Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pittsburgh Commercial Printing Partner
Founded in 1979, Champ Printing has established itself as one of the most reliable commercial printing companies in the Pittsburgh region. Starting from a small one-room facility in Crafton, the company expanded to a 20,000-square-foot plant in Coraopolis, driven by founder Bob Champ's commitment to quality, customer service, and timely delivery. In 2019, Scott Colbert, who joined the company in 1996, acquired the business, continuing to invest in cutting-edge technology and equipment. Champ Printing prioritizes craftsmanship, maintaining G7 Master Colorspace certification, and environmental responsibility through FSC certification, plant-based inks, and recycling protocols.The company offers a full suite of services, including prepress, offset and digital printing, specialty embellishments, bindery, and kitting/mailing, supported by a team with decades of experience. This combination of heritage, expertise, and innovation ensures clients receive high-quality, sustainable print solutions tailored to their needs.
Services
Offset Printing
Digital Printing
Prepress Services
Bindery & Finishing
Specialty Embellishments
Kitting & Mailing
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of commercial printing expertise in Pittsburgh
- G7-certified color accuracy across offset and digital presses
- Full-service in-house capabilities from prepress to kitting/mailing
- Eco-conscious practices with FSC certification and plant-based inks
- Proven track record meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality
Associations and certifications
- Idealliance G7 Master Colorspace Facility
- FSC Certified
What people say
Consistent color accuracy
Meeting tight deadlines
Eco-conscious operations
Expert team support
Premium finishing options
Services
Offset Printing
Champ Printing offers high-quality offset printing using multiple sized presses for commercial needs. Our 5-color Komori press with aqueous coating ensures precise color matching for long-run jobs. Expertise includes magazines, brochures, envelopes, and packaging with Pantone color consistency. Two daily shifts ensure timely delivery of complex projects.
Digital Printing
Our HP Indigo 7900 Digital Press delivers quick turnaround for short runs with variable data capabilities. Supports white ink, metallics, and 97% Pantone color match across business cards, reports, and personalized mailers. Digital printing offers cost-effective solutions without compromising quality for smaller quantities.
Specialty Embellishments
In-house foil stamping, embossing/debossing, and die-cutting create distinctive printed pieces. Experienced pressmen apply these techniques to invitations, labels, and business cards using custom metal plates and precision tools. Adds premium tactile and visual appeal to marketing materials.
Full-Service Bindery
Integrated bindery services handle trimming, folding, saddle stitching, and custom finishing. Equipment includes automated Muller Martini systems for precise collation and binding of catalogs and brochures. Ensures production control from print to final assembly.
Prepress Support
25+ year veteran prepress team ensures print-ready files with color calibration and format checks. Performs CMYK/Pantone conversions, proofing, and file optimization for offset/digital workflows. Offers simple design assistance and third-party designer referrals.
People
Scott Colbert
President and Owner
Acquiring Champ Printing in 2019 after 23 years with the company, Scott Colbert continues Bob Champ's legacy through technological investment while maintaining core values of quality and customer service.
Jim McMullen
Plant Manager
With 40 years in the printing industry, Jim oversees production scheduling and quality control to ensure on-time delivery of complex print projects at Champ Printing's Coraopolis facility.
Questions
What printing methods do you offer?
We offer offset printing for large runs, digital printing for variable data/small quantities, and specialty techniques like foil stamping and embossing.
How do you ensure color accuracy?
As a G7 Master Facility, we calibrate equipment for consistent color across all presses using Pantone matching systems and proofing protocols.
Can you handle urgent print jobs?
Yes, our two-shift operation accommodates rush orders with guaranteed turnaround times for both offset and digital projects.
Are you environmentally responsible?
We're FSC-certified, use plant-based inks, recycle production waste, and offer eco-friendly paper options for sustainable printing.
What finishing options are available?
We provide aqueous coatings (gloss/satin/soft-touch), die-cutting, foil stamping, embossing, saddle-stitching, and custom kitting/mailing solutions.
Do you help with file preparation?
Our prepress team checks files for print readiness, performs color conversions, and offers simple design services for your convenience.
