One hundred years ago next month, A.B. Hirschfeld bought a $39 hand-operated press and set up shop in the basement of a fruit stand at 17th and Larimer streets.
Today, National Hirschfeld is one of the region’s largest printers.
Clients represent a who’s who of businesses and agencies – including EchoStar, Great West Life, the U.S. Postal Service, the University of Colorado and Cigna.
In 2005, Hirschfeld merged with National Printing & Packaging and C&M Press, reflecting a national trend of consolidation in the printing industry.
“Family companies can get stagnant,” said A. Barry Hirschfeld, 65, grandson of patriarch A.B. “The result of our merger is a new energy, a new level of combined expertise.”
National Hirschfeld president Brett Birky said revenue has grown 10 percent over the past year. The company recently expanded, with sales offices in Hartford, Conn., and Los Angeles.
Timeline
1907
A.B. Hirschfeld sets up shop in the basement of a LoDo fruit stand.
1949
A.B. Hirschfeld Press opens its distinctive, art deco-style plant at Speer Boulevard and Acoma Street.
1974
The company moves to a new plant at Smith Road and Grape Street. The Speer building later is converted to a hotel.
2005
Hirschfeld merges with National Printing & Packaging and C&M Press, creating one of region’s largest printers.
