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Full-service commercial printing from one team - files to finished product. No vendor juggling. No excuses.

No Minimums 35+ Years in Business Print + Mail Under One Roof Lakeland, FL SOC 2 Type 2 Certified SOC 2 HIPAA Compliant HIPAA

No obligation. Most quotes delivered same business day.

10M+ Pieces Printed Last Year
99.2% On-Time Delivery Rate
35+ Years in Business
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Our Commercial Printing Services

Complex jobs with real bindery. Volume runs with tight deadlines. If it needs folding, stitching, or mailing - our commercial printer handles it all in-house.

Booklets & Catalogs

Saddle-stitch, perfect bound, or coil and spiral binding. Programs, training materials, product catalogs, lookbooks, annual reports. 8 to 200+ pages.

Newsletters

Self-mailers or flat. Folded, tab sealed, addressed - ready for the mailstream. Monthly or quarterly programs.

Brochures

Bi-fold, tri-fold, z-fold, gate-fold. Multiple paper weights, coatings, and finishes.

Postcards

4x6 to 6x11. UV coating, matte, or soft-touch. Print and mail from one facility.

Envelopes

#10, 6x9, 9x12 and custom sizes. Window or closed face. Matched to your letterhead.

Flyers & Sell Sheets

One-page marketing pieces. Letter size or custom. Single or double-sided with optional coatings.

Personalization Available

Variable Data Printing

Need personalized names, unique offers, or custom QR codes on each piece? We do that too - it's built into our direct mail workflow.

Learn about variable data for direct mail

Finishing & Bindery

All done in-house so your job stays under one roof from start to finish.

Folding Scoring Saddle Stitching Perfect Binding Coil & Wire Binding Die-Cutting UV Coating Lamination Aqueous Coating Drilling Padding Tab Sealing Numbering Perforating

Digital vs. Offset Printing: Choosing the Right Method

Understanding the difference between digital and offset printing helps you make smarter decisions about quality, cost, and turnaround for your next commercial print project.

Digital Printing

Digital presses print directly from your file to paper with no plates or lengthy setup. MPA runs three Xerox Iridesse production presses - one of the most advanced digital platforms available - capable of printing CMYK plus specialty dry inks like gold, silver, white, and clear in a single pass.

Best for:

  • Short to medium runs (under 5,000 pieces)
  • Variable data printing (personalized names, addresses, unique codes)
  • Fast turnaround - no plate setup means quicker production
  • Versioned pieces with different images or copy per segment

Offset Printing

Offset lithography transfers ink from metal plates to a rubber blanket and then onto the paper. It requires more setup time but delivers exceptional color consistency and lower per-piece costs at high volumes. For large commercial printing runs, offset remains the gold standard. Learn more in our guide to commercial offset printing.

Best for:

  • High-volume runs (5,000+ pieces)
  • Pantone / spot color matching for brand consistency
  • Large format pieces or non-standard sheet sizes
  • Jobs where the lowest per-unit cost matters most

A Quick Guide to Paper Stocks

The paper you choose affects how your printed piece looks, feels, and performs. Here is a breakdown of the most common categories we use in commercial printing projects. For a deeper dive, read our article on choosing the right paper stock for business mailers.

Text Weight

Thinner, flexible sheets ideal for interior pages. Measured in pounds (lb) - common weights include 70 lb and 80 lb text. Think of the pages inside a booklet, newsletter, or catalog.

60-100 lb text

Cover Weight

Thicker, rigid stock used for covers, postcards, and business cards. An 80 lb cover is roughly twice the thickness of an 80 lb text sheet. This is the stock that gives printed marketing materials a premium, substantial feel.

65-130 lb cover

Card Stock

The heaviest category - stiff and durable. Used for postcards, door hangers, and table tents. USPS requires at least 7-point thickness for mailable postcards. See our tips on choosing the right postcard thickness.

7 pt - 16 pt

Common Finishes and Coatings

After printing, a finish or coating protects the ink and changes how the piece looks and feels. Choosing the right finish is just as important as choosing the right paper - our guide to the best paper finishes for direct mail covers this in detail.

Gloss UV - Shiny, vibrant colors Matte - Smooth, non-reflective Soft-Touch - Velvety, premium feel Aqueous - Fast-drying, scuff-resistant Uncoated - Natural, writable surface

Not sure whether digital or offset is the right fit? We recommend the most cost-effective method for every job. Many of our catalog and booklet printing projects use a combination - digital covers with offset text pages - to balance quality and budget. Send us your specs and we will advise.

Ask us which method is best for your project

How It Works

A simple process so you always know where your job stands.

1

Send Your Files

Upload your artwork or send via email. We accept most file formats.

2

We Check Everything

Our prepress team reviews resolution, bleeds, and colors. We catch problems before they cost you money.

3

Approve Your Proof

Review a digital proof before we print. Once you approve, your job is locked in.

4

Print & Deliver

We print, finish, and ship to you - or hand off directly to our mail department if you're mailing.

Why Marketing Managers Choose MPA

Since 1989, we've built this Lakeland, Florida commercial printing facility on one idea: keep everything under one roof so nothing falls through the cracks. 35 years later, we're grateful to still be here - serving clients across Florida and all 50 states who've trusted us with their commercial printing needs.

One Roof = Zero Finger-Pointing

When printing and mailing are split between vendors, mistakes get blamed on "the other guy." Here, there's only us. Your job never leaves our building until it's done right.

No Minimums

Need 200 brochures? Done. Need 200,000? Also done. We don't force you into quantities that don't make sense for your project.

Deadlines You Can Trust

We quote realistic timelines and hit them. 99.2% on-time delivery last year. Standard in 3-5 days. Rush in 24-48 hours when you need it.

100% Quality Guarantee

Doesn't match your proof? We reprint it free. No arguments, no fine print. You approve everything before we print, and we stand behind what we deliver. 35 years in business because we don't cut corners.

No Hidden Fees

Our quotes include paper, printing, finishing, and packaging. The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprises at delivery.

You'll Talk to Humans

No phone trees. No chatbots. Call us and a real person answers. Your rep knows your job and can give you a straight answer.

Turnaround Times

Rush 24-48 hours
Standard 3-5 days
Complex jobs 7-10 days

Turnaround starts when we receive print-ready files and proof approval.

What's Included

  • Paper and printing
  • Cutting, folding, finishing
  • File review and proofing
  • Packaging for shipment
  • Volume pricing breaks

Design services and shipping quoted separately based on your needs.

Common Questions

We don't have minimums for most products. Need 100 postcards? Done. 100,000? Also done. Small runs go on our digital presses, which require no plate setup and can start printing within minutes of file approval. Larger runs may go offset for cost efficiency, where per-piece pricing drops significantly at higher quantities. This flexibility means you only print what you actually need without paying for waste.

Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days for most commercial printing jobs. Rush production in 24-48 hours is available for most products when you need it fast. Turnaround starts when we receive print-ready files and you approve the proof. Complex jobs with specialty binding or finishing may take 7-10 business days. We will always give you a realistic timeline upfront so there are no surprises.

We prefer print-ready PDFs at 300 DPI with CMYK color and 0.125" bleed on all sides. We also accept native files from Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. If you are working with Microsoft Word or Publisher, we can usually work with those too. Don't worry if your files aren't perfect - our prepress team reviews every file and will flag any issues with resolution, color mode, or bleed before we go to press. We would rather catch a problem early than reprint later.

Yes. Our in-house design team can create your piece from scratch or fix up existing files. We handle everything from initial concept through press-ready artwork, including layout, typography, image editing, and color correction. Because our designers sit in the same building as our press operators, they understand exactly how to set up files for clean production - no back-and-forth between separate design and print vendors.

Yes - that's actually our specialty. We're a full-service print and mail shop under one roof. Your job goes directly from press to our mailing department without shipping between vendors or waiting for transit. This saves 2-5 business days compared to using separate print and mail vendors. It also reduces the risk of damage, miscommunication, and finger-pointing. Many clients come to us specifically because they got burned coordinating between multiple vendors.

Yes. Our commercial printing facility is in Lakeland, Florida - centrally located in the state with easy access to major highways and postal distribution centers. We ship finished print jobs anywhere in the US via UPS, FedEx, or freight carriers depending on the order size. Many out-of-state clients choose us because we can print and mail from one location, eliminating the need to ship printed pieces to a separate mail house.

We stand behind our work with a 100% quality guarantee. If the printed piece doesn't match the approved proof, we reprint it at no cost - no arguments, no fine print. We send digital proofs on every job so you can review colors, layout, and content before we go to press. Our press operators also pull samples during the run to check color consistency. After 35 years in business, our reputation depends on getting it right every time.

Commercial printing pricing depends on several factors: quantity, paper stock, number of ink colors, finishing options (folding, binding, coating), and turnaround time. Higher quantities always bring the per-piece cost down significantly. We have no minimum order quantities, so you are never forced to over-order. The best way to get an accurate price is to request a free quote with your specifications - most quotes are returned the same business day. Our quotes are all-inclusive with no hidden fees for setup, plates, or proofing.

Ready for Printing That Just Works?

Send us your specs. We'll reply with a detailed quote - most within a few hours. No pressure, no follow-up calls unless you want them.

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