Excerpt from Naugatuck Daily News – Monday, September 15, 1947
Industrial Exhibit Supplement

Perry Press In Business Over 57 Years

The Perry Press, Inc., Naugatuck’s only commercial printing establishment, is located on City Hill street. It has been doing business for over 57 years, and was brought from Church street to its present site in 1893. Over its broad span of years it has kept its grade of quality until today it is one of the largest and finest equipped establishments of its kind. The building has three floors, the main floor including the composing room, press room, the receiving and shipping departments while the office, making department and bindery are on the second floor. The third floor is used for the warehousing and storage of variegated colored papers, goods and materials.

Thomas H. Nolan

In 1945 Thomas H. Nolan assumed control. As a young lad “Tom,” familiarly termed by his associates, developed a love for the art of fine printing. As he worked he dreamed of some day owning his own plant—and it was such dreams that inspired him to be an exceptionally conscientious and thorough craftsman. His work always showed the veneer of finish for he believed that whatever he did, he must do well. He was extremely particular about the fine points, so commonly overlooked, but what really make printing a fine art.

A. C. Hampson

In January, 1946, A. C. Hampson became associated with the firm. His wide experience with meeting the public and selling has been another great asset to the company.

In this plant may be found one of the latest types of automatic printing machinery, addressing and mailing equipment, and as a result of which the plant rates among the best in quality and variety of work produced. In rapidity and economy of accomplishment it has earned the distinction of not only keeping local printing at home, but of handling the greater share of the printing up and down the Naugatuck Valley.

This plant is proud of the many craftsmen who received their apprenticeship and final training period within its walls, and who are today successful men in the printing crafts.

Mr. Nolan and Mr. Hampson are ever willing to offer suggestions. The plant motto is “Service Plus Quality.”