Sheridan PA: A Look Back
1915
Sheridan began its existence as Everybodys Poultry Magazine. It was founded by Hanover entrepreneur C.N. Myers. His love of show chickens prompted him to buy a letterpress and rent space in the building of a local newspaper company in order to create and produce the magazine.
1923
Everybodys Poultry Magazine garners global appeal. The company outgrows its plant and erects a new facility.
1946
Other publications are now printed at Everybodys Poultry and the name of the company changes to Everybodys Press.
1960
Offset equipment is added to eight letterpresses, linotype, and bindery equipment.
1967
R. Champlin Sheridan becomes President and sole stockholder of the company.
1973
The company moves to Fame Avenue (where it remains today) in Hanover, PA with 58 employees.
1982
The company name is changed from Everybodys Press to The Sheridan Press, reflecting the increased emphasis of providing printing and publishing services to the STM publishing community.
1984
The Sheridan Press offers reprints of journal articles under the name Sheridan Reprints.
1988
The company expands into book publishing with the purchase of book printer Braun-Brumfield, then creates Sheridan Books in 1999 after acquiring Bookcrafters, Inc.
1989
The Sheridan Group is formed as the holding company for The Sheridan Press and future acquisitions.
1998
The acquisition of Dartmouth Printing Company is completed, expanding expertise to include short-run magazine publishing and long-run journal publishing
2002
Dartmouth Journal Services is established to provide full front-end redactory and composition services to the STM community.
2003
TSP enters the digital-only print market with the launch of Sheridan Digital Print.
2005
The Sheridan Press expands its facility by 50% and celebrates its 90th year.
2011
The Sheridan Technology Lab was created to signify a commitment to developing new publishing technologies in support of content preparation and dissemination.
2012
The Content Delivery Alliance is established for US, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
2013
Sheridan is accepted into the International Print Network (IPN).
2015
Sheridan PA celebrates its centennial year!