Our Story
Since 1985, the Alpers family has delivered quality screen printing, embroidery, and promotional products from Marietta, Georgia.
A Family Business Built on Trust
In 1985, Dave Alpers started Repla Prints out of his garage in Marietta. What started as a one-press operation fueled by a passion for quality and a handshake-style approach to business has grown into one of the most trusted printing shops in the greater Atlanta area.
Over four decades, we have expanded our capabilities — going automated in 1988, adding embroidery in 1994, DTG printing in 2004, and adopting computer-to-screen technology in 2015 as an early adopter. Through it all, we have never lost sight of the values that got us here: be easy to work with and meet deadlines.
In 2008, Dave and Becky retired and Brad and Celestyn Alpers stepped into ownership, carrying on the family tradition. Today, our small but dedicated team takes pride in doing the job right. We make it easy for customers to work with us, and we deliver on time — every time.
Our Journey
Four decades of growth, still family-owned and hands-on.
Founded in Dave's Garage
Dave Alpers starts Repla out of his garage in Marietta with a manual press and a commitment to doing the job right.
Went Automated
Repla invests in automated printing equipment, increasing production capacity and consistency.
Added Embroidery
Responding to client demand, Repla adds commercial embroidery machines and begins offering custom stitching on apparel and accessories.
Added Direct-to-Garment Printing
Repla expands capabilities with DTG printing technology, opening the door to full-color, photo-quality prints on demand.
Next Generation Takes Over
Dave and Becky Alpers retire, and Brad and Celestyn Alpers step into ownership — carrying on the family tradition.
Computer-to-Screen Technology
Repla adopts computer-to-screen imaging as an early adopter, improving precision and turnaround on screen production.
What Drives Us
Easy to Work With
We keep things simple and straightforward. No runaround, no hassle — just tell us what you need and we'll take care of the rest.
We Meet Deadlines
When we say it'll be ready, it'll be ready. We understand your timeline matters and we plan our production to deliver on time, every time.
Family-Owned Since 1985
Two generations of the Alpers family have run this shop. You'll work directly with the people who own the business — that's how we like it.
Meet the Team
The people behind every Repla Prints project.
Brad Alpers
Owner / Operator
Part-time at Repla since 1993, full-time since 1999. Brad grew up in the business and has seen the change from analog to digital firsthand.
Celestyn Alpers
Owner / Operator
Celestyn joined the team in 2008. She handles bookkeeping, compliance, and sales — keeping the business side running smoothly.
Steven McLaughlin
Lead Printer & Embroiderer
Steven joined Repla in 2022 after moving to Atlanta from Utah. A workhorse who does what it takes to make sure every deadline is met.