are supervised and managed by our 24-hour
customer service team. This single point of contact offers our clients direct
communication on global projects. Daily reviews and follow-ups with our
international partners keep projects on track and our clients informed.
On the technical side, proofing systems in all locations have been calibrated
to directly correspond to digital data exchanges, and include fine-tuning to
compensate for local ink hues, film and printing specs. Digital data
transmissions to Publication receiving sites are feasible through our exclusive
transmission network.
Canada and Europe:
Advertising materials, printing, and outdoor production are all available
through our affiliates, who supply in-country customization for Euro Standard,
SWOP, FIPP or MAC.
Our affiliates are high-end independent
pre-press and digital imaging houses. Their equipment profile, production
capabilities, attention to quality, and client lists are a perfect fit for
PRINT International and our clients.
Asia-Pacific Region:
We’ve strategically partnered with Dai Nippon Printing/The Global Meta-Media
Division based in Tokyo. DNP/GMM possess a wide range of experience in all
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Icebox Media, www.iceboxmdia.com is the cross-media publishing division of
PRINT International, a leading commercial printing and graphic arts company
servicing both corporate and advertising agency accounts in the fashion,
cosmetics, jewelry, high-tech, automotive and financial industries.
Icebox Media, located in the New York City offices of PRINT International,
specializes in website development, project management, web design,
implementation and deployment across local and wide area networks, systems
integration, interactive media, website hosting andmaintenance, media asset
management, digital archiving and file transmission.
We have designed and implemented the following solutions:
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Web-based Media Asset Management & Global Digital Distribution Catalog systems
for: Clinique, Estee Lauder, Aramis International, Donna Karan, Tiffany & Co.,
Chanel, Unilever Prestige (CK Fragrance Brands, Vera Wang, Nautica, BCBG),
Ogilvy & Mather.
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Web Development: Oppenheimer Co. (Online Marketing Fulfillment Center),
Clinique (Intranet-based Duratrans & Open Service Order System),
TillesCenter.com, BryantandCooper.com (e-commerce website), TheMeridian
Collection.com (e-commerce website)
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Interactive CD-ROM campaigns for Young & Rubicam (Philip Morris)
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Quality Assurance for The Estee Lauder Companies (domestic and international
websites)
New York City:
227 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-290-0300
Fax: 212-290-0301 Map
Long Island:
27 St. Johns Place
Freeport, NY 11520
Tel: 516-223-7177
Fax: 516-868-8045 Map
e-mail: info@printint.com
Please click on the links below to download our equipment lists per location:
Freeport,
Long Island
Manhattan
For immediate and confidential consideration, send your resume and salary
requirements in MS Word format to HR@printint.com or fax to Human Resources @
516 868-8045 or mail to Human Resources, 27 St. Johns Place Freeport, NY 11520.
Our company's vision, values and quality plan are based on a single focus: to deliver the highest possible level of customer satisfaction. To achieve this goal, we have committed ourselves to being the most technologically current,
client service-driven, quality oriented and talent nurturing company in the graphic communications market.
We do not specialize in niche markets; our wide and varied client base includes both corporate and advertising agency accounts in the fashion, eyewear, accessories, jewelry, cosmetic, fragrance, liquor, automotive, high-tech and financial industries. We focus on forming strategic partnerships with our clients. By offering consistent support and acting as a dependable resource on complex technical and workflow issues, our goal is to enhance, enrich and expand our customer relationships.
Avon Products
British Airways
Burberry
Carpet One
CBS Outdoor
Chanel
Christian Dior
Clinique
Citibank
Condé Nast
Coty
Daffy's
Diageo
Donna Karan
Draft Worldwide
Estée Lauder
Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners
Federated Stores
Fendi
Gotham, Incorporated
Hennes and Mauritz (H & M)
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JP Morgan/Chase
Louis Vuitton
MAC Cosmetics
Maybelline
Morgan Stanley
MTV Networks
Ogilvy & Mather
Polo Ralph Lauren
Redken
Remy Amerique
Rolex
Showtime Networks
Taylor & Ives
The Arnell Group
J. Walter Thompson
Tiffany & Company
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
Verizon
Wieden + Kennedy
Young & Rubicam
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