In 1907, Nate Strauss founded Scranton Printing Company with a simple vision: deliver exceptional printed materials through superior craftsmanship and unwavering customer service. More than a century later, that vision continues through five generations of the same family.
What started as a small printing operation has grown into a 50,000 square foot facility serving businesses across Pennsylvania and beyond. We've evolved from hand-set type to state-of-the-art digital and offset presses, but our commitment to quality has never wavered.
Today, Philly Printing Company brings that same heritage to the Philadelphia market. We're proud to be one of Pennsylvania's oldest continuously family-operated printing companies, and we're honored that businesses across Pennsylvania trust us with their most important printing projects.
When you work with Philly Printing, you're not just hiring a vendor - you're partnering with five generations who have dedicated their lives to perfecting the craft of commercial printing.
Timeline Highlights
1907: Scranton Printing Company is founded by Nate Strauss.
1935: Second generation begins as Nate Strauss’s son, Lionel Strauss, joins the company.
1972: Third generation: Lionel Strauss’s son, Ken Strauss, returns to the business after graduating from the University of Miami. Ken and Lionel work side by side to expand and grow the company.
1986: Lionel Strauss retires, passing leadership fully to the third generation.
1990s: Ken Strauss invests heavily in new equipment and acquires additional property, expanding operations into a 30,000-square-foot facility and leasing supplemental space to support growth.
1999: Fourth generation begins as Ken’s son, Nathan Strauss, joins the business.
2001: Ken and Nathan expanded again, purchasing the current 50,000-square-foot facility on Penn Avenue. A six-color full-sheet press is added, significantly increasing production capabilities.
2013: Barry Strauss returns to Scranton and joins Ken and Nathan, strengthening leadership and business development efforts.
2021: The Strauss family acquires Garney Label, relocating its equipment and integrating the team into the Scranton facility to expand label production capabilities.
2024: Barry Strauss expands sales into the Philadelphia market and launches the Philly Printing division.
2024: Fifth generation begins as Ben and Simon Strauss, Nathan’s sons, join the company.