Our History & VisionWith diverse talents and a shared passion for excellence
In April 2001, 1to1printers installed one of the first digital presses in Houston aimed to produce targeted, personalized printed campaigns. Only 8 weeks into operations, Tropical Storm Allison hit Houston with 32 inches of rain overnight, and our shop was flooded with 5ft of water. At that moment, we had two choices: to give up or to clean up and get back up. Of course, we chose to get back up with more energy than ever. We cleaned up, reorganized, and, with the help of amazing vendors, great friends, and loving family, we rebuilt 1to1printers.
We eventually moved to higher ground and today we offer a wide range of production technologies to our clients: from digital variable data printing to hardcase book binding, specialty substrates, foil sleeking, white-ink printing, specialty laminates… But we did not stop there, we kept on growing beyond traditional printed products into Signage, Trade Show Displays, Wall Murals, Window Graphics, and promotional products.
Pamper your Brand
Our vision to serve our clients beyond their expectations has helped us install state of the art equipment to best serve their needs. From traditional & digital printing to laser engraving, UV and Latex printing, fabrication, and even trade show booth sales and rentals, 1to1printers is here to be your one-stop shop for all printing projects. As our tag line states, we “Pamper Your Brand”.
As our company has expanded, we have built an amazing team of print professionals who are obsessed with engaging quality, technological innovation, award-winning sustainability, and memorable customer care.
Today, we are proud to serve some of the largest organizations in the Houston area, including Fortune 500 companies, multinational enterprises, government entities, as well as small and medium sized firms.
Printing Services
About UsMarilu Ballina
35 years of
experience
experience
At 1to1printers, Marilu loves helping customers find the right balance between efficiency, costs, and impact of every single printed marketing and communications project. Her passion is finding the best solution for each individual project whether it is generating graphics for a trade show, producing directional signage for a building, or creating a yearbook. Marilu believes that every project deserves our full attention and care to produce great quality, on time, and within budget. At 1to1printers we pamper your brand, and we mean it!
Marilu has 35 years of business management experience. She is fully bilingual and bicultural, having lived in Mexico and the United States. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University, and she earned her Master of International Management from Thunderbird in Arizona. Marilu worked for Goldman Sachs & Co both in NYC as well as in Mexico City. In fact, she was lucky enough to be part of the team that established GS Casa de Bolsa when foreign banks were starting operations in Mexico.
After her tenure in the corporate world, Marilu decided to take the plunge, along with Axel Krayer, becoming an entrepreneur, establishing 1to1printers LLC in 2001.
In addition to her professional career, Marilu has always been passionate of community work having volunteered in numerous non-for-profit organizations.
Marilu is in charge of the “behind the scenes” smooth operation of the company from accounting and financial planning, HR & payroll, to accounts payable and collections. In addition, Marilu oversees our company’s commitment to building a sustainable, safe, healthy, and responsible enterprise today and for many years to come.
Today, on higher ground, we offer a wide range of production technologies to our clients: from digital variable data printing to hardcase book binding, specialty substrates, foil sleeking, white-ink printing, specialty laminates… and always, engaging quality and memorable customer service.
Print
professionals
professionals
Coming from a long line of Print professionals, Axel runs ink in his veins.
Axel has a passion for quality and his commitment to his customers is second to none. Whether it is turning ideas into printed products or navigating complex logistics, Axel is a problem solver ensuring flawless execution. His vision to produce amazing projects for his customers has fueled our company’s innovation and our team’s growth and development. At 1to1printers we pamper your brand, and we mean it! Axel’s expertise in print solutions and project management is unmatched. With almost 40 years’ experience in the graphic arts industry, Axel’s pledge to innovation has resulted in 1to1printers’ growth not only in traditional and digital printing, but also in production of signs, murals, floor and window graphics, and trade show displays, as well as packaging and promotional products, among many other. Axel is highly skilled in Print Management, Photography, Graphics, Logo Design, Advertising, and Print Production. And he uses his talent and experience not only in the business but also to help our community by serving in the University of Houston’s Digital Media Advisory Board as well as in the Lone Star Community College Visual Communications Advisory Board.
Axel has a passion for quality and his commitment to his customers is second to none. Whether it is turning ideas into printed products or navigating complex logistics, Axel is a problem solver ensuring flawless execution. His vision to produce amazing projects for his customers has fueled our company’s innovation and our team’s growth and development. At 1to1printers we pamper your brand, and we mean it! Axel’s expertise in print solutions and project management is unmatched. With almost 40 years’ experience in the graphic arts industry, Axel’s pledge to innovation has resulted in 1to1printers’ growth not only in traditional and digital printing, but also in production of signs, murals, floor and window graphics, and trade show displays, as well as packaging and promotional products, among many other. Axel is highly skilled in Print Management, Photography, Graphics, Logo Design, Advertising, and Print Production. And he uses his talent and experience not only in the business but also to help our community by serving in the University of Houston’s Digital Media Advisory Board as well as in the Lone Star Community College Visual Communications Advisory Board.
About UsAxel Krayer
Certified & Designated BusinessAt 1to1Printers we are very proud and honored to hold several business certifications
2021
Certified
HUB (Historically, Underutilized Business Program)
2021
Certified
City of Houston M/W Enterprise
2022
Designated Business
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Contact UsWe are always ready to help you and answer your questions
With years of experience, we specialize in high-quality digital and offset printing, custom signage, event displays, and promotional products that help elevate your brand.
Telephone
customerservice@1to1printers.com
Our Location
15031 Woodham Drive Suite 370 Houston, TX 77073