Is This Connecticut’s Best Local Print Shop? Many Customers Say Yes.

Let’s get one thing out of the way right up front: this article is coming from us.

Trailhead Printing. The print shop in Simsbury. The one in the photo. The one you may have heard about from a friend, a coworker, or someone who just needed something printed and ended up telling a few other people where they went.

So no, this isn’t an investigative report from a major news outlet. There’s no attempt to pretend this is anything other than what it is. But that doesn’t mean the question isn’t worth asking. Over time, we’ve noticed more and more people across Connecticut coming back to us, recommending us, and trusting us with their work. At a certain point, it felt fair to acknowledge that and ask the question directly: is this Connecticut’s best local print shop?

Built on a Simple Goal

It’s not how we started. When we first opened, the goal wasn’t to be “the best” at all. It was much more straightforward than that—do good work, treat people well, and keep pricing fair and accessible. That mindset has stayed consistent as we’ve grown.

“We’ve had a lot of customers tell us they’re surprised by the level of service we provide,” says owner Matthew Nardozza. “But we made it our goal early on to offer the best service at the best and most affordable price in the area.”

That idea—strong service without inflated pricing—has guided the way we operate day to day. It’s also reflected in our reviews. We’ve consistently earned 5-star feedback from customers who not only like the final product, but appreciate how easy and straightforward the process feels. That part matters just as much to us.

A Better Printing Experience

Anyone who’s ordered printing before knows the experience can vary quite a bit. Sometimes it’s smooth, but other times it can feel unclear, overpriced, or impersonal. Files get rejected without much explanation, turnaround times aren’t always well defined, and it can be difficult to get a clear answer when something needs to be adjusted.

We’ve seen that side of the industry too, and early on we made a conscious decision to do things differently.

Instead of putting up barriers, we try to guide people through the process. If a file needs fixing, we help fix it. If someone isn’t sure what format they need, we talk it through. If there’s a deadline, we give a realistic timeline and stick to it. It’s a simple approach, but it tends to make a noticeable difference.

From Everyday Prints to Major Projects

Over time, we’ve worked on a wide range of projects—from everyday document printing to more involved jobs like business cards, booklets, brochures, NCR forms, blueprints, banners, and wide-format prints. Some are quick turnarounds, others take a bit more coordination, but the goal stays the same: make sure the final result looks right and does what it’s supposed to do.

Printing isn’t just ink on paper—it’s how people present their ideas, promote their work, and communicate with others. We take that seriously, whether it’s a small order or a large, detailed project.

Why People Keep Coming Back

A lot of our growth hasn’t come from advertising, but from people sharing their experiences. A business owner recommends us to another business. A contractor sends someone our way. A customer who needed something last-minute remembers that we came through.

That kind of word-of-mouth builds trust over time, and it’s something we don’t take for granted. It’s also a big reason why that original question—whether we might be one of the best in the state—keeps coming up in the first place.

So… Is It the Best?

At the same time, we understand how this all sounds. A print shop writing a blog post asking if it’s the best print shop in Connecticut—and then making its case. There’s a level of self-awareness in that, and we’re okay with it.

We’re not here to declare ourselves the best. There are plenty of great print shops out there doing solid work. But we are proud of what we’ve built, and we’re proud that people continue to come back and recommend us to others.

So, is Trailhead Printing the best local print shop in Connecticut? You tell us.

If you’ve got something to print—whether it’s a simple job or something more involved—we’d be glad to help. And at the very least, you’ll know exactly who wrote the article about it.

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