Branch-Smith Printing -- Branching Out
| Branch-Smith founder Aaron Smith managed to do what some would call impossible—including writing and typing with his toes and starting a successful printing business. |
David Branch |
Although company founder Aaron Smith was born with no arms, he learned to write and type with his toes and worked as an editor of the Weatherford Democrat. He began his professional life by earning an attorney's certificate in 1889. In his mold, the company continued to grow—and did not let obstacles detour its road to success.
By 1954, Smith Printing was incorporated as Branch-Smith Printing, to reflect Aaron's daughter Carrie Beth and her husband Oscar Branch, who were involved in the business. It remains a family affair to this day—now in its fourth generation.
Today, the 70-employee, $10 million company, which provides full-service printing for corporate and publication customers and specializes in bound materials such as magazines, directories, catalogs and books, is led by descendant and President David Branch.
- Companies:
- Branch Smith Printing
- Places:
- Fort Worth
