Our History

Our 1Vision

1Vision has one vision: to enable our customers to refine and streamline their communications worldwide with industry-leading expertise and efficiency with data-driven solutions, online marketing portals, state-of-the-art print production, warehouse, and fulfillment.

We Deliver Measurable Results with Creative Solutions

  • Client Centric – We Put Customer’s First
  • Adaptable – Embrace and Drive Change
  • Forward Thinking – Pursue Growth, Learning and Fun
  • Integrity – Building Relationships with Open and Honest Communication
  • Sense of Urgency – Passionate and determined.
OUR HISTORY

Timeline of Events

1952

Frontier Lettershop founded by Francis E Brooks in 1952.

1952

1975

Barkla and Tim Tully start Southwest Precision Printers in Bellaire, Texas.

1975

1982

Frontier Printing & Mailing is sold to a group of employees.

1982

1984

Operations move into a building formerly used as a dance studio and expand into a larger print buyer market.

1984

1985

Frontier Printing & Mailing is reacquired by original founder, Francis Brooks.

1985

1986

Mark Steputis, the nephew of Mr. Brooks, joins Frontier Printing & Mailing in Outside Sales.

1986

1989

SWPP transitions into a full service commercial printer with the addition of a five color and two-color state-of-the-art Heidelberg MO, SORDZ presses.

1989

1994

Frontier Printing & Mailing is rebranded to Vision Graphics.

1994

1995

Mark Steputis is named President of Vision.

1995

1996

Mark Steputis acquires ownership of Vision after the passing of Mr. Brooks.

1996

1997

SWPP expands to our current West Houston location, a multibuilding, state-of-the-art location with a 40inch six color Heidenberg press.

1997

1999

Vision relocates to a new 25,000 square foot facility in Loveland, CO.

1999

2002

Vision expands with an additional 25,000 square feet and invests in 6-color 40” and 56” presses.

2002

2004

Vision acquires First Class Direct of Fort Collins, CO.

2004

2007

A couple of college students had an idea to purchase a single printer.

2007

2008

Vision acquires Keyline Graphics in Denver, CO.

2008

2011

Vision expands digital printing capabilities with the purchase of a HP Indigo 7600 Digital Press.

2011

2012

Vision acquires marketing solution provider Eagle:xm.

2012

2014

 Vision expands production output with a Komori 8-Color 40” Press.

2014

2014

SWPP was recognized with several Bennys, the highest honor at Premier Print Awards. Ranked the 3rd largest printing company in Houston by the Houston Business Journal.

2014

2015

Vision sells Loveland production facility and consolidates all operations to current headquarters at 5105 E. 41st Ave. Denver, CO.

2015

2016

As Houston’s 1st largest printer, we acquire Page International, Houston’s 2nd largest commercial printer.

2016

2017

Vision acquires portal driven communications business, Print CPG, and appoints PrintCPG’s CEO, Jake Walker, as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

2017

2017

Vision absorbs the sales operation of Pioneer Printing of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

2017

2021

A2Z Printing aquire Vision Graphics, Inc.

2021

2022

Vision Graphics, A2Z Printing, and SWPP join together as 1Vision.

2022

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