Featured Member: Sherwin Dodge Printers
A Legacy of Craftsmanship in Northern New Hampshire
Featured member Sherwin Dodge Printers has been a cornerstone of the regional printing industry for nearly five decades. Based in Littleton, New Hampshire, this independently owned commercial printing company is led by Doug Garfield, who has been at the helm since 1995. The business itself traces its roots back to 1977, when it was established by Garfield’s father and his college friend John Prescott, both former editors of the Williams College newspaper. The company name, “Sherwin Dodge,” is a blend of their middle names.
Over the years, Sherwin Dodge Printers has grown and evolved with the rapidly changing landscape of commercial printing. Doug Garfield joined the business in 1986 and later purchased its commercial printing operations after his father became ill. Under his leadership, the company expanded its capabilities, modernized its technology, and maintained a reputation for fast, reliable, and high-quality service.
Adapting to Change Without Losing Quality
Like many small businesses, Sherwin Dodge Printers has navigated economic shifts and staffing challenges. At its peak, the company had 12 employees. Today, Garfield runs the operation with a lean team and a network of trusted printing partners. Downsizing hasn’t slowed them down. In fact, it’s allowed for greater focus on specialized service and customer satisfaction.
Doug has invested in digital technology to meet current demands. With in-house equipment like a Xerox press capable of handling 13×19 sheets and a robust setup for bulk mailing, Sherwin Dodge Printers can tackle a wide range of print jobs with impressive turnaround times. For larger or more specialized projects, the company brokers work through trusted regional partners, ensuring that clients still receive top-quality results with the benefit of local service.
Comprehensive Printing Services for the Community
Sherwin Dodge Printers serves a hyperlocal customer base, including businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and schools on both sides of the Connecticut River. Their services cover an extensive range of printed materials, including brochures, rack cards, booklets, posters, maps, town reports, annual reports, and direct mail campaigns. They also handle short-run sticker printing and waterproof Tyvek maps, often used by outdoor organizations such as Kingdom Trails.
One of the more unique services they offer is book printing for self-publishing authors. Sherwin Dodge prints both the interior pages and covers in-house, then works with local binders to finish the books. This service has made the business a valuable resource for writers and family historians in the region looking to bring their stories to life in print.
Many local nonprofits rely on Sherwin Dodge Printers for high-end fundraising and marketing materials. From capital campaign packets to donor reports, Garfield has seen firsthand the dedication many of these organizations put into their printed communications, and the quality they expect.
Fast Turnaround and a Personal Touch
What truly sets Sherwin Dodge Printers apart is their speed and customer-focused approach. Garfield is known for quick turnaround times that other printers simply can’t match. Whether it’s a large mailing for a university or a short-run brochure job for a small business, clients know they can rely on Sherwin Dodge for timely delivery and excellent results.
Garfield recalls a time in the late ’90s when Littleton had four commercial printers. Despite the decline in local print shops, Sherwin Dodge has maintained its relevance by staying flexible and prioritizing client relationships. The company may not advertise heavily, but word-of-mouth and longstanding community connections keep the phones ringing.
Supporting Local Growth Through Print
As a Featured Member of the Chamber of Commerce, Sherwin Dodge Printers and their services help power local economic activity by providing the printed materials that businesses and nonprofits depend on to communicate, grow, and engage their audiences. Whether you’re looking for marketing materials, a direct mail campaign, or help bringing a book project to print, Sherwin Dodge Printers brings decades of experience, a dedication to quality, and the kind of personal service only a locally owned business can offer.
