What began with a single copier and printer has grown into a full-service printing and branding operation serving both local and national clients.<\/p>\n
Leader Graphics, located on Hess Avenue in Erie, offers what owner Pat Ott describes as an “\u00e0 la carte” approach to printing and promotional products, giving customers the flexibility to order everything from a single custom item to hundreds of branded products at a time.<\/p>\n
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Ott, an Erie native, started the company nearly 20 years ago and steadily expanded the business through continued investments in equipment and technology. Today, the company specializes in large-format printing and produces a wide variety of products for businesses, organizations, and individuals.<\/p>\n
Inside the facility, large-scale printers operate throughout the day creating banners, signs, graphics, and other branded materials for well-known local and national accounts. The company’s production floor handles projects of all sizes, from small promotional items and trophies to major branding campaigns.<\/p>\n
The work extends beyond printing. Leader Graphics features dedicated departments for sewing, embroidery, apparel decoration, and custom merchandise production. From the front office, where customer projects begin, to the finishing touches added in the embroidery room, each order passes through multiple stages of production handled by skilled employees.<\/p>\n
Ott also purchased the operation from the former Erie Sports Store, helping expand the company’s capabilities and product offerings over the years.<\/p>\n
Despite advances in technology, much of the business relies on the expertise of its approximately 20 employees, who work together to create customized products for customers across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n
While much of the company’s work focuses on business branding, Leader Graphics also serves individuals looking for personalized items. Whether it’s custom shirts for a family reunion, products for a bridal or baby shower, or specialty apparel for a special event, the company offers solutions for a wide range of personal and professional needs.<\/p>\n
Today, Leader Graphics continues to be a growing Erie-based business, combining technology, craftsmanship, and local talent to meet the diverse printing and promotional needs of its customers.<\/p>\n