Evolving from a postcard business into a full-service souvenir distributor and manufacturer is no easy feat. Beginning in the 1950's as Petley Studios, Smith-Southwestern began taking shape early on in the early 1970's as the Finchum family got involved. Since then, Smith-Southwestern became a thriving leader in the tourist industry.

Smith-Southwestern prides itself on the ability to support major chains, independently owned business and retailers of all sizes across the country. With the ability of using in-house manufacturing and factory sources domestic and overseas, allow us to offer custom souvenirs and localization down to the smallest market, while still being competitive for large attractions, museums and national program.

In addition to souvenirs, Smith-Southwestern is also a full silk screen supplier to business of all types. Managing larger seasonal programs, to small custom runs for local business, allows us to partner with some fantastic customers of all types.

The company office, warehouse, and showroom are located in Mesa, AZ, where a support staff of over 100 employees are dedicated to shipping orders to customers. The 53,000 square-foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art software and automated inventory retrieval systems which allow orders to be processed quickly and accurately.