Franklin Printing's story begins in the heart of newspaper publishing, serving as the production hub for the Livermore Falls Advertiser and the Franklin Journal. In the late 1960s, Joseph Nemi, a publishing veteran, founded Nemi Publishing Inc., acquiring these two local papers. Initially printed in separate locations, he consolidated operations in 1971, establishing a modest 40x60-foot facility on Wilton Road. Notably, Franklin Printing pioneered offset printing in Maine, a significant leap from the traditional lead letterpress.
While maintaining its newspaper operations, the company successfully diversified into commercial printing during the 1970s and 80s. The Nemi family's involvement deepened as Joe's sons, Greg and Dick, joined the business. Greg learned the ropes from the ground up, while Dick gained invaluable production experience as a pressman. Eventually, their vision led Joe to sell the newspaper division in 1986, allowing Franklin Printing to concentrate solely on commercial printing.
Continuous reinvestment in cutting-edge technology has fueled the company's growth, including pivotal moves into digital printing in 2008 and folding cartons in 2018. Family remains the cornerstone of the business, with the third generation now actively involved. Greg's son, David, is the General Manager while his daughter, Jennifer, oversees the sales team. Dick's son, Michael, leads printing and bindery production.
We invite you to visit us and hear firsthand how Franklin Printing has evolved into the thriving business it is today. We love sharing our story.
