About E & S Graphics

For over FOUR DECADES E & S Graphics, Inc. has delivered confidence, trust, and peace of mind through its in-house printing, signage, engraving, designing and mailing solutions.

Our job is to help customers succeed in the eyes of their clients, markets and audiences. We do this by providing fresh ideas and concepts, all while maximizing and measuring the impact of the marketing investment. This investment is not taken lightly and we understand the urgency in which they need to be executed upon. You have our promise to meet any reasonable deadlines.

E & S Graphics, Inc. invests in state-of-the-art prepress, printing, binding, wide format, engraving, CNC and mailing equipment to maximize operational efficiency. E & S Graphics is home to a team of highly skilled associates and professionals with over 75 years of combined experience. We go the extra mile to ensure that world-class quality is incorporated into each and every project we do. Your branding is a representation of our passion and dedication for providing marketing solutions that shine.

Meet Our Owner

Nick is a proud father, a devoted husband and an active entrepreneur whose passion is helping others out.

A few of his specialties are business development, marketing, and sales in which he expanded on while consulting for numerous start-ups over the many years. Much of this experience has been gained over the development of his own businesses. He has been able to help out not only small to mid-size businesses, but also Fortune 500 companies. Nick’s goal is to always offer the best available products/services, with ultimate value, which are all served up with the highest quality of customer service.

Nick also brings to the table an out of the box thinking attitude with a drive and ability to execute a goal/plan. Nick’s experience in social media marketing, website development/analytics and sign/print management can provide you with cutting edge information in regards to developing a pin-point marketing strategy and implementing it.

Nick personally extends his hand out to anyone whom needs or wants advice/help. If you have a question, please feel free to contact him directly and he will get back with you as soon as possible. Nick looks forward to seeing others succeed and grow as people and as professionals.

Nick Houghton
Owner, E & S Graphics, Inc.

E & S Graphics, Inc. Company History

1979
December 3

“The Print Shop” Established

“The Print Shop” started with Eddie Horton and Scott Gray at 101 S. Jeffery Avenue, Ithaca, MI offering clients letterpress and offset printing (Chandler Price Handfed, Heidelberg Windmill)
1980
January 1

Hired First Employees

The first employees were hired.
1981
January 1

Purchased Reeves Oldsmobile Facility

Purchased Reeves Oldsmobile Facility on Center Street, Ithaca to accommodate new equipment and to service additional customer base.
January 1

Purchased Clinton County News Printing

E & S Graphics purchases the printing division of the Clinton County News.
1985
January 1

Incorporated as E & S Graphics, Inc.

“The Print Shop” was incorporated as “E & S Graphics, Inc.” for branding purposes.
1987
January 1

Jan Rosencrans is hired

Jan Rosencrans (E & S Graphics Mom/Print Layout/Payroll/Accounting/Glue that holds us all together) was hired and is still working with us today
1992
January 1

Eddie Horton retires, Doug Sias becomes partner

Eddie Horton retires from the company, and Doug Sias (Print Production Specialist) joins the company as a 50% partner with Scott Gray.
1998
January 1

Current facility is constructed

Our current facility located at 300 Industrial Parkway, Ithaca, MI is constructed to accommodate a new 4 color offset printing press.
1999
January 1

Switch to soy ink

E & S Graphics becomes one of the first commercial printers to switch to Soy Ink to better serve our clients in the agricultural industries (United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Michigan Conservation Club, Michigan Soybean)
January 1

Additional equipment investments

Investments of over $500,000 into additional printing equipment are made.
2006
January 1

E & S Graphics goes digital

Our first digital press is put into commission.
2009
January 1

Digital transition complete

Completely transitioned into digital printing, a major pivot made to keep up with market demand and changes in technology.
2014
January 1

Nick Houghton purchases company

Nick Houghton (Business Development and Sign Background) purchases the company and Doug Sias retires to enjoy family and play golf.
2015
January 1

Sign and Graphic Design services added

E & S Graphics Sign and Graphic Design divisions are launched.
2016
April 10

Signs for the Times is acquired

E & S Graphics acquires Signs for the Times from Dan Dinsmore to better serve our client base.
2017
February 15

E & S Graphics completes rebrand

E & S Graphics completes rebrand
E & S Graphics completes the rebranding process, including new logo, reorganization by division, updated services and pricing, and a beautifully redesigned showroom.
2019
January 1

E & S Graphics acquires The Trophy Shoppe of Alma, MI