Our History
100 years of printing, passion and family.
100 years of legacy
The story of advertisers printing company
In 2023, we celebrated a century in business. And in those 100 years we learned a few things about excellence in printing, excellence in customer service and excellence in team driven success. Join us in viewing our story of how a family owned business has become a staple in the St. Louis business community and a fast and reliable partner in the printing industry.
Company Timeline
1923
Founded as the C.F. Fechner Printing Company by Claude Fechner.
1923 - 1960
Company Focus: Letterpress Printing
1960
Claude succeeded by Robert C. Fechner.
1960 - 1979
Company Focus: 1 and 2 Color Offset Printing
1968
The first multi-color offset press is purchased.
1979
Robert C. Fechner succeeded by Robert G. Fechner and William J. Fechner.
1988
The first 5-color offset press is purchased.
1988 - 2008
Company Focus: 5 and 6 Color Offset Printing
1993
Company makes the transition from pasteup boards to digital based file prep.
1994
Job engineering added as an offering.
2003
Stochastic printing added as an offering.
2003
Advertisers Printing used as a beta site for the development of the print to gray balance (color management).
2009
Advertisers Printing is certified as a G7 Master Printer.
2010
Mailing services added as an offering to aid in message distribution.
2011
Advertisers Printing receives SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) certification.
2012
7-color digital printing added as an offering.
2012
Company Focus: Digital Imaging and Automation of Processes.
2014
Marketing campaign design and management added as an offering.
2016
Variable Data Foil and Lamination added as an offering.
2016
Company purchases large format digital press.
2019
Custom promotional merchandise added as an offering.
2020
Company purchases a 10-color RMGT 9-Series printing press.
