History

oregon_web_press_in_albany_oregonOregon Web Press has continued to serve the northwest for over 25 years.

1985

  • Hugh Crowe, owner of The Real Estate Press, decides to team up with Randy Leopard and Corvallis Web Press is born.

1996

  • Corvallis Web Press having become a regional printing company, changes its name to Western Oregon Web Press.

2000

  • To locate closer to the I-5 corridor the company moves from Corvallis to its current facility on 29th Avenue SW in Albany, Oregon.

2001

  • To accommodate growth the company expands the Albany facility to 15,000 square feet.

2004

  • Company adds UV ink capabilities becoming a leader in the Northwest with this new technology. 

2008

  • Hugh Crowe’s son, Steve Crowe, takes over the duties of company president.
  • Company purchases 2 Kodak Trendsetter plate processors going to a fully digital front end.
  • The company joins the NAPL and begins participating in national industry events.

2009

  • Western Oregon Web Press purchases a 4 unit Hantcho heatset press allowing a higher quality print on glossy paper stocks.
  • Company expands its graphic department upgrading computers, networking and software.

2010

  • Now a national printer with monthly customers from Seattle to the Bay Area the company drops Western from its name becomes Oregon Web Press.
  • Company hires a graphic designer and adds design services to support customers high end design needs.
  • Oregon Web Press re-brands with new logo and adds the make an impression tag line.
  • Press department adds 4 Color King Press units to increase capacity to 3 webs, 24 pages of full color in one signature.
  • Oregon Web Press joins the Northwest PPI Association.