Grit was founded in 1882 by Rev. Henry R. Wolf, Jr. who published a weekly, one-color, four-page broadsheet called the Daily Sun and Banner. During that time, a young German immigrant named Dietrick Lamade began working for Wolf. The Daily Sun and Banner closed its doors in 1884 but the young 25 year old Lamade, along with two investors, were able to purchase the printing equipment and the Grit name.
In the same year, Lamade published the first issue of Grit as an independent newspaper for the "plain people". It was the first of its kind to feature color and fictional supplements. As the newspaper grew from 1,500 to over 200,000 readers, it was able to acquire a new building along Third Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Commercial printing was added to the Grit Publishing Company's successful newspaper in the early 1900's.
As the commercial printing business grew, so did the company's size. A second building was added to the Grit site in 1906 to house all the Job Department and mechanical needs.
In the same year, Lamade published the first issue of Grit as an independent newspaper for the "plain people". It was the first of its kind to feature color and fictional supplements. As the newspaper grew from 1,500 to over 200,000 readers, it was able to acquire a new building along Third Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Commercial printing was added to the Grit Publishing Company's successful newspaper in the early 1900's.
As the commercial printing business grew, so did the company's size. A second building was added to the Grit site in 1906 to house all the Job Department and mechanical needs.
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Our Employees – the Grit Difference
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Many print shops have similar equipment, software, and therefore capabilities.
Our employees are what make us different.
At Grit, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization.
Our staff is committed to going above and beyond for you while making your project not only look great but also be successful.
Grit employees receive either in-house or outside industry-specific training, on a continuous basis, to keep on top of what is happening in the industry.
Whether it is learning the latest release of prepress software or the latest updates on postal changes - Grit is committed to investing in our number one resource, our employees, to better serve you.
Our employees are what make us different.
At Grit, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization.
Our staff is committed to going above and beyond for you while making your project not only look great but also be successful.
Grit employees receive either in-house or outside industry-specific training, on a continuous basis, to keep on top of what is happening in the industry.
Whether it is learning the latest release of prepress software or the latest updates on postal changes - Grit is committed to investing in our number one resource, our employees, to better serve you.
Career Opportunities
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Grit Commercial Printing, Inc. is always looking to hire skilled individuals who are willing to dedicate 40 hours a week to a fulfilling career.
If you are new in the area, looking for a change or just starting out, feel free to drop off or e-mail your resume to grit@gritprinting.com.
Explore our web site.
Check out the departments and let us know where your talents would best benefit the company.
We are always open to the prospect of hiring skilled pressmen, bindery and direct mail operators for all shifts.
If you are new in the area, looking for a change or just starting out, feel free to drop off or e-mail your resume to grit@gritprinting.com.
Explore our web site.
Check out the departments and let us know where your talents would best benefit the company.
We are always open to the prospect of hiring skilled pressmen, bindery and direct mail operators for all shifts.
Equipment List and Capabilities
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From start to finish, Grit is your complete source for all your printing and mailing needs.
Our experienced staff and modern equipment allow us to turn your printing project around fast - while giving you the highest quality printing possible.
One-color, two-color, three-color and four-color process printing plus spot inks, metallic inks and varnishes and coatings.
Our experienced staff and modern equipment allow us to turn your printing project around fast - while giving you the highest quality printing possible.
One-color, two-color, three-color and four-color process printing plus spot inks, metallic inks and varnishes and coatings.
Bindery & Finishing
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Our complete line of bindery services gives you the advantage of having your entire print/mailing job done under one roof.
Our machine automation and experienced operators deliver consistently great-looking print pieces.
Grit's B-26 26 x 44 Stahl folders and two Baum folders are capable of delivering almost any fold you need!
Below are just a few examples of the most common folds.
Our cylinder die cutter is capable of producing pocket folders, door hangers, table tents, and creating custom-shaped pieces and placing business card and brochure slits into brochures.
Our machine automation and experienced operators deliver consistently great-looking print pieces.
Grit's B-26 26 x 44 Stahl folders and two Baum folders are capable of delivering almost any fold you need!
Below are just a few examples of the most common folds.
Our cylinder die cutter is capable of producing pocket folders, door hangers, table tents, and creating custom-shaped pieces and placing business card and brochure slits into brochures.
Presswork
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Unlike web presses that deliver signatures a high rates of speed while sacrificing color match, our sheet fed presses can give you the accurate color you expect.
Our GATF certified pressmen check color throughout your entire print run, ensuring color consistency from start to finish.
Our newest addition - Heidelberg CD74 features automatic plate feed and computerized ink level control.
Spot color metallic inks, varnishes and coatings elevate brochures, catalogs and annual reports to a higher-perceived value.
Our GATF certified pressmen check color throughout your entire print run, ensuring color consistency from start to finish.
Our newest addition - Heidelberg CD74 features automatic plate feed and computerized ink level control.
Spot color metallic inks, varnishes and coatings elevate brochures, catalogs and annual reports to a higher-perceived value.
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