Our Story
Family, Faith and Fine Ink since 1986
We didn’t just join the family business; we were practically born on the print floor. What started in 1986 with our dad’s vision—and a fair amount of ink under his fingernails—has grown into a full-scale operation run by three siblings who do everything together. We aren't just business partners; we’re neighbors who share a deep-rooted faith, and a mutual obsession with perfect registration.
From our early days “learning the ropes” (which mostly involved scrubbing squeegees and folding thousands of shirts), we’ve worked every station in this shop. We’ve been here our whole lives, which is why when our dad officially retired at the end of 2022, we were ready to take the wheel without missing a beat.
Left: The Candle family, Christmas 1986
Above: Mark and the kids- Julie, Emily, Matt 1986
Below: Feb. 2023 at Mark's surprise retirement party
(Left to Right: Emily, Julie, Mark and Matt)
What We Do (And Who We Do It For)
Whether you’re a local school looking for spirit wear, a neighborhood business building its brand, or a rock n’ roll band needing tour merch that survives the mosh pit, we treat every order like it’s for our own family.
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Rock n' Roll Roots: We know the importance of a "tour-grade" print. Our gear is built to look as good on stage as it does at the merch table.
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Local Legends: We take immense pride in supporting the schools, churches and businesses that make Northeast Ohio home.
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Built on Values: Faith and family aren't just Sunday topics for us—they are the foundation of how we treat our customers, our staff, and our craft.
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Other Printers: Let's support each other! Our ink making machine is fast and reliable- we can mix your custom pantone colors to help you and your business thrive.
We might argue over who gets the last piece of pie at Thanksgiving, but when it comes to your project, we’re a united front.
We’ve been at this since we were kids,
and we’re just getting started.
local. reliable. expert.
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