The MGTL logo is formed from the combined initials of our two divisions, Media Graphics and Total Lithography. We are an employee-owned company whose accounts include advertising agencies, design studios, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. While our clients range in size from small design studios to multi-national corporations, they all rely on MGTL for the same reasons: attention to detail, consistent quality, the knowledge and experience to solve problems, and a total commitment to meeting deadlines.

You won't find a more responsive organization than MGTL, from the initial quote through the final shipping confirmation.

Environmental Policies

MGTL is certified with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative). We recycle paper, printing plates, fluorescent bulbs and batteries, and use vegetable-based, solvent-free inks.

Company History

1970: Total Lithography founded by Charles "Chuck" Cray to service advertising agencies, design studios and corporate accounts.

1973: Media Graphics opened to specialize in ad prep and color separations.

1985: M.R. Bindery purchased to handle MGTL's bindery needs and to provide trade bindery services to local printers.

1989: Media Graphics forms Image Graphics Systems department to focus on electronic separations and retouching; Scitex workflow installed.

1997: Aldus Digital Graphics merges with MGTL.

2001: Jon McCullough, Inc. merges with MGTL's Total Lithography division.

2002: Creo computer-to-plate workflow installed.

2006: El Sereno Graphics joins MGTL to provide a full range of short-run digital printing services.

2007: Upgraded computer-to-plate system with Kodak Prinergy PDF workflow.

2008: Certified with FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative).