We Bring Order
to the Chaos
Your dedicated Account Director helps define your goals, recommends the best approach, and provides estimates and production options tailored to your needs. Local? Come in for a tour and experience our inspiration showrooms.
Once you’re ready to roll, our Project Managers step in to manage the details—while staying in close contact with your Account Director. You’ll always have multiple points of contact.
Our Creative Team can jump in at any stage—whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing concept. We design logos, influencer packaging, look books, environmental graphics, and more.
You’ll receive proofs to review. Then we bring your vision to life with our expert print team, whether it’s offset, digital, wide format, or specialty.
Get to Know Our Team
Want to see what makes it all tick? Our designers, crafters, fixers, and finishers thrive on turning challenges into breakthrough work. Our team brings curiosity, skill, and hustle to every project. Come and meet the minds behind the magic at Premier Press.
Production Without
The Pain.
Big ideas can be messy: deadlines to meet, teams to sync, and creative to craft. Premier brings it all together, powered by proven processes and state-of-the-art equipment. Want a close look? Start here.
200+
TEAM MEMBERS
170,000
SQUARE FOOT FACILITY
50+
YEARS SOLVING
CUSTOMER PROBLEMS
100
%
WIND POWERED
Purpose-Driven
Responsibility.
Certified to
Prove it.
Premier Press leads with intention, collaboration, and a promise
to do things the right way.
As a women-owned business in a space where women haven’t always had a seat at the table, we’ve built one—and made it
our own.
We were the first full-service printer on the West Coast to achieve SGP certification, and we continue to set the standard for sustainable, ethical, and secure practices. From SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance to G7® Master Qualification and FSC® certification, we back our values with action. Our entire operation is powered 100% by wind and runs carbon neutral. Because real impact goes beyond deliverables.
West Coast’s first full service printer to be certified in 2010
women owned enterprise
since 2005
We handle protected health information with full confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
since
2010
Since
2007
We ensure consistent, accurate color across every project and substrate.
Our entire operation runs on clean energy with zero carbon footprint.
Since
2022
Our History
50 Years of Bold Moves and
Creative Vision
Arnold “Pep” Wheeler saw an industry stuck in its ways—great printing, but poor service. So, with one press, a trusted colleague, and borrowed space in the back of a friend’s stationery store, Pep Printing was born. Founded on one simple principle: deliver world class customer service, every time.
Our First Delivery Van!
It was a family affair from the start. Diane Wheeler worked a full-time job by day and kept the Pep Printing books at night. From day one, service and relationships were just as or more important than ink on paper.
NW 12th & Everett – Pep’s
First Home
Our first building sat in what’s now Portland’s Pearl District—then known as “printers row.” Surrounded by big commercial shops, one competitor told Pep, “You’re messing with the big boys now!” We were right where we belonged.
From Pep to Premier
As the company grew, so did our ambition. Pep’s daughter, Jodi, joined the marketing team and sparked the transformation from a quick print shop into the high-end, full-service creative production company we are today. At the time, it was still a true family business—10 relatives strong, including mom, dad, cousins, grandparents, uncles, and nephews.
Big Move, Bold Growth
Rapid growth meant another big move—Premier doubled its space and, in true fashion, relocated the entire operation in a single day. Our new home at NW 15th & Glisan became the launchpad for the next 30 years of innovation and expansion.
Scaling up Press by Press
To make room for our first 6-color press, Pep purchased the adjacent building at 14th & Hoyt—marking a new era of scale and capability. By 1997, we added a second 6-color press, and in 1999, a 2-color 40″ press. We were running three powerhouse presses across three shifts daily.
Digital Disruption
Staying true to our culture of innovation, we took a leap and invested in our first HP digital press—launching a new era of personalized marketing at scale and growing our direct mail business twentyfold.
This move also marked the debut of our first online ordering system, setting a new standard for client experience.
Press Refresh
Driven by demand and a commitment to staying ahead, we added a new 6-color press—expanding capacity and keeping Premier at the forefront of print technology.
Women-owned Business
Founders Arnold and Diane passed the torch to their daughters, who infused the business with fresh energy and direction. Premier became proudly women-owned and future-driven.
Going Big
We expanded into wide format printing—adding new capabilities to meet growing demand for large-scale graphics, signage, and installations.
Pioneering Sustainability
With a growing team and a new 8-color press, we continued to scale—but without compromising our values. That same year, Premier became the first SGP-certified full-service printer on the West Coast, proving that high-quality print and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.
One Roof, One Vision
We moved into our 170,000 sq. ft. facility on Swan Island bringing every team, every press, and every big idea under one roof—designed for collaboration and built for efficiency.
Expanding Through Acquisition
We acquired AdMail, a 100-year-old Portland mail house, bringing deep industry experience and expanded mailing capacity to support our rapidly growing direct mail business.
Shortly after, we welcomed JTW into the fold—adding a full photo color studio and a team of production artists, giving us greater creative control and even more in-house capabilities.
Tech That Scales
We added the HP T250—a next-gen press that unlocks ultra-fast, high-volume capabilities with stunning precision, quality, and speed.
Our first digital web press.
Beyond Print: Branded Merchandise
We acquired KG Graphics, a respected local promotional products company—supercharging the launch of our branded merchandise division. This move extended our creative production expertise beyond print, into the world of custom merch and promotional products.
Celebrating 50 Years of Going Beyond
Half a century in, and we’re just getting started. Named one of the Top 100 Printers in the Nation, Premier continues to push boundaries and elevate brands—staying true to our roots while building what’s next.
We also expanded our promotional merch expertise with the acquisition of GIDI Promotions, deepening our branded merchandise capabilities and enhancing our ability to complete full-service projects entirely in-house.
National Recognition & Strategic Growth
Premier earned the Americas National Award for Best Influencer Package, honored for a bold, whimsical influencer kit created for Nike and Conscious Minds—cementing our creative leadership beyond print.
That same year, we acquired POD4Print, a respected Oregon-based direct mail provider with decades of experience, strengthening our secure, data-driven mail services and expanding our ability to serve enterprise clients across regulated industries. With continued growth, our team surpassed 200 employees.
