Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Graphic Design & Printing Solutions
Downeast Graphics & Printing, Inc. has served coastal Maine businesses and communities for over 50 years, founded in 1974 by Charles Ferden. We pioneered in-house design services in Maine and continue innovating with offset, digital, and wide-format printing technologies. Our team offers end-to-end solutions from concept to completion, including graphic design, bindery, mailing services, and promotional products. With a legacy of craftsmanship and modern capabilities, we support local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. Our new owners, deeply invested in the Ellsworth community for two decades, maintain our commitment to quality and personalized service.We specialize in affordable short-run digital printing, cost-effective mailing solutions, and durable signage using UV ink technology. Our expertise spans logo design, brochures, trade show displays, and customized marketing materials. We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring every project receives dedicated attention regardless of scale. As a one-stop shop, we combine traditional printing excellence with cutting-edge innovation to meet evolving client needs. Our reputation for reliability and community support remains central to our mission.
Services
Graphic Design
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Wide-Format Signage
Mailing Services
Bindery Services
Promotional Products
Shredding Service
Notary Services
Trade Show Displays
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50 years of printing industry experience with coastal Maine expertise
- In-house design team for end-to-end project management
- Combines traditional offset printing with digital innovation
- Specializes in cost-effective wide-format signage and displays
- Community-focused ownership with local market knowledge
Services
Graphic Design
Our professional team creates logos, business cards, brochures, newsletters, and book layouts. We collaborate with clients using major design software packages to transform concepts into polished materials. From initial concept to final files, our designers ensure visual consistency and brand alignment while preparing projects for seamless printing.
Wide-Format Printing
We produce durable signage and displays using UV ink technology for fade-resistant results. Capabilities include direct-to-substrate printing on flat boards and rolled materials up to 4x8 feet. Services cover retail point-of-purchase signs, window displays, trade show graphics, and event banners that combine visual impact with cost-effectiveness compared to traditional advertising methods.
Digital Printing
Our digital printing enables affordable short-run production for marketing materials. This service supports customized brochures, test campaigns, and budget-friendly options for small businesses. Digital technology eliminates high setup costs of offset printing while maintaining quality for projects requiring flexibility and frequent updates.
Mailing Services
We offer full-service mailing solutions with automation-discounted postal rates. Our department handles database compatibility checks, presorting, saturation mailings, and logistics to reduce client labor costs. Services include Smartmailing solutions that help businesses maximize marketing reach while minimizing expenses through optimized postal automation.
Offset Printing
Our offset printing capabilities handle complex projects using single and multi-color presses. We accommodate one-color, process color, and Pantone combinations for materials like greeting cards, annual reports, and company forms. This method ensures high-quality results for large-volume orders while maintaining compatibility with modern digital workflows.
Questions
What printing services does Downeast Graphics offer?
We provide offset printing, digital printing, wide-format signage, bindery services, and direct mail solutions for businesses and organizations.
Do you handle both small and large printing projects?
Yes, our team manages projects of all sizes from business cards to large trade show displays with equal attention to quality.
Can you help with design if I don't have finished files?
Our professional designers create logos, brochures, newsletters, and complete branding materials from initial concepts to print-ready files.
How long has Downeast Graphics been in business?
We've served Maine businesses since 1974, combining 50 years of printing experience with modern technology and local community knowledge.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Ellsworth, we serve all of Downeast Maine's coastal communities and can accommodate projects beyond the region.
Do you offer mailing list assistance?
Yes, our mailing department provides database compatibility checks, presorting, and automation-discounted postal rates to optimize your campaign costs.
