Business Details
37 Years
experience
Custom Envelope & Stationery Manufacturer in Hayward, CA
Established in 1989, First Impressions Printing is dedicated to delivering premium quality custom envelopes, professional stationery packages, and direct mail solutions to trade customers. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our in-house manufacturing and printing operations, ensuring consistent color accuracy, product quality, and timely order fulfillment. Our state-of-the-art printing equipment, specifically designed for envelope production, guarantees precision in every detail. Our team of skilled craftsmen and customer service professionals works collaboratively to provide personalized attention at every stage of the process. We prioritize trade relationships with print brokers, graphic artists, marketing agencies, and direct mail houses, offering trade-protected accounts and discreet handling of orders.Our centralized Hayward, California facility enables cost-effective, expedited delivery across California while maintaining a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. With decades of experience and a 10,000-square-foot production space, we have grown from a single press to nine presses and a dedicated team of 14 professionals. Our four-point quality control system ensures accuracy and excellence throughout production, from prepress to shipping. We pride ourselves on building long-term partnerships through reliability, transparency, and a commitment to meeting each client's unique specifications. By combining advanced technology with personalized service, we continue to uphold our reputation as a trusted provider in the print industry.
Services
Custom Envelopes
Direct Mail Solutions
Stationery Printing
Envelope Manufacturing
Wholesale Envelopes
Business Reply Envelopes
Window Envelopes
Remittance Envelopes
Open-End Envelopes
Open-Side Envelopes
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized envelope printing expertise since 1989
- Our in-house manufacturing ensures color consistency and quality control
- We utilize state-of-the-art envelope-specific printing equipment for precision
- Our trade-protected accounts guarantee secure business relationships
- Our Hayward facility enables expedited delivery across California markets
Services
Custom Envelopes
We specialize in creating tailored envelope solutions with precise specifications. Our state-of-the-art equipment handles full-color printing, specialty finishes, and exact dimensional requirements. Clients receive consistent quality through our in-house manufacturing process that manages every production stage from design to delivery for both small and large-volume orders.
Direct Mail Solutions
Our comprehensive direct mail services include designing and producing high-impact marketing materials meeting postal regulations. We handle variable data printing, personalization, and precision cutting to ensure professional results. The service caters to marketing agencies and print brokers needing reliable bulk mail production with guaranteed delivery timelines for effective campaigns.
Professional Stationery
We produce premium corporate stationery including letterhead, business reply envelopes, and complementary materials. Using premium materials and advanced prepress technology, we ensure brand consistency across all printed elements. This service targets businesses and organizations requiring professional-grade stationery with matching envelope specifications for cohesive branding.
Envelope Manufacturing
Our dedicated envelope manufacturing covers standard and custom sizes with various closure types and paper stocks. With nine specialized presses and a four-point quality control system, we maintain exact specifications for every order. This service supports trade printers needing bulk production of window envelopes, open-end, and remittance styles with consistent dimensional accuracy.
Wholesale Envelopes
We provide cost-effective wholesale envelope solutions for print trade professionals. Options include business reply, window, and special-purpose envelopes available in multiple sizes and finishes. Our centralized California facility enables competitive pricing and expedited delivery of large-volume orders while maintaining strict quality standards through in-house production monitoring.
People
Gary Stang
Owner
Gary Stang founded First Impressions Printing in 1989 with one press and a vision for personalized service. With decades of envelope manufacturing expertise, he leads operations from the Hayward facility, overseeing production and client relationships while maintaining commitment to quality and industry innovation.
Josh Halm
Jet Pressman
Josh Halm operates precision printing equipment with over 200 combined years of team experience in envelope production. He ensures quality control during press operations while maintaining focus on meeting exact client specifications through First Impressions' four-point quality assurance process.
Joseph Halm
Press Operator
Joseph Halm contributes to print quality assurance with specialized skills in envelope-specific press operations. His expertise in precision equipment handling supports First Impressions' commitment to maintaining exact specifications and color consistency across all custom envelope manufacturing projects.
Ngan
Prepress Specialist
Ngan manages prepress operations with expertise in project organization and software programs. Their role ensures seamless production flow from initial design to final output while adding efficiency through advanced prepress technology and meticulous attention to project specifications.
Questions
What printing services does First Impressions Printing offer?
We specialize in custom envelope printing, direct mail solutions, professional stationery packages, and wholesale envelope manufacturing including window, open-end, and remittance styles.
When was First Impressions Printing established?
The company was founded in 1989 by Gary Stang as a custom envelope printing service in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Who are your typical clients?
We serve print brokers, graphic artists, marketing agencies, direct mail houses, and in-house print shops seeking trade-protected accounts and bulk printing solutions.
Where is your facility located?
Our 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility is located at 25030 Viking Street in Hayward, California, central to the San Francisco Bay Area.
What quality control measures do you use?
We implement a four-point quality control system monitoring every production stage, from prepress to shipping, ensuring precise color matching and dimensional accuracy.
Can you handle urgent printing requests?
Yes, our Hayward facility supports expedited production schedules, including rush delivery options for time-sensitive printing projects across California markets.
Reviews (1)
Will
Dec 11, 2018
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I am an account manager and I have recently used the services of First Impressions and to be honest these guys are very professional, I do not! Give out recommendations easily but I will be recommending these guys to everyone I do business with! I would like to leave a personal note to Erin who has the utmost professional attitude towards every job and it has definitely been a pleasure working with her and the team.
