Years in the making

Throughout the series of dates below, Falconer Printing has taken steps to ensure we’re delivering work we can stand behind. We’ve held the business in the Roach family for decades, and with every new addition or change, we aim to up the ante. The most exciting addition to our timeline? It’s our next. Because as excited as we are of what we’ve become, we’re ecstatic about what the future holds. Thanks for joining us for the ride!

1910

Harry C. Mills started a printing company on top of a blacksmith’s shop at 125 West Main Street in Falconer, NY.

1913

Mills moved the firm to 39 West Main Street, and the firm became Falconer Printing Company.

1944

Maurice Roach begins working at Falconer Printing between his junior and senior years of high school.

1945

After graduating from high school, Maurice Roach takes a full-time role at Falconer Printing.

1947

Harry Mills and Maurice Roach became partners at Falconer Printing.

1948

Falconer Printing moves to its present location at 66 East Main Street, Falconer.

1952

Harry Mills passes on, and Maurice Roach fully takes over the business.

1970

The first of seven building expansions take place.

1971

The business name is changed to Falconer Printing and Design Inc.

1975

Maurice’s son Stephen Roach joins the printing firm.

1979

Falconer Printing and Design brings in the first use of computerized typesetting.

1986

James Roach, another son of Maurice Roach, has brought his own business, Roach Photography, under the Falconer Printing and Design umbrella.

1988

Maurice Roach acquires the Kenneth W. Fosberg Co., adding additional assets and capabilities to Falconer Printing and Design and creating the Jamestown Envelope and Paper Products divisions of the company.

1994

Maurice Roach celebrates 50 years in the printing business and chooses to retire. Ownership of Falconer Printing and Design is passed on to sons Stephen and James.

1994

Installation of the first electronic imaging and scanning equipment takes place.

1999

The first high-volume, production-level digital printer was brought in-house.

2004

The first computer-to-plate system is installed.

2006

Stephen Roach Jr., third generation (Maurice’s grandson), joins Falconer Printing and Design.

2008

Falconer Printing and Design installs chemistry-free CTP and receives GreenWorks Environmental Recognition award from AGFA corporation.

2010

Falconer Printing and Design celebrates 100 years of craftsmanship.

2014

Stephen Roach retires from Falconer Printing and Design, and Stephen Roach Jr. is named Vice President.

2019

Falconer Printing and Design changed its name back to Falconer Printing, continuing design and mailing services but reinvesting in printing technology and specialty printing services.

2021

Acquisition of apparel /sign maker brings all service in house.