November 30, 2022
Patrick Monterrain and more broadly the Monterrain family, is one of those old Clusian families who knew how to undertake, develop and renew themselves. In the world of Savoyard printing, Patrick, with a joking air, leads a life at 100 per hour to provide his customers with top products and to meet all their requests. Meet this purebred mountaineer.
Printing: a family history
“Printing Monterrain was created by my father in 1972. We joined it with my brother then naturally we took over. Our children joined us 10 years ago: the succession is assured! Building on this continuity, in 2016 we built our new building located at the entrance to Cluses, at La Maladière. We are celebrating our 2022th anniversary in 50. »
A homegrown business for locals
“We are the only printer between Chamonix, Morzine and Cluses. We print a lot for local customers, whom we know well: town halls, tourist offices, ski lifts, industry, small and medium-sized businesses... This allows for a personalized relationship. We know everyone's expectations and can be very responsive by being in close proximity. »
A profession that moves
“Ten years ago, our business revolved a lot around paper. But since then, the volume of classic paper printing has dropped to diversify: panel, tarpaulin, sign, lettering, printing on wood, cutting. Our strength comes from the fact that we have been able to invest in this diversification at the right time, to enable us to meet the multiple demands of customers. »
Here we do everything, everything, everything
“We implement classic printing: leaflets, brochures, books, brochures, flyers… We are also focused on flat printing. We print on any material up to 5 cm thick, such as metal or wood. We can also provide large formats: tarpaulins, roll-ups, stickers.
Clearly, there are few requests that we do not know how to answer. And when we don't know, we always manage to find solutions! »
Passion as a driving force in the morning
“I fell into this profession from a very young age since my dad was a printer and I am very happy that the children are taking over behind us. Working locally, with people you know, building a real, solid human relationship: the human being is what motivates me most at the moment.
It's what keeps me going, what makes me want to put my best foot forward for people, to always do my best to be of service and to ensure that customers are fully satisfied. »
A UFO in the French landscape
“French printing is on the way out. But here, we are lucky to be in a region of full employment where we have work. Turning still has a bright future ahead of it, tourism will continue to develop. Monterrain is doing well in this context: having chosen to diversify, we are competitive and can respond to all requests. »
