Terrapin Stationers

NYC based engraved stationery manufacturer est. 1913 with top client list has built an e-commerce side targeting the untapped men's market.

  • Stage $1M in TTM Revenue
  • Industry Consumer Products
  • Location United States
  • Currency USD
  • Founded January 2001
  • Employees 8
  • Website terrapinstationers.com

Company Summary

Terrapin Stationers is an engraved stationery manufacturing business based in NYC. Founded in 1913 the company continues to be family owned and operated with clients ranging from presidents to actors and fashion designers to Fortune 500 companies. While Terrapin continues to service its core customer base, it has discovered an untapped men’s stationery market which the team has been directing its efforts towards with an e-commerce site.

Team

  • Ted Harrington
    Founder and Principal

    Ted got his start in the stationery and engraving business as a young man working for his father subsequent to the completion of his schooling. In 2001, he formed Terrapin to utilize his sales and production skills to build his own business, primarily serving corporate clientele. The heart and soul of the business, Ted’s responsibilities range from creative design and client service, to the day to day management of the firm’s operations.

  • Robert Delson
    Chief Financial Officer and Principal

    Robert is a CPA who joined the team in 2009 primarily to handle the financial end of the business. Mr. Delson is a graduate of the Wharton School and has served in a variety of roles throughout his career including public accounting with a “Big Four” firm, Chief Financial Officer of a multi-billion dollar privately held company, CEO of his own financial consulting firm, and positions on Wall Street.

  • Catherine Harrington
    Account Manager

    Catherine has worked in the stationery and engraving business for the past 20 years and has built a substantial following of elite clientele who request high end engraved wedding and party invitations. She has essentially put the MOM in mom and pop shop for Terrapin Stationers.

  • Frank Luciano
    Advisor

    Frank has spent the past five years in finance, last working as a trader for a special situations hedge fund. In addition to his finance background, Frank has been involved in startups since graduating from the University of Maryland, including online retailers Lax.com, Hockey.com, Streaker Sports and Hudson Sutler. He is also the founder of the Big Apple Pond Hockey Classic and New York City Wingfest, both of which benefit regional charities.

  • Jennette Fischer
    Designer

    Jennette has been with Terrapin since 2005 after her graduation from The Art Institute in New York City. Her expertise is in graphic design, layout and production.

Advisors

  • Robert Delson, CPA
    Accountant
    Unconfirmed

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