About ABC Imaging
G7 Certification was developed by IDEAlliance. This organization has been developing, educating and validating best practices in printing and publishing for more than 40 years. They developed the G7 specifications and oversee printer certification. G7 specifications ensure quality by helping to ensure grayscale reproduction across multiple devices, processes and media.
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ABC Imaging ihas been maintaining and testing all our inkjet printers to ensure we are following the standards and are within the guidelines for G7 specifications. We are also a G7 certified facility which can only be achieved by having an outside color management expert come in and observe our calibration methodology and examining our printed proofs.
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Currently we are printing certified proofs on 2 Epson printers for the following print conditions, GRACOL 2013, SWOP, SNAP newspaper and Fogra 39. Printed proofs from our facility can be used as color release target proofs for all major publications in the US and Europe. We also use a Cannon 300 printer to simulate Snap printing conditions for the New York Times, printed on the actual paper the NYT uses to print their daily newspaper.
ABC Imaging provides print solutions and digital document management services for the AEC and
other market sectors around the globe. We bundle services and products to provide commercial clients
one place to stop for print solutions. We are expanding our service and products to offer consumers
a wide range of print solutions.
35
Years
Experience
30
Locations
World Wide
400+
Employees
World Wide
200K
Impressed
Clients
Our History
In 1982, Medi Falsafi created American Blueprinting Company, to provide premium quality reprographic services to architects, engineers, and contractors. With a background in architecture and an MBA from Harvard Business School, he purchased printing equipment and set up shop.
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Medi's architectural knowledge made it easy for him to understand how to provide print solutions to the building design and construction industries. He grew what was to be a temporary venture into a multimillion dollar business.
Today, American Blueprinting Company is known as ABC Imaging.
ABC Imaging Company Timeline
1982
Medi Falsafi opens American Blueprint Company in March with offices at 11th and K in Washington, DC.
1984
In December, ABC Imaging moves to
14th and N.
1986
The Offset Printing division opens in Alexandria, VA in September.
1987
In June the first retail store opens on Oronoco Street in Alexandria, VA.
1990
Headquarters moves to 1147 20th Street in January.
1991
A second store opens on Spring Street in Silver Spring, MD in March.
1993
In April, a third store opens on Tyco Road in Vienna, VA and then moves to Tyson's Corner, VA.
1997
ABC Imaging's Offset Printing division moves to Slaters Lane in Alexandria, VA.
1998
January ABC acquires Topel Digital Solutions in January. The acquisition enables the rapid expansion into large format digital printing technology.
Stores open in Bethesda, MD and in Reston, VA.
1999
The company's online planroom, BlueprintOnline, launches in August. The web-based application enables construction drawings to be organized and facilitates the ordering of drawings over the
life of a project.
In June, ABC Imaging opens a store in Baltimore, MD.
2000
The Offset Printing division moves in December to Chevy Chase, MD.
ABC Imaging's first west coast store opens in Los Angeles, CA in November.
2003
Stores open in New York, NY in May and in West Los Angeles, CA in November.
2005
Stores open in Bellevue, WA; Boston, MA; and Pittsburgh, PA.
2006
To support growth and consolidate operations, company headquarters and the Offset Printing division move to 1155 21st Street in Washington, DC.
Stores open in Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; and Miami, FL.
2007
ABC Imaging launches its Grand Format division to print banners, signs, and posters and to support other specialty printing activity. The company purchases 3D printers to expand products and services into creating 3D physical models and rapid prototypes for a variety of market sectors.
Stores open in Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Irvine, CA; and Houston, TX.
2008
Anticipating the start of international growth, ABC Imaging merges with Mediashore of London. As part of their international plans, ABC Imaging acquires space for stores in Dubai, UAE and in Shanghai, PRC.
Stores open in Las Vegas, NV; Fort Lauderdale, FL; and Denver, CO.
2010
Stores open in Concord, CA; Oakland, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and Hunt Valley, MD.
2012
Stores open in Manassas, VA; and Tampa, FL.
2013
Stores open in Boston South, MA; and Miami West, FL.
ABC Imaging acquires Peeq Imaging.
2014
In November, ABC Imaging opens a store in Charlotte, NC.
2015
In January, ABC Imaging acquires INDOX Services' Denver Operation.
2019
ABC Imaging lauches it’s new Barricades division to provide retail, malls, and commerical properties with barricades & hoardings,indoor and outdoor graphics.
ABC Imaging launches
1201 Video productions,
providing a broad spectrum of video & post production services to our clients.
2018
ABC Imaging launches abcprintroom.com, an online store for web to print services.
ABC Imaging starts a new Dye Sublimation
Department, for high
end printing on
aluminum,wood,
and other materials.
2016
ABC Imaging moves corporate headquarters to Alexandria, VA.
ABC Imaging Timeline
I am writing to express my satisfaction with your company's work. We were only able to present your staff with
a poor quality image of our logo, but received a product that was exactly what we envisioned for our front lobby
signage. We appreciate the terrific service offered by ABC Imaging, and will certainly use your company for
all of our signage and printing needs in the future.
-Ben Schaefer
S&R Law Firm, PLLC
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We couldn’t be happier with the work that ABC did for us on our last major pitch. The team worked with us hand-
in-hand under extremely tight timelines to craft a stunning book, and the client specifically commented on it.
We’re looking forward to our next project together!
-Michele G. , Universal McCann
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Thank you so much for helping assemble the incredible binders and tabs! They look phenomenal and our team is incredibly appreciative.
Jackie Lender, Business Development Analyst, Intersection
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Got to say, the quality work all the Irvine ABC Imaging staff does along with the expertise you have in your field speaks volumes for our return business and our confidence in your company. Thanks for the professionalism
and making us look good.
-Norma Raistrick, Executive Assistant, JWC Environmental, LLC
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ABC provides superior quality and customer service each and every time. This really came through this week when we had a very tight turnaround on custom binders. Due to an unexpected blizzard in New York, our FedEx package was held which caused a delay in delivery. Shahabudeen at ABC came through for us and printed a new set of binders with overnight delivery to ensure we received our binders just in time. I appreciate how proactive they are. I’ve been working with ABC for many years and would highly recommend them to anyone with printing needs.
-Ashley Dailey, Senior Marketing Project Lead, Balfour Beatty Construction
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DIGITAL PRINTING
... I wanted to thank you for all your help ... We had a very positive experience with ABC Imaging. Chang was there for us every step of the way and his reliability, responsiveness, and attention to detail were greatly reassuring.
- CHERYL SOURBEER
Proposals Director, Markon Solutions
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Myself and my team have worked with ABC Imaging for the better part of two years now and there has not been an instance yet that they have told us “no” to one of our crazy asks or a time that they have failed to deliver the utmost quality project, not just in New York, but across numerous cities in the United States, as well as across the globe.
They are always where we are and will always make sure the projects are delivered anywhere we needthem to be.
We are continually blown away by the work that the team at ABC outputs for us each and every week and
we look forward to our relationship with them in the future, as it is one that we value wholeheartedly.
- PAUL LAFLEUR
Internal Design Studio, IPG Media Brands
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“I've had great experiences working with ABC Imaging! Customer service is great - they communicate quickly and easily and are open to flexibility. The products received are high quality and conveniently delivered to wherever we need them!”
-Tiffany Ngo, King County Housing Authority
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“You guys are AWESOME!!! They look terrific. Thank you so much and please thank everyone involved.
The President of our company was very happy with the sample yesterday!!”
-KPPlaza Construction
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DIGITAL PRINTING / OFFSET PRINTING / LASER CUTTING
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“First off, AMAZING JOB. I’ve been so impressed by the quality and speed of this work. I’m so grateful to you for everything. Thank you. And Thank you to your team at ABC. Can’t wait to do this again!”
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-LK
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DIGITAL PRINTING
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“Thank you so much for all the amazing work you did with our programs and flyers last week. The quality was exceptional, and your flexibility and speediness has always been appreciated. Thanks for putting up with us! :)
It's great to have a local printer that we can rely on.”
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-LCM, The Chinese Fine Arts Society
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MANAGE PRINT SERVICES
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“ABC Imaging has supported us with their Facilities Management Program for over 15 years.
We have been very pleased with the professional service provided by our account manager and his Facility Support Team.”
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-TG, Torti Gallas and Partners
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REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES / MANAGE PRINT SERVICES
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“ABC Imaging has been our Reprographic Vendor for over a decade and has provided excellent service and support over the years....quick to respond to any issues or requests.
Our Virtual FM system has allowed us to have top quality in-house reprographic capabilities when our out-of-house printing is not required.”
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-AC, Kerns Group Architects, P.C.
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