Max Bergman, an immigrant to America, founded Hudson Printing, in 1922.  The graphic arts industry has changed light years since then; so much so that Max would be absolutely in awe if he were able to visit our facility today.  Regardless, his visit would be most welcome (and more then a little weird and supernatural).

Warren G. Harding was president in 1922, and “talking” motion pictures had not yet been invented.  Rumor has it that no one was walking around with a Blackberry or an I-Pod either in those days.

Through a combination of perspiration and perseverance, Max grew his small, lower Manhattan shop into a busy and thriving letterpress business.  Printing for a variety of retail, corporate and not-for-profit organizations, Max’s word was his bond.  He and his employees strictly adhered to the credo of, “A promise made is a promise kept”.

In the late 1940’s, Max’s two sons joined him in the business; eventually ushering the firm from letterpress into the offset printing process.  It was cleaner, faster and produced richer images holding far more detail, as well as more vivid color. They also expanded the operation by adding bindery, mailing and fulfillment services.  Max’s sons, Lou and Wally, have since moved on to Florida and that great print shop in the sky, respectively.

In the 21st Century, in addition to offset printing, Hudson is “doing” digital and producing an interesting cross-section of variable data projects. It is fully committed to computer-to-plate prepress workflow.  The firm’s ability to respond to changing technologies and expanded client requirements, enables it to continue as one of New York’s premiere graphic arts suppliers.

Nearly 90 years after Max’s entrepreneurial leap into printing, the third-generation owners of Hudson Printing remain committed to the values, ethics and high standards of quality that he embraced and so proudly represented.