Print & Graphic Design Supplier Consolidation

Effective, November 24, 2021, print and graphic design suppliers were consolidated so that these services can only be purchased through a limited number of University-wide Contracted Suppliers. This means:

• Print & graphic design suppliers have been consolidated so that these services can only be purchased through a limited number of University-wide Contracted Suppliers. 
• No new Purchase Orders will be able to be placed in the PantherExpress System or PRISM with print and graphic design suppliers that have been consolidated.
• Contracts established prior to November 24, 2021 will be honored and invoices will still be able to be processed against those existing Purchase Orders.
• All University-wide Contracted Suppliers are available and able to service all University of Pittsburgh campuses. 
• University resources such as Printing Services and University Communications may still be available to assist with your project.

As a reminder, University Policy AO 30 requires that departments use a University-wide Contracted Supplier for purchasing items/services for which the University has an agreement. Additionally, utilizing University-wide Contracted Suppliers for print/graphic design services provides a variety of benefits to the University and your department, including: 

• Best overall value and brand fidelity to the University.  
• Competitive pricing. Please note: we still recommended obtaining quotes from multiple suppliers to ensure the best pricing. 
• Wide range of high-quality services to fit needs. 
• Faster contracting process for the services required. 
• Supporting local and diverse businesses. 

As part of the University’s sustainability goals, the University encourages the use of digital design and production services in place of traditional printing when possible. Departments should utilize the following for University-wide Contracted Suppliers as well as University Resources for digital design and production services or when traditional printing is required.

eLynxx's PrintGizmo Punchout for Ordering

Beginning November 21, 2022, PrintGizmo is a new punchout through the PantherExpress System that allows users to access and manage multiple University-wide Contracted Suppliers for print and graphic design services in one location. Through the PrintGizmo punchout in the PantherExpress System you can:

• Quickly order University-branded printed items including business cards, envelopes, letterhead, and Vincent Payment Solutions brochures and credit card sleeves.
• Easily request quotes from print suppliers for items such as magazines, manuals, posters, flyers, and more. 

Visit this page for more information about PrintGizmo, including how to gain access and the currently available training materials.

University Branded Printing - Business Cards & More

Departments ordering business cards, envelopes, letterhead, and the Vincent Program (brochures and credit card sleeves) should order these items directly through eLynxx's PrintGizmo punchout in the PantherExpress System. ​

University-wide Contracted Suppliers for Print Services 

These printers have been qualified as University-wide Contracted Suppliers. Please keep in mind that while many are local, same-day print deliveries to campus are not guaranteed so please plan accordingly. 

Select each suppliers name to learn more about their services and how to contact them.

Print Level Support Definitions

• Basic - This is typically quick-turn, digital printing on basic paper stock with minimal to no finishing. Examples could include but not be limited to color and black and white copies, flyers, and faculty packets. 
• Premium - This is typically digital, offset or large format printing standard sizes on various paper stocks that require proofs and some finish work. Examples could include but not be limited to cards, postcards, posters and newsletters.                                                                                                                  
• High End - This is typically more complex digital, offset or large-format printing of standard and nonstandard sizes on various print mediums that require proofs, consultation, finish work or specialty finish and print techniques. Examples could include but not be limited to catalogs, programs, magazines and specialty pieces. 

Summary of Print Services by Type

Learn more about printing processes and what you need to know to successfully work with a University-qualified printer. 

University-wide Contracted Suppliers for Graphic Design Services 

The following University-wide Contracted Suppliers have been qualified to provide on-brand graphic design support.   

Select each suppliers name to learn more about their services, how to contact them, and for access to their work/portfolios when available.

Consolidated Suppliers 

No new purchase orders will be able to be placed in the PantherExpress System or PRISM with the print and graphic design suppliers that have been consolidated.

Print

A - C

• ACCENT GRAPHICS INC
• ALLIMAGE GRAPHICS
• AMBRIT TECHNOLOGY INC
• BANKSVILLE EXPRESS PRINTING
• BECKER, REIKO Y
• BLANC PRINTING COMPANY, INC.
• BNG GROUP INC
• BROUDY PRINTING INC
• BUDGET MASTER PRINTING
• C & D MARKETING, INC.
• CITIZEN PRINTING
• CHAMP PRINTING COMPANY
• CHAMP PRINTING COMPANY, INC.
• CONSOLIDATED PRINTING INC
• COPIES AT CARSON INC
• COPIES PLUS
• COPY CONNECTION INC

D - F

• DAMIN PRINTING CO LLC
• DITTO DOCUMENT SERVICES, INC.
• DITTODITTO.ORG
• DITTY PRINTING LLC
• DRI PRINTING SERVICES
• EAGLE PRINTING CO
• EXPRESS PRESS INC
• FALCONER PRINTING

G - J

• GASCH PRINTING INC
• GAZETTE PRINTERS
• GOTPRINT.COM
• GRAPHICSLAND, INC.
• GREENSBURG MINUTEMAN PRESS
• HERRADA PRINTING INC
• HISTOWIZ INC
• IN  HUSTON NATIONAL PRINT
• JOSHUA SNIDER PRINTING

K - P

• KOSTILNIK & ASSOC GRAPHICS INC
• LAPLUME & SONS PRINTING, INC.
• MGX COPY
• MIGLIOZZI PRINTING SVCS
• MINUTEMAN PRESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
• MINUTEMAN PRESS PITTSBURGH
• POESCHL PRINTING CO INC
• PRINT MANAGEMENT LLC
• PRINTING CENTER USA
• PRINTIVITY
• PROCESS REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
• PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS INC

Q - Z

• RAFF PRINTING, INC.
• READS PRINT & DESIGN
• REGISTER GRAPHICS
• RENAISSANCE GRAPHIC ARTS
• RIVER CITY PRINTING, INC
• ROGERS & DETURCK PRINTING INC
• SIGNS.COM
• SIR SPEEDY PRINTING AND M
• SIR SPEEDY PRINTING INC
• SJH DESIGN LLC
• SLAVIA PRINTING CO INC
• STANDARD PRINTING
• TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS INC
• THOMAS M EVANS DESIGN
• TWOEIGHT PRINTING
• UNITY PRINTING
• VALLEY PRINTING & DESIGN CO. INC.
• VISTAPR VISTAPRINT.COM
• VISUGROUP
• WEBB-MASON INC
• WOODBURN PRESS

Graphic Design

• BECKER, REIKO Y
• DIANE FITZGERALD-HARRIS
• ECONOPRINT-POWDERKEG
• INTELLIFORM INC
• JOSEPH RUESCH
• K & M GRAPHICS, INC.
• KOSTILNIK & ASSOC GRAPHICS INC 
• MICHAEL MICHALSKI
• PAG CENTRAL GRAFICA 
• SARAH NELSEN DESIGNS LLC
• SJH DESIGN LLC
• VISUGROUP

University Resources

• University Communications and Marketing may be able to assist in designing your print or digital project materials; Please submit a Marketing Project Request Form. Learn more from University Communications about design & print as well as the ins and outs of producing high-quality printed marketing materials.  
• Copy Cat, located in Alan Magee Scaife Hall, remains open for copying, collating, and course packet production; Student printing also remains available through Pitt IT.
• As part of the University’s sustainability goals, we encourage Pitt community members to go paperless where possible, by utilizing the many digital solutions available. Additional digital solutions continue to be identified and we will share more information when available.

Related Announcements

• University-wide Contracted Suppliers for Print & Graphic Design Services + Print Gizmo - updated June 24, 2022
• Print & Graphic Design Supplier Consolidation - November 10, 2021