“At Solo, we believe printing is an art and we enjoy bringing our clients work to life. We’re able to produce something lasting and visually engaging that our clients and their customers can hold and feel. No one day is the same – every day brings a new adventure. Every job is unique and keeps us motivated to continue doing what we love.”
Robert Hernandez, VP of Sales at Solo Printing
History of Solo Printing
Manny and Jorge Hernandez, who began their careers working for other printing companies, had a vision of what they considered to be the ideal printing company, and so in 1985, Solo Printing was born. At this time, we began producing letterhead, stationery and flyers in a 1,400-square-foot building for local miami businesses.
Business at Solo was beginning to boom so in 1995 we moved to our current location. Then, in 2008, with success still on the rise, we expanded to a brand new 100,000 square foot facility. And, now, we officially have 180,000 square feet, that’s all SOLO!
“Why work for somebody else?” says Co-Founder, Manny Hernandez. “We said to ourselves, let’s just go ahead and do it. We saw what was being done wrong at other print shops, and we didn’t want to make those same mistakes with our company. We were both very young, so we put our energy and our own way of thinking into the business.”
Their own way of thinking created what is now a very successful commercial printing company which will celebrate its 38th anniversary this year.Â
Today, we are proud to produce brochures, catalogs, mailers and publications—along with a full range of general commercial printing products—in a 180,000-square-foot facility. We now have over 150 highly trained, dedicated employees. And we are fortunate to service some of the most well recognized brands in retail, travel, healthcare and other prominent industries.Â
We continue to make investments to better our company and our offerings to our clients. Because at the end of the day, our customers deserve a provider that strives to be the best it can be.
Our largest investment to date was made in 2008 when we expanded to 100,000 square feet and purchased our very first Komori web offset press. In the following years, we continued our expansion within both our facility and our services by investing in space, equipment, and skilled staff. Check out some of our top investments:
- 2015 – Purchased and Installed Our Second Komori Web Press
- 2016 – Purchased and Installed Our New folders and the Bograma Die-Cutter
- 2019 – Purchased and Installed Our Two state-of-the-art Komori Sheetfed Presses
In 2022, we invested in several new machines including the BlueCrest Envelope Inserter and the MBO CoBo stack. This year, we will be investing in our bindery department. We’ve already purchased new machines and can’t wait to share just how much this will benefit our clients once installed.
These continued investments help us streamline our work and reduce any bottlenecks within our day-to-day operations. They also allow us to increase our workload capabilities and our turnaround times.
What can we say? We like to keep our clients happy.
“The turn times we’re offering customers is unheard of; we can do setups very quickly, and with minimal waste,” he adds. “It makes us very efficient and price competitive.” – Manny HernandezÂ
The Importance of Working with People Who Love Print
“Since day one, we’ve worked hard to provide exceptional customer service and to provide a personal touch. There’s no answering machine when you call our company that says dial for this, dial for that. No way. We have a real person to answer your call and take care of your problems. You need to make customer service Number One to be successful in any industry.”
Co-Founder, Jorge Hernandez
Solo Printing has dedicated over 38 years to providing businesses all around the nation with commercial printing solutions and we do that by investing in highly trained staff members and top-quality equipment.
When working with the Solo Printing team, you will be speaking with real people because your work matters. You’ll be assigned a designated sales team member and an account services member who will be there every step of the way to answer any questions and provide any solutions necessary to ensure your experience is seamless. And our team members know what they are doing! Most of our staff members have been with us for over a decade. Their loyalty and dedication are a facet of our business that we are extremely proud of.
Like any other supplier for your business, the right printing company can make all the difference. Choosing the perfect printing company gives your business the services necessary to improve your marketing appeal internally and externally while furthering your image and enhancing your brand awareness to consumers.
Solo Printing has promised unparalleled customer service and a wide variety of binding and finishing services. We also offer customer support 365 days a week 24/7!Â
“I LOVE working in print because watching this mature industry has always been constant state of progressive change! Throughout my years in printing, I’ve enjoyed learning from my mentors and sharing my experience with my customers and new associates. There’s never a dull moment in printing. And of course… I love to help my customers by understanding their needs and communicating positive results in a pleasant, positive, and happy nature! “
Rose Silverio, Account Services
Why Our Clients Love Us
For over three decades of experience, Solo Printing has offered customized solutions to fit company marketing needs, whether that’s focusing on expansion, conversion, brand awareness, or building relationships.
“At the end of the day, it’s all about teamwork,” Manny Hernandez says. “Our dedicated employees have enabled us to differentiate ourselves from the competition. We have one of the best groups of people in the industry.”
At Solo, our experienced staff members are not intimidated by large quantity orders in small time frames. We have the experience in executing projects that range from a few hundred thousand to millions of direct mail pieces. We focus on efficiency and speed of delivery – ensuring that your product is handled quickly and carefully from our facility to your client’s doorstep.
Solo Printing is a full-service fulfillment center, so there is no need to hire additional employees or create extra space for mailing operations. All of our mailing and fulfillment services are completely automated, ensuring quick turnaround and high quality.
We can print, store, and coordinate the delivery of all your printed materials without you having to do them yourself. Save time and money by using our mailing and fulfillment services so you can spend more time focusing on other areas of your business.
Giving Back
As print providers, we want to ensure we are doing what we can to give back to our environment. That’s why in 2022 we partnered with One Tree Planted. We love our planet. So, our partnership now allows us to print a tree for every job sold! We are a socially responsible, sustainable printer that maintains year-over-year certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFc), and Sustainable Florestry Initiative (SFI).
With your help, we can do just that. Trees clean our air and water, create habitats for biodiversity, contribute to our health and wellbeing, and create jobs for social impact. We’re honored to have reforestation through One Tree Planted as an integral part of our business model.
In 2022, we had our first beach clean-up with our team at the Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne. We partnered with the Biscayne Bay Foundation to help pick up garbage and debris throughout the park and the beach.Â
The Benefits of Print
Print has the power to engage customers by providing small joy and adoration through brand storytelling.
Did you know 70% of consumers say direct mail is more personal than online interactions? AND, 54% of consumers say they want direct mail from brands that interest them!
So, what’s the key? Locating the right type of print products that people will want to read and hold on to.
That’s where Solo comes in.
Whatever print marketing product you’re looking for, Solo Printing makes it easy to produce and deliver right to your customer’s door.
Demonstrating that your consumers are important can keep them coming back for more and inspire favorable word-of-mouth recommendations. Keep in touch with them and keep your company in their minds with some help from branded print marketing collateral.
Your consumers will become loyal followers before you know it, thanks to anything from welcoming postcards to reward cards.
For over three decades, all we have aimed to do is make businesses and their customers happy. And, we’ve been fortunate enough to have the ability to do just that!
So, that’s why we love print.
What do you say? Are you ready to talk solo?
