From left to right: John Quinto Defino, Frank Defino Jr, Frank Defino Sr, Christopher Calabria, Daniel Defino

Tukaiz is a family owned and operated supplier of quality marketing communication products and services. Founded in 1963, Tukaiz has always been a leader in establishing an innovative approach to media development. From humble beginnings of prepress manufacturing, Tukaiz now provides worldwide development for companies in Digital Imaging, Specialty Print and Interactive Media.

With over 100,000 square feet, Tukaiz employs the industry’s leading artists and craftsmen, along with the finest technology available in hardware and software solution tools in our field. Our range of services offer clients the ability for complete media flexibility, from design and capture to print and internet.

Frank Defino, Sr. is founder of Tukaiz and continues as Chairman and CEO of the business today. Regarded as an integral member of the graphic arts industry, Frank is recognized by his peers as a pioneer in building a successful, multi-faceted media production business. His vision has set the benchmark by which the industry has evolved to. Along with Tukaiz, the Defino Enterprise companies provide professional and consumer goods and services on a global scale.

What’s in the name?

Tukaiz is pronounced (two-kays) and was the name of the company that was purchased by Defino. That small company was a father and son business who’s last names were Kirchner…hence the “2 K’s” for Kirchner and Kirchner, only spelled out as…Tukaiz. Frank kept the name because of its uniqueness and recognition in the marketplace at that time.