• Craftsmanship + Technology

    Printing is our craft. We are master print artisans using 21st century technologies.
  • Digital Printing

    We use the most current digital printing technologies to deliver on your most demanding print projects.
  • Offset Printing

    For your larger projects, our offset print experts will deliver premier results on your next print project.
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Welcome to Complemar PrintWestern NY's Premier Printer

Complemar Print is a leading printer in Western NY specializing in both offset and digital printing. We have over 30 years of experience in commercial printing with extensive capabilities.

Complemar Print's services are on par with the best printing companies in the world. We are a Certified G7 Master Printer and we can accommodate short runs, long runs, small and large format offset and digital, print-on-demand, and robust variable data printing applications.

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  • Customer StoryIron Smoke Whiskey

    Iron Smoke is an artisan crafted small batch whiskey distiller based in Fairport, NY.
    Their product line includes award winning Apple Wood Smoked Bourbon Whiskey and Rattlesnake Rosie’s Apple Pie Whiskey.
    Iron Smoke sought Complemar Print’s help in printing their point-of-sale materials, package materials, bottle neckers and sell sheets. “It’s the quality and the customer service.” says Iron Smoke Co-founder Tommy Brunett. “(Complemar Print) is willing to work on tight timelines and go above and beyond!”
  • Customer StoryDavos Brands/TYKU Sake

    Davos Brands is the maker and distributor for several liquor brands including TYKU Sake, a premium Japanese Sake and Soju.
    Complemar Print has worked for years creating custom printed materials for the TYKU brand, including labels, promotional materials, bottle neckers and more.
    When discussing Complemar Print, Brian Helfman, Supply Chain Analyst for Davos says “Communication, cost, quality, help on short notice, general customer service - they are all stellar.”
  • Customer StoryCity Dining Cards

    City Dining Cards is a Customer Loyalty Program which distributes decks of $10 discount cards good for locally owned restaurants in cities across the country.
    Complemar Print prints and produces a pack of 25 cards for City Dining Cards. We’ve also done some promotional materials, postcards and other print projects for City Dining Cards.
    “Our business is reliant on print. Without a strong print product, we don’t have a business.” said Marilyn Roach, Managing Partner. She continued, “Complemar has always produced high-quality print for us...actually exceeding all our expectations.
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Print 101 - Importance of Paper Types

A commercial print shop has access to many types of paper. But at the end of the day they all come under the headings of either coated or uncoated.

Uncoated Paper

An uncoated sheet, where at least 90% of the fiber comes from pulp, is used in anything from copy paper, newsprint, book papers to high-end stationary. Some of these paper varieties also are made from recovered paper such as pre or post-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste comes from the paper and printing industry and includes scraps from trimming, misprints and ends of paper rolls. Post-Consumer Waste (PCW) generally comes from our homes and is more difficult to separate and collect, but very important as it keeps tons of material from going to the landfill. Complemar’s Print Division actively engages in recycling of its scrap paper. All of our offcut or scrap paper goes into separate bins and sent for recycling.

Coated Paper

A coated or glossy sheet basically follows the same process as uncoated but an additional step is added where the base paper has an adhesive and clay or calcium carbonate added that fills the miniscule pits between the fibers and then ‘calendared” to create the glossy appearance. The glossy finish makes it more attractive for advertising pieces such as material that you may receive in the mail.

There are hundreds of varieties of uncoated and coated papers to choose from and each variety has an assortment of colors, thicknesses and finishes. If you want a hi-end Wedding Invite, we would recommend a 120# Classic Crest cover, felt finish with a matching envelope. If you want to print a text book, we would recommend a 50# Williamsburg offset text weight with a 100# Endurance Gloss Cover, 94 bright. If you want an environment-friendly sheet, we would recommend a Neenah, Environment, Recycled 100% PCW, Smooth, 95 Bright, 75# text.

So, as you can see, the paper you choose is important. Let us provide you with our expertise in choosing the paper for your next print project.