AlphaGraphics (AG)
I started working as a graphic designer at AG in October 2022. It was here I was introduced to large-format printing, promotional products, and more! It was a huge step from Print Express, but I was up to the task!
Not only that but I got to work with a lot of growing businesses, help nonprofits, and suggest/implement marketing ideas. Working here really made me realize that community and building relationships were important.
PLEASE NOTE: Because I currently work here, I will be updating this page as much as possible.
Large Format Printing
Services
Small Format Printing
Digital
What Does AG Do?
AlphaGraphics may be a print shop, but the opportunity here is endless! We don’t only print, we help people with their marketing needs. From designing to hunting down solutions to problems. From something as simple as printing one copy to something complex like designing and wrapping vehicles with company graphics. You can divide what we do in three simple categories.
Large Format
Large Format Printing is determined by the material and printing machine. Vinyl, aluminum, alupanel, acrylic, foam core, coroplast, magnets, banner film, premium poster paper, window static cling, laminate, sintra, and polystyrene, to name a few, are all considered large format printing.
Small Format
Services
We offer many services. The main three are: designing and marketing, installation, and laser engraving. Designing can be anything from simply imposing the artwork for finalization and printing or it could be fully designing artwork upon the client’s request.
Marketing, similar to designing, is being able to figure out what your client needs and how that will help successfully advertise to the client’s target audience. Some clients might have an idea of what print material or product they may need, or they only have a concept. It is up to us to help identify the product or print material they need!
More Services
Installation and laser engraving are both bindery services, which I do not do. Installing involves installing signs, whether it be vinyl or metal material. This most likely requires mockups in order for the installer to better visualize what needs to be done. Examples include installing vinyl onto vehicles, windows, walls, etc. and installing signs to buildings.
Laser engraving is the ability to laser off the first layer of a material. Only certain materials are laserable as there may not be a solid surface underneath. Materials like leather, wood, aluminum, etc. Common items like Yeti and Camel tumbler/mugs, plaques, patches, etc.
Who Do We Help?
Since we offer so much, that also means that we have a lot of types of customers. B2B, B2R, B2C, is all something we provide. All of our customers and clients can be divided into three categories; businesses, organizations/nonprofits, and walk-ins.
Businesses
I like to believe this is our main focus as even though we are a print shop we are marketers first. It is our job to help businesses figure out what printing materials they need. We print a lot of items like business cards, flyers, vehicle magnets/vinyl, brochures, rack cards, coupons, banners, blueprints, feather flags, printed envelopes and mailing, menus, yard signs, outdoor signs door decals, and more! Some items are for businesses to resell to their clientele.
NonProfits/Organizations
We also do a lot of collaboration with nonprofits, schools, and organizations. From local to national, we help and even donate or discount items for all. From big names like the American Diabetes Association to local foundations like the Big O’ Foundation, I’m Glad You Stayed Project, Friends of the Animals Foundation, Builders & Collectors Society, and many more!
Walk-ins/Personal Orders
We don’t like to turn away orders that are small or personal. Personal items we commonly print are, invites, photos (on matte or shiny cardstock), folded cards, posters, and stickers/address labels. We also get a lot of small cut vinyl orders for boats, vehicles, and walls. Some customers also just need simple copies or faxing.