Pel Hughes is a successful, woman-owned print and direct marketing company based in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana.

For more than 65 years, we’ve provided seamless, results-oriented marketing solutions-from commercial printing and direct mail to brand management-for clients across multiple industries throughout the United States.

The Love

Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Performed Miracles on more than one occasion.

Google Review

…we had a true need for an online ordering system with specific custom features. The Pel Hughes team understood exactly our needs, and built a system by integrating with multiple software systems. It’s exactly what we needed, and has resulted in many efficiencies and automation. We can focus on our core business and know that our print and fulfillment is in trusted hands.

Director of Business Intelligence and AnalyticsPrima Health

As a company that is in growth-mode with over 200 locations across multiple states, we rely heavily on our relationships with our vendors. Pel Hughes has truly become an extension of our team over the past few years. Their on-demand online portal was just the right fit for our complex needs. The online ordering system allows our associates to customize, order, and track their marketing collateral within minutes. The portal is easy-to-use and manages our inventory in real time, allowing us to scale very easily. We value their expertise, quality of their work, speed, and outstanding customer service. To us, Pel Hughes is more than a vendor – they are our long-term partner.

Vice President of MarketingRegional Bank

At Tulane, we implement multiple print and direct mail projects throughout the year. We use multiple list sources with different creative types that need heavy attention to detail to ensure project integrity. Pel Hughes ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail makes our lives easier. The Pel Hughes team is considered an extension of our staff. They are reliable, and are committed to our success by learning about our needs and challenges. We depend heavily on the Pel Hughes Dashboard for real time tracking and project management.

Director of OperationsTulane Undergraduate Admissions

Our Clients

Company History

Pel Hughes is a woman-owned, 67-year-old company based in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1954 by Alice Hughes, Pel Hughes is a commercial printer and mailer that specializes in direct marketing.

On August 29, 2005, Pel Hughes was devastated by Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters. The company’s headquarters and warehouse were flooded, and all of its equipment was destroyed. However, Pel Hughes was determined to rebuild. In the wake of the destruction, Pel Hughes made a commitment to rebuild the company and the enchanting city it calls home. The company turned the catastrophic event into an opportunity to transform itself from a traditional commercial printer and mailer into a successful marketing service provider.

Today, Pel Hughes employs more than 65 people and operates out of a 65,000-square-foot facility. The company offers a wide range of marketing services, including direct mail, email marketing, print advertising, and digital marketing. Pel Hughes is a proud member of the New Orleans community. The company is committed to giving back to the city that has given it so much. Pel Hughes supports a variety of local charities and organizations, and it is a regular sponsor of community events. Pel Hughes is a strong and resilient company. It has overcome many challenges in its 67-year history, and it is poised for continued growth in the years to come.

Here are some additional details about Pel Hughes:

The company’s headquarters is located in Mid-City, New Orleans.
Pel Hughes has a strong commitment to sustainability. The company uses recycled paper and soy-based inks in its printing process.
Pel Hughes is a certified B Corporation. This means that the company meets high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Pel Hughes is a great example of a company that has overcome adversity and thrived.
The company is a valuable asset to the New Orleans community, and it is a leader in the marketing industry.

Meet the Management!

What We Offer

Print

Cross Media Marketing

Campaign Automation

Database Services

Direct Mail

Online Ordering

Promotional Products

Lab Logistics

Graphic Design

Are you realizing the potential of dynamic, cross-channel communications and marketing?

We specialize in print, email, web, sms, direct mail, integrated marketing & more!

We Can Help!