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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 are a client centric organization that delivers measurable results with creative solutions.
- 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.
1952
Frontier Lettershop founded by Francis E Brooks in 1952.
1975
Barkla and Tim Tully start Southwest Precision Printers in Bellaire, Texas.
1982
Frontier Printing & Mailing is sold to a group of employees.
1984
Operations move into a building formerly used as a dance studio and expand into a larger print buyer market.
1985
Frontier Printing & Mailing is reacquired by original founder, Francis Brooks.
1986
Mark Steputis, the nephew of Mr. Brooks, joins Frontier Printing & Mailing in Outside Sales.
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.
1994
Frontier Printing & Mailing is rebranded to Vision Graphics.
1995
Mark Steputis is named President of Vision.
1996
Mark Steputis acquires ownership of Vision after the passing of Mr. Brooks.
1997
SWPP expands to our current West Houston location, a multibuilding, state-of-the-art location with a 40inch six color Heidenberg press.
1999
Vision relocates to a new 25,000 square foot facility in Loveland, CO
2002
Vision expands with an additional 25,000 square feet and invests in 6-color 40” and 56” presses.
2004
Vision acquires First Class Direct of Fort Collins, CO.
2007
a couple of college students had an idea to purchase a single printer.
2008
Vision acquires Keyline Graphics in Denver, CO.
2011
Vision expands digital printing capabilities with the purchase of a HP Indigo 7600 Digital Press.
2012
Vision acquires marketing solution provider Eagle:xm.
2014
Vision expands production output with a Komori 8-Color 40” Press.
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.
2015
Vision sells Loveland production facility and consolidates all operations to current headquarters at 5105 E. 41st Ave. Denver, CO.
2016
As Houston's 1st largest printer, we acquire Page International, Houston's 2nd largest commercial printer.
2017
Vision acquires portal driven communications business, Print CPG, and appoints PrintCPG’s CEO, Jake Walker, as Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
2017
Vision absorbs the sales operation of Pioneer Printing of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
2021
A2Z Printing aquire Vision Graphics, Inc.
2022
Vision Graphics, A2Z Printing, and SWPP join together as 1Vision.