Drummond Press

July 10th 2008

Drummond Brings Value with Integrated Communications Solutions

JACKSONVILLE, Fl – Acknowledging that the traditional role of a commercial printing company is to provide “ink on paper” products; The Drummond Press has broken this mold as a current provider of “Integrated Communications Solutions”. Over the last couple of years, they have added to their traditional capabilities many ancillary services such as CD/DVD development, SMS Technology, database maintenance and using variable data in their direct mail capabilities. These additions have allowed this 69 year old printing company to become much more of a partner with their customers.

“Today our customers need to do more than just communicate with their internal or external clients. They must now communicate in such a manner that will be best received. For example, a direct mail piece that drives an 18 to 25 year old recipient to a text messaging campaign, or a CD/DVD mailed to a 25 to 40 year old, should each meet with great success. However, a text messaging campaign to an age group of 60 and older would meet with little if any response. Therefore, we package all of our diverse services in order to bring the most value to our customers. Only then can they receive the highest amount of return on their marketing dollars,” says John Falconetti, President of the Drummond Press.

While continuing to be one of the largest and most diverse suppliers of traditional “ink on paper” products in the Southeast, these added services has set them apart from their competition and notes them as leading a trend in the communications industry.

Visit www.DrummondPress.com for more information regarding Drummond Press’ “Green” initiatives or contact Stephen Horne at 904-354-2818.

July 10th 2008

Drummond Establishes “Tri-Green” as Environmental Standard

JACKSONVILLE, Fl – Many in the commercial printing industry speak of a singular measure, or minimum threshold that must be achieved in order to market themselves as a “Green” manufacturer. However, the Drummond Press has truly set a new Standard. Deemed the “Tri-Green” initiative, Drummond joins a handful of printing companies in the Southeast that have been certified by not just one, but three internationally recognized Forestry Certifications. These three groups include the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative ® (SFI) program and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Collectively, their certification ensures that printed materials have been manufactured in a manner that addresses proper environmental practices, and guarantees a documented Chain of Custody for all materials. This elevated threshold allows Drummond to address many other issues that would otherwise not be accounted for, such as avoiding commerce with Nations involved in questionable human rights practices to a ban on any rain forest timber.

“The Drummond Press has chosen to accept business practices that are far more limiting in nature, but much more impactful in practice, than our competition,” says John Falconetti, President of Drummond. He further adds that, “However, our willingness to accept the “Tri-Green” initiative was not done in order to differentiate ourselves from them, but to demonstrate to our employees and customers that we are willing to do what it takes to truly make a difference. You can’t choose a narrow and convenient approach to being a good steward, you must embrace the challenges that accompany these constructive business practices and stay dedicated and absolute to this standard.” There are no other commercial printing companies in North Florida that have received this level of international certification.

The Drummond Press is a 69 year old commercial printing firm that supplies traditional marketing materials as well as publications, catalogs and direct mail. They have also led the industry in establishing capabilities to provide new emerging technologies such as CD/DVD’s, SMS technology and database maintenance.

Associated certification numbers are as follows:

SFI
US/08/SFI/082
NCS-SFICOC-083

PEFC
Certificate SGS-PEFC/COC-0327
PEFC /01-4-12

FSC
Certificate SGS-COC-004320
US08/4824
FSC-ACC-015

Visit www.DrummondPress.com for more information regarding Drummond Press’ “Green” initiatives or contact Stephen Horne at 904-354-2818.

May 1, 2007

The Drummond Press Adds to Sales Force

(JACKSONVILLE, Fl) – Jacksonville-based commercial printing company The Drummond Press, Inc. was recently ranked the number one Printer by the Jacksonville Business Journal based on 2006 revenue. Following that prestigious honor, Drummond Press has hired three new individuals to their sales force, Matt Andrews, Jack Fraleigh and Stephen Horne.

John Falconetti, President of The Drummond Press was enthusiastic when announcing these additions. “We have seen tremendous growth in recent years, earning national awards, installing new equipment to help us better serve our customers and now adding three new members to our sales force. They will each focus on different market sectors and be vital in continuing to help maintain our position as one of the fastest growing printers in the Nation.”

Matt Andrews will be joining Drummond’s Atlanta, Georgia office, Jack Fraleigh will work out of the company’s headquarters in Jacksonville while Stephen Horne will head up government sales out of Tallahassee, Florida.

For more information about the Drummond Press and Andrews, Fraleigh and Horne please contact Bob Morales at (904)354-2818.

March 5, 2007

THE DRUMMOND PRESS ADDS SPECIALIZED UV COATING CAPABILITIES

(Jacksonville, FL) – Being a leader in the direct mail and publications market, The Drummond Press has continued its commitment to new and innovative products for it’s customers by adding large format UV Coating capabilities.

The addition of this 28 x 40 UV Coater, places The Drummond Press among a handful of Southeastern commercial printing companies that have this equipment. This special coating gives more protection and sheen than either varnish or aqueous coating. Therefore, it has great applications to publication covers and direct mail postcards.

As for how this new acquisition can help his customers, John Falconetti President of Drummond Press says that, “This coating adds a great “richness” to the look and feel of any product. In direct mail, the key is to set your piece apart and therefore encourage the recipient to take more notice of your offer. Unquestionably, this coating accomplishes that goal.”

This acquisition is the latest in a plan that has already led to a 300% increase in capacity. This also distinguishes The Drummond Press as one of the fastest growing printers and categorizes them in the largest 1% of printing manufacturers in the Nation.

For more information about The Drummond Press, call Stephen Horne at 904-704-0429.

September 26, 2006

THE DRUMMOND PRESS RECEIVES AWARD OF RECOGNITION IN STATEWIDE PRINT COMPETITION

(Jacksonville, FL) – The Drummond Press of Jacksonville received two awards for outstanding achievement in Magazine printing at this year’s Printing Association of Florida’s (PAF) Florida Print awards, the state’s largest and most prestigious competition.

With more than 1,000 entries from printing and graphic firms around the state, The Drummond Press received one “Best of Category” and a “Judge’s Award”. One of the Company’s winning submissions was for, The Jacksonville Lawyer Magazine.

“We are very pleased to have done as well as we did in this year’s competition” said John Falconetti, President. “We received two awards while competing against the very best printers in the State of Florida. This speaks volumes to the craftsman that we are fortunate to have here at Drummond.”

Michael H Streibig, Printing Association of Florida’s President agrees. “The Drummond Press faced some extremely impressive competition this year. This award is a tribute to their commitment to excellence.”

The Florida Print Awards is the printing industry’s largest statewide graphic arts competition. It recognizes individuals, companies and organizations responsible for the creation or production of print communications. The Competition promotes excellence in the industry and recognizes companies and individuals who produce the best in print media/

PAF, host of the Florida Print Awards, is the state’s largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry of nearly 600 member companies, with more than 81,000 employees and $9 billion in sales.

For more information about The Drummond Press, call Stephen Horne at 904-704-0429. For more information about the Florida Print awards, contact Anne Gaither at (407) 240-8009.
Drummond is proud to have also received two awards earlier this year from the Printing Association of Florida, which measured their quality among the best in the State of Florida.

Drummond Press’ President, John Falconetti was enthusiastic in receiving the news. “Our recent expansion has called for us to compete more so on a National level. In doing so, we knew our pricing and customer service could stand the test, but would now be facing the toughest competition possible for our quality. I am thrilled that in just our first year of entering this prestigious competition, that we would receive such an award.”

The Premier Print Awards is the printing industry’s largest national graphic arts competition. It recognizes individuals, companies and organizations responsible for the creation or production of print communications. The Competition promotes excellence in the industry and recognizes companies and individuals who produce the best in print media. There are over 40,000 printing companies in the US.

December 22, 2006

The Drummond press receives recognition for quality printing in national competition

(Jacksonville, FL) – The Drummond Press was recently recognized for manufacturing one of the highest quality printed magazines in the Nation. They received this award in the prestigious 2006 Premier Print Awards, which is put on by the nation’s leading printing association, The Printing Industries of America (PIA). With this recognition from the PIA, Drummond Press is placed among the most elite, quality printing companies in the Nation.

Drummond is proud to have also received two awards earlier this year from the Printing Association of Florida, which measured their quality among the best in the State of Florida.

Drummond Press’ President, John Falconetti was enthusiastic in receiving the news. “Our recent expansion has called for us to compete more so on a National level. In doing so, we knew our pricing and customer service could stand the test, but would now be facing the toughest competition possible for our quality. I am thrilled that in just our first year of entering this prestigious competition, that we would receive such an award.”

The Premier Print Awards is the printing industry’s largest national graphic arts competition. It recognizes individuals, companies and organizations responsible for the creation or production of print communications. The Competition promotes excellence in the industry and recognizes companies and individuals who produce the best in print media. There are over 40,000 printing companies in the US.